Juniors

Our Junior Development Programme shows the journey a player can take from the age of 3 to the teenage years and beyond.

Each stage of the journey is clearly defined from Mini Red, Mini Orange and Mini Green levels through to JNR Tennis.

Children who start at the beginning of the journey will progress through the various levels according to their aptitude and ability. Others who join along the way will start at the level designated by their age.

	Mini Red - 3/4 yrs
Entry	• Primary Schools Outreach Programme • Nursery Schools Promotion
Activities	• Coaching sessions: basic coordination and ball skills …fun! • Holiday Camps (Half Term, Summer, Easter)
Exit	• Hackney Minis Invitation Squad (3/4 yrs) • Mini Red 5/6 yrs
	Mini Red - 5/6 yrs
Entry	• Primary Schools Outreach Programme • Mini Red 3/4 yrs • Mini Red Tournaments
Activities	• Coaching sessions: basic coordination and ball skills …fun! • Involvement in County Mini Red League for Hackney Hitters members • Involvement in County Club Tour Tournaments • Christmas Parent and Child Mini Red Doubles Tournament • Club Annual Mini Red Summer Tournament • Holiday Camps (Half Term, Summer, Easter)
Exit	• Hackney Hitters Invitation Squad (5/6 yrs) • Mini Red Coaching Courses 7/8 yrs • Mini Tennis Rating • County Talent ID
	Mini Red - 7/8 yrs
Entry	• Primary Schools Outreach Programme • Mini Red 5/6 yrs • Schools Mini Red Tournament • Mini Red Tournaments
Activities	• Coaching sessions: fundamentals • Fit Kids sessions: tennis specific fitness training • Involvement in County Mini Red League for Hackney Hotshots members • Involvement in County Club Tour Tournaments • Xmas Parent and Child Mini Red Doubles Tournament • Club Annual Mini Red Summer Tournament • Holiday Camps (Half Term, Summer, Easter)
Exit	• Hackney Hotshots Invitation Squad (7/8 yrs) • Mini Tour Programme • Hackney Smashers Invitation Squad (8/9 yrs) • Mini Orange Coaching Courses • Mini Tennis Ratings • County Talent ID

	Mini Orange - 9 yrs
Entry	• Primary Schools Outreach Programme • Mini Red coaching courses • Mini Red Squads • Mini Red / Orange Club Tournaments
Activities	• Coaching sessions: from fundamentals to learning to train • Fit Kids sessions: tennis specific fitness training • Involvement in County Mini Orange League for Hackney Smashers members • Involvement in County Club Tour Tournaments • Christmas Parent and Child Mini Red Doubles Tournament • Club Annual Mini Orange Summer Tournaments • Holiday Camps (Half Term, Summer, Easter)
Exit	• Hackney Smashers Invitation Squad (8/9 yrs) • Mini Tour Programme • Mini Green Coaching Courses (10 yrs) • Hackney Aces Invitation Squad (10 yrs) • Mini Tennis Rating • County Talent ID / County representation

At each stage we have described the possible ‘entry’ and ‘exit’ routes and have described the activities we offer which are relevant to each stage.

Our programme caters for all levels of ability from those children who want to play tennis to keep fit, make friends and have fun to those who have aspirations to become professional players or want to use tennis as a vehicle for furthering their education.

Our highly qualified team of coaches are always available to give help and advice at any stage of a player’s development.

	Mini Green - 10 yrs
Entry	• Primary Schools Outreach Programme • Mini Orange coaching courses • Hackney Smashers squad • Mini Orange / Green Club Tournaments
Activities	• Coaching sessions: from fundamentals to learning to train • Involvement in County Mini Green League for Hackney Aces members • Involvement in County Club Tour Tournaments • Club Annual Mini Green Summer Tournament • Fit Kids sessions: tennis specific fitness training • Holiday Camps (Half Term, Summer, Easter)
Exit	• Hackney Aces Invitation Squad (9/10 yrs) • JNR Coaching Course • 10u Tournaments • County representation at Mini Green level • Mini Tour Squad • Mini Tennis Rating • County / National Talent ID • Matrix Funding scheme

	JNR - 11/16 yrs
Entry	• Primary Schools Outreach Programme • Secondary Schools Outreach Programme • Mini Green Coaching Courses • Hackney Aces Squad • Mini Green Club Tournaments
Activities	• Coaching sessions: from learning to train to learning to compete • Involvement in Aegon Team Tennis for Club & Performance Squad members • Annual Club Summer Tournament • Road to Wimbledon Tournament • Junior Ladder matches / Adult ladder matches • Fit Kids sessions: tennis specific fitness training • Holiday Camps (Half Term, Summer, Easter) • Volunteering opportunities • Tennis Leaders Award
Exit	• 11U - 18U Tournaments • HCTC Squads • County / Regional / National / International competitions • County / National representation • LTA Ratings / Rankings system • Tour Squad Performance Programme • Barclays Capital Performance Programme • Matrix Funding scheme • Adult Club Programme • Educational opportunities related to tennis • Tennis Coaching • Professional player