WHAT IS RED BALL RALLY?

Red Ball Rally is a weekly match play event designed for kids aged 5 to 8+, using Red Stage equipment in a fun, friendly, with modified equipment.

Children play real matches on smaller courts with slower balls, giving them a true taste of tennis while building confidence, skills, and a love for the game.

Each venue may run Red Ball Rally slightly different, depending on the coach and player requirements, but all programs follow the same Red Ball Rally principles of fun, fairness, and development.

Confidence Through Play

While still under the national Hot Shots Tennis pathway and brand, the program brings an exciting opportunity for players, and their families. Each week there will be an award presented for good sportsmanship. Ideally this would be a Henry’s meal voucher, allowing the player to celebrate with their family at their local Canberra Southern Cross Club venue.

Program Highlights

•  Weekly Red Ball Match Play at Red Ball Rally affiliated venues

•  Designed for ages 5–8+ using Red Stage equipment

•  Focus on participation, teamwork, and sportsmanship

• Participants enter the chance to win a trip to the AO with the family, and all expenses paid at the end of the season.

Get Involved in Canberra

Red Ball Rally currently runs across 18 venues in Canberra, with new sessions happening every week. Families can register their children for a local event and join a vibrant tennis community focused on growth and fun.

Participating venues include:

North

South

NSW/Regional

Red Ball Rally will begin on Term 3, in the meantime, talk to your child’s coach about joining the next Red Ball Rally near you.

Australian Open 2026 Family Trip Prize – Terms & Conditions

Competition is open to permanent residents of Australia.

Competition opens 23/06/25 at 9am AEDT

Competition closes on 31/10/25 at 10am AEDT.

The draw will take place at 5pm AEST on 31 October 2025. Please CLICK HERE for the full Term and Conditions.