BALLKID TRIALS Results of level 1 trials will be emailed by 27 June 2025. HOW LONG DO TRIALS LAST: Each Level 1 Trial will run for approximately 1 1/2 hours WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable sporting attire, non-marking tennis shoes WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle Assessment Criteria Rolling flatness Rolling accuracy Roll speed Court movement (e.g. speed) Service technique (arm positioning) Servicing the player (ball throw & accuracy) As a guide, the above criteria are assessed through the demonstration of the following skills; Ability to roll a ball Speed and agility around the court Ability to collect/control multiple tennis balls on the run Ability to service the ball to the player (ball toss/presenting the balls to the player) Willingness to stay focused, comprehend instruction, improve personal skill level Cooperation, teamwork, attitude, behaviour IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE Attendance is compulsory, and non-attendance will result in your application being withdrawn. Absentees will not be offered an alternative trial session. Trial session dates and times are final and cannot be changed. Please be punctual, as your opportunity to participate will be jeopardised by late arrival. Please advise of any medical conditions or injuries at the time of registration. In the event of wet weather it will be down to the discretion of the Trial Facilitator and Tennis Australia Representative to determine if the trial will be cancelled; if this is the case, applicants will be contacted by Tennis Australia in order to arrange a make up session. We have the utmost confidence in the validity and fairness of the selection process and would like to highlight that: Tennis Australia employs a team of experienced staff who are responsible for the selection and training of all Ballkid volunteers. Tennis Australia is regarded as having the most outstanding ballkids of all the Grand Slams, something we are extremely proud of and work very hard to maintain. Each child is assessed by a minimum of two staff members. Each child is graded on their suitability to perform both a net or baseline position. It is a very competitive field - children are considered on their own merit and the outcome is dependent on the performance of each applicant during the selection trial.