Scarborough Tennis Club Junior Tennis

Junior Tennis

Junior Tennis is run by the Scarborough Tennis Academy which is led by Head Coach and Director Rick Willsmore. Our Club has a large and vibrant junior membership with over 280 members. Rick and his incredible coaching team at the academy run junior tennis lessons ls well as junior pennants.

Did you know that in the 2018/19 pennants season, Scarborough Tennis Club won 7 pennant shields out of 9 finals – the most out of any club in the entire State!

The club works closely with the Academy and looks for areas and events where our junior and senior members can play tennis together!

Click here to go to the academy’s website or Click here for their Facebook and find out more. 

What is Junior Pennants?

Junior Pennants is when your child represents Scarborough Tennis Club in a home/away league, in their very own tennis team.

 When is it played?

  • Sunday mornings from 8am (Warm Up ) 830am ( Matches start)   and will finish by 12:30 at the latest.

  • It runs across the School Terms 4 and 1 with a break in the holidays.

What are the different age groups and levels?

  • There are competitions for players 7-10yrs old Orange Ball Mixed league, 9-12yrs old Green Ball Mixed league and Yellow Ball U/12, U/14 and U/16 leagues for boys and girls.

  • Players are allocated a starting rating which changes, as they play the season depending on matches, won/lost

What are the commitments?

  • Sign up as a Club Member and also sign up to the Junior Club Season. Fees are payable once teams have been confirmed.

  • Attend Pre-Season Practice.

  • Be available for the dates that pennants matches are scheduled.

  • Every home game, the players bring a plate of food to share with their team and their opponents.

  • Players must wear a Scarborough Tennis Club shirt available for purchase at the Pro Shop, blue or white shorts/shirt with pockets and tennis shoes. A hat is also recommended.

  • We aim to get squads of 5-6 players per team and you will be placed on a roster.

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