Some key points for you about the schools format:
- Year 7, 8 & 9 separate events for girls and boys
- Players don’t need to have a rating as this was seen as a barrier, if players do have a rating it should be a maximum of 7.1
- Schools can only enter online via www.lta.org.uk/roadtowimbledon and its FREE for schools!
- Schools need to run an internal singles knockout tournament at the start of the summer term (June and July)
- Schools need a minimum of 5 players and each match is one set, e.g. 6-4.
- Schools will receive a bespoke organisers pack
- Schools will need to provide us with the winners details and draw size via an online form after their event
Some benefits to the school to help with your conversations:
- Provides a focus to a schools tennis programme/lessons
- Offers competitive singles matches in an enjoyable atmosphere
- Offers players the chance to represent their school at county final
- Opportunity for your players to potentially earn the chance to compete at Wimbledon
- Appropriate matches as the higher rated players compete in a separate event
- Easy to run due to quick format, organiser guide including certificates and online schools entry
A flyer can be found here