Junior Tennis

Tennis lessons and programmes in Auckland with Lavie Tennis Academy

Kids and junior tennis lessons in Auckland, from first lessons at age 4 through to academy squads and the Performance Team. Classes are grouped by ball colour and level, at Blockhouse Bay and Pompallier. Pick a class, tap a time and book online.

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Our club pathway

Learn the game, stay active, play for your club, win your club champs and love tennis.

Blue Stage
Ages 3 to 5
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Red Stage
Ages 5 to 7
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Orange Stage
Ages 8 to 10
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Green Stage
Ages 9 to 11
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Yellow Players
Ages 11+
→
Advanced Yellow
Ages 11+
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Competitors
Ages 12+

Our performance pathway

Aiming for college tennis and the professional tour.

Red Stage
Ages 5 to 7
Group: 2 a week
Private: 1 a week
→
Orange Academy
Ages 7 to 9
Group: 2 to 3 a week
Privates: 2 a week
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Green Academy
Ages 9 to 10
Group: 2 to 4 a week
Privates: 2 to 3 a week
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Performance Team
Ages 10 to 14
Group: 4 to 5 a week
Privates: 3+ a week
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Full-time Programme
By application
Adjusted to each player's needs
Academy and performance

For players who want to compete

Our academy and performance squads are by invitation, and players trial before joining. Squads get more court time, fitness and tournament support from our performance coaches. Training is $58 per hour for tennis and $55 per hour for group fitness sessions.

Orange Academy
Ages 7 to 9, by invitation and trial

For orange ball players with strong technical skills, athleticism and great behaviour. Players compete regularly in orange competitions.

Green Academy
Ages 9 to 10, by invitation and trial, includes fitness

The next step from Orange Academy. High level training for green ball players, and the point where fitness training starts.

Performance Team
Ages 10 to 14, by invitation and trial, most groups include fitness

High performance tennis and fitness for our top juniors, competing in national and international events.

Junior club

Learn and grow, stage by stage

Our junior pathway follows the ball colours. Players move up as their skills grow, at whichever club suits you.

Blue Stage
Ages 3 to 5, $17.50 per session

A first taste of tennis. Parent and child sessions built around movement, coordination and fun.

Orange Stage
Ages 8 to 10, $25 to $30 per session

A bigger court and orange balls. Building technique, tactics and game play.

Green Stage
Ages 9 to 11, $30 to $35 per session

Full court with green balls. Sharpening technique and starting to play interclub.

Advanced Yellow Players
Ages 11+, by invitation, $35 to $60 per session

For confident yellow ball players playing interclub, ready for more intensity and tactical work.

Competitors
Ages 11+, $60 per session

For players who want to compete at tournaments. Structured training for graded events and holiday tournaments.

Learn to Play
Ages 9 to 12 and 12 to 16, $25 per session

New to tennis? Learn the basic skills, technique and rules in a relaxed group.

Camps and competitions

School holidays and match play

Holiday camps and junior competitions run through the year. Dates and places are in our booking portal.

Holiday Camps

Quality coaching across the school holidays for all levels.

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Junior Competitions

Regular junior match play to put training into practice.

See competition dates
Locations

Where we train

Blockhouse Bay Tennis Club
36 Rathlin Street, Blockhouse Bay

Home of the academy. Five indoor and five outdoor courts, so sessions run whatever the weather. 15 minutes from the city with plenty of parking.

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Pompallier Lawn Tennis Club
11 Green Street, Saint Marys Bay

Five courts above Westhaven Marina, just off College Hill. On the Link bus route or an easy walk up from Victoria Park.

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“They are incredibly knowledgeable, professional and genuinely care about the players they work with. Their ability to challenge, encourage and support each player, both on and off the court, is something we’ve really appreciated.”

Fleur, parent