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Meriden Tennis Academy

Meriden has developed an enviable reputation for turning out some of Australia’s best young female tennis players. Our players are developed through the School’s prestigious Tennis Academy, which is as well-known for its on-court successes as it is for its close-knit squad.

An Academy for every player

Meriden Tennis Academy offers programs that cater for everyone from first-timers with a racquet through to Australian-ranked players.

The Tennis Academy aims to develop in its players:

  • outstanding tennis skills
  • physical fitness and stamina
  • teamwork skills
  • the desire to strive for excellence
  • uncompromising values of sportsmanship, commitment and generosity.

Programs and Lessons

Red Stage

Description: The Red Ball Tennis program has been specifically designed to further develop the player’s foundational skills whilst introducing and developing racquet control and basic tennis strokes. Players will begin to understand serving, points and boundaries.

Cost: $180 per term
Days: Monday OR Tuesday OR Wednesday
Time: 3:30pm – 4:15pm
Sessions: 9 sessions per term unless otherwise stated

Orange Stage

Description: The Orange Tennis program focuses on the player’s progression from a mini court to a 3/4 court. The Orange program continues to concentrate on the player’s stroke technique, spin control, pro service and return with emphasis on control and consistency.

Cost: $200 per term
Days: Monday OR Tuesday (by invitation)
Time: 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Sessions: 9 sessions per term unless otherwise stated

Green Stage

Description: The Green Tennis program focuses on preparing the player for the transition to the full ball game. This dynamic program further refines the player’s game with key focus points on strength, spin control and technique.

Cost: $210 per term
Days: Wednesday
Time: 4:15pm – 5:15pm
Sessions: 9 sessions per term unless otherwise stated

Private Lessons
  • 1 hour $675 per term (9 sessions per term)
  • 45 minutes $575 per term (9 sessions per term)
Semi-Private Lessons (2 players)
  • 1 hour $380 per term (9 sessions per term)
  • 45 minutes $300 per term (9 sessions per term)

Note: Players enrolled in the following Development Squads may arrange to make up missed private sessions. However, missed squad sessions cannot be made up.

Junior Development Squad

Ages: 8 to 12 years
Cost: $750 per term (9 sessions per term)
Time: Before, during and/or after school
Comprises:

  • 1 private session of 45 minutes duration per week
  • 1 fitness session per week (Monday 1:00pm to 2:00pm)
  • 1 squad session per week
Senior Development Squad

Level: Pre-tournament level
Cost: $850 per term (9 sessions per term)
Time: Before, during and/or after school
Comprises:

  • 1 private session of 45 minutes duration per week
  • 1 fitness session per week
  • 1 Friday afternoon match play/training per week
Senior Development Squad

Level: Tournament level
Cost: $850 per term (9 sessions per term)
Time: Before, during and/or after school
Comprises:

  • 1 private session of 45 minutes duration per week
  • 1 fitness session per week
  • 1 squad training session per week
Level: ITF

Cost: $1,600 per term (9 sessions per term)
Time: Before, during and/or after school
Comprises:

  • 2 fitness sessions per week
  • 2 squad sessions per week
  • 1 private session of 1 hour duration per week
  • 1 match play per week

How to Register

Email tennis@meriden.nsw.edu.au to indicate the program in which you wish to register. We will contact you to confirm if a place is available in that program. The cost per term is added to your Meriden school fees invoice at the start of each term.

Tennis Camp

The Meriden Tennis Academy operates a Tennis Camp during the school holidays. All levels of tennis ability are catered for, from beginner to experienced level. The camps are held at Southend Tennis Centre, 22 Chiswick Street, Strathfield South.

Instruction is provided by the Tennis Academy’s professional coaches and covers areas such as stroke production, court rules, modified match play with mini nets and full court match play.

Activities are designed to help build the balance, hand-eye coordination and motor skills that are needed to play every sport and are particularly important in tennis.

Tennis Camp is a great way to improve skills while having fun and meeting new friends. Meriden students, family members and friends, aged five years and over, are welcome to participate. Tennis Camps are held each school holiday period. For details about the next Tennis Camp visit www.southendtenniscentre.com.au 

For further information about the Tennis Camp contact Southend Tennis Centre on 9642 5967 or email info@southendtenniscentre.com.au

Find out more

For further information about the Meriden Tennis Academy, contact Mr Ross Anton, Head Tennis Coach on 9752 9444 or email tennis@meriden.nsw.edu.au