Anyone for tennis?

Parks Tennis is a new organisation which aims to provide under 18 players with the opportunity to enjoy and participate in tennis by reaching into the community and linking Parks, Clubs and schools.

Parks Tennis ask that all players bring a completed Parks Tennis registration form with them on Monday 26th July along with a 10 registration fee to take part. These forms are available from Larne Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club notice board and website (www.lbltc.co.uk), Larne Leisure Centre or the Parks Tennis website at www.parkstennis.com. Participants require no prior experience of tennis to join in.

Ulster Interprovincial player and experienced coach Adam Boyle will provide tuition and advice to all those taking part in the fun games organised throughout the week. The hour-long sessions will be from 10am to 11am for 6 to 10 year olds and from 11am to 12pm for 11 to 17 year olds each day. All equipment will be provided but players are very welcome to bring their own racquets if they wish to. All players will, however, be required to wear a pair of trainers in order to take part.

As part of the programme participants will be invited to attend Larne Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club on Friday 30th July instead of the Town Park courts where a fun event will take place for all of those involved. Larne Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club has kindly agreed to donate two free junior memberships valid for the remainder of this year and all of 2011 to two lucky participants.

Full details will be available upon registration.

Larne Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club have also organised taster bowls sessions for all participants of the Parks Tennis programme on Friday 30th July to try bowling for free. Refreshments will be made available after the tennis sessions at 10am to 11am and 11am to 12pm and then players will be given the opportunity to take to the green with junior bowls and expert tuition in a relaxed environment.

Parks Tennis Northern Ireland would like to acknowledge Larne Borough Council and Larne Bowling & Lawn Tennis Club for their support to date in making this programme possible. For further information contact either Lauren on 07540466750 or via email [email protected] or Albert on 07718433416.