Super 10s is a sports club located in Hobart that offers an exciting team-based competition for boys and girls born between 2012 and 2015. The club aims to foster a culture of fair play, teamwork, and acknowledgement among its young athletes.
The Super 10s competition provides regular, well-organised, high-quality, and fair matches to develop the competitors' skills. It also promotes teamwork among athletes, teams, and families, creating an engaging environment for players and parents alike. Parents, coaches, and players are educated about the development pathways and appropriate training volume required to reach a national level in tennis.
The Super 10s Series consists of boys and girls teams, with each team comprising at least four players and reserves for fill-in purposes. Matches are timed, and players participate in one singles and one doubles match. To aid player development, the competition follows the International Tennis Federation's guidelines and uses a Dunlop green ball, which has 75 percent compression of a yellow ball. This ensures that young players can develop their skills effectively.
Super 10s offers more than just a trophy to its participants. Players in their final year of Super 10s have the opportunity to participate in the National Super 10s Camp at the Australian Open. They may also have the chance to toss the coin or participate in on-court demonstrations at the Australian Open, go on behind-the-scenes tours, and have professional player opportunities. In addition, players may receive an invitation to a Tennis Australia Talent Development Camp.
The club not only focuses on the development and success of the young athletes but also provides support and resources for parents. Tennis Australia's Talent team organises parent workshops throughout the season, covering various topics relevant to the sport.
Super 10s aims to create a supportive and inclusive environment for all participants. The sports club adheres to the policies of Tennis Australia and promotes inclusion and diversity in its programmes. It also takes into consideration the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and ensures that appropriate safety measures are in place.
With a strong focus on the development of young athletes and a commitment to fair play and teamwork, Super 10s is the perfect sports club for boys and girls to start their tennis journey in Hobart.