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Wimbledon inspires Mini Tennis Masters!

The Norfolk School Sport Partnership and Competition Team: Mini Tennis Red County Final took place on 2nd July. Hosted by Easton Tennis Centre 16 schools, each representing their School Sport Partnerships competed in a team based singles event.

The day begun with a Mini Tennis Red demonstration, led by Matt Breese, Easton Tennis Centre Manager. Each child then played in a morning round robin, where team scores were accumulated. Schools were then placed in to afternoon pools to play for an overall winner’s cup, Runner’s up cup, 3rd play cup and 4th placed cup.

Congratulations to Thurton Primary School, from the South Norfolk School Sport Partnership for winning the overall competition. The Runner’s Up Cup was won by Pulham Primary School (South Norfolk SSP), the 3rd Place Cup saw Catton Grove (Norwich East SSP) just edge out Langham Village by a point and the 4th Place cup was won by Woodland Primary School (East Norfolk SSP).

Tom Gibbins, Education Manager at the Tennis Foundation said,’’

“We had a great day in Norfolk and it was fantastic to see so many children taking part and enjoying their tennis. We’re also really pleased to hear how the new primary resources developed by the Tennis Foundation are already starting to make a massive difference on the ground.’’

Matt Breese, Easton Tennis Centre Manager and Tournament Director added, ‘’

Well done to all the schools for taking part and Thurton for their win. It is very pleasing to see lots of children taking part who had only recently taken up tennis.’’

Find out more about Schools Tennis on the Tennis Foundation website www.tennisfoundation.org.uk.

For more information about school sport in Norfolk, please visit www.norfolkssp.co.uk

To book facilities or find out about Tennis opportunities at Easton Tennis Centre please call 01603731302 / www.easton-college.ac.uk/corporate/tennis.php

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