Sunday, November 18, 2007

Notice to all affiliated club members

The LTA has just announced its new membership scheme; British Tennis Membership which is free for 2008 to all members of affiliated clubs! British Tennis Membership provides the gateway to a winning British game, and aims to draw in a much larger proportion of the tennis-playing population. It will both support participation and encourage tennis competition, providing benefits that are appropriate for individuals of all ages, whatever their standard or interest in tennis.

The new programme allows us, for the first time, to engage directly with our members - those people who are passionate about tennis, whether a supporter, player, or fan. Within British Tennis Membership, individuals have access to an excellent core package of benefits, with the option to take up tailored add-on packages depending on their specific interest in tennis.

Exclusive member benefits will include:

• Player rating
• Online tournament entry
• Monthly e-newsletter with exclusive member content
• Access to exclusive discounts
• Advice from top coaches and players
• Access to add-on benefits e.g. Ace Magazine and Grand Slam Event packages
• Wimbledon ticket ballot run through your club or a central ballot
• Membership card with associated benefits and much more!

You can find out more details and apply online on the LTA website.

Or for those who would prefer to hand write their applications you can download the application form.

The final deadline for any club members to sign up for free membership is 31st December! So don?t delay get your application in today!

If you require any assistance or have any further questions please do not hesitate to contact the county office or the British Tennis Membership team or on 0845 873 7202.

For those of you who are not members of affiliated clubs or are existing advantage card members and are interested in joining the new membership you can register your interest online using the link provided, the LTA will then be in contact with you early next year.

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Monday, November 12, 2007

GLTA super G series - results after event two

Below are the results after event two of the GLTA super G series, winter 2007/2008.

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Thursday, November 08, 2007

Level 1 coaching assistant course

If you are over 16 years old, enthusiastic about tennis, and want to help your coach deliver Ariel Mini Tennis in your local club or school then the level 1 coaching assistant course is for you. The level 1 coaching assistant qualification is the first step to becoming a coach.

We at the LTA are dedicated to providing the best progressive development programmes for coaches at every level. At level 1 you get the highest quality tuition in coaching Ariel Mini Tennis in a supervised environment ? ensuring we start you off on the right foot.

The title of the course is the level 1 coaching assistant course and has UKCC (United Kingdom coaching certificate) endorsement. This course is a qualification and successful candidates will receive a level 1 certificate in coaching tennis awarded by 1st4sport.

The level 1 coaching assistant course focuses on the tools you need to help beginners play Ariel Mini Tennis. It will help you develop your communication and organisational skills and it also covers the basic tactical/technical skills needed for beginners to compete at Ariel Mini Tennis. The course also covers issues of health and safety, child protection and equity.

The structure of the course is 21 hours of tuition with LTA qualified tutors. This will usually take place over two consecutive days. There is then a three to six week break followed by a final assessment day.

The cost of the course is £135. This is inclusive of all training days (including a child protection course if you don?t already hold this qualification) and resources, but not food and travel.

How to apply:

To be eligible you must be at least 16 years old on the first day of the course and you will need to complete the application form and return it with the full fee.

Also, you must have a criminal records bureau (CRB) enhanced disclosure processed through the LTA, or have applied for one. The LTA cannot accept CRB disclosures from any other organisations.

Furthermore, you must have attended or enrolled on a three hour LTA child protection workshop or a recognised equivalent. (Please see the downloadable document on child protection workshops.)

Please see the downloadable course information document and application form for further details on the above.

Please note you will need to pass the level 1 coaching assistant course if you wish to take the development coach award (DCA).

If you?re already a tennis assistant (TA) ? what does this mean for you?

If you have already attended the tennis assistants course you may opt to enrol on to the DCA course if you want to make coaching a full time profession and meet the DCA criteria. Alternatively, you can enrol onto the level 1 coaching assistant course if you would like a qualification.

For more information on UKCC coaching certificates please use this website www.ukcoachingcertificate.org.

Posted at 10:42 PM [link]