Tennis Hot Shots is the national starter tennis program for New Zealand children.
Whangaparaoa Tennis Club coaches Ken McLeod and Nico Martin, run a Hot Shots programme for children aged 5 to 14 years, and a Teen Tennis programme for children aged 15 to 18 years.
Children are enrolled for the summer season, using the club’s registration system, for Term 4 & Term 1.
This season Tennis Hot Shots runs from
| SEASON | STARTS | ENDS | EXCLUDING |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term 4: 2022 (8 weeks) | Monday 17th October, 2022 | Monday 12th December, 2022 | Labour Weekend: 22nd & 24th October, 2022 |
| Term 1: 2023 (8 weeks) | Tuesday 7th February, 2023 | Monday 3rd April, 2023 | Waitangi Day: Monday 6th February, 2023 |
Programme Details
Group sessions are based on the colour / softness of the ball used for coaching. We have listed appropriate age groups as an indicator. Please contact Nico Martin at [email protected] if you need assistance choosing the correct group.
5 to 7 years
SESSIONSMonday: 3.30 to 4.15pmWednesday: 3.30 to 4.15pmThursday: 3.30 to 4.15pmwaitlist only
MATCHPLAY (extra $80)
Saturday: 8.30 – 9.30am
8 to 10 years
SESSIONSMonday: 4.15 to 5.00pm
Tuesday: 3.30 to 4.15pm
Wednesday: 4.15pm to 5pmThursday: 4.15 to 5.00pmwaitlist only
MATCHPLAY (extra $80)Saturday: 9.30 – 10.45am
11 to 14 years
SESSIONSMonday: 5.00 to 6.00pmTuesday: 4.15 to 5.00pmwaitlist only
MATCHPLAY (extra $80)
Saturday: 10.45am – 12.00pm
15 to 18 years
SESSIONS
Wednesday: 5.00 to 6.00pm
MATCHPLAY (extra $80)
Saturday: 10.45am – 12.00pm
- Group session numbers will be limited to approximately 12 children per session. With two professional coaches running each session your child will receive coaching at a ratio of 1 coach per 6 children.
- A “Performance” session for children selected on the Performance Pathway, will be held for each group on Thursdays. Our club coaches may offer your child an invitation to change one of the sessions you choose to a Performance Pathway session.
- Saturday matchplay session is designed and recommended as extra training for players who have attended a weekday technique and drills coaching session. If your child is unable to attend a weekday session, but would like to attend the matchplay practice on Saturday, please contact us at [email protected]
- Hot Shots & Teen Tennis subscription fee has been set based on a minimum of 8 coaching sessions per term during Term 4 and Term 1.
- There will be no cancelled sessions. In the event the weather prevents play on court, our club coaches will conduct an indoor session, including technique drills, tactics and video.
Whangaparaoa Tennis Club is using Enrolmy software to administer and manage junior tennis programmes at the club. To register your children for junior tennis you will initially setup a profile on Enrolmy. Once your profile has been setup, you will easily be able to register your children for all junior tennis at the club, including summer Hots Shots and Teen tennis, school holiday programmes, winter coaching etc. Enrolmy Guide
Membership Conditions
- From 6 to 18 years.
- 1 group session per week with qualified professional club coaches.
- Option for Saturday matchplay session each week (extra fees apply).
- Personal use of court at times other than club play, interclub play and tournament play.
- Priority on court use is given to tournaments, club events, club play, interclub, team practices and coaching.
- Club members (including hosted guests) may play at other times.
- Visitors are welcome when courts are not required by members etc.
Free parent and child play subject to the following conditions
- Parents of a non interclub junior are able to play with their child during casual play periods free of charge (does not apply to juniors older than 12 years).
- Parent & child play is designed to help give children consistent practice at a stage when the child is unable to play consistently with other beginners.
- Parents must be hitting only with their child and not conducting their own game with adults.
- To play casually at other times, parents are required to pay visitor fees.
Important Dates for 2022 / 2023
| EVENT | DATE |
|---|---|
| Hot Shots / Teen Tennis commences in Term 4 | From Monday 17th October, 2022 |
| Hot Shots / Teen Tennis finishes for Term 4 | Monday 12th December, 2022 |
| Hot Shots / Teen Tennis commences in Term 1 | From Tuesday 7th February, 2023 |
| Hot Shots: Red | Orange | Green Club Champs | From Monday 27th to Thursday 30th March, 2023 |
| Hot Shots / Teen Tennis finishes for Term 1 | Monday 3rd April, 2023 |