July 2011


James Davidson

In order to encourage more adults to play competitive tennis, the LTA are introducing a 30 and over age group at three tournaments throughout the summer.

The LTA now has a number of IT support packages to assist places to play in the day to day running of their facility and the activities that go on within them.

Charnwood are celebrating after winning the Mercury Cup for the first time.

Knighton TC in Leicester have been awarded Beacon Status  by the Tennis Foundation.

Loughborough's Katie Boulter says she is determined to return to Wimbledon next summer an even better player after making a fine debut.

Boys:  Winner  - James Ison (left),  Runner up  - Barnaby Thorold

The Leicestershire final of the Road to Wimbledon was played on the 3rd July.

Photo – From left,Xavier Thanki, Esme Nicholson, Beth Swallow and Fred Smith (Lancaster/Sir Jonathan North team)

On Tuesday, 28th June the final of the Schools’ Year 7/8 event was played at Knighton Tennis Centre.

On Monday 4th July, the year 3 / 4 Schools Final was held at Knighton tennis centre, Leicester.

There is a three-way battle for the men's Wilson Premier League title.

Tennis Leicestershire recently played host to 16 junior players from Australia.

The one-year countdown to the Olympics is on – and Leicestershire is celebrating in style at the weekend.

On the 18 July Sport England launched Inspired Facilities.

Exploring the pressures that sport performers have experienced as part of their participation in competitive sport.

Tim Davies

Oakham Tennis Club’s men’s first team have been promoted to the Leicestershire Premier League. 

 
 

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