JUNIORS

JUNIORS TENNIS

Gwen Barrett: 0118 9340933 0118 9340933 E-mail: gwenbarrett@talk21.com

Juniors are assessed at the start of each term and placed in ability groups. They are encouraged to learn all the basic skills and tactics of tennis through the LTA licensed coaches. Groups start with complete beginners and progress through transition standard and to match play.

On Monday evenings, except school holidays and mid-winter, there is a Junior Club Session (member only) for all levels, with a tuck shop. LTA registered coaches attend for 29 weeks of the year, offering free coaching and organisation. This provides a fantastic opportunity for youngsters to improve their tennis and to meet new friends

There are Juniors (age 8–18) and Mini Tennis (age 4–7). Both groups have unlimited use of the courts when available. An ideal time is straighafter school from 3.00 – 6.00 and during the day in the school holidays.

Juniors interested in representing the Club should contact: Paul Arnott ( 07949 175176 07949 175176) for Boys Teams and Gwen Barrett ( 0118 9340933 0118 9340933) for Girls Teams.

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_{COMPETITIVE TENNIS}

_{The Juniors and Mini Tennis members at Wargrave LTC have their own well-supported. T}_{here are many Junior involved in the:}

_{Berkshire LTA Mini Tennnis Tour}

_{Berkshire Junior Summer and Winter Leagues}
_{AEGON Team Tennis (formally NJCL)}
_{The Road to Wimbledon. - where local winners get to play the finals at Wimbledon.}
_{Boodles Challenge (12U)}
_{Carol Dunningham Tournmen (10U)}

Mini Tennis Events: there are also regular Closed events (members only) and Open events (part of Mini Tennis Tour organised by Berkshire LTA) in which any players who have BTM nos. all over the country can take part. Results submitted for ratings.

GRADE 4 Tournaments @ Wargrave

Wargrave LTC Boys 12 & Under SuperSeries - May/June each year

Wargrave LTC Boys 14 & Under SuperSeries - Sepetmber each year

These events run at the club for Berkshire LTA by David Fuch from Tennis Services UK. They are 4-day competition consisting of up to 40 players. 16 players take part in a one-day pre-qualifying event. Players winning both matches progress to a qualifying draw on day 2 which includes 12 players of higher standard. The 4 players who win both matches qualify for the main draw which takes place on the final two days.

These events are suppported by the LTA and those playing will have their results submitted to ensure they earn points for their rankings and player ratings.

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_{Useful In Information:}

_{_{Berkshire Mini Tennis Tour Winter 09_10 Leaderboard}}

_{Junior competition circuits, where a player enters a series of Mini Tennis Tour tournaments (see the guide below) to gain points towards a ‘Leaderboard’. It also provides a more focussed, fun and exciting experience for players and their parents.}

_{_{Berkshire Winter Tournaments 09_10}}

_{A guide to all Junior Competitions going on in the Berkshire during the Winter season 2009/10 for 8U - 18U Age Group}

_{Competion Age Group as of 1st September 2009}

_{Information on the age group competitions players are now eligible to compete in - September 2009}

_{New to competition?}

_{British Competition Yearbook 2009. All you need to know - so you can get competing - from your very first junior tournament all the way to the Grand Slams.}

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It is a great way for players under 10 to take their first steps in tennis and children as young as three and four can start in mini tennis tots classes. You will play and compete with different balls and rackets on different sized courts depending on how old you are. This will help you have longer rallies, attack and defend, approach the net, use drop shots and develop an all-round game…in fact it’s just like the real thing!

Children up to eight will start in red groups, while nine-year-old beginners are better to start in orange. A ten-year-old beginner would benefit from starting in orange although they might feel happier in green with children of their own age.

The coach will be able to advise you where you will fit in best. Mini tennis ratings will help young players between the ages of four and ten get the most out of their competitive tennis. The ratings are designed to reward players for competing, inspire them to develop their game and give them the opportunity to compete more regularly and to be the best they can be.

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_{Child Protection Policy @ WLTC}

Wargrave LTC aims to create an enjoyable environment for all juniors who wish to take part in tennis. The club emphasises that young people have the right to be safe, secure and free from threat. The club acknowledges that young people have the right to be treated with respect and for their concerns to be listened to and acted upon

The club will ensure that junior members have specific programmes and facilities designated for them, with adequate supervision. We have procedures in place to help any young person who requests help and support on a confidential basis, in issues relating to

Child Protection . We will ensure that any club members and volunteers working with young people are aware of and apply the LTA Code for 'Those Working with Children in Tennis'.

Code of conduct for people working with children

Wargrave Lawn Tennis Club

no matter what your age or skill - we are the place to be