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Mini Tennis Festival

South Norfolk SSP recently hosted a Mini Tennis event at Easton College which involved a group of year 3-4 children from 10 different primary schools. Around 200 children took part in the event, which was focussed on developing fundamental movement skills and helping them develop new skills.

This was the first time the children had represented their primary school in a tennis event and for many it was their first visit to a community club – playing on indoor courts was a real treat too! Children learnt to rally using both forehands and backhands, to serve at a target, understanding the flight of the ball and how to win points in a game of mini tennis. 

Class teachers accompanying the children at the event were actively engaged in developing the children’s skills and identified players who excelled in the School Games Values. At the end of the festival School Games Values certificates were awarded to pupils from the schools whose team members excelled in the values of Determination.

Teacher Quotes:

“It was great fun, they learned new skills and seemed so happy”

“Very well organised, thoroughly enjoyable for the children.

“Today’s event encouraged a high level of participation in physical activity in a fun environment.”

Pupil Quotes:

“We got to learn how to play tennis, the people helping where brilliant”.

“Quite challenging but fun I wish it could be longer.”

Big thanks to the leaders from Easton College who were leading the activities throughout the day. Also, thanks to Easton Tennis Centre who hosted the event.

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