There is plenty of variety, but Hot Shots tournaments are typically run in divisions by ability, with mixed genders and no age limits nor age groupings. Some events focus on a single colour hot shots format, while others offer choice of two or three formats. Adults do also play in some events.

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Most events are run at clubs. Tennis Canterbury run the “Canterbury Junior Championships” with red 8U and orange 9U grades to mark the end of the summer season.

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Entry procedures vary but typically close a day or two before the event and event organizers are usually prepared also to accept some on-site (on-the-day) entries before play starts.