Competition is key to the development of tennis players.

 

How much should juniors be competing?

 

Age	Practice Matches and Training Events	Matches in Main Events (per yr)
Under 10	2 full sets or 2 abbreviated scoring matches per week	Up to 40 matches
Under 12	4 sets or 2 full matches per week	40-60 matches
Under 14	4 sets or 2 full matches per week	50-80 matches
Under 16	6 sets or 3 full matches per week	60-80 matches
Under 18	6 sets or 3 full matches per week	60-80 matches

                                                                              (http://www.britishtennisparents.com/)

 

These guidelines are designed for juniors wishing to fulfil their potential and play at the highest levels. Perhaps it is surprising for some how much competition is recommended. I'm not suggesting all juniors play this much, but more competition is needed! It is vital to any players development.

 

Fortunately there is a number of events in and around Sussex.

 

Please download here the appropriate level of Mini tennis events/matches around Sussex.

 

 

 

 

If you are interested in entering your child into any of the Mini Tennis events please contact the relevant organiser, to access their details Click Here.

 

The emphasis on these events is very much on Fun and learning how to play points/Mini matches.

 

Juniors wanting to compete in matchplays/tournament require an LTA rating. To join British Tennis and get a rating Click Here. Want to know more about ratings? Ratings explained. To start off with an appropriate rating in line with your playing standard, rather than at the bottom (10.2) fill in an LTA rating questionnaire and ask a qualified coach like myself to sign it and suggest a starting rating.  

 

Wilson Sussex Compass Lite matchplays (Summer Program)

One day events, playing 3 short format rating matches. Caroline Goldring is running a number of events at Storrington LTC.

 

One day events, playing 2 rating matches.

 

 

 

 

 

Storrington LTC fixture lists

 

 

Junior National Club League (JNCL)

 

If you want to be part of JNCL you must be a member of a club and have a rating. Storrington LTC have entered a number of teams in different age groups this spring/summer. Each team is made up of four members who complete four singles matches and two doubles against other clubs.  

 

 

The level below JNCL is the Summer Leagues, teams are made up of two players from a club, who play two sigles matches and a doubles match against other clubs in their league. Depending on their success teams can gain promotion or slip to relegation.

 

 Road to Wimbledon competition coming soon at Storrington LTC. (Sign-up in clubouse)