Junior Sessions
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Update from Marc 29 September 2022:
Dear Parent (NEW START TIME)
JUNIOR US OPEN (but for fun)
This will be our 6th tournament we have run
(There will be now 3 fun tournaments per year for red, orange and green players)
(please note it is expected that a parent stays, supports and even be an umpire!)
Saturday 1st October = 4.15 to 5.45pm - Junior Orange ball players born 2013 or 2014 (Tuesday 4 to 5pm, Thursday 4 to 6pm, Friday 4 to 6pm and Saturday 10 to 12 pm coaching group)
So far signed up
- Prithiv
- Thomas
- Ethan
- Harry
- Hugh
Saturday 1st October = 4.15 to 5.45pm - Junior Green Ball players born born 2012 or 2013 (Tuesday 4 to 6pm, Thursday 4 to 6pm, Friday 4 to 6pm and Saturday 11 to 12 coaching groups)
So far signed up
- Mahi
- Pravan
- Louie
- Noel
- Eva
- Eddie
US Open
Red fun Tournament
Saturday 24th September
Winner: Harry B
Runner Up: Hugh R
Please click on the link below and check out the SCORING VIDEO for extra help for the weeks ahead
We want to show the juniors how to play matches in your age group which can be tricky and daunting for both parent and junior.
This is the next step on from playing singles champion in lessons.
For these sessions we would like a parent to stay, help umpire and understand the game as well because the court size and scoring does vary a lot from age group to age group.
If you would like to come along, please let me know so I have an idea of numbers.
Kind Regards
Marc
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Below is the 2018/19 junior coaching timetables. Click here for a booking form and don't hesitate to contact Head Coach Marc Squire for more details - 07900 933 834
| Course Name | Group Name | Day | Start Time | End Time | Weeks | Members Rate | Non-Members Rate | Coach | Testing |
| 4 - 7 yrs | |||||||||
| 5 - 8 yrs | |||||||||
| 9 - 14 yrs | |||||||||
| 4 - 7 yrs | |||||||||
| 6 - 8 yrs | |||||||||
| 12+ yrs | |||||||||
| 12+ yrs | |||||||||
| Invitation | |||||||||
| 4 - 7 yrs | |||||||||
| 6 - 8 yrs | |||||||||
| 9 - 11 yrs | |||||||||
| 11+ yrs | |||||||||
| 6 - 8 yrs | |||||||||
| 8 - 9 yrs | |||||||||
| 13+ yrs | |||||||||
| 5 - 7 yrs | |||||||||
| 6 - 8 yrs | |||||||||
| 9 - 11 yrs | |||||||||
| 11+ yrs |
Head Coach Marc Squire
At the Grove we follow the LTA mini tennis system which is now the recognised standard for all coaching in the UK. It uses smaller courts, nets and rackets and lower bouncing balls for younger children which helps them develop a strong technique at an early age.
The key stages to Mini tennis are:
- Red (8 and under)
- Orange (9 and under)
- Green (10 and under)
- Yellow (11+)
The mini system is now used in many sports, including football, rugby and cricket and is widely accepted to be best practice in junior coaching. The mini system is also used in all LTA competitions with children who are BTM members given their own tennis rating. More information on mini tennis can be found here http://www3.lta.org.uk/LTA-Mini-Tennis
Our aim is to ensure that all Grove juniors reach their maximum potential and key to this will be ensuring that they are in the right coaching group for their ability. The mini-tennis age guidelines will be appropriate in most cases but we may recommend to parents that a child is moved into a different age group depending on their ability and the make-up of the various groups.
For those children who are serious about improving their tennis, I'd strongly recommend at least 2 sessions per week.