Overview
The National Training Squad (NTS) operates as part of the newly established National Training Centre (NTC). The NTS is a training programme for talented players, aged 18 and under, who demonstrate the potential to represent Hong Kong in junior events in the future. The NTC caters for adult players who are pursuing a professional tennis career, as well as junior players who have access to flexible schooling. The NTS follows a coaching philosophy and training structure that is conducive to a player’s overall growth, and combines intensive training, competition, and specialist sessions. Our goal is to produce players who are “Best in Asia!” Players can expect mentoring support from the coaches, to assist in their tennis development through the player’s long-term development plan (LTDP). Players will learn how to build a training and competition schedule, set performance and outcome goals, experience mental training, strength and conditioning, and nutrition and diet education.
Selection
To enroll in the NTS, players MUST pass an assessment conducted by the HKCTA coaches; assessing technical, tactical and physical components of the player’s game.
Aged 12 or Above
By invitation only. Players aged 12 or above, is based on results from the Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships and the appropriate Hong Kong Junior National Rankings as well as the recommendation of two separate qualified coaches. An assessment will be arranged if necessary.
Aged Under 12
Formal Assessment Day will be conducted for players aged under 12. Results from the Hong Kong National Junior Tennis Championships and the appropriate Hong Kong Junior National Rankings will also be taken into consideration.
2025-2026 Selection Criteria_NTS U12 Annual Assessment (uploaded on 17th March 2025)
2025/2026 Assessment for players aged 12 or under
Selection Date
Day 1 Assessment: 22nd June 2025 (Sunday)
Day 2 Assessment: 29th June 2025 (Sunday) – invitation will be based upon Day 1 results
*Fall back day on 1st July 2025 (Sunday)
*Only applicable to cancellation on 22nd June / 29th June due to inclement weather or other unexpected circumstances
Selection Criteria for Day 1 Assessment
All players must and comply with all the following criteria.
- Players are born in 2014 or 2015
- Players who have a place in the Hong Kong National Junior 12 & Under Rankings as of June 2025 and with at least 1 ranking point
- Comply with HKCTA codes of conduct
- Commit to the minimum number of training days, and tournaments
- Players who do not attend the Assessment Day will not be considered for selection
- Do not attend if you do not intend to join the program
- Any winners (YOB: 2016) in Hong Kong Junior Novice U10 competitions by May 2025 will be invited.
Assessment Content
Players will be assessed by HKCTA coaches across technical, tactical and physical components* of the game
*Physical components including:
– Agility and change of direction (performed on tennis court)
– Speed
– Lower body strength
– Upper Body strength
Assessment invitation
Assessment invitation will be sent out by email after the Hong Kong National Junior 12 & Under Rankings of June 2025 is announced.
(New) Mid-term Assessment – (To be announced)
Players who could not join attend the assessment in June, or could not meet the selection criteria may be invited to the Mid-term Assessment follow by the below criteria.
- Players are born in 2014 or 2015
- Reached top 20 among players born in 2014 & 2015 in Hong Kong National Junior Rankings (year-end ranking in December 2025)
- Comply with HKCTA codes of conduct
- Commit to the minimum number of training days, and tournaments
- Players who do not attend the Assessment Day will not be considered for selection
- Do not attend if you do not intend to join the program
- Players will be assessed by HKCTA coaches across technical, tactical and physical components* of the game
- Assessment invitation will be sent by email after the Hong Kong National Junior Rankings (year-end Ranking in December 2025) are announced.
- Assessment invitation will be subject to program vacancy.
The HKCTA has absolute right and discretion to amend the above criteria.
Updated on 5th March 2025
2025-2026 Selection Criteria_NTS U12_U14_U16_U18 updated on 7th January 2025
If you have questions regarding the player list, you are required to send in your written appeal (Email: info@tennishk.org) within 2 weeks from the date the list is released.
Timetable
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News & Activities
HKCTA Player Bonus Scheme
The Bonus Scheme is designed to incentivize player’s performances and results when competing: a. On the ITF World Tennis Tour; b.On the ATP and WTA Tour below the 250 levels; c. When representing Hong Kong, China and/or HKCTA in specified team or individual events.
Incentive Scheme
HKCTA announced an incentive scheme in 2012 to support and encourage players competing in tournaments overseas. Players who meet the requirements and achieve certain results will be eligible to reimburse part of their tournament expenses as an incentive.
Parents Meetings
By meeting parents regularly, we update them on the Hong Kong China Tennis Association's NTS development direction and plans. Click below for the meeting's presentation decks.
News & Activities
Youth Sports Exchange Programme 2024/25 - Tianjin, China Training Camp
Youth Sports Exchange Programme 2024/25 - Yunnan, China Training Camp
News & Activities
HKSI Direct Financial Support to Athletes 2025/26
Individual Athletes Support Scheme (IASS) and Sports Aid Grant (SAG) 2025/26 are now open for application. All applications must be endorsed by the Coaching Supervisors and the HKCTA. The deadline for application is 27 Oct 2024 (Sun). Performance attained between 15 Nov and 31 Dec 2024 should be reported on or before 6 Jan 2025, if any. Applications with performance attained between 15 Nov and 31 Dec 2024 will also be accepted before 6 Jan 2025.
Youth Sports Exchange Programme 2023/24 - Shandong, China Training Camp
Youth Sports Exchange Programme 2023/24 - Nansha, China Training Camp
Coaches
National Training Centre (NTS-KT)
Jose Blasi
Mark Eade
Roberto Santamaria
Dani Hafid
Causeway Bay (NTS-CB)
Jacky Cheung
Patrick Chan
Albert Vicens
New Territories East (NTS-NTE)
Keith Lo
Alvin Yip
Michael Tam
Nut Liu
New Territories West (NTS-NTW)
Leo Liu
Ray Lam
Edward Lai
Contact
Mr. Healthy Chan
Ms. Charling Cheung
