2010 Tennis Leicestershire Junior Awards Day

Thursday, December 09, 2010
Sam Lowden and John Chapman

Kibworth took the major honours at the Leicestershire junior tennis presentations for the second year running as they retained the club of the year trophy.

Both Leicestershire and Ashby Castle went close to clinching the title. But Kibworth held on to the crown after winning six divisions and finishing runners-up in another.

Kibworth coach Paul Bradfield said: "We are delighted to win the team-of-the-year trophy for the second year running. A big thank-you has to go out to all the players and parents involved with the club for this fantastic achievement."

More than 200 people attended the presentations at Leicester Grammar School.

The other major award for the day was team player of the year, which was chosen by Dave RiRobins, who has been a line-judge of 27 Wimbledon events.

The two outstanding candidates for the award were Rumbi Mutenga of Roundhill and Sam Lowden of Lutterworth.

After a close call, it was decided that, because of his commitment to the club in both playing and coaching, the award would go to Lowden.

Team awards were given out to all division winners and runners-up from the eight-and-under mixed teams up to the under-18 boys' and girls' squads.

The event was hosted by Mike Harrison, vice-president of Tennis Leicestershire.

John Chapman, president of Tennis Leicestershire, handed over the trophies.

 
 

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