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Section is growing really well, having a
fantastic relationship, not only with our
neighbour Pocklington School, but all of
the schools in the area which the Coach
has visited and offered coaching and
also the use of the Club’s courts.”
2017
“2017 started with a changed
coaching regime. We went from our
coaching being controlled by a company
to appointing a new head Coach with a
sole focus on Pocklington Tennis Club
with strict eye on small class sizes and
more lessons for all age groups. This
twinned with holiday camps during
school holidays at every opportunity.
When the dark nights came along the
club supported the coaching programme
by hiring in temporary floodlights to
continue the junior programme. The
junior programme has risen dramatically
from 20 juniors to over 80 and rising.
This has enabled the Head Coach to take
on another coach to help with coaching.
A fantastic achievement in 12 months.”
2018
“The Club are in the final stages of
funding with several partners which
include the East Riding of Yorkshire
Council, the Lawn Tennis Association
and Yorkshire Tennis to provide the
Club with floodlights together with a
gate entry system to enable the club to be
accessible to the general public who wish
to play. It will be a marvellous facility
not only for the Tennis Club but also for
Pocklington and the surrounding area.”
Youth
“Youth development is hugely
important to the Tennis Club as a sport
we wish to promote active sport to our
younger generation. The junior section of
the club is thriving and all of the young
people who come through our system
will be able to play tennis and if some of
them stop playing for whatever reason
with the skills they have developed they
can also return in the future. We have a
full programme of tennis for the young
at Pocklington, whether it is just social
tennis or a future Wimbledon champion
they have to start somewhere.
The Club have the ‘Tennismark’
from the Lawn Tennis association which
is hugely important as it governs the
standard of safeguarding especially
when working with and coaching young
people. The Club have a designated
safeguarding and welfare officer which
should be a top priority for any sports
club, not just tennis.”
Progression
“Our coaching system will flag any
outstanding players to go further in
the tennis system. We offer coaching
and lessons and also have a junior club
evening where they can play together
and the stronger players are then
welcomed into the senior club nights
and teams.
My wife started tennis when she was
12-13 years old (Some time ago now!) at
Pocklington Tennis Club. Both her and
her friend who were and still are strong
players at the Club were told by senior
members of the club they could not
play as it was 6pm and was the senior
club night. Times have most definitely
changed for the better. If Juniors are
strong enough to play they are invited to
play with the seniors.
The Club is currently offering free
coaching to local schools and will
host a schools tournament, the club’s
courts are offered free during the day
to schools if they wish. The Club’s LTA
led “Tennis for Kids” initiative has been
over-prescribed and the Club’s Coach is
currently offering a further course.”
Community
“Pocklington Tennis Club is most
definitely part of the community.
Anybody, no matter what background,
standard or ability are welcome at
Pocklington Tennis Club. Our current
project will make tennis available in the
area and not just for the membership
of the Club. The Club is accredited as a
place to play tennis by both East Riding
of Yorkshire Council as well as the Lawn
Tennis Association. Both have excellent
standards in such things as safeguarding
and coaching etc.”
Get Involved
“Anyone interested in local sport
should come and visit Pocklington
Tennis Club. Someone will show you
around (Probably me!), introduce you
to everyone and get you playing tennis.
We have a young and enthusiastic
coaching team who have a whole range
of activities whether it be cardio tennis,
drills or one to one coaching they will fit
in with your requirements.
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