Norfolk Tennis is committed to supporting players aged 8-18 through additional training and development opportunities as part of their competitive journey.

Initial nomination for County Training may come from:

- Club coaches — for players actively competing or U8 players ready to compete
- County coaches — following performance in events

All nominations should be sent to: norfolkperformance@norfolktennis.org

Squad Eligibility & Expectations
To remain eligible for selection and training, players must:

- Maintain regular club coaching
- Attend weekly or termly county sessions consistently
- Compete regularly and maintain a competitive World Tennis Number (WTN)
- Show positive attitude and commitment in training
- Where possible, supplement training with Strength & Conditioning

Team Selection Process
Selections will consider:

- WTN/ranking (or recent form for U10)
- Recent match performance
- Attitude and application during training

Where players are evenly matched, the County Captain’s decision is final and will reflect the goal of selecting the best team for the competition.

Note: Participation in the County Training Programme is not a requirement for County Cup selection. Norfolk Tennis supports all competitive players, regardless of training setting.

Communication & Payment
Players selected for training will receive an email confirming:

- Dates, times, and venues
- Payment details for coaching and court fees

Behaviour & Code of Conduct
All players must adhere to the LTA Code of Conduct (PDF) and Norfolk Tennis guidelines when representing the county:

- Show respect for teammates, captains, officials, and opponents
- Support fellow players positively during matches
- Abide by rules set by County Captains during events
- Refrain from posting negative comments about Norfolk Tennis, LTA, or players on social media
- Accept decisions made by County Captains and Assistant Captains
- Parents/carers are expected to model respectful behaviour at all times