What does a ballkid do? Ballkids play an integral role in ensuring that tennis tournaments run smoothly. Throughout the Australian Open series, each ballkid is a focal part of every game, be it at Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, at a United Cup event, or at the Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra or Hobart Internationals. Who can be a ballkid? Ballkids are aged between 11 and 16 years, depending on the tournament age restrictions. Please see below for exact ages for each tournament: Australian Open (12 to 15 years on 1st January of event year) (12 to 15 years as of 31st December the year prior to the event) United Cup Sydney (12 to 16 years on 1st January of event year) (12 to 16 years as of 31st December the year prior to the event) Brisbane International (12 to 16 years on 1st January of event year) (12 to 16 years as of 31st December the year prior to the event) United Cup Perth (12 to 16 years on 1st January of event year) (12 to 16 years as of 31st December the year prior to the event) Adelaide International (12 to 16 years on 1st January of event year) (12 to 16 years as of 31st December the year prior to the event) Hobart International (11 to 16 years on 1st January of event year) (11 to 16 years as of 31st December the year prior to the event) Canberra International (11 to 16 years as of 31st December the year prior to the event) How do I apply? You can register by completing the form below. By registering for the Ballkid Program you are indicating that you would like to be considered to participate in the Australian Open, Australian Open Series and Pro Tour Events across Australia. Please note that trials and training sessions are held in each events home state e.g. AO training will be held in Victoria. If you select event outside your home state you are acknowledging that there will be a requirement to travel. PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS HAVE CLOSED FOR THE FOLLOWING EVENTS: AUSTRALIAN OPEN APPLICATIONS FOR ALL OTHER 2026 SUMMER OF TENNIS EVENTS ARE STILL OPEN. Please complete the form below * Indicates that the field is mandatory Age Date of birth:* 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 January February March April May June July August September October November December 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 Events * Please enter/select your date of birth to see the events you can apply for. Applicant details First name:* Last name:* Gender Pronoun: -- Please Select -- He/Him/His She/Her/Hers They/Them/Theirs Gender:* -- Please Select -- Male Female Non-binary I use a different term Prefer not to say Postcode:* State:* -- Please Select -- ACT NSW NT QLD SA TAS VIC WA Contact email:* Do you identify as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander? Yes No Parent/Guardian details First name:* Last name:* Mobile:* (no spaces please) Please confirm that parental/guardian consent has been obtained. Privacy Policy/Terms & Conditions Please confirm that Parents/Guardians have reviewed and accepted Privacy Policy. Please confirm that Parents/Guardians have reviewed and accepted the Terms & Conditions. Receive Special Offers Receive offers from Tennis Australia and other Australian tennis organisations regarding their products and services (Optional). Receive Third-party offers regarding their products and services from Tennis Australia and other Australian tennis organisations sponsors and partners (Optional). Uniform Sizing Shirt/Jacket: -- Please Select -- J10 J12 J14 XS S M L XL Shorts/Trousers: -- Please Select -- J10 J12 J14 XS S M L XL Shoes: -- Please Select -- 5 5.5 6 6.5 7 7.5 8 8.5 9 9.5 10 10.5 11 11.5 12 12.5 13 14 15 Tennis Experience Do you play tennis at a local tennis club? No Yes Club Name: Are you currently working with a Tennis Coach? No Yes Coach Name: Contact Us Ballkid Program National Office E: [email protected]