Competition

Tennis Competitions in Berkshire

Promoting Tennis Competitions  in Berkshire

If your venue is hosting an LTA sanctioned event open to the wider Berkshire community you can either tag our relevant account in the social media post or send us the information and graphic to our inbox and we will share it on our channels. 

Parents of Players New to Competition 🎾

Did you know the LTA have a great resource which aims to help guide parents of children who have recently started competing?

                                                                                  

It's particularly useful if you do not have a tennis background yourself and want to get a better idea of how to enter your child into competitions, what the competition structure is all about and what to expect at the tournaments.

The  link to the online resource: https://rise.articulate.com/share/kjrdEHplU2xQi9gTYH3lo8cfn0oB5QCs?#/

Also a quick little explainer on how to do it  once you’ve got your LTA advantage membership.

https://www.facebook.com/reel/920978652549715

Entering LTA Tournaments 

A quick little explainer on how to do it (via mobile) once you’ve got your LTA advantage membership.   https://www.facebook.com/reel/920978652549715

Get Competing this Summer 2024

Below are a list of tournaments ranging from 1-day Grade 4/5 to Grade 3 Regional events and week long holiday tournaments. We encourage all players to compete regularily in order to gain valuable match experience and increase their play rankings.

Central & East Competition Guide - 1 April to 31 August 2024

Calendars showing Grade 4 & 5 one-day competitions taking place have now been published  for 8U - 18U plus Open Men's and Women's.  Download the Central & East calendar.

For competitions outside our region, please visit the LTA website.

Grade 3 Junior Regional Tour

The Junior Regional Tour is a series of Grade 3 tournaments taking place at some of the best regional venues across the country throughout the year. View the calendars here.

Playing in Competitons

How to start competing 

We think competing against players of a similar level is one of the best ways to enjoy the game, while also improving your skills and making new friends along the way. 

Helpful LTA Links

League & Tournament

Tennis Rules

Parent Support Programme       

                                                          

                                                         What can you do to support your child playing tennis?  

Parents play a key role in sport and kids need their support and encouragement.  The LTA  work closely with sports psychology experts from Loughborough University and the University of Roehampton to offer help – what we call the Parent Support Programme. 

The Parent Support Programme is made up of three parts: 

Visit the Parents Education section of the LTA website and there are links that take you to the various existing videos and upcoming online workshops and webinars

LTA Youth Compete

Whatever time of year it is there are junior tennis competitions taking place across the UK for children of all ages and abilities.

The LTA has three main focuses for helping you make the most out of competing in junior tennis:

  1. Team Challenge - a great way to introduce kids to tennis competitions at their local clubs; fun, friendly, and no serious scoring with the benefits of team socialising 
  2. Matchplay - perfect for your first individual competition, or getting some extra match practice in
  3. Local Tour - the quick-scoring junior tennis tournament

Whatever your level, we’re here to help you start competing in junior tennis tournaments at your own pace.

For further information about the three different categories, please click HERE to be directed to the LTA website.

 

https://youtu.be/aXp-V_wlCUM

Get kids into tennis with the LTA Youth Start Programme

Never held a racket? No problem! Specially trained LTA Youth coaches will adapt to each individual, to help bring out their best in a safe, secure environment. All kids need to bring is their creative energy, because the programme is designed to grow as they do. Smaller courts and softer balls develop into the real deal as they pick up all the skills and know-how they need.

There are courses for children aged 4-11, packed full of fun games and dynamic training. We want kids to bring all their energy to tennis; no 'quiet please' needed here.

                                                             

The £29.99 (+£5 P&P) programme cost gets you:

  • Six top-class tennis sessions with specially trained coaches
  • A tennis racket and set of balls
  • A branded t-shirt
  • Activity cards, a lanyard, stickers and a certificate (provided by the coach)

Click HERE to be directed to the LTA site where you can search and book a course near you!

Fair play

Fair Play is an essential value in our sport – whether you’re a player, coach or parent.  We want to make sure that tennis is played in a fair, open and inclusive nature at all levels, so everyone feels welcome on court.

Fair Play involves:

  • Good sportsmanship, honesty and respect whether you win or lose
  • Learning to challenge yourself and improve social skills
  • Taking responsibility for your actions, calling scores and lines clearly and fairly even if it costs you the point
  • Learning and following the rules and being a role model to younger people 
  • Enjoyment of the sport