- 28 players enjoyed friendly, competitive matches at Team Challenge 2018 launch at David Lloyd Newcastle
- Aimed to tackle the gender split between those competing against their male counterparts
The LTA, in partnership with GB Tennis Girls (GBTG) and the Wimbledon Junior Tennis Initiative (WJTI) launched the ‘GB Tennis Girls Team Challenge 2018’ on Sunday January 28th 2018.
David Lloyd Newcastle welcomed 28 girls from 7 local tennis clubs to enjoy the Sunday social! Players from Cramlington Community Tennis Programme, Forest Hall, Cullercoats, Gosforth, Northumberland Club/ Academy, Blaydon, and David Lloyd Newcastle Tennis Clubs relished the fun, local and competitive opportunity.
The Mini Tennis Red and Orange events is aimed at 8 / 9 & Under players, and it was fantastic to see entries increase from last year’s event! This is a true testament to everyone involved from venues, coaches, parents, grand parents, organisers and volunteers.
The event saw an all-girl affair with players, volunteer umpires and referees all female, with the hopes of encouraging young girls to keep playing through positive role models. This is a key intervention to encourage girls to enjoy being around friends in a fun and relaxed environment and organiser Alison Cartmell was delighted with her respective event in Newcastle,
‘It was brilliant to see so many entries in the Mini Tennis Orange event. It was fab to see the girls making new friends, whilst also competing against and with each other and we are really looking forward to the next fixtures!”
