Junior Tennis
The Holbrook Club now has a constantly developing junior program across the week with some promising players coming through. Older junior members also have the opportunity to mix in with the tennis playing seniors during club sessions, charity tournaments and some coaching sessions.
Red Level (Indoors/ LTA approved foam ball or Price red/yellow ball: Ages 8 & under born in 2003 or later.
Orange Level (Outdoors/ restricted court, lower net and lighter ball.) Ages 9 & under born in 2002 Green Level (Outdoors/full court, ball 40% lighter) Age 10 born in 2001 only.
Yellow Ball (Outdoors/full court, regular ball) Ages 13 and upward.
The majority of juniors now have an LTA rating and there are opportunities for players at any levels to have fun and participate in competitions the club run throughout the year. Dedicated mathplayers are encouraged to enter Sussex LTA events for their respective age group run at The Holbrook Club and elsewhere in Sussex.
Weekly Programme running during Summer Season 2011 (during school term time) Mondays - 4-5 p.m Indoors (4 mini tennis courts) Mini Tennis session for beginners/improvers Aged 6-8. The session covers ball skills and physical co-ordination whilst having lots of fun! Email: Sukimike@tiscali.co.uk Tel: 01403 272106
Mondays 5.30-6.30 p.m 8 & Under Tennis Matchplayers Squad. Players on this programme also have individual lessons and are guided towards playing some LTA organised matchplays and competitions.
Wednesday 4-5.30p.m 12 & Under Matchplayer Squad. This session has a mixture of coaching and matchplay practice. It is run indoors in the winter and outdoors during the summer season.
