Junior Weekend
Competition

Helping junior players take the next step into match play

Junior Weekend Competition gives players the opportunity to apply what they are learning in coaching, gain match experience, and represent Mentone Tennis Club in a supportive team environment.

Competition is an optional pathway for Green Ball and Yellow Ball players who are ready to add match play alongside their weekly coaching.

Weekly coaching helps players continue developing their technique, consistency, serving, movement, scoring, and tactical understanding, while weekend competition gives them the opportunity to apply those skills in real match situations.

While weekend competition is administered through Mentone Tennis Club, Excel Tennis helps guide players from our coaching program into suitable competition grades where appropriate.

Why Competition Matters

Weekend competition is one of the best ways for junior players to stay motivated, build confidence, and develop a stronger connection to tennis.

Playing competition helps players:

• Build confidence in real match situations
• Develop scoring, serving, and match play skills
• Understand tennis rules and routines
• Improve focus and motivation during weekly coaching
• Build friendships in a fun and social team environment
• Stay active and develop healthy habits
• Feel more connected to tennis through regular team participation

Players who enjoy competition often stay more engaged with their tennis.

Who It’s For

Junior Weekend Competition is best suited to Green Ball and Yellow Ball players who are ready to begin or continue match play.

It may suit players who:

• Are currently participating in Excel Tennis coaching
• Can rally, serve, and understand basic scoring
• Are ready to play matches against other players
• Would benefit from regular match experience
• Are interested in representing Mentone Tennis Club

Competition grades are structured to suit players at different stages of development, from Green Ball players building confidence with rallying and serving through to experienced Yellow Ball players competing regularly.

Excel Tennis and Mentone Tennis Club

Weekend competition is run through Mentone Tennis Club.

Excel Tennis supports new competition players from our coaching program by helping guide families through the process and assisting with appropriate grade placement in consultation with the Mentone Tennis Club Junior Coordinator.

Preference is given to players currently enrolled in the Excel Tennis coaching program.

Final team placement, fixtures, membership, fees, and competition administration are managed through Mentone Tennis Club.

All membership and competition fees are paid directly to Mentone Tennis Club, not Excel Tennis.

Competition Seasons

Autumn Season

February to June
Approximately 14 matches

Spring Season

July to December
Approximately 14 matches

Match Days and Times

Saturday Competition

Home matches:
8:00am or 10:00am

Away matches:
Usually 8:30am, but may vary to 8:00am or 10:00am

Sunday Competition

Home matches:
8:00am or 10:00am

Away matches:
Usually 9:00am, but may vary to 8:00am or 10:00am

Players must arrive 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

Matches typically run for approximately 2 hours.

Finish times generally range between 10:00am and 12:00pm depending on start time and court availability.

Venues

Home Venue

Mentone Tennis Club
First Street & Nepean Hwy, Parkdale

Away Venues

Matches are played at clubs primarily within the Kingston and Bayside City Council areas.

On occasion, matches may be scheduled at clubs outside these regions.

Grades and Team Structure

Competition grades are structured to suit players at different stages of development.

Saturday Competition

Boys, Girls and Unisex sections

Sunday Competition

Unisex sections

Each team may include up to six players, with four players competing each week on a rotational basis.

Each team includes:

• One Team Captain
• One parent or guardian acting as Team Manager

Each player competes in:

• One singles match
• One doubles match

Matches are played first to six games.

Competition Registration and Important Dates

New Competition Players

New competition players wishing to compete in the upcoming season must complete the Competition Registration Form below to confirm their intention to play the full season.

Preference is given to players currently enrolled in the Excel Tennis coaching program.

Excel Tennis will work with the Mentone Tennis Club Junior Coordinator to assist with team placement.

Final confirmation will be provided by the Mentone Tennis Club Junior Coordinator once teams are finalised.

Team placement is subject to suitable grade and team availability.

Registration Dates

Autumn Season (Feb to June 2027):
Monday 16 November 2026

Spring Season (July to Dec 2027):
Monday 24 May 2027

Current Competition Players

Existing competition players re-register directly through the Mentone Tennis Club Junior Coordinator.

Fees and Membership

Once team placement has been confirmed, families must:

• Ensure the player is a current financial member of Mentone Tennis Club
• Pay the competition registration fee

Membership Periods

Spring membership
Covers 12 months and two competition seasons

Autumn membership
Covers 6 months and one competition season

Competition Registration Fee

A $30 player registration fee is payable once per season.

This fee contributes toward team entry and tennis balls.

Membership and competition registrations can be completed online through Mentone Tennis Club.

Please note that all membership and competition fees are paid directly to Mentone Tennis Club, not Excel Tennis.

After Registration

Once registration has been confirmed and fees are settled, your Team Manager will be in contact prior to the start of the season with fixture and schedule details.