Above: photo by Olivia Brabbs

Above: Coach Jill Le Pla & the girls from Westfield Primary, Hob Moor Primary & Badger Hill Primary (photo by Olivia Brabbs)
 

At the start of 2025, the Tennis Club Committee took a decision to develop Junior tennis at the club by:

1) working with our Club Coach, Jill Le Pla, to provide 10 hours of free coaching to girls at 2 Primary schools & 2 Secondary schools. There is a trend for girls to move away from playing sports in this age range.

Above: girls from All Saints, Millthorpe & Fulford Secondary Schools (photo by Ian B)

The girls were then invited to 2 competition days at the club (27th June for Secondary & 4th July for Primary). This initiative was made possible by a grant from Yorkshire Tennis & the support of Club volunteers

Above: Club volunteers who helped at the Primary school competition day (photo by Olivia Brabbs)

The schools which took part were:

- Westfield Primary (Acomb)

- Hob Moor Primary (Holgate)

- Badger Hill Primary

- All Saints Secondary

- Millthorpe Secondary

- Fulford Secondary

Above: Club member Ollie shares a few tips with the girls (photo by Olivia Brabbs)

2) Providing 2 hours of supervised tennis every Thursday (4pm to 6pm) from 1st May to the end of August 2025 for girls and boys. The club provides rackets & balls. 
 

Above: Club member Mariella gives medals to the girls (photo by Olivia Brabbs)
 

This was again made possible by funding from Yorkshire Tennis. The aim here is to ensure that cost is not a barrier to any child wanting to learn the game & get the benefits of fresh air, exercise & socialising with other boys & girls in a safe & friendly environment.

Above: Club volunteers who helped at the Secondary School competition day (photo by Ian B)