Welcome to the Gloucestershire Lawn Tennis Association.

Competitions

[Information, entry forms and results]


General information

Key:

Division ten and nine suitable for players with ratings of 10.2, 10.1, 9.2, 9.1

Division eight, seven and six suitable for players with ratings of 8.2, 8.1, 7.2, 7.1, 6.2, 6.1

B event open to boys

G event open to girls

Age groups 18U born 1990 or later, 16U born 1992 or later, 14U born 1994 or later, 12U born 1996 or later, 10U born 1998 or later.

Mini Tennis Events

Mini Tennis Red The first stage of competition. This is very important for building skills and confidence in a FUN environment. Primarily four to eight years on a smaller sized court (12m x 6m). Using gentle low bouncing mini red balls, either an 8cm sponge ball or red outdoor ball, which is larger than a normal tennis ball.

Mini Tennis Orange Competition played on a 3/4 length court. Normally eight years upwards depending on ability and the age at which a child started to play. Fun competition with an element of scoring. Using mini orange tennis balls, tennis ball size, softer and lighter than a normal tennis ball.

Mini Tennis Green This is the final stage before players move to full tennis. Using the Mini Green ball, slightly lower bouncing than a normal tennis ball.

Grade six events

These are county or club level competitions that count for LTA Ratings only. They run throughout the year across the country and offer a number of different age group / rating level events. You will play a minimum of two matches. Usually aimed at players with ratings in divisions ten and nine. Some match plays will be available for divisions eight plus.

Events this winter

Grade five events

These are county or club level events that count for both LTA ratings and rankings. Usually one or two days long and you will play a minimum of two matches. Usually aimed at players with ratings predominantly in divisions nine and eight.

Events this winter

Grade four events

Grade four qualifier On selected grade five events the winner and runner-up will be automatically offered a place in a forthcoming grade four event. Details available on entry forms and through the event referee.

Grade four These include a mixture of county and regional tournaments. Usually suitable for players with a rating in divisions eight and upwards.

Events this winter

These competitions are this seasons, with a few dates still remaining