The circuit is a series of events specifically for Hot Shots Red Stage 3 players, developed to create a transition from learning the game to playing the game in a competitive, fun, and relative environment. All matches are played with Red Balls (25% compression), on chalked or taped Red Stage 3 Courts (11m x 5.5m) and all players must use a racquet no bigger than 23″ in length.
2024 TOURNAMENT DATES & ENTRIES
Date | Venue |
25 February | KDV Sport |
17 March | Hope Island Tennis Club |
26 May | Ace Tennis Broadbeach |
23 June | Queens Park Tennis |
7 July | Hinterland Tennis Club |
28 July | Beenleigh Tennis Centre |
4 August | Mudgeeraba Tennis Club |
29 September | Gold Coast Seniors |
13 October | Pimpama Sports Club |
3 November | Coloured Ball Cup |
17 November | Canterbury Taipans |
HOW TO ENTER A RED BALL TOURNAMENT
Entry is $35.00, for information on how to enter please click here.
Enter by Monday 11:59 pm before the tournament, more information can be found here.
WHAT IS THE FORMAT FOR EACH TOURNAMENT?
- Players will be guaranteed four (4) matches on the day (withdrawals on the day may impact this).
- Scoring for each match is first to 15 points, with a deciding point to be played should the score reach 14-14.
- Players will Serve four (4) points in a row and change ends every eight (8) points.
- All matches have a Court Supervisor on the court at all times to call the score, call the lines and implement the rules of the game.
- Both first and second serve must be an OVERARM serve.
- If it is a LET, it is a replay.
WHAT IS A TYPICAL TIMELINE FOR A TOURNAMENT?
All players must remain onsite for the duration of the tournament.
9:00-9:15am: Player sign-on + warm-up opportunity
9:15-9:30am: Parents & Player Briefing
9:30am: Play Commences
Approx. 12:00pm: Conclusion of play & Presentation of Awards
(The presentation of awards see the prize giving for 1st, 2nd, & 3rd place getters, Best Sportsmanship & Best Effort for EACH event.)
NEED TO WITHDRAW FROM AN EVENT?
If a player enters into an event, they are expected to play unless they become prevented by illness/injury (must provide a medical certificate).
If a player cannot play, their parent/guardian must notify the Tournament Director in writing ASAP.
Clubs are not required to issue refunds, if withdrawal procedures are not followed.
A player who ‘no shows’ or withdraws during the event will not receive any form of refund.
The withdrawal deadline closes at Monday 11:59 pm before the tournament and withdrawals before this deadline will be granted a $30.00 refund.
Players who withdraw after the above deadline but before the release of the draw will be granted a 50% refund.
Players who withdraw after the release of the draw will not be entitled to a refund, even if a medical certificate can be provided.
In the event that the tournament is cancelled before a player completes their first match, a full refund less a $10.00 admin fee will be issued.