All schools can give children access to tennis on a playground, in a school hall or on a court and it is at school that most children have their first experience of tennis. To further provide pupils with access to coaching and other tennis support and facilities, schools can build a link with a local club, this not only benefits the pupils but also the schools, clubs and coaches involved.
Schools that have built links with clubs have reported improved attitude, behaviour, achievement and confidence from the children and young people involved. School Club links enable schools to boost their profiles in the community and run clubs out of regular school hours to benefit pupils and their parents.
Linking with a school enables clubs to grow their membership base and increase their income. Schools can also provide clubs with younger volunteers to run competitions and other activities. Working with a school also enables clubs to increase their profile and reputation.
Coaching in schools enables coaches to grow their business. Schools coaches also get the opportunity to inspire kids and help them with their first steps to become the champions of the future. Encouraging their club to build a link with a school can help coaches play a key role in the growth of their club’s membership and give them more influence in the running of their club.
Devon LTA is working closely with Partnership Development and Competition Managers to ensure a simple but co-ordinated approach to delivering school to club links. Over 10 clubs across the County have built sustainable relationships with schools in their area and are fulfilling a commitment to provide coaching and competition to all children.
The Tennis Foundation has a free registration package which is available to individuals within the schools sector. This free registration offers regular communication and information regarding schools tennis.
The membership package contains additional benefits such as access to the Wimbledon ballot and a schools grant scheme and costs £15 per Primary School and £35 per Secondary School. More information can be found on the Schools Tennis website.
Join the growing family of schools that are benefiting from our great Schools Membership package.
Exeter School Sports Partnership Partnership Development Manager - Kealey Sherwood Tel: 01392 204600 ksherwood@st-lukes.devon.sch.uk
Competiton Manager - Hannah Smith Tel: 07875 299454 SCM@st-lukes.devon.sch.uk
East Devon School Sports Partnership Partnership Development Manager - Kevin Moran Tel: 01404 812982 kmoran@thekings.devon.sch.uk
Competition Manager - Tammy Snowshill Tel: 07817 232044 competitionsmanager@live.co.uk
North Devon School Sports Partnership Partnership Development Manager - Paul Marshall Tel: 01271 321222 paul.p.marshall@devon.gov.uk
South Dartmoor Schools Sports Partnership Partnership Development Manager - Catherine Kilburn Tel: 01364 652230 kkilburn@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk
Competition Manager - Tom Hayne Tel: 07817 229695 thayne@southdartmoor.devon.sch.uk
Torbay School Sports Partnership Partnership Development Manager - John Julyan Tel: 01803 403003 john.julyan@paigntoncommunitycollege.com
South & West Devon School Sports Partnership Partnership Development Manager - Nick Gillon Tel: 01752 691000 SSPPDM@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk
Partnership Development Manager - Helen Serjeant Tel: 01752 691000 SSPPDM@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk
Competition Manager - Bob Powell Tel: 07817 229462 bpowell@ivybridge.devon.sch.uk
Plymstock School Sports Partnership Partnership Development Manager - Rob Wright Tel: 01752 495046 rpwright@plymstockschool.org.uk
Sir John Hunt School Sports Partnership Partnership Development Manager - Mike Carpenter Tel: 01752 201020 mikecarpenter2000@yahoo.co.uk
Senior Competition Manager Hannah Smith - Tel: 07875 299454 SCM@st-lukes.devon.sch.uk
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