SCHOOLS PROGRAM
Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open invites students in the emirate of Abu Dhabi to participate in the Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open 2025 Schools Program. This exceptional opportunity encompasses a series of engaging events that promise to enrich students’ educational experience and elevate each school’s profile on a national scale.
The program encompasses a holistic blend of educational and creative elements:
- Offering various participation opportunities
- Introduction to the exciting sport of tennis
- Engaging events like morning assemblies, roadshows, and an art competition will keep students excited about learning and contributing within a vibrant school environment
- Through the engagement of parents, students and teachers in the Nationwide Art Competition and Ball Kids Program, this initiative aims to foster a sense of community pride and unity!
For any queries relating to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open Schools Program and to find out how your school can get involved, contact rimsha.siddiqi@dune23.me
LINE UMPIRE PROGRAM
Supported by Abu Dhabi Sports Council and the UAE Tennis Federation, the Line Umpire Training Program provides practical on-court tuition, including techniques, calls and signals, before participants will be tasked with officiating during matches as part of the Road to Mubadala Abu Dhabi Open community program.
Away from the court, participants of the Local Line Umpire Training Program will learn about some of the key elements associated with professional tennis worldwide, such as understanding the three governing bodies and gaining insight into the structure and level of tournaments, along with the role of officials.
NATIONWIDE ART COMPETITION
COMING SOON!
BALL KIDS
If you’re a tennis player who dreams of being up close and personal with the pros at a major tennis tournament, being a Ball Kid may be just the thing to make that dream come true. An essential part of any competition, these talented teens know that there is more than meets the eye when it comes to doing the job well. And with that focus and effort, come some pretty cool rewards.
Ball Kids operate in a rather complex system, sending balls between each other to make sure that a player never has to break his or her concentration during a game. While their main job is to keep things flowing, they also support player comfort, and these up-close interactions often provide fun stories to share after the match.
To become a ball kid, you should be a tennis player between 12 – 18 years old with the motivation to train for this special role! A series of practice sessions will be scheduled to make sure you have all of the tools you need to be in with the chance of being right amongst the action.