Kelvin Grove Tennis Programs
An award-winning school-based tennis hub offering Junior Hot Shots, squad and performance pathways, private lessons, adult tennis and pickleball at Kelvin Grove State College.
A complete tennis pathway at Kelvin Grove
Matchpoint Kelvin Grove supports junior players from their first Red Ball lesson through to squad, Talent ID and performance training.
Based at Kelvin Grove State College, the venue combines community coaching with a strong school tennis and competition pathway.
Programs available
- Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Ball programs
- Junior, Talent ID and Performance pathways
- Private lessons for juniors and adults
- Adult tennis and pickleball programs
- School holiday tennis clinics
Find us at Kelvin Grove State College
Matchpoint Kelvin Grove is located inside the Kelvin Grove State College school grounds. Families should enter via the school grounds and make their way towards the tennis court area for coaching sessions.
Junior Tennis Programs
Our junior pathway uses age-appropriate equipment and clear progressions from Red Ball through to Yellow Ball and squad tennis.
Red Ball
The perfect starting point for younger players learning tennis on smaller courts with slower balls.
- Rally basics
- Movement and coordination
- Serving foundations
- Confidence on court
Orange Ball
The next step for players ready for a larger court, stronger rally skills and more tactical play.
- Forehand and backhand development
- Serve and return skills
- Rally consistency
- Basic matchplay
Green Ball
Full-court tennis with a slightly lower-compression ball to support better technique and longer rallies.
- Full-court movement
- Shot selection
- Serve patterns
- Matchplay confidence
Yellow Ball
Full-court tennis for older juniors, with pathways from regular coaching into squad and competitive play.
- Rally patterns and consistency
- Point construction
- Tactical awareness
- Squad and competition pathways
School Holiday Tennis Clinics
Kelvin Grove hosts Hot Shots and performance clinic options during selected school holiday periods.
Junior Program Days & Times
A quick guide to our Kelvin Grove junior tennis timetable. Please contact the Matchpoint team if you are unsure which stage is the best fit.
| Program | Available Days | Time | Best Suited For |
|---|---|---|---|
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Red Ball Red Ball |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 3:15pm - 4:00pm | Younger players starting their tennis journey with smaller courts, slower balls and confidence-building activities. |
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Orange Ball Orange Ball |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday | 3:15pm - 4:00pm | Players ready for a larger court, stronger rally skills and more structured serving and matchplay. |
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Green Ball Green Ball |
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 3:15pm - 4:00pm | Players progressing towards full-court tennis with stronger rally and matchplay skills. |
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Yellow Ball Yellow Ball |
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday | 3:15pm - 4:00pm | Older or more advanced juniors ready to train with the standard tennis ball. |
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Teenagers Yellow Ball Teenagers |
Tuesday | 5:30pm - 6:30pm | Teenage players looking for a suitable group coaching option with players of a similar age and stage. |
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Enquire Squads & Private Lessons |
By enquiry | Contact Matchpoint | Junior Squads, Talent ID Squads, Performance Squads and private lessons are available by enquiry. |
Red Ball
Orange Ball
Green Ball
Yellow Ball
Yellow Ball Teenagers
Squads & Private Lessons
Need help choosing the right level?
Our team can help place your child into the most suitable program based on their age, experience and confidence.
Squad & Performance Pathways
Kelvin Grove offers clear next steps for players ready to train with more purpose and compete more often.
Junior Squads
Structured group training for players ready to move beyond a standard weekly lesson.
- Consistency and movement
- Tactical development
- Point play
- Competition confidence
Talent ID Pathway
Selected Red, Orange and Green Ball players train in a more focused development environment.
- Technical foundations
- Athletic movement
- Competitive habits
- Coachability and commitment
Performance Pathway
For committed Yellow Ball players progressing into higher-level training and competition.
- Yellow Development
- Yellow Performance
- High Performance
- Tournament preparation
Private Lessons at Kelvin Grove
Private lessons are available for players wanting more personalised coaching. These sessions are ideal for new players, squad players, adults, tournament players or anyone wanting focused one-on-one development.
Adult Tennis & Pickleball
Adult tennis and pickleball sessions are available at Kelvin Grove for beginners, improving players and social players.
Adult Coaching
Friendly group coaching for adults wanting to learn, improve technique and build confidence.
Pickleball
Social, active and easy to get into, with sessions available on Kelvin Grove's lit courts.
Central Brisbane
A convenient inner-city option for evening tennis and pickleball at Kelvin Grove State College.
Court Hire Not Available at Kelvin Grove
Public court hire is not currently available at Matchpoint Kelvin Grove. Looking for somewhere nearby to book a hit? Our Ferny Hills venue offers court hire and is the closest Matchpoint court hire option to Kelvin Grove.
Why Play at Matchpoint Kelvin Grove?
Kelvin Grove provides a complete tennis pathway in a professional school-based environment, helping players move from beginner skills through to stronger training, better matchplay habits and long-term improvement.
Clear Junior Pathway
Players can progress through Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Ball programs into squad and performance opportunities.
Experienced Coaching
Our coaching team helps players develop strong technique, tactical understanding and confidence on court.
Competition Pathway
Players can progress into matchplay, interclub fixtures, Super League and higher-level competition.
Find the right Kelvin Grove program
Not sure where to start? We can help match juniors and adults with the right Kelvin Grove program.