2010 Wheelchair Tennis Camps Announced
8th February 2010
Lord's Taverners Junior Development Programme Wheelchair Tennis
Programme Includes:
- Coaching by qualified tennis coaches & wheelchair players
- Tennis wheelchairs, balls and training equipment provided
- Wheelchair demonstrations and help with chair Set Up
- Training Tips
- Info on tennis rules, regulations and tournaments
VENUES
- Swindon Delta Tennis Centre
- Gosling Sports Park Hertfordshire
- Bolton Arena, Bolton Lancashire
- Loughborough University
The Lord's Taverners Sports Wheelchair Sponsorship Scheme is to assist with the provision of manual sports chairs and is aimed at those between 8 and 25 years of age. Standard multi-sports chairs are available with the recipient contributing a self help donation of £350. For the more advanced athlete funding of up to 50% of the cost of the bespoke wheelchair may be awarded. Applications must be made through schools or sports clubs and comply with the guidelines for the scheme. The grant will be paid directly to the wheelchair supplier. the Lord's Taverners aim is to help and encourage many young athletes in pursuit of thier love of sport, whether it be for the sheer enjoyment or the competitive element.