More than 500 tennis coaches from around Australia, as well as industry experts and researchers, took part in the project to redefine national programs, coloured-ball competition and the Tennis masterbrand.
Australia, 5 October 2023 | tennis.com.au
Tennis across Australia is set for the biggest change in years, as programs including Hot Shots Tennis and Cardio Tennis are refreshed and re-designed to appeal to new generations of players along with current participants.
Both the design and program changes come following more than 12 months of consultation and planning with coaches, parents, kids, players, clubs and event organisers across Australia.
More than 500 tennis coaches from around Australia, as well as industry experts and researchers, have taken part in the project to redefine the future of national programs, coloured-ball competition and the Tennis masterbrand.
“As we head into a huge summer of tennis, we are excited to roll out our new look across the country and get more people playing our great sport,” Tennis Australia Chief Tennis Officer Tom Larner said.
“For more than 15 years, Hot Shots Tennis has provided Aussie kids a fun introduction to tennis with a modified format making it easier to play from the first time they pick up a racquet.
“We have spent the last 12 months looking at ways to ensure its future success by working with coaches, parents, kids, players, clubs and event organisers around the country to adapt the program to suit today’s kids and their parents.
“The new look Hot Shots Tennis program offers greater flexibility and choice with a specific focus on engagement and fun at every stage, age and ability. In addition, the program will now place a bigger emphasis on values and life skills to create good people and good players.”
Match Play will now be integrated into the Hot Shots Tennis program so that coaches can offer a fun, friendly introduction to competition as part of their regular sessions. The vibrant new-look for Hot Shots Tennis is also designed to broaden its appeal to kids of all ages, especially those at the upper end of the program.
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In addition to the new look Hot Shots Tennis, a new Coloured Ball Rating has been developed in collaboration with Universal Tennis and coaches around Australia. The rating will help coaches and parents find the right level of competition for their young players as they learn and develop…
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