Lifetime Junior Tennis News

Congratulations!

2011-10-31T06:52:00.000-07:00

Last Junior Tournament was a success! Twenty eight players participated, from the age of 4 to 14 years old. Some of them managed to achieve long rallies in a match play situation. There was a great atmosphere throughout the day and everyone enjoyed themselves. And of course Congratulations to the winners!In the Yellow group Amber S was invincible!Amelia S. took the lead for the Oranges,followed closely by Tom G. The first place in the Mini Red group belongs to Sam A.,Louis in second place, Santi third and Arthur in fourth place.

Thank you to every one who made it last weekend!

2011-09-20T02:54:00.000-07:00

And the special mention goes to Zelda,whose game is improving steadily and is an avid participant of all our tournaments.

Thank you very much!

Next Competition Sunday 18th September

2011-09-06T02:32:00.000-07:00

We will be hosting the next JUNIOR RATING TOURNAMENT and FUN GAMES COMPETITION DAY on Sunday 18th September in Wandsworth.
10 am-13 pm:6yrs-14yrs
Matchplay standard
10 am-10.45 am:4yrs-7yrs
All standards
Entry £5
We hope to see you there!

Bryan Brothers look out! Benscik Brothers coming at ya!

2011-08-30T03:06:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the winners of the last tournament played on the 20 August.In the Orange group Sam Benscik won the first place followed closely by Williams Harris. In the Yellow group Matt Benscik took the lead after playing a great final game against Joseph Quant.

We are looking forward to see you in the next one!

Congratulations!

2011-07-19T07:08:00.001-07:00

Thank you ever so much for everyone who turned up to the Family Fun Day on Sunday. Congratulations to Vincent and Adam who won both their matches and their final got cancelled due to rain, and to Hugo won the first place in the Tiny Tots' group. Everyone showed a real passion for tennis.We hope to see you in the next one!

Holiday Camps

2011-07-15T02:23:00.000-07:00

Our Junior Holiday Camps are starting next week!

There are still few places available,don't miss it!

Fun Family Day Tournament-17 th July

2011-07-05T06:13:00.000-07:00

FUN FAMILY DAY TOURNAMENT!
Join us on Sunday 17 th July for a day of games and competitions.
10-11 am Schools Match Play Competition
11-11.45 am Tiny Tots(4-5 yrs)Fun Games
11-12 pm Mini Red(6-7)Competition
11-13 pm Mini Orange/Mini Green(8-10 yrs)Competition

Term Time Courses - Remaining Availability

2011-05-31T06:08:00.000-07:00

Although many of our sessions are full there is still availability for the remaining 7 weeks after the Half Term break for the following classes:
strong>Wandsworth
Monday: 4 to 5yrs 4-4:45pm (1 place), 6 to 7yrs 4:45-5:45pm (3 places), 8 to 9yrs 4:45-5:45pm (3 places)
Wednesday: New Class Added – 8 to 9yrs 5:45 – 6:45 for 8-9yrs (6 spaces), 10-14yrs 5:45-6:45 (6 places)
Saturday: 4 to 5yrs 9-9:45am (4 places), 8 to 9yrs 9:45-10:45 (3 places), 10:45 -11:45 10 to 14 yrs (6 places)
Putney
Tuesday 4 to 5yrs 4-4:45pm (1 place), 8 to 9yrs 5:45-6:45pm (3 places), 10 to 14yrs 5:45-6:45pm (3 places)
Thursday: 4 to 5yrs 4-4:45pm (4 places)
Saturday: 4 to 5yrs 9-9:45am (3 places), 6 to 7yrs 9:45-10:45 (2 places), 8 to 9yrs 9:45-10:45 (4 places)
Clapham
Saturday 4 to 7 yrs 1-1:45pm (4 places), 8-12yrs 1:45 - 2:45 (4 places)
Wimbledon
Saturday 4 to 7 yrs 1-1:45pm (4 places), 8-12yrs 1:45 - 2:45 (4 places)
Online Bookings Only For Above Classes

Lifetime Tennis Open Day

2011-05-19T14:37:00.000-07:00

We are all feelling very excited about the upcoming event on Sunday 22 th May.It is going to be the most important event of the year.

It will be great if you can join us for our Clubmark presentation at 12 pm in Wandsworth.Afterwards there will be games and fun activities.Please invite your family and friends to join us.The more the merrier!

Remember:12:30-2:30pm FREE Junior Ratings Matchplay – reserve your place here

TERM 2 STARTS THIS WEEK!

2011-04-25T14:06:00.000-07:00

Our Term 2 programs begin this week and it is great to see so many juniors participating in our variety of programs. You can still sign up for most classes and we look forward to seeing you out on the courts this week.

Congratulations!

2011-03-17T02:50:00.000-07:00

Congratulations to the Mini Red players for a good turn out and a wonderful display of tennis skills!

Lets hope Summer will bring those Orange and Green Players back.

2011-03-10T14:53:00.000-08:00

Only two days to go to our First Junior Competition of the year! All levels are welcomed so come and join us for a fun day of games and activities.

First Junior competition of 2011 - 7 March - All ages and levels welcome £5

2011-02-17T15:16:00.000-08:00

First Junior competition of 2011 - 7 March - All ages and levels welcome £5

Competition is going to be a real focus for us in 2011 as we move our players along the development pathway towards enjoying competitive matchplay and tournaments.

For any further details get in touch with Pia - pia@lifetimetennis.co.uk

Term Time Classes start back again on the 28th February

2011-02-17T15:11:00.001-08:00

Term Time Classes start back again on the 28th. All classes can be booked online and we look forward to seeing everyone back for a great season. If you have any questions about what classes might be best to attend after viewing the schedule then don't hesitate to email luis@lifetimetennis.co.uk

Putney Holiday Camp running from the 21 to 25 February.

2011-02-17T15:08:00.000-08:00

Putney Holiday Camp running from the 21 to 25 February.

a great way to get the kids back into their tennis for the season.

4-14 years full and half day camps available.

Spring Tennis Starts Again!!

2011-02-17T14:42:00.000-08:00

Junior Holiday Camp on next week 21-25 Feb ages 4-14years!! Book now here...

Term Time classes are now also available to book online, Season Starts 28th of February .

Our First Junior competition of the year will run on 7th March and is also available to book online - just £5 - something for everyone!!

Spring Season Starts!!!

2011-02-17T14:23:00.000-08:00

Junior Holiday Camp on next week 21-25 Feb ages 4-14years!! Book now here...

Term Time classes are now also available to book online, Season Starts 28th of February .

Our First Junior competition of the year will run on 7th March and is also available to book online - just £5 - something for everyone!!

Snow stops play again - Saturday 18 Dec

2010-12-18T03:27:00.000-08:00

Unfortunately all classes for Wandsworth and Putney have been cancelled today due to the snow. All the coaches were down there raring to go before the snow hit. We will try to run drills tomorrow but we will update in the morning regarding this.

Tennis Back On - The Snow has cleared!

2010-12-05T03:31:00.000-08:00

Tennis is back on for the 2pm Drills class today Sunday the 5th December in Wandsworth!

See you all out there!
James

Snow Stops Play

2010-12-04T03:09:00.001-08:00

Due to the weather this week all classes have been cancelled for today SATURDAY the 4 December.
We will check the progress of the courts today update here for the classes tomorrow.

Social Tennis Tournament

2010-10-17T02:31:00.000-07:00

Singles Tennis Tournament

30 October, 10am - 3pm

King Georg's Park

£10.90 Entry

Our final tournament of the year is approaching and we are looking forward to seeing who will be our overall winners of the Beginner / Improver, Intermediate and Advanced level divisions.

The Format :

Main Draw - Knockout format with players continuing on throughout the draw until

we end up with the division champions.

Consolation Back Draw - will also be run pooling together those that lost in the first round to run a consolation knockout tournament meaning that everyone will play a minimum of two matches.

We are looking to have 8 players competing per division so reserve your place now online at http://www.eventbrite.com/event/932492109

Winners - £24 Lifetime Tennis Gift Voucher

Runners Up - £12 Lifetime Tennis Gift Voucher

Please note: the start time of 10am is a guideline only. As with all knockout tournaments, specific times for each round of matches cannot be given and the tournament format (scoring - first to 6 or 9 games) may need to be changed to ensure that the event is finished by 3pm (weather permitting).

October Newsletter

2010-10-14T05:32:00.000-07:00

Thank you to everyone who attended our first FAMILY CLUB TOURNAMENT

DAY on the 26 th September

We had a great turn out even though the weather wasn't in our favour.

"It was fantastic to see so many of our little guys in action! The levels of excitement were certainly matched by the levels of enthusiasm...it was great to see so many of them there! My congratulations to 'team Fish' and 'team Spaghetti' for all their efforts!!"-Dan's comment on the Tiny Tots and Mini Red Tournaments

Although there was some rain we showed our true Lifetime Tennis sturdy all weather spirit and played on as long as we could. Well done especially to the Mini Orange/Reds with Charlie M. taking the title in our super modified speed tennis tournament!

The Green group showed an incredible endurance and enthusiasm which wasn't dampened by the rain.

A big thank you to all the parents for their fantastic support and encouragement for without them the tournament would not have been posible.

INTERCLUB TOURNAMENT

Congratulations!

To Lifetime Tennis Putney Junior Team that got the first place and Lifetime Tennis Wansdworth Junior Team who got the second place in our first Interclub Tournament with All Star Coaching Wandsworth Common and The Gardens junior clubs.

The whole afternoon was played in a very sporting manner and we are looking forward to the other clubs hosting us at their clubs early in the new year.

Holiday Camp

Remember to sign up for October half term camps

Book here to see dates and times and to reserve your spot today!

JUNIOR WINTER TENNIS - BOOK HERE

TERM 4

2 nd November - 11th December

2010

Indoor Tennis

Ashcroft Academy( Indoors)

Tiny Tots - 4-5 years
Monday: 4:00-4:45pm

Mini Red - 6-7 years
Monday: 4:00-4:45pm

Mini Orange - 8-10 years
Monday: 4:45-5:30pm

Mini Green
Monday: 4:45-5:30pm

Outdoor Tennis

Putney Leader's Gardens (outdoors)and King George's Park Wandsworth(outdoors)

Tiny Tots - 4-5 years

Saturdays 9:30-10:15am

Mini Red - 6-7 years

Saturdays 10:15-11am

Mini Orange - 8-10 years

Saturdays 11am-12noon

Mini Green

Saturday 11am-12noon

*Performance squads will still run on Saturdays - but a change of location - Putney 11:00 - 12:30pm by invitation only. Please ask your coach for more details.

Thank you very much and I will look forward to hearing from you soon.

Pia Jaime

Social and Competition Coordinator
pia@lifetimetennis.co.uk

Spain Tennis Trip

2010-09-13T10:43:00.000-07:00

End of Year Trip

November 12-15

Spain

The Lifetime Team will be hosting a four day Tennis Academy at the Tennis Facility at Atalaya Park 4 Star Hotel. The Hotel Tennis Club has 6 red clay courts and 3 all weather courts are set in the grounds located a 45 minute drive from Malaga airport, between Estepona and Marbella. Enjoy your tennis weekend in the very heart of the Costa del Sol.

The Tennis Academy:

Day 1 Friday: 2-5pm - Spanish Ground Stroke theme - Perfecting the forehand and backhand
Day 2 Saturday 2-5pm - Consistency - How to become a Spanish Grinder
Day 3 Sunday 2-5pm - Serve Return and Volley + Tournament
Day 4 Monday 10am-1pm - Specialty Shots and Matchplay Tactics

Accommodation

Staying on site at the 4 star Atalaya Park Hotel in Marbella
Half board Breakfast and Dinner inclusive in price

Tennis and Hotel Accommodation Package

£367 per person based on 2 sharing a double room
£415 for single room accomodation

Hotel facilities

3 Restaurants
2 Bars
6 Swimming pools (3 for childrens, 2 Outdoor and 1 Indoor heated)
1 Health Club
9 Tennis Courts
1 Nautical Sports Centre
1 Football Pitch
2 18-hole Golf Courses
Complimentary use of gym, sauna and Turkish bath

A full daily optional social program available - led by Pia

There are a large range of airlines that fly into Malaga and also many rental car agencies at Malaga airport.

We will need a minimum number of participants to be confirmed by the end of the September if the trip is to go ahead.

To book your place please email me - pia@lifetimetennis.co.uk.

Autumn Junior Tennis Program

2010-08-27T02:45:00.000-07:00

After a great Summer Tennis Camp season it is time to get the Autumn classes up and running:

Term Time Sign Ups

Date: September 6 – October 23

Please remember to sign up online in advance via the links below for all classes so that we can plan our coaching schedules in September and October

For Putney and Wandsworth - Reserve online now

Dan is looking forward to starting up the Wimbledon junior Saturday mornings again so sign up direct online here for Wimbledon Juniors

Junior Competitions

We have a new junior coordinator Pia Jaime and she will be organising all of our performance squads and competitions. It is our aim to continue to develop a junior tennis free members clubs with more playing opportunities alongside our regular lessons.

Upcoming events that we will keep you posted about:

Junior Tournament Day - Sunday 19 September 2-5pm

Inter Club junior match with the Gardens Tennis - Yet to be confirmed but probably the 1st or 2nd weekend in October.

October Half Term Camps

October 18-22

October 25-29

These always prove popular and should be booked in advance as the Putney camp does tend to fill quickly. Book here now

2010-08-26T15:21:00.000-07:00

Lifetime Tennis Update

September Updates

Social Tennis Tournament and Bowls -

This Sunday - 29 August

2-3pm Drills £10

3-5pm Tournament £5

Drills + Tournament + Bowls £12

For anyone staying in London this long weekend we are having a social tennis competition afternoon followed by Drinks and Lawn Bowls. Bring a few friends along and cross your fingers for good weather! Please email admin@lifetimetennis.co.uk if you will be attending so that we can keep track of numbers.

Future Social Club Plans

We have reached an agreement with Wandsworth council meaning that we will manage the Putney and Wandsworth until the end of 2012. As a result we can now appoint Pia our Adult Social Tennis coordinator and she will be working towards developing a Social Tennis Members Club for 2011 season.
She will also be planning our full social calendar from now thru to the end of 2011. Ideas we are talking about so far - Club Tournament Weekend (Multiple Divisions), Weekly Club Nights, Club Tennis Ladder, League Teams formed, Wimbledon Tennis Trip (including lining up for tickets as a group of you did this year), winter indoor tennis intensive weekends/workshops, French Open Trips etc etc
One event that has come up again and again is an End of Season Spain Tennis Break - This may be possible on 5-8 November 2010.

If the Spain trip would be of interest to you or if you have any other feedback or ideas you may have for us it would be good to hear from you at admin@lifetimetennis.co.uk

Autumn Adult Class Updates

As we move into the autumn season most of our organised group sessions have to take place over the weekends. We have quite a lot on offer for all playing standards.

Drop In Classes Updates

Weeknight drop in classes finish next Thursday 2nd September
All Wandsworth Weekend Drop In ClassesClasses continue to run as usual.
Putney Sunday 11am -1pm Int/Adv drills will run as usual but the Saturday Drills will no longer run due to low attendance
Putney will have 2 additional Drop In classes for Improver standards Sat – 1-3pm (1hr coaching and 1hr matchplay) and Sun 1-2pm (1hr coaching only). Perfect for anyone that has completed the Beginner or Improver courses or an Intensive weekend to get some practice in a controlled environment - starting from the 4 September.

September Pre Booked Class

The following are the classes on offer next month, please see the following links for dates, times and advanced bookings:

Serve Workshop (all levels) Book here online

Volley Workshop (all levels) Book Online

Intensive Weekends - View dates and book Online

See below our full weekend schedule through to the end of September

Saturday 28 August		Sunday 29 August
Putney	Wandsworth	Putney	Wandsworth
			10am -1pm Intensive Weekend
	12-2pm Imp Practice(DROP IN)	11am-1pm Int Adv Drills(DROP IN)	1-3pm Beg/Imp Practice(DROP IN)
	1-3pm Int- Adv Drills(DROP IN)		2-3pm Adult Drills (DROP IN)
	2-5pm Adult Intensive Weekend		3-5pm Adult Matchplay followed by Social Drinks and Bowls (EMAIL to RESERVE)

Saturday 4 September		Sunday 5 September
Putney	Wandsworth	Putney	Wandsworth
	12-2pm Imp Practice(DROP IN)	11am-1pm Int Adv Drills(DROP IN)	10am-12pm Serve Workshop
1-3pm Imp with Matchplay (DROP IN)	1-3pm Int- Adv Drills(DROP IN)	1-2pm Imp Coaching(DROP IN)	1-3pm Beg/Imp Practice(DROP IN)
			2-4pm Adult Drills and Matchplay(DROP IN)

Saturday 11 September		Sunday 12 September
Putney	Wandsworth	Putney	Wandsworth
	12-2pm Imp Practice(DROP IN)	11am-1pm Int Adv Drills(DROP IN)	1-3pm Beg/Imp Practice(DROP IN)
1-2pm Imp (DROP IN)(no match play due to Intensive session)	1-3pm Int- Adv Drills(DROP IN)	1-2pm Imp (DROP IN)(No Match play due to Drop In Class)	2-4pm Adult Drills and Matchplay (DROP IN)
2-5pm Adult Intensive Weekend		2-5pm Adult Intensive Weekend

Saturday 18 September		Sunday 19 September
Putney	Wandsworth	Putney	Wandsworth
	12-2pm Imp Practice (DROP IN)	11am-1pm Int Adv Drills(DROP IN)	10am-12pm Volley Workshop
1-3pm Imp + Matchplay (DROP IN)	1-3pm Int- Adv Drills (DROP IN)	1-2pm Imp (DROP IN) (coaching only)	1-3pm Beg/Imp Practice(DROP IN)
			2-4pm Adult Drills and Matchplay (DROP IN)

Saturday 25 September		Sunday 26 September
Putney	Wandsworth	Putney	Wandsworth
	12-2pm Imp Practice (DROP IN)		10am-1pm Adult Intensive weekend
1-3pm Imp + Matchplay (DROP IN)	1-3pm Int- Adv Drills (DROP IN)	11am-1pm Int Adv Drills(DROP IN)	10am-12pm Serve Workshop
	2-5pm Adult Intensive	1-2pm Imp Drop In (coaching only)	1-3pm Beg/Imp Practice (DROP IN)
			2-4pm Adult Drills and Matchplay (DROP IN)

Autumn Adult Tennis Stroke Workshops

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We are always searching for new ways to develop playing and learning opportunities. As we are beginning to run out of light in the evenings it can get harder for us to continue to progress your games. However our head coach Luis has come up with an innovative idea for many of you to work on specific areas of your games. Our Autumn Workshop series gives you the chance to sign up to a two hour Sunday morning session with the first hour focusing on stroke technique using controlled drills and the second hour on shot execution under game/matchplay conditions. These workshops will not be listed on the website directly but should be booked in advance through the following links:

22 August 10am – 12noon, Backhand Workshop

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/801610639

5 September 10am – 12noon , Serve Workshop

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/801615654

19 September 10am – 12noon, Net Play and Doubles Workshop

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/801618663

3 October 10am – 12noon, Forehand Workshop

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/801635714

May Tennis Program Updates

2010-05-20T15:38:00.000-07:00

We have a busy program going on at the moment with something for everyone. All of our adult courses have started this week and we still have places remaining on the Wandsworth courses (although the only course with availability in Putney is the Adult Beginners course on Sunday at 1pm)

Remember Adult Drills classes now run 7-9pm on Wednesday, 1-3pm Saturday and 11am-1pm Sunday in Putney. Wandsworth has Drills on Tuesday and Thursday 7-9pm, Saturday 1-3pm and Sunday 11am-1pm.

Junior Tennis Camps are coming up in a little over a week and as always will get very busy - Please book as early as possible to ensure your place is kept.
1-4 June - Wandsworth and Putney
2-4 June - Clapham and Wimbledon
see website for more details and bookings.

The tennis ladder is in full swing but please keep your results coming in!!!

As always if you have any questions please email and we will help you out.

Kicking off the tennis One-ders

2010-01-20T05:29:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone and hope You've all had a great start to the New Year.

Just want to announce that I'm back and ready to start the 2010 season with drills this weekend. Schedule will be as normal;

Saturday 23rd:

Drop in drills (Inter-Adv) at 1pm in Wandsworth.

Sunday 24th:

Drop in drills (Int-Adv) from 11am-1pm in Putney.

Drop in class (Beg-Imp) from 1pm-2pm in Wandsworth.

Drop in drills (Int-Adv) from 2-4pm in Wandsworth.

Hope to see you back this week and enjoy your week.

Ladies Morning Session

2009-12-15T08:39:00.000-08:00

Good afternoon ladies. I've never blogged before, so i'm extremely excited to see that it works.

Weather forecast for tomorrow's session is not the best, but the good news is that there shouldn't be any rain. So let's plan to go ahead as usual. Just in case, i can be contacted on 07792600003.

Hopefully see you all tomorrow.

2009-12-13T02:26:00.000-08:00

Tennis is on today. Luis will be out there for Sunday Drop In classes at both Putney and Wandsworth. Have a great Sunday and we will keep you posted on the Intensive weekend we are planning for the last weekend in January.
James

2009-12-11T10:10:00.000-08:00

It looks like good weather for Saturday so get ready to work on some attacking play with the theme being power forehands followed by the stop volley winner.
Look out for Keith this week, these drills are right up his street.
Plenty of court space so we will be able to spread out and play some singles.
Looking forward to it!
James.

2009-12-06T01:53:00.000-08:00

Good weather forecast and all Drop In sessions are running today!!!
See you out there!