Norfolk LTA are recruiting for the following positions. Please click on the relevant links to find out more information:
NORFOLK LTA Adminstration Officer
NORFOLK LTA Marketing and Communciations Officer
NORFOLK LTA PERFORMANCE OFFICER Ac No
On Saturday 10th October at Easton College Tennis Centre, 2.00-4.00pm Norfolk LTA will be running an 8/U Talent ID sifting session.
We are looking for players that are born 2013 or later that have a desire and passion to represent Norfolk. Players need to have played and have an understanding of mini red tennis. All players are welcome to come along and enjoy the session.
We are keen to get as many players as possible to represent Norfolk at U8 level. If you would like to come along please sign up by using the link:
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/NorfolkLTA/BookClass/75d50ea8-7393-4c92-a42a-c0f530d7defb
Look forward to seeing you on the court.
Neil Paskett (NLTA Teams Manager)
As tennis players we have been extremely fortunate to be able to play our sport since May, but organised inter-County competition has not been possible this summer.
Thoughts therefore turned to setting up a friendly match with one of our close neighbours to fill the competitive void. As the words “friendly” and “Suffolk” have never knowingly appeared in the same sentence, for Norfolk teams, it was the logical thing to ask our friends in Cambridgeshire if they wanted to have an informal match for seniors. The challenge was gladly accepted and players were readily recruited. The age range was a little wider than originally envisaged with the younger end hardly out of nappies and able to dress themselves (i.e. early 60s) and the older end hardly able to dress themselves due to advancing stiffness (i.e. over 70). However, everyone managed to arrive at Easton tennis centre on time, fully dressed, shoe laces tied and raring to go.
The format was similar to senior Inter-county, but with some changes to allow more players, and no singles rubbers. Each county had four pairs, split into “A” and “B” groups, so everyone had two rubbers each consisting of two sets with a match tiebreak if required at 1 set all.
As befits a friendly the final tally was 4 rubbers apiece, Cambs winning the “A” match 3-1 and Norfolk winning the “B” match by the same score. The tennis was competitive and played in an excellent spirit throughout. It was a real shame that the recently imposed “Rule of 6” prevented any socialising, but there was some opportunity for a decent, socially distant, chat between the rubbers.
Our thanks go to captain Rob for all the organisation and especially the staff at Easton Tennis Centre for agreeing to set up and manage everything in a Covid-safe way. We are hopeful of a return match in Cambridge fairly soon.
Norfolk Team: “A” Squad Mike Hutson & Keith Arnold, Robert Ollman (captain) & Richard Palmer. “B” Squad Mick Musson & Cris Gates, Alan Hudson & Doug Mace.
The Norfolk Seniors County Closed is currently being held at Easton College Tennis Centre with events being played over the weekend of 12/13th and 19th/20th September.
In the Mens Over 45 category, Neil Henery (Cringleford Tennis Club) managed to claim the title. NLTA briefly spoke to Neil after his success:
Congratulations Neil and thanks for finding a trophy for the purposes of the photo!!
On Saturday three Norfolk U/14 boys & girls travelled to Corby for the rearranged 12 Counties event. Playing on the outdoor courts, in sunny and breezy conditions the team got off to a great start defeating Leicestershire 5-1.
The second tie was against Berkshire who had also won their first fixture, our guys continued their good form with a clean sweep 6-0 victory.
Going into the last tie versus Northamptonshire, the talk was to keep focused and finish the job off. The team responded brilliantly to produce another 5-1 victory and claim top spot in the group.
A successful day for all, after a break without competition.
TEAM: Oliver Buckingham Green, Luie Valentine, Joseph Philpott, Isabella Taylor, Ruby Syer, Darcy Jarmy.
Report: Nicky Crawley (Capt)