The next season of AJP will commence Sunday 11 October.

A and B sections will play Sunday afternoons.

Our member clubs will be directly contacted to nominate financial members/players from their club that they think would benefit from participation in AJP in the updated format. These players will then be invited by Waverley to submit an EOI to participate in 2026/27 AJP.

SCHEDULE

The 2026/27 Associations Junior Pennant season will be played across 10 home and away rounds. Dates have been set aside for semi-finals and finals.

Matches will be played on Sunday afternoons commencing at 1pm (ceasing at 5pm) for A and B grade competition (these are the only grades into which Waverley will consider entering teams).

Competitions are available for 12 and under, 14 and under and Open categories for both boys and girls. Players must be of age as of 14 March 2027.

Eligibility (also applies to emergency players) for Waverley selection

Players must be a financial member of the club that nominates them a, have played at least 6 times for the nominating club in the last 12 months and, in the opinion of the club, be able to benefit from playing AJP over and above playing Waverley weekend competition.

Clubs that nominate players should be willing to provide a home club for teams that would typically have one of their members as a player.

EOI Process to participate in AJP 2026/27

1. Member clubs will be invited to nominate eligible players using the EOI form they will receive from the Association Secretary.
2. Nominated players will then be invited to submit an EOI and commit to meeting Waverley Tennis participation requirements.
3. The Waverley Junior Committee will select teams from the EOIs submitted.
4. Selected players will pay a competition deposit (refundable after finals if Waverley Tennis competition participation requirements have been met) AND competition entry fees.
5. Team managers will be appointed.
6. Home venues for teams will be confirmed with club.

2026/27 AJP Player Nomination Form for Waverley Member Club Junior Players - Fill out form

(Please note that submitting an EOI to participate in AJP is not a guarantee of selection to a team.)

Waverley AJP Participation Requirements

1. Players must be approved to play by their club.
2. Players must pay the team entry fee prior to the start of competition.
3. Players must be within the specified age range for the competition and/or meet the TV specified requirements for playing out of age-group.
4. Players must be available to play the full season, all rostered matches, be available as an emergency player and be available to play finals, in accordance with the published competition schedule.
5. Parents of players must commit to taking on team management responsibilities.
6. Players/parents must notify the team captain or coach of any unavoidable absences via medical certificate or valid legitimate proof.
7. Players and parents must demonstrate good sportsmanship and adhere to the Association's code of conduct.

More detailed information about AJP 2026/27 can be found at: Tennis Victoria - Associations Junior Pennant