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Juniors

We are committed to developing players through our junior programme, which promotes family participation, to nurture talent and to promote enjoyment of the game. We run regular juniors-only Saturday morning coaching sessions and school holiday tennis camps as well as opportunities for juniors to play in the summer and winter teams.

Junior Coaching

Based on the Harrow School grounds, Harrow Lawn Tennis Club provides excellent facilities and a strong sense of community. Our junior coaching pathway helps young players build strong fundamentals and a lifelong love of tennis. We run holiday camps, beginner courses, and performance sessions for players who want to compete.

RAKESH GOWDA

Junior Membership Representative

Rakesh is one of our general membership representatives with a focus on the juniors at the club. Along with Elaina he is the first point of contact for existing and prospective new junior members, he is also the liaison for information on junior coaching and development at the club. Rakesh runs the junior teams that participate in the Middlesex Youth and National Leagues both during the summer and winter.

Saturday Junior Tennis

We treat all children as individuals and aim to help each child to be the best they can using a very positive approach. We hope to develop a love of tennis that will stay with your child for life giving them real confidence and a true sense of achievement for a healthy mind and body.

Mini Red Tennis  

This is the first stage of mini tennis for children aged 4 to 8. The emphasis is on developing movement, coordination and ball skills.

Mini Orange Tennis  

This stage introduces children aged 7 to 11 to playing on a three quarter size court with a ball that bounces at an appropriate height.

Green / Teen Tennis  

Played on a full size court by 9 to 15 year olds, this may be played with a ball that is slightly softer and lighter than a tennis ball, promoting longer rallies and more enjoyable games.

Contact Elaina Forland on 07789 961142 to book sessions.

Easter, Half Term and Summer Tennis Camps

These courses are for children aged 6 years to 13 years. All standards welcome from beginners to those wishing to build on their game and compete. All equipment supplied.

  • Technical and tactical tuition by LTA licensed Coaches
  • Coaches DBS checked and insured
  • Coaches first aid trained
  • Fun and Fitness
  • Games
  • Match Play & Tournaments

Download full details, dates, times and pricing.

Contact Elaina Forland on 07789 961142 to book sessions.

Teams

We run several junior teams that give the opportunity for juniors to put their coaching into practice and compete in the Middlesex Youth and National leagues. Our teams run right from the early stage red ball 8 & under level right up to 16u age groups.

Please contact Rakesh (07720 849477) for details.

Child Protection

For the protection of children and for parents’ peace of mind, Harrow LTC complies with the LTA’s Child protection practice and guidelines. Parents enrolling their children (under 17) for coaching or allowing them unaccompanied use of the courts must complete and sign a Junior Health registration form. It includes a consent clause that permits us to call for medical assistance if needed.

This form, together with a few others can be downloaded from Safeguarding section.

  • Match Card (Send to LTA to keep ratings up-to-date)

In addition to the above, Harrow Lawn Tennis Club (HLTC) strives to provide a safe, enjoyable and inclusive environment for all of its members, volunteers and coaches. We are committed to working in accordance with statutory responsibilities, government guidance and comply with the best practice and requirements set by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).

Following a risk assessment of our courts and the surrounding areas the committee has decided that any juniors under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/carer or coach while playing tennis at HLTC.  However, during coaching sessions and camps a junior over the age of 12 may visit the toilet at the Sports Centre unaccompanied but on approval of the Junior Coach and must return immediately to the courts on leaving the sports centre.

All of our Policies can be downloaded from the Policies Page here.