Overview
Peanut Tennis is an Australian tennis directory and competitive-play utility delivered through a web interface. It indexes 3,737 venues, including 1,361 free park courts, and aggregates 149 upcoming sanctioned tournaments by state, age group, and date. The service targets competitive players, casual court seekers, and families comparing free or club facilities. It states that it is independent and not affiliated with Tennis Australia or UTR Sports.
Key Features
- Court Finder with Free-Court Focus — Lists park courts, clubs, and tennis centres nearest first, with details on lights, surface, and court access. The directory reports 1,361 free park courts nationwide and dedicated city pages for 152 free courts in Melbourne and 174 in Sydney.
- State-Level Tournament Directory — Surfaces 149 upcoming sanctioned events and breaks them down by region: ACT 4, NSW 29, QLD 30, SA 13, TAS 4, VIC 63, and WA 6. Listings can be filtered by state, age group, and date.
- Pre-Draw Entry Visibility — Shows who is entered before the draw is released, giving competitors and coaches earlier visibility into field strength and scheduling.
- Plain-English Rules and Guides — Covers association by-laws in accessible language and explains UTR, tiers, ball colours, and first-tournament basics.
- Focused Navigation and FAQ — Organises the site around Courts, Tournaments, Guides, FAQ, Rules, About, Privacy, and Terms. The footer lists version 1.1.0, but pricing and account tiers are not disclosed.
Use Cases
- Competitive juniors and adults mapping tournament schedules across Australian states and territories.
- Players looking for free park courts in Melbourne or Sydney, or for nearby club courts with surface and lighting details.
- Parents and coaches comparing upcoming events and entry lists before committing to travel or entry fees.
- Newcomers using the guides to understand UTR, tier structures, ball colours, and first-tournament expectations.
- Local players who need quick access to plain-English rules and association by-laws without navigating official documents.
