SUMMER TENNIS TEAMS

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PTA Junior Competition

26/27 Summer Season

Real matches, real learning, real tennis

🎾 PTA Junior Competition

Sorrento Tennis Club | 2026/27 Summer Season

👋 Welcome

PTA Junior Competition is a weekly Saturday team tennis competition where players represent Sorrento Tennis Club against other local clubs across the Mornington Peninsula.

It’s designed to help players complement their coaching sessions, putting their skills into practice with real match play, building confidence, independence and a lifelong love of tennis.


🧭 What this Competition is

This is a team-based junior competition program focused on:

  • Learning match play in a real competition environment
  • Developing confidence under pressure
  • Understanding scoring and rules
  • Building teamwork and sportsmanship
  • Enjoying tennis in a supportive club environment


🎾 Age Groups

Players compete in one of two divisions:

12 & Under

  • Played using Green Ball (low compression)
  • Designed to support developing players
  • Encourages longer rallies and better technique

12 & Over

  • Played using standard yellow tennis balls
  • Full-court match play
  • More advanced tactical development



🗓️ When matches are played

  • Day: Saturday mornings
  • Start time: 8:15am
  • Season: Summer (October – March)
  • Location: Home at SORRENTO Tennis Club or away at other PTA clubs

Match duration is typically 1.5 - 2 hours, depending on format and conditions.


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  • Match day details
  • Parent information
  • Green ball explanation
  • Weather policy
  • Communication
  • Team selection
  • First-time player support
  • Club Membership
  • Training Pathway to Playing Matches






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  • 🗓️ Home & Away Matches

    Matches alternate between

    • Home matches at SORRENTO Club
    • Away matches at other PTA clubs

    Families will receive weekly fixtures showing

    • Opponent
    • Venue
    • Match start time
    • Home or Away status 

  • 📱Communication

    How do we receive updates?

    Weekly communication is sent via:

    • Team App
    • WhatsApp groups
    • Email or SMS

  • 🎒 What Players Should Bring

    Players should bring

    • Tennis racquet
    • Drink bottle
    • Hat
    • Sunscreen
    • Tennis shoes
    • Club shirt/uniform if applicable
    • Snacks/light food

  • 🧠 Learning Match Play

    Junior competition is designed to help players learn


    • Scoring
    • Serving rotations
    • Doubles positioning
    • Match etiquette
    • Sportsmanship
    • Independence on court


    Players umpire many of their own matches while learning honesty, respect and problem solving within a tennis environment.

  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Parent Information

    Parents are encouraged to


    • Support effort over results
    • Create a positive match day environment
    • Allow players to solve problems independently
    • Leave coaching and tactical instruction to coaches/team managers

    Positive encouragement is always appreciated

     ✅ Great effort

     ✅ Keep competing

     ✅ Well played

  • 🤝 Team Selection

    Teams are entered based on

    • Player Level & Friendships
    • We try to strike the right balance of 'playing with friends' and 'player development'

    Weekly teams

    • Once teams have been selected players will be on a rotating roster
    • Aim is to give everyone the same number of matches throughout the season
    • All players are to take part in finals if the team makes it
    • If unavailable, families are asked to notify team managers as early as possible.

  • 🤔 Why Play Competition Tennis?

    Competition tennis helps players


    build confidence

    improve decision making

    develop resilience

    understand teamwork

    apply technical skills under pressure

    develop a lifelong connection with the game



    Confidence in tennis often grows quietly at first… then suddenly appears all at once 🌱🎾

  • 🏆 What Success Looks Like

    Success in junior competition is simple and consistent:


    • Learning how to play matches
    • Building confidence each week
    • Competing with effort and resilience
    • Developing sportsmanship
    • Being part of a team
    • Enjoying the experience of competition tennis

    Winning & losing is part of the game — development is the focus.

  • 🔀 Training Pathway to Playing Matches

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  • ⭐ Become A Member

    When playing these matches, you will be representing Sorrento Tennis Club and will therefore need to become a member of the club.


    Junior Membership is $65.00/annum

    Member Benefits

    • Represent the club in competition
    • Book and access the courts whenever they are available
    • Take part in club championships

  • ▶️ Ready To Play?

    If your child is interested in representing their Tennis Club in the upcoming PTA Summer Competition season, we’d love to help guide them through the next step in their tennis journey.


    For more information, please contact Chris Guy via chris.guy@tennisworks.com.au

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