Relax in the Gold Coasts’ newest bistro
Open everyday from 7am to 6pm. From 2:30pm we only serve handmade wood fire pizzas.
Located on the first floor of KDV Sport is
‘Akademya” – a relaxed bistro open for breakfast, lunch and dinner, 7 days a week.
Open everyday from 7am to 6pm. From 2:30pm we only serve handmade wood fire pizzas.
Akademya is open MON to WED from 7am to 6pm, THU to FRI from 7am to 9pm and SAT to SUN from 7am to 5pm.
Designed to bring the outside in and with an abundance of natural light, Akademya is the perfect place to meet friends for lunch, a quick snack after hitting the driving range or simply coffee for a work meeting.
Akademya is the Gold Coast’s latest venue for a relaxed, comfortable and affordable place to eat, meet and enjoy the views after having some fun on the driving range, a golf lesson or simply just a family round of mini golf.
“Enjoy the comfortable surrounds of Akademya with sweeping views of the driving range, tennis courts and hinterland. Open every day”.
“Looking for a relaxed venue to meet with friends or a comfortable venue to meet clients for coffee?”
“Bring your small events here weddings, theme dinner, corporate dining – up to 50 people (Sitting) 80 people (Standing)”
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221 Nerang-Broadbeach Road Carrara Queensland 4211
T: +61 7 5596 0404 E: info@kdvsport.com
Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday 5:30AM - 9:00PM
Overview: Choose 2 squads from the below times. These are full court yellow ball squads for players in the yellow program that want to develop their game to the best of their ability and possibly move into more competitive squads, fixtures and tournaments in the future. There is a minimum playing ability required (assessed by our professional coaching team) with some coaching and playing experience necessary. It is recommended that players in these squads are taking some private lessons in conjunction with the squads as well as playing in regular inter-club fixtures team matches.
Sessions Times: Mon, Tues, Wed & Thursday 4:30pm-6pm
Package Cost: $55/ week (2 squads/ week – one squad $33)
Full court size: 10.0m x 23.7m
Tennis ball: Yellow ball (Full compression)
Recommended racquet size: 26-27 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: No minimum playing experience required and players can join this program at any stage. As with all the other junior coaching programs it also includes free access to our weekly in-house match play sessions. At this stage players are taught all areas of the game both technical and tactical on a full sized court and guided into hopefully playing in regular inter-club fixtures or in-house match play sessions. Our yellow ball groups are aimed at the more sociable teenage player who wants to learn and improve but not necessarily interested in competing at a high level.
Sessions Times: Monday 4:30pm, Wednesday 4:30pm Saturday 9am
Package Cost: $24/ week
Full court size: 10.0m x 23.7m
Tennis ball: Yellow ball (Full compression)
Recommended racquet size: 26-27 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: This program is designed for the more competitive green ball player. There is a minimum playing level required for this and it is expected that players are having regular private lessons and competing in regular individual and team tournaments & events. This program has a selection criteria based on an assessment from our professional coaching staff. The green plus program is a launch pad into the KDV Performance Tennis program. For more information on this program click here.
Sessions Times: Monday & Wednesday 4:30-6pm (squads) and Friday 4:30-6pm (Match Based Squad)
Package Cost: $70/ week
Green court size: 10.0m x 23.7m
Tennis ball: Red ball (25 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 25-26 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: The green ball program runs on the full court size using slightly softer balls so the bounce is not quite as high and the rally speed is slightly slower to again make learning easier and more fun for the kids. The general green ball program does not have any minimum playing standard and kids can join the program at any time during the year. At this stage players are taught all areas of the game both technical and tactical and guided into hopefully playing in regular inter-club fixtures or in-house match play sessions.
The KDV green ball program also includes in-house match play sessions as a free addition to all classes and gets the kids practicing what they learn in their lessons against other kids from the club in a fun, coach supervised, team environment.
Sessions Times: Monday 4:30pm, Tuesday 3:30 & 4:30pm Wednesday 4:30pm, Thursday 3:30pm Saturday 9am
Package Cost: $24/ week
Green court size: 10.0m x 23.7m
Tennis ball: Green ball (75 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 25-26 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: The KDV ‘Orange Plus’ Program is for the more competitive orange ball player. These sessions run twice per week and it is expected that kids in this program are taking regular private lessons and competing in regular inter-club events. There is a minimum playing level requirement for these sessions which is assessed by our professional coaching team.
Sessions Times: Tuesday & Thursday 4:30-6pm
Package Cost: $50/ week (two sessions per week)
Orange court size: 6.4m x 18.3m
Tennis ball: Orange ball (50 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 23-25 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: No minimum playing standard required and kids can join the program at any stage through the year. Played over the full court net with the baselines brought in a little closer towards the service line, the orange ball lessons make learning easier and more fun.
There is no rush to move kids out of orange ball to the next level. Sometimes they may stay in the orange level for up to 3 years. It is important that kids learn all aspects of the game in an environment that is suited to their size and ability. Our orange stage is also includes regular in-house match play. This is a free addition to all classes and gets the kids practicing what they learn in their lessons against other kids from the club in a fun, coach supervised, team environment.
From there we also have inter-club team events and for the more advanced red ball kids the Gold Coast Orange Ball Tournament Series. Please ask your coach for more details on this. Download the yearly event planner here.
Sessions Times: Monday 3:30 & 4:30pm, Tuesday 3:30 & 4:30pm, Wed 3:30 & 4:30pm, Thursday 3:30pm Saturday 9am
Package Cost: $24/ week
Orange court size: 6.4m x 18.3m
Tennis ball: Orange ball (50 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 23-25 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview:This is an entry level class where kids will learn the basics of tennis including rallying,basic scoring, serving and understanding how to compete. Perfect for all kids aged between 5-8 years old of any level. Kids can join at any stage through the year. We grade the classes with lesson plans to help progress the kids and find their level.There is no rush to move kids out of red ball to the next level. Sometimes they may stay in the red level for up to 3 years. It is important that kids learn all aspects of the game in an environment that is suited to their size and ability.Our red stage is also where we introduce the kids to in-house match play.This is a free addition to all classes and gets the kids practicing what they learn in their lessons against other kids from the club in a fun, coach supervised, team environment.
From there we also have inter-club team events and for the more advanced red ball kids the Gold Coast Red Ball Tournament Series. Ask your coach about more info on these. Download your yearly event planner here.
Sessions Times: Monday, Tuesday 3:30pm, Wednesday, Thursday 3:30 & 4:30pm, Saturday 8 & 9am
Package Cost: $24/ week
Red court size: 3m × 8.2m or 5.5m x 8.2m
Tennis ball: Red ball (25 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 21-23 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
Overview: Blue Hot Shots is ideal for children between the ages of 3 and 5. It is a Fundamental Motor Skills program based around the basics of movement, balance, and coordination, throwing, catching and striking.
Our Blue Stage program is a launch pad and helps to familiarise children with the size and bounce of a Red Hot Shots court and ball while focusing heavily on improving their fundamental and perceptual motor skills. These skills are essential as children begin to move into Red Hot Shots and beyond.
Sessions Times: Tuesday & Thursday mornings at 9am, Saturdays 8am & 8:30am
Package Cost: $13/ week
Blue court size: 3m × 8.23
Tennis ball: Red ball (25 per cent compression)
Recommended racquet size: 19-21 inches
Further information about our coaching program can be found here FAQ Sheet
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Overview:A new KDV initiative to help keep kids active after school in our ‘Get Active After-School Program’ located in the KDV Kids Club. Our program differs from normal OSSHC centres as we are lucky to have access to the Gold Coast’s premier sports facility. KDV Sport has 20 tennis courts, 3 padel tennis courts, pool, golf driving range, 18 hole mini golf course, basketball hoops, mini soccer field and kids playground.
Our after school program includes:
The cost is only $25 per afternoon. 10% sibling or multiple session discount applies. It is just like a mini holiday camp after school . The kids will love it!
Current schools in our bus run service: Emmanuel College, St Kevin’s, Benowa SS, St Vincent’s, Bellevue Park SS. If you would like more info or to have your school added to our bus run list click here.
Overview: Designed for kids aged 5-12 (from prep through to year 6) using modified equipment to make learning easier and more fun.Sessions run before or after school at your school court or sports play area as a convenient option for time poor families. Our school based coaches follow the same Tennis Australia approved Hot Shots coaching program as we do at our main base KDV Sport. This program also feeds back and links in with our club program and players are taught everything from how to serve and rally to then following on with match play and team competition.
Alternatively, another addition to the KDV Kids Tennis coaching program is an after school bus pick up service which can pick your child up from school, transport them back to KDV and put them into a tennis lesson in our club based program. For more info on our after school bus service click here.
Schools that KDV currently run regular before or after school programs are shown below. Click on your school to see what sessions are running and to book your child in.
Need logos for: Merrimac SS, Gold Coast Christian College, Mudgeeraba SS, Worongary SS, Kings Pimpama,
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