BALLKID TRIALS
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HOW LONG DO TRIALS LAST: Each Level 1 Trial will run for approximately 2 hours.
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WHAT TO WEAR: Comfortable sporting attire, non-marking tennis shoes
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WHAT TO BRING: Water bottle
Assessment Criteria
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Rolling flatness
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Rolling accuracy
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Roll speed
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Court movement (e.g. speed)
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Service technique (arm positioning)
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Servicing the player (ball throw & accuracy)
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General Knowledge Test (online test undertaken in the 24 hours prior to first trial commencing)
https://ballkids.tennis.com.au/Grading.aspx
As a guide, the above criteria are assessed through the demonstration of the following skills;
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Ability to roll a ball
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Speed and agility around the court
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Ability to collect/control multiple tennis balls on the run
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Ability to service the ball to the player (ball toss/presenting the balls to the player)
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Willingness to stay focused, comprehend instruction, improve personal skill level
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Cooperation, teamwork, attitude, behaviour
IMPORTANT POINTS TO NOTE
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Attendance is compulsory, and non-attendance will result in your application being withdrawn.
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Absentees will not be offered an alternative trial session.
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Trial times are final and cannot be changed.
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Please be punctual, as your opportunity to participate will be jeopardised by late arrival.
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Please advise of any medical conditions or injuries at the time of registration.
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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:
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Tennis Australia employs a team of experienced staff who are responsible for the selection and training of all Ballkid volunteers.
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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.
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Each child is assessed by a minimum of two staff members.
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Each child is graded on their suitability to perform both a net or baseline position.
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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.