January 12: Finalists of the hot shots tournament presentations at the 2024 Adelaide International, on Friday, January 12, 2024. Photo by TENNIS AUSTRALIA/ David Mariuz

Tennis SA hosts a number of Primary School Hot Shots carnivals through metro and regional areas across South Australia. These carnivals are typically aimed at students in Grade 3-4, and utilise modified equipment, numeric scoring, and mixed gendered teams. At each of the carnivals there are two streams (Participation & Pathways) to allow for a positive experience for each student, based on any prior involvement with tennis. Ultimately, these events aim to introduce students to the sport of tennis and provide a pathway for students to continue their tennis journey.

Pathways: Ideal for intermediate players who can serve/rally.
Participation: Ideal for beginners with no tennis experience, focus on participation.

In 2024, 218 schools participated in carnivals across the state, with over 9900 students taking part. For many, these events may have been an introduction to tennis, in a team-based environment that encourages sportsmanship and enjoyment. Through the pathways program, Tennis SA hosts a metro and regional state final event, for the schools that are victorious at their local carnival. This saw 30 schools from across South Australia attend the State Finals in 2024, with an opportunity to play-off at the Adelaide International for the winning metro and regional schools. Tennis SA will continue to provide students this opportunity throughout 2025, please see below for all school carnival dates and venues, in accordance to the School Sport SA regions:

You can view the guidelines here

Metro

Regional

Please register your interest via email or phone to either your metro or regional contact:

Jack Crispin – Metro
Bradley Pool – Regional