Juniors - the rising stars

Verwood Community Tennis Club is pleased to provide something for all ages. Involving younger memebers of the community in tennis..The following are a range of activities availiable through the clubPlease note that all ages are only approximate, and each child will be guided by the coach to which group they will be in and when they will be promoted upwards.

Our Juniors are encouraged to start at a young age, so we run a special session called ‘First Fun’ for 4 year olds onwards, the session is based on ball skills and movement all vital to progress to becoming a Mini Hitter. Verwood Community Tennis Club runs the LTA – ‘Mini Tennis Awards’ Scheme. This scheme had been specially developed by the Lawn Tennis Association for juniors aged 4 -10 years of age, and of any standard. Whether a complete beginner or a county player. These stars of tomorrow are known as Mini Hitters.

What is ‘Mini Tennis Awards’ all about?
Coaches inspiring children with a professional, structured curriculum and innovative lesson plans that both the coach and the kids enjoy! Children having lots of fun, learning new skills, making friends and maximising their potential on the court. Regular incentives and rewards, including personal sticker books for kids to record their achievements. Gives them something to aim for. Provides regular feedback to the parents.

Raising standards of play and ensuring a consistent approach to Mini Tennis nationwide. Using a scheme that is recognised nationwide.Cool colours and exciting ideas that attract children to clubs and keep them coming back for more!

There are three sections to this scheme Red, Orange, and Green in each section there are three levels, starting at level 3 up to level 1. Children’s passports are available through the coaches and cost £3.00 each, each passport contains 15 Splats (targets), each child completes these in their own time and at their pace. Splats are only awarded when the child can complete that task