March 2014


The 2014 version of the Tennis Leicestershire Handbook is now available to view online.

The Ann Cloke Ladies Doubles Tournament has been a popular event for probably 15 years and raises about £2,000 annually to support local charities such as LOROS, Hope against Cancer and Rainbows. 

A rising young tennis star from Uppingham has been signed up as part of a programme to support the game’s most promising players. 

This course demonstrates the importance of mind and body unison (homeostasis).

The Leicestershire U14 Team put in some impressive performances in the 12 Counties competition at Corby to take first place for the county in their division.

A Safety and Well Being in Tennis course will be running on Thursday 3 April , 6pm - 9pm, at the Dan Maskell Tennis Centre, Loughborough University for anyone interested in attending.

Girls' County Cup Team

After the close matches we had last year and unfortunately losing 5-4 in all 3 matches target was promotion back into Division 4.

Team:  Barnaby Thorold, Chris Egan-Morriss, Robert Leck, James Ison, Ryan Parmar, Joe Cook and Mason Laywood.  Captains: Tom Kisiel, Jack Simpson

The boys’ team left for Sheffield, the venue for Division 3b, in high spirits after gaining promotion from division 4 last year.  We were looking to make it back to back promotions.

Nominations are now being taken for the Sport and Recreation Alliance’s Community Sport and Recreation Awards 2014.

The Tesco Charity Trust Community Awards Scheme provides one-off donations of between £500 and £4,000.

The Bernard Sunley Charitable Foundation provides grants under several categories, one being ‘Amateur Sports’

The Funding Opportunities for Coaching Guide provides details about funding available to support coaches and coaching across England.

Sport England has launched a special new £5 million fund to help recover pitches and repair sports facilities damaged by the recent floods and storms.

 
 

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