Junior Academy: age groups and term dates
Junior Academy: age groups and term dates
The SRTC Junior Academy follows the standard red / orange / green ball progression, then full ball for the older squads.
Age groups
| Squad | Age | Ball | Court | Session |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tots | 4-5 | Foam | Mini | 30 min |
| Red | 6-8 | Red | Mini | 45 min |
| Orange | 8-9 | Orange | Three-quarter | 60 min |
| Green | 9-11 | Green | Full | 60 min |
| Yellow | 11-14 | Full | Full | 75 min |
| Performance | 12-18 | Full | Full | 90 min, by invitation |
Ages are a guide. Coaches move players up on readiness rather than birthday, and we review squads at the end of every term.
Term dates
Terms follow the local school calendar, ten weeks per term, with no sessions during half term. Exact dates for the coming year are published on the portal in August.
What to bring
A racket of the right length (the Academy has loan rackets in every size), non-marking shoes, a full water bottle and a warm layer for winter. Sun cream and a cap from May onwards.
Watching
Parents are welcome on the viewing terrace. We ask that you do not coach from the sideline during sessions - it is confusing for the children and it undercuts the coach.
Performance squad
Entry to the Performance squad is by invitation from the Head Coach after a review of competitive results and training attendance. There is no trial to apply for; coaches watch throughout the year.