The Berkshire Starter Series is officially underway, offering a safe, supportive, and fantastic environment for players at the very beginning of their competitive tennis journey. Designed to help juniors gain valuable match experience before moving on to LTA Local Tour events or representing their clubs in Team Tennis, the opening events have already been a massive success.
If your child has already taken part in one of our 2026 events, we hope they enjoyed themselves, played some great tennis, and made some new friends along the way!
Here is a look back at how our first two events unfolded.
Windsor – Sunday 26th April
Report from organiser Beci Lee
Windsor Lawn Tennis Club (WLTC) was pleased to host its 8U, 9U, and 10U Berkshire Starter Series event, providing a welcoming and enjoyable introduction to competition for all involved.
The event featured a number of first-time players, who approached the day with enthusiasm, resilience, and a great willingness to learn. It was also fantastic to see several first-time scorers supporting matches across the courts, carrying out their roles with confidence and helping the event run smoothly.
A major highlight of the day was the positive environment created around the courts. Parents remained respectfully off-court, allowing players the space to play independently, build confidence, socialise, and fully engage with the experience.
We would also like to thank our volunteers for their time and commitment in delivering the event. Overall, it was a successful and rewarding day, celebrating participation, learning, and a love of tennis.
Want to see how the players got on? Click HERE to view the Windsor results.
Latika – Sunday 3rd May
Report from organiser Matt Reid
We were delighted to host the 8U and 9U Berkshire Starter Series here at Latika. Our main goal for the day was to provide a positive and encouraging environment for players just beginning their competitive journey, and we were thrilled with the results.
The feedback we received highlighted that "great fun" was had by all, which is exactly what we strive for at this level. We worked hard to ensure the day was well-organised and maintained a relaxed atmosphere, allowing the children to enjoy their matches without feeling overwhelmed.
It was a privilege to watch these young players develop their skills and confidence on court. Thank you to everyone who supported the event and helped make it such a rewarding experience for the juniors.
Check out the action from Latika: Click HERE for the 8U results and Click HERE for the 9U results.
Looking Ahead: Summer Events & Schedule Changes
The Starter Series is just beginning, and there are plenty more opportunities for your child to get on court over the summer months!
All events are listed on the LTA’s Competition Management System (CMS). You can find upcoming tournaments by searching for “Berkshire Starter Series” on the CMS or by clicking HERE.
⚠️ Important Date Changes
Please note that some of our event dates have changed from what was originally published. In particular, please double-check the revised dates for:
Make sure to keep an eye on the entry closing dates so you don't miss out, and get your child signed up for the next event.
Thank you to all the players, parents, volunteers, and organisers for supporting the Berkshire Starter Series. We look forward to seeing you at the next tournament!
Selena Coburn Berkshire Competitions Lead selena.coburn@berkshiretennis.org.uk
Caroline Atkinson Berkshire Junior Competitions Lead junior.competitions@berkshiretennis.org.uk