Holiday Tennis Camps in Rushcutters Bay
A structured, coach-led tennis camp for children aged 4–14. All ability levels welcome. Run across school holidays at Rushcutters Bay Park Tennis Courts.
7 Waratah Street, Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011 | Serving families from Darlinghurst, Potts Point, Elizabeth Bay, Edgecliff, Paddington & surrounding areas.
A structured, coach-led tennis camp for children aged 4–14. All ability levels welcome. Run across school holidays at Rushcutters Bay Park Tennis Courts.
7 Waratah Street, Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011 | Serving families from Darlinghurst, Potts Point, Elizabeth Bay, Edgecliff, Paddington & surrounding areas.
Why Our School Holiday Tennis Camps Matter For Families In Rushcutters Bay
The school holidays can be a logistical challenge. You want your child active, learning, and looked after — without stress on either side. Our tennis camp is built around that reality.
Structured around the national ANZ Hot Shots framework, each week gives children a safe, consistent environment where they develop physical coordination, focus, and confidence — with the tennis court as the classroom.
Children are grouped by age and ability, so the pace always suits them. Beginners play with beginners. Kids who’ve played before are grouped with others at their level. Wherever possible, we keep friendship groups together.
For parents, this means a predictable routine: drop off at 9:00 AM, pick up at 3:00 PM, five full days of purposeful activity. After-care is also available until 6:00 PM.
What Other Parents Say
Tennis is better when it’s shared. Here’s what the Rushcutters Bay community has to say about their experience on and off the court.
MEET OUR COACHES
Samantha Loveridge
- Tennis Coach.
- Holds a First Class BA (Hons) Sport Management Degree.
- 1st4sport Level 3 Certificate in Coaching.
- 1st4sport Level 3 Award in Education and Training.
- 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in the Principles and Preparations for Coaching Sport.
- Advanced Tennis Coach Certification from the Australasian Academy of Tennis Coaches.
- Development Tennis Coach Certification from the Australasian Academy of Tennis Coaches.
- Special Olympics Certification for Inclusive Sport In Schools and Young Athletes
- First Aid & CPR qualified.
- Passionate about teaching, helping people improve, and using sport as a tool to benefit well-being.
Mike Etherington
- Head Coach.
- Passion for teaching and playing tennis.
- 30 years of coaching experience, including 7 years abroad.
- Coached former world number 1 Andy Roddick at Rick Macci Tennis Academy
- USPTA certified professional since 1994.
- Coached 2023 Tennis Seniors Player of the Year Sanna Bedford (currently representing Australia at the World Teams Championships in Turkey 2025).
- 2009 World Masters Games bronze medallist.
- Two-time club champion at Manly Lawn Tennis Club (1998 & 2005).
- Former state-ranked junior.
- Australian top 15 senior ranking (previous world ranking of 269).
- Multiple State and Australian corporate games singles titles.
- Certificate III in Business.
- Bronze Medallion and Advanced Resuscitation Certificate.
Martina Caliari
- Senior Coaching Professional.
- Gym Instructor.
- Former EU semi-professional tennis player with 22 years of experience, starting at age 6.
- Certification in Tennis Australia Community Coaching.
- Advanced Tennis Coach Certification from The Australasian Academy of Tennis Coaches.
- Development Tennis Coach Certification from The Australasian Academy of Tennis Coaches.
- Certificate III in Personal Training.
- Certificate IV in Personal Training.
- Certificate IV in Sport Coaching.
- Diploma in Sport Coaching.
- Passionate about learning and coaching, bringing great energy to her classes.
Next Camp Dates
Monday 29 June to Friday 3 July 2026
Monday 6 July to Friday 10 July 2026
Monday 13 July to Friday 17 July 2026
- 9:00am — Camp commences
- 9:00am to 10:30am — Session 1: Skills and drills
- 10:30am to 11:00am — Recess break
- 11:00am to 12:30pm — Session 2: Point play, games, and match play
- 12:30pm to 1:30pm — Lunch break
- 1:30pm to 3:00pm — Session 3: Multi sport games
- 3:00pm — Camp ends
After care is available from 3:00pm to 6:00pm.
Book online to secure a place.
Our Camp Approach
We keep camp practical, energetic, and structured so kids stay engaged.
We start camp by getting kids comfortable, then grouping them with peers so they can progress together across the week. Staying with their group helps build confidence and momentum.
Camp kicks off with skills and drills, focusing on the building blocks kids need at their level.
As confidence grows, we move into point play, games, and matchplay so kids learn how to use their skills in real situations, not just in isolation.
Kids get regular breaks, including recess and lunch, plus drink intervals to stay hydrated.
The afternoon includes multi-sport games to keep energy high and support overall coordination and movement.
Each camp week finishes with a complimentary Friday BBQ and a round robin tournament, with trophies and prizes.
Camp Inclusions And Parent Guide
- Coaching designed for ages 4–14 and all levels
- Structured tennis sessions across the day (skills, games, matchplay)
- Regular breaks including recess and lunch
- Friday complimentary BBQ (each camp week)
- Round robin tournament with trophies and prizes
- Racquets are provided if your child does not have one
- A packed lunch and snacks are not automatically included. Parents are asked to provide these, unless purchasing from the kiosk.
- Kiosk food purchases require a lunch order form and payment at the kiosk.
- Transport to another facility only applies if weather is bad and there are too many numbers for indoor activities on-site.
To make camp comfortable, please pack:
- Packed lunch + plenty of snacks
- Water bottle
- Sunscreen + hat
- Tennis racquet (if you have one)
Wet Weather Plan
Our holiday programs run rain, hail, or shine.
- If weather is poor, we organize indoor activities until it is suitable to go outside.
- If there are too many numbers, we may transport kids to another facility within our management that has larger indoor spaces.
Pricing
$315 (9:00am to 3:00pm)
$85 (9:00am to 3:00pm)
$65 (9:00am to 12:30pm)
$15 (3:00pm to 6:00pm)
Note on flexibility: Camps offer flexibility for working parents, with options for single day, multi-day, and weekly bookings (weekly options may be discounted).
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Private Tennis Coaching For Kids
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Lessons are available in 30, 45, or 60-minute formats, with pricing starting at $121 for a single session and discounted 5-pack and 10-pack options available.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The camp is open to children aged 4 to 14. Children are grouped by age and ability, so there’s no minimum experience required. Complete beginners are very welcome.
No. If your child doesn’t have a racquet, we can organise one for them to borrow at no extra charge. We do recommend bringing their own if they have one.
Camp still runs in wet weather. Our contingency plan includes indoor tennis activities, table tennis, arts and crafts, movies, and card and board games, rotated throughout the day.
Children are placed in groups based on age and ability, aligned to the ANZ Hot Shots ball stages: Red, Orange, and Green Ball. We also keep existing friendship groups together wherever the ability level allows.
A complimentary sausage sizzle is provided every Friday. On other days, children should bring their own packed snacks and lunch. You can also pre-order from our on-site café each morning.
Yes. Single day bookings are available at $85 for a full day and $65 for a half day. A full-week booking at $315 offers the best value.
Drop-off is at 9:00 AM and pick-up is at 3:00 PM, both at the grandstand opposite the oval. After-care is available until 6:00 PM for $15 per child, per day.
Yes. Email your voucher to info.rbtc@ssmgroup.com.au before completing your booking. Apply via Service NSW if you haven’t already received one.
No. We are not a nut-free camp. Please keep this in mind when packing snacks if your child has a nut allergy.
Water bottle, snacks and lunch, a hat, sunscreen applied before arrival, a tennis racquet if they have one, and any required medication (please inform coaches on arrival).
Please enrol your child, not yourself. Each child needs their own individual enrolment. Booking is completed online through our booking system.
Yes. The holiday camp follows the same ANZ Hot Shots structure as our weekly Kids Tennis program. Children can transition smoothly between camp and term-time classes.
Contact Us
Waratah Street
Rushcutters Bay NSW 2011
Phone: (02) 9357 7332
MON-THUR 7:00am – 10:00pm
FRI-SUN 7:00am – 9:00pm