The LTA, in partnership with GB Tennis Girls (GBTG) and the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (WJTI) launched the ‘GB Tennis Girls Team Challenge 2018’ on Sunday 14th January 2018.
The Queen Sport Campus welcomed 25 girls from 5 local tennis clubs to enjoy the Sunday social! Players from Hutton Rudby Tennis Club, Yarm, David Lloyd Teesside, Saltburn and Northallerton relished the fun, local and competitive opportunity.
The Mini Tennis Red events is aimed at 8 & Under players, and it was fantastic to see entries increase from last year’s event! This is a true testament to everyone involved from venues, coaches, parents, grandparents, organisers and volunteers.
The event saw an all-girl affair with players, volunteer umpires and referees all female, with the hopes of encouraging young girls to keep playing through positive role models. This is a key intervention to encourage girls to enjoy being around friends in a fun and relaxed environment.
Organiser Claire Smith was delighted with her respective event in Teesside: “This programme is growing year on year. It has brilliant to be involved in such a positive opportunity for girl players. This year we have added some skill based activities as well as matches and the girls have been loving it!”