Important Notice3/4 Mini Tennis
Wednesday 24th April 2024
Venue
The Deanes School / Tennis Centre
Type of Competition
Tennis
Summary
Purpose of event - Compete - An opportunity for schools to select a team of young Tennis players to play in competitive matches against other schools.
Team Criteria
Year 3&4
Team of 4 - 2 boys & 2 girls.
Teams may be from one Year group or a mixture of the two
Each match consists of 8 rubbers – 8 singles matches
Scoring – simple numbering, i.e. 1,2,3 etc rather than traditional scoring (15, 30, 40 etc)
Court Size – Mini Tennis Red
Games are played over a set time period (times will be determined by number of entries)
Format
Number 1 Boy v Number 1 Boy (Singles)
Number 2 Boy v Number 2 Boy (Singles)
Number 1 Girl v Number 1 Girl (Singles)
Number 2 Girl v Number 2 Girl (Singles)
Court Size – 11m x 5.5m
Net Height – 80cm
Recommended Racquet size – 17”-23” (43-58cm)
Ball – RED (sponge indoor, felt outdoor)
Rules
General Game Rules
Simple numbering, i.e. 1,2,3,4 rather than traditional tennis scoring used, i.e. 15, 30, 40 etc
Each rubber will be played over a set timed period (To be determined)
Serve is decided by a “toss” before game
The nominated person serves for the 1st point, it then alternates every 2 points
When serving, players must be behind baseline
When serving, the ball must not be bounced before being hit
The Serve may be hit over or underarm
Serves should be hit diagonally, landing in the diagonally opposite service box
Sponge balls should be used indoors, felt Mini Red balls if outdoors
Racquets no longer than 23” may be used
Start Time: 10:30 Finish Time: 14:30
Contact Number
01268 773545 x252
Contact Email
cprssp@thedeanes.essex.sch.uk
** Deadline for Competition Booking is Tuesday 16th April **
The Competition Registration Deadline has expired for booking places.
Please contact your PDM.
13 school(s) already registered for this competition... 
Canvey Junior School Down Hall Primary EFPS Grove Wood Primary Leigh Beck Junior School Plumberow Primary Academy Rayleigh Primary Riverside Primary School Thundersley Primary School Westerings Westwood Academy Wyburns Primary School Wyburns Primary School
» There are no schools or organisations registered on the Reserve List for this Competition.
