Organised by the national governing body of tennis in Great Britain, the Lawn Tennis Association or LTA, players who gained success also qualified to play in the national finals at Wimbledon.

This is the 3rd time Pershore Tennis Centre have hosted a regional disability tournament. Last year, the club won the 'LTA County Competition of the year’ award for this event. Pershore Tennis Centre have been running regular tennis coaching sessions for people with learning disabilities for over 5 years and a number of local players competed at this year’s event.

Head Coach, and tournament organiser, Steve Bauer, reports highlights from the weekend’s tennis tournament:

• Fabrice Higgins from Lancashire achieved gold and Joshua Kerr from South Wales achieved silver in the Yellow division 1 category. Both players also qualified to play in the national finals at Wimbledon in August.  
• Grace Stockdale from Chesire achieved gold in the Green singles and Green Doubles.
• Emma Birley from Scotland achieved gold in the Orange Singles Division 1 and Orange Doubles.
• Local players also had success in Orange Division 2:
  • Jack Bailey taking gold - singles and silver – doubles
  • Archie Empson taking silver - singles  
  • George Mitchell achieved – bronze
  • Rufus achieved a 4th placing - singles

In addition, Steve comments: “A remarkable achievement, considering this was their first competition at this level.”

To make this event a smashing success, over 30 Pershore Tennis Centre members volunteered and the LTA provided 13 officials to umpire 72 matches over two days.