What is Friday Competition?
Our Friday Night Comp is held at East Malvern TC each week from 4-7pm and has all levels from red ball 5-8 years right through to teenage competition. Our comps are social, fun and have qualified coaches supervise. Our unique holistic teaching philosophy encourages kids to "serve, rally and score" and to play the game almost from their first lesson. Competition creates a love of the game which acts as the "cement" keeping kids motivated to develop their skills through coaching. All players should play weekly competition, combined with coaching, as they both extend and justify the other and, of course, the more you play the faster you will improve. The end of term Pizza Party Presentation of trophies is the season highlight.
Red Ball Comp - book into Red coaching & for the first term play comp for FREE!
Hot Shots Red Ball Competition is the ideal way for young players to start their tennis journey, using smaller courts, simplified rules, and low-compression balls for longer rallies and more fun. Kids play quick five-minute singles matches against multiple opponents each week, making it fast, social, and confidence-building. Two grades are available: Beginner (1–5 shot rallies) and Developing (5+ shot rallies), with all matches supervised by coaches to keep the focus on learning and enjoyment. Players progress faster when combining both coaching and competition, which is why enrolling in Red Ball coaching gives you your first term of competition FREE! The Red Ball Comp runs every Friday from 4:00 – 4:45 pm and costs just $50 per term.
Orange Ball Comp
Hot Shots Orange Ball Singles League is the perfect next step for kids aged 8–10 who are ready to play real matches. Using a ¾-size court and 50% low-compression balls, it provides the ideal balance between challenge and fun. The comp runs every Friday from 4:00 – 5:30 pm at East Malvern Tennis Club, with two grades - Beginner and Developing - based on experience and rally ability. Players face different opponents each week, keeping it social and engaging, while qualified coaches supervise all matches to ensure learning, enjoyment, and fair play.
Green Ball Comp
Hot Shots Green Ball Doubles Competition runs Fridays from 4:00 – 5:30 pm and is designed for players aged 10–12 who train in green ball coaching. Played on a full-size court with 75% compression balls, it’s a fun and energetic format focused on teamwork and match experience. Two grades are offered for less and more experienced players, and every week participants mix with different partners and opponents, building confidence and new friendships. Qualified coaches supervise and guide the comp, helping players with positioning, scoring, and matchplay skills.
Weekend Competition
Junior competition at both East Malvern Tennis Club and Ardrie Park Tennis Club offers young players a great pathway to develop their skills through regular match play in a friendly, team-based environment. East Malvern fields numerous junior teams in the Waverley & District Tennis Association’s summer and winter seasons, with matches played on Saturday or Sunday mornings and formats suited to different levels of experience. Newer players can also take part in Futures Tennis’ internal Friday Night Competition, which serves as a fun introduction to competitive play. Ardrie Park Tennis Club also competes in the Waverley junior competition, providing juniors with the opportunity to represent their club and enjoy match experience on quality synthetic clay courts.