Schools

Surrey Schools Tennis Association

The Surrey Schools Tennis Association was etablished in 1964 and assists in the running of schools competition in Surrey. Each year schools are invited to take part in a Festival Day with age groups from U9 - U18. Schools can also enter leagues during the summer terms.

For further information please contact the Surrey Schools Tennis Association main contact Mary Harper on t: 01903 787 206

Coaching in Schools

Coaches across Surrey deliver tennis coaching in primary and secondary schools throughout the year. This can take place in the form of curriculum or after school coaching. Thousands of children are introduced to tennis each year in school and are then encouraged to carry on playing at their local club or centre. This helps tennis venues grow their membership and coaching programmes, whilst also adding to the school's curriculum.

For more information on school tennis and access to a host of resources please visit www.tennisfoundation.org.uk . Membership for schools is also available through the Tennis Foundation website.

Schools Tennis Competitions

Children are given the opportunity to compete in tennis competitions in school. There are currently two competitions that are organised locally – the Primary Schools Year 3/4 Competition and the Secondary Schools Year 7/8 Competition, which all schools can enter teams into. These events are organised locally each year through the Schools Sports Partnerships and the Competition Manager, who is based in each local authority responsible for schools sports competitions, including tennis.

Courses for Teachers and Young People

There are several courses that teachers and young people can attend to help them deliver tennis activities in school or at their local club.  These courses are:

• Primary Schools Teachers Course
• Secondary Schools Teachers Course
• Tennis Leaders Award
• Competition Organisers Course

If you would like to attend one of these courses or organiser a course in your area, please contact a member of the Surrey team on 01932 827 207.