Grasshoppers Tournaments (GHT) are an initiative aimed at children aged 5-10, creating a recognised competition pathway for kids not yet able to play regular tennis on a fullsize tennis court. For a full presentation click here Grasshoppers tournament presentation web.pdf
What are Grasshoppers Tournaments?
- A new ongoing competition pathway for kids not yet able to play regular tennis on a full size court
- GHT provides kids with a new way to start playing tennis
- Competition at appropriate level for beginners and with appropriate equipment and rules
- Very large untapped market with few structured modified programmes in NZ
- Opportunity to engage with children and their parents in a safe, family sport for life
Key Messages - How are GHT's Perceived?
- Tennis NZ's kids starter programme
- NO WAITING IN LINES
- Short, engaging timed event - maximum two hours
- Good value for money - $10 maximum!
- Fun and engaging competition
- The start of the competition pathway into tennis
- ALL KIDS CAN DO IT
Grasshoppers Tournaments (GHT) provide opportunities for beginning children at all levels:
RED STAGE - (5-7 years of age) - Beginners
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80 mm foam balls
Mini Courts
Singles Only
Matches are 5 mins each
5 min break after 5 matches
Number of matches per court - 6
ORANGE STAGE - (6-8 years of age) - Advanced
Medium balls - 50%
Mini Court - half court
Singles and doubles
Normal play points - serve can be overarm or underarm
Matches are 7 mins each
7 min break after 5 matches
Number of matches per court 2 (4 if back court used)
GR EEN STAGE - (7+ years of age) - Transition
Transition balls - 75%
3/4 court (or full court)
Singles and doubles
Normal scoring - sudden death deuce
Matches are 10-15 mins
5 min break after each match
For a full GHT calendar of events click here
For more information:
Ian Francis
Tennis NZ - Game Development Manager
ian@tennisnz.com
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