Practice Sessions
Improve your game
In 2026, Tennis Practice will run on every Wednesday night from 28 January to 2 Decembedr (except for 12 August).
What is provided?
Balls, courts and a program designed to help you improve your skills. The program may use ball machines.
What will I practice?
Drills will be run on different courts, covering all aspects of the game including backhand, forehand, volley, serve and overhead.
What is the cost?
$8 for Ordinary, Associate & Junior Members of the UQ Tennis Club.
$12 for all others (including Restricted Members of the UQ Tennis Club)
Parking?
Unfortunately, parking is not free on the UQ St Lucia Campus on weekday nights.
Parking Fees apply from Monday to Friday between 7 a.m. and 9 p.m. Heavy fines apply for parking in a designated parking area from Monday to Friday without the appropriate payment or parking, at any time, in an area not designated for parking (e.g. on yellow lines). UQ now uses an electronic PAYG parking system called PayStay which eliminates the use of paper tickets. Download the free smartphone app. from www.paystay.com.au. Payment can also be made by coins or credit card using ‘Pay by Plate Machines’. However, there are a limited number of these machines.
Do I have to pre-register?
No. Just check in upstairs on the clubhouse verandah.
What Time is Practice?
Practice runs from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday nights.
Can I come late or leave early?
Yes, but the cost will still be $8 (members) or $12 (non-members).
Will coaching be provided?
There will be no specific coaching sessions, but the coaches will be be able to give tips and advice. The UQ Tennis Centre Pro Shop has some great private and group coaching programs (Phone 3365 6933, E-mail tennis@uqsport.com.au).
The aim of this program is to put into practice what you have learnt from coaching.
Why come along?
It’s a chance to work on that shot that has always troubled you or regain some confidence after a lay-off. This is a great opportunity to experiment and challenge yourself to become a better player without the pressure of playing Fixtures.
