The LTA, in partnership with GB Tennis Girls (GBTG) and the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (WJTI) saw the 2019 ‘GB Tennis Girls Team Challenge’ launch on Sunday 13th January 2019.
David Lloyd Teesside welcomed a total of 14 girls from five local tennis clubs who enjoyed the Mini Tennis Red and Green Sunday social! This included players from Hutton Rudby, Northallerton, Sunderland Tennis Centre, Tennis World and Yarm Tennis Club relished the fun, local and competitive opportunity.
The Mini Tennis Red events are aimed at 8 & Under players, and it was fantastic to see so many girls starting their competitive journeys! This is a true testament to everyone involved from venues, coaches, parents, grandparents, organisers and volunteers.
The competitors were also lucky to have a number of role models including volunteer umpires, with the hopes of encouraging the young girls to also get involved in other roles once they get older. The young volunteers included Lucy Graham, Jessica McCullagh, Eleanor McCardle and Katie Thompson. This is a key intervention to encourage girls to enjoy being around friends in a fun and relaxed environment and organiser Claire Smith was delighted with the first event in Teesside,
“It is an absolute pleasure to help introduce our young players to a fun, friendly and fab event. Its great seeing new players starting their journeys, and starting to build friendships with local players along the way!”