The Kent Slazenger Autumn Junior Team Tennis league ran between September – December 2013 with the finals being held between January – February 2014.
This year 316 teams entered across 11 events including 8 & under right through to 18 & under. This was an increase of 48 teams from the 2012 league. Divisions were devised with a regional split across the county to reduce players to match teams ratings evenly, reduce travel time and hopefully enhance player’s experiences.
On Saturday 1st February, 8 teams arrived at Bromley Tennis Centre for the 10U Kent Slazenger Autumn Boys League Team final and 4 teams also arrived for the 10U Girls Final. The following day, Sunday 2nd February saw 46 teams arrive at Bromley Tennis Centre to play in the Kent Slazenger Autumn League Finals in the following age groups, 8U Boys/Girls and 9U Boys/Girls.
In the 8U boy’s age group, 16 teams from across the county participated in a compass draw, playing both singles and doubles in their teams of 2. After a lot of fantastic tennis, the final was decided. The winners were West Heath ‘A’ team who won a close fought match against Bromley Tennis Centre. The 8 8U girl’s teams also played in a compass draw with Sundridge Park emerging victorious over the The Parklangley Club.
In the 9U age group 6 girl’s teams and 16 boys teams from up and down the county battled it out and 2 close finals were contested. In the boys final Canterbury LTC ‘A’ beat West Heath ‘A’ in a closely fought match, while Canterbury LTC ‘A’ beat Bromley Tennis Centre ‘A’ in the girl’s final.
The 10U age group also saw some excellent tennis with 8 Boys and 4 Girls teams of finalists from across the county. There was another close final in the boy’s event, contested between Gravesham and Bromley Tennis Centre; Gravesham emerged 2-1 winners. In the girls final Bromley Tennis Centre emerged winners beating West Heath ‘A’ team in a tough match.
Other county finals are happening at different tennis clubs throughout January and February in a number of different age groups.
Results for these will follow soon!
Well done to everyone who participated in the Autumn League, thank you for making it such a successful league.
Watch this space for more information about the 2014-15 Autumn League!