January 2015


£1 million funding pot is set to support next generation of talented young athletes.

The LTA have changed the way that they administer the Wimbledon ballot in 2015 and only adult and junior BTMs who are linked to their venues and have opted into the Wimbledon Ballot will count towards their clubs ticket allocation.  Don't miss out on a chance to obtain Wimbledon tickets.  Opt in now!

The Essex Tennis AGM took place on Wednesday 7 January at the Redbrige Sports and Leisure.  Representatives attended from approximately 40 clubs across the county and Essex Tennis and Playing Awards were presented to volunteers, coaches and players.

On Sunday 21st December, the Essex U16 Girls Team of Phoebe Collins, Millie McIlraith, Katie McGarrigle & Joanna Rimmington travelled up to Corby to compete against Bedfordshire, Hereford & Worcester and Nottinghamshire.

The anual Essex Slazenger League AGM took place at Redbridge Sports and Leisure on Wednesday 14 January.   Following this, Interclub summer cups 2015 information and drawsheets are published.

The Essex ladies team was in Wrexham for this year’s winter county cup in group 3b.  They placed with great enthusiasm and team spirit and played a great tournament.  Unfortunately, they lost in a third set tie-breaker and will now remain in group 3.

As Andy Murray reaches another Grand Slam Semi Final Britain’s very own 2014 quadruple Grand Slam Doubles winner Jordanne Whiley will be looking to defend her Aussie Open doubles crown with Japan’s Yui Kamiji.

The Woodford Wells Club welcomed 400+ competitors its 33rd annual open tennis tournament sponsored by Property Maintenance Company, Slazenger and Essex Tennis. Tennis players from Essex, East London and from further afield competed in the biggest tournament in Essex this year.

 
 

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