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Edith Hopper Park, Ladies Mile, Manly

Hot Shots & Teen Tennis

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 

SEASONSTARTSENDSEXCLUDING
Term 4: 2022 (8 weeks)Monday 17th October, 2022Monday 12th December, 2022Labour Weekend: 22nd & 24th October, 2022
Term 1: 2023 (8 weeks)Tuesday 7th February, 2023Monday 3rd April, 2023Waitangi 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.

Red

5 to 7 years

SESSIONS
Monday: 3.30 to 4.15pm
Wednesday: 3.30 to 4.15pm
Thursday: 3.30 to 4.15pm
waitlist only

MATCHPLAY (extra $80)
Saturday: 8.30 – 9.30am

Orange

8 to 10 years

SESSIONS
Monday: 4.15 to 5.00pm
Tuesday: 3.30 to 4.15pm

Wednesday: 4.15pm to 5pm

Thursday: 4.15 to 5.00pm
waitlist only

MATCHPLAY (extra $80)
Saturday: 9.30 – 10.45am

Green

11 to 14 years

SESSIONS
Monday: 5.00 to 6.00pm
Tuesday: 4.15 to 5.00pm
waitlist only

MATCHPLAY (extra $80)
Saturday: 10.45am – 12.00pm

Teens

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

$200
season
Hot Shots & Teen Tennis
1 group coaching session
per week
One group coaching session each week during term 4 and 1, with qualified professional coaches.
Access to club courts (when available) for 12mths (non member parent may play with their child).
Invitation to junior club events – social and competitions such as Parent & Child tournament & Club Champs.
Family discounts for 3 or more members.
$280
season
Hot Shots & Teen Tennis
1 group coaching session +
Saturday matchplay session (pw)
One group coaching session each week during term 4 and 1, with qualified professional coaches.
Extra Saturday matchplay session each week during term 4 and 1, with qualified professional coaches
Access to club courts (when available) for 12mths (non member parent may play with their child).
Invitation to junior club events – social and competitions such as Parent & Child tournament & Club Champs.
Family discounts for 3 or more members.

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

EVENTDATE
Hot Shots / Teen Tennis commences in Term 4From Monday 17th October, 2022
Hot Shots / Teen Tennis finishes for Term 4Monday 12th December, 2022
Hot Shots / Teen Tennis commences in Term 1From Tuesday 7th February, 2023
Hot Shots: Red | Orange | Green Club ChampsFrom Monday 27th to Thursday 30th March, 2023
Hot Shots / Teen Tennis finishes for Term 1Monday 3rd April, 2023
Nico Martin
Club Coach / Junior Manager