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.
Benefits include:
Being part of a team
Meeting new friends
Rapidly improve tennis game
See new tennis clubs and places
Fun and healthy activity
When is it played?
Sunday mornings from 8am (Warm Up) 8.30am (Matches start) and will finish by 12.30pm 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.
What are the dates for the next pennant season?
Email us info@scarboroughtennis.com.au
What training should I be doing?
Squad Training – Minimum 1 per week up to 3 times per week – various times as arranged by the Academy
Private Lessons – Working with one of our private coaches will boost your child’s tennis game. Optional.
requirements of junior pennants?
You must have signed up to the Junior Club Season to be eligible to play pennants
You must be a fully paid member to be eligible to play pennants
If you are keen to play we will do our best to find a team for you. If you have any questions regarding pennants please don’t hesitate to ask.