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Mini Tennis Squads

For children aged between 4-8 years wanting more structured, but nevertheless fun,tennis specific activities

Tues 4-5 pm & Thurs 4-5 pm - £36 for 6 weeks

Coach: Danielle

Sunday 9-10 am - 6 week course, Cost TBA

Coach: Dave

Pay & Play

A casual session where you turn up and pay for one hours coaching.

Friday 4-5pm/cost-£4 per child per session

ITF Juniors

Road to Wimbledon National 14 & Under Challenge

The half term week proved a successful one for Ormskirk Tennis Club Junior players at the St Helens Tennis Tournament. One of the Club's talented prospects, Niamh MacGabban won the 12 and under singles whilst Emma Sumner won the 16 and under singles in an all Ormskirk final which saw her beat fellow OTC player Holly Lamden in a thrilling final to the event.

Sam Sutton 12 and unders) and Andrew Dixon (16 and unders) also produced some fantastic tennis on their way to reaching the quarter-finals in their age groups,with another OTC junior Tom Sutton (16 and unders) also having competed successfully.

A big well done to all those who competed from the Club on your achievements, who knows St Helens Tournament this year, Wimbledon next?!?

See picture gallery for photos

For those juniors who enjoy competitive play against other clubs, Ormskirk Tennis Club will be entering several teams into the Southport & District Junior Tennis League this season; to be considered for a place on any of these teams you must attend at least one of the match practice nights listed on the back page of this newsletter; if you are unable to attend any of the dates listed please call James who will make alternative arrangements for you.

In addition to the league, the Southport and District Junior Tennis League also run a knockout tournament which all Ormskirk Tennis Club juniors will have the chance to enter.

Please check the junior notice board for regular updates on the Southport & District Junior Tennis League.

Ormskirk Tennis club will be holding a series of fun tournaments during the 2011 details will be on the website and notice boards during the season

The fun tournaments and friendly matches will be open to players of all abilities (who are able to play full court tennis) and not just those who are eligible for the teams.

So... if you would like to be involved make sure you look at the junior notice board for more details.

Ormskirk Tennis Club will be organising a whole host of mini tennis tournaments this season aimed at those aged under 10.

Special mini tennis courts and balls will be used thereby ensuring competition is fair and fun!

A club initiative to train members in tournament officiating will mean more tournaments then ever will be available for those wishing to gain match play, boost their LTA ratings or try out newly learned skills.

Please keep checking the junior notice board for more details.

For more information contact Danielle Tel 07920027521 Email Danniihock@hotmail.com

Membership renewal for Juniors and Intermediates MUST be accompanied by a completed JUNIOR PERMISSION FORM.

All junior squads run for 6 weeks costing £36 for the entire course, except the performance squad which is TBC on a weekly basis depending on the number of players.

Beginner Groups are for those who are new to tennis or who have some knowledge of the game but are unable to rally

Friday 4-5 pm & Sunday 10-11 am

Intermediate Sessions are designed for those youngsters able to rally and serve but needing more technical and tactical advise as they are starting to compete at club level.

Tuesday 6-7 pm & Friday 5-6 pm

Advanced Squads are for those players that have a good understanding of the techniques, can exercise tactics and are progressing into tournament play

Tuesday 5-6 pm Friday 6-7 pm & Sunday 11-12 pm

Performance Squad aims to help those players of potential national standard develop their game so they can compete at the highest level. It will include lots of drills that simulate the patterns of play witnessed in the junior ITF circuit. Players will receive tactical input of the highest level whilst improving mental and physical areas of their game.

Friday 7-8 pm

Mini-tennis is for children from the age of about 4 years to 11 years. It takes them through the learning stages of the game, whilst still providing the opportunity to play matches and competitions as they progress towards the full game.

It is a graduated learning process that is split into three colour codes:

RED is played on a small court (preferably indoors) about 12m x 6m with a foam ball and small strung rackets.
ORANGE is played on a tennis court with a baseline 9m from the net. A low compression ball is used.
GREEN is played on a full tennis court with a slightly slower ball.

The whole scheme is designed to make learning the game easier and fun.

Mini-tennis accredited centre

Orange & Green

Orange 9& U

Sun May 8 3-5pm

Sun June 12 3-5pm

Sun July 10 3-5pm

Sun Aug 14 3-5pm

Green 10& U

Sun May 8 5-7pm

Sun June 12 5-7pm

Sun July 10 5-7pm

Sun Aug 14 5-7pm