Red Ball Tennis coaching for kids 5-8yrs+
The Red Ball program is designed for players aged 5 to 8 years and up, providing a structured and enjoyable introduction to tennis. Using scaled courts and equipment, players begin to develop tennis specific skills while learning how to rally, move, and play cooperatively.
The larger red ball bounces lower and travels slower than a standard tennis ball, allowing players to hit with confidence and experience success early in their development.
Sessions combine skill development with game based activities that encourage enjoyment, participation, and confidence on court.
Skill Levels:
- Level 1: Beginner to Developing Competencies
- Level 2: Developing to Consistently Demonstrating Competencies
- 45min lessons
- Max. 5 per group
- Play 1/2 court
- Red low compression ball is used which is 75% slower than a normal ball
- 21 & 23 inch racquets
Session Times
| Mentone Tennis Club, Parkdale | |
|---|---|
| Monday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1), 4:00-4:45pm (Level 2) 4:45-5:30pm (Level 1)* |
| Tuesday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1)*, 4:00-4:45pm (Level 2)* |
| Wednesday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1) |
| Thursday | |
| Friday | 4:00-4:45pm (Level 1), 4:00-4:45pm (Level 2) |
| Sunday | 9:00-9:45am (Level 1), 9:45-10:30am (Level 2) |
* These classes are to be confirmed
Program Fees
$27.50 per session
Enrolments operate on a per-term basis (typically 9 weeks).
Invoices are calculated based on the number of scheduled lessons within each term.
(Pro-rata applies if joining after the term has commenced.)
New Enrolments – Term Coaching
We recommend enrolling online as early as possible.
No payment is required until placement is confirmed.
- Current players are offered priority re-enrolment into the following term.
- Waitlist participants are contacted first when new enrolments open.
- Remaining places are then released to the public.
If your preferred class is currently full, we will offer the closest suitable alternative or place you on the waitlist.
Term 1 2026
Commences Tue 27 Jan
Waitlist & New Enrolments Open Wed 10 Dec 2025
Term 2 2026
Commences Sun 19 April
Waitlist & New Enrolments Open Wed 1 April
Term 3 2026
Commences Sun 12 July
Waitlist & New Enrolments Open Wed 24 June
Term 4 2026
Commences Sun 4 Oct
Waitlist & New Enrolments Open Wed 16 Sept
Player Development Pathway
To fast-track development, Private Coaching and Junior Holiday Programs are available to complement group coaching and support a complete player pathway.
