July 2005: Jo Gough and Tom Pate, who are playing together in the doubles Junior tournament
Bishop Sutton Tennis Club has a thriving junior membership currently totalling 218 members, under the age of 18.
COACHING
Coaching both individual and in squads, is available for children from the age
of 4 upwards. The youngest players begin on the purpose built Kidzone Mini Tennis
courts which were opened on the 15th November 2003. Group coaching for all ages
and standards is run after school during the week and on a Pay as you Play basis
on a Saturday morning.
COACHING
STAFF
Head Coach Ron Grew 01761 472234, 07720 674636.
Coaches Matt Thompson 01275 891515, 07753746126.
Duncan Grew 01761 472234. (May-Aug)
COACHING
JUNIOR SQUADS
Under 15: Mondays 5.30 - 6.30 Ron Grew.
Under 11: Wednesdays 4.30 - 5.30 Matt Thompson
Under 15: Wednesdays 5.30 - 6.30 Matt Thompson
Under 13: Thursdays 4.30 - 5.30 Ron Grew
Under 17: Thursdays 5.30 - 6.30 Ron Grew
Under 9: Fridays 4.00 - 5.00 Ron Grew
Under
12: Fridays 5.00 - 6.00 Ron Grew
Mini
Tennis
Red - Complete beginners.
Orange - Intermediate play on small court.
Green
- Playing on full court with low compression balls.
Coaching Times
Monday 4.00 - 5.00 (Green) Matt Thompson.
Monday 5.00 - 6.00 (Orange) Matt Thompson.
Tuesday 5.00 - 6.00 (Orange) Matt Thompson.
Thursday 4.00 - 5.00 (Orange) Matt Thompson.
Thursday 5.00 - 6.00 (Orange) Matt Thompson.
Friday 4.00 - 5.00 (Red) Matt Thompson.
Friday 5.00 - 6.00 (Orange) Matt Thompson.
Saturday
Coaching
Pay as you Play.
11.00 - 12.00 Under 10s - Ron Grew.
12.00 - 1.00 Over 11s - Ron Grew.
11.00 - 12.00 Mini Tennis - Sue Lewis.
Saturday Junior Club. 1.00 - 3.00 Ron Grew.
LEAGUES
The Tennis club regularly enters teams in the Avon Junior Summer and Winter
Leagues in the Under 12, Under 14 and Under 16 age groups. In recent years the
teams have performed very well - the Under 12s were unbeaten in their division
for three seasons. The club tries to give every child whose play is of a suitable
standard, a chance to represent the Club if they wish to do so. Anyone interested
in playing for one of the leagues should contact Ron.
Junior
League Reports (Wed 15th Novemevr 2006)
Both the under-12 and under-14 teams at Bishop Sutton have enjoyed a hugely
successful season in 2006. The under-12s are in the 1st division of the Avon
Junior Summer League for their age group and finished the season on top without
losing a match! This is a great achievement and congratulations are due to the
whole squad: James Egginton, Dan Gordon, Joe Gough, Alistair Heron, Tom Hunt,
Nick Matthews, Harry McDonald, Oliver Vipond, Charlotte Wareham and Joe Webb.
Our thanks also to Debbie Gordon for managing the squad. The under-14s are also
in Division 1 for their age group and they too came top in convincing form.
The successful squad of James Cox, Will Gough, Nathan Hawkins, Chris Nelson,
Tom Pate and Ben Warren was managed by Brian Pate. Both teams were presented
with their winners' shields at the Avon LTA Junior presentation evening. With
younger age groups and mini tennis flourishing too, the development of Junior
players at Bishop Sutton is going from strength to strength. Becci Scott
Junior
League Reports (Sat 11th March 2006)
The Under 14 Junior League Team won the play-off for 2nd place in Div 1 of the
avon Junior Winter League defeating St George 56-22.
Mini Tennis The Club also enters the Mini Tennis League, run by BANES tennis
Development group, which is generally held between March and July. There are
two competitions: Red Mini Tennis, where children can enter competitions using
the movement and hitting skills they have acquired, on a smaller sized court.
Orange Mini Tennis, where they will use their rallying and serving skills, on
a three quarter sized court.
MATCHPLAY
A junior tournament is held each year, culminating in a Finals Day in conjunction
with the Senior players - there are four categories:- Girls Singles, Boys singles,
Girls Doubles and Boys Doubles. The winners are each presented with a shield
as a keepsake and a cup, which is only held for a year and then returned for
the next Finals Day winners.
Road to Wimbledon A competition organised by the LTA and run by Ron Grew, with a chance to progress to the National rounds, with the winner having the wonderful opportunity of playing and being coached at Wimbledon. Ladder Competition An inter-club knockout competition to encourage match playing for the junior players.
Box
League
Currently we have 11 boxes operating with 4 to 5 players in each box. This is
another opportunity to get match practice. The box league is sponsored by Deanes
Sports of Cheddar in the form of trophies for each box winner. Anyone interested
in joining the boxes please contact Ron Grew.
Sportmanship
Award 2005-2006
This year the award was won by Scarlett Potticary and her trophy was presented
at the Christmas party.
SOCIAL
Every year the Club holds a Summer Family BBQ , where parents and children play
together in 'mixed generation' tennis. A Christmas party is held the week before
Christmas with games, prizes, forfeits, and fancy dress.
CHILD PROTECTION OFFICERS Anyone with any concerns can approach our two Club Officers Sylv and Fleur Wilcox who have both attended Child Protection Courses.
July 2005: Jo
Gough and Tom Pate, who are playing together in the doubles Junior tournament