lta National Competition Framework
(By LTA)
Team events are recommended for starter players, especially for those aged 9 years and under.
The LTA have consulted extensively with the tennis
community about the direction in which to move British
Tennis forward. The result, the Blueprint for British Tennis,
recognised the need for a straight forward, high quality
competitive framework that gives juniors the stimulus they
need to get on and stay on the winning pathway.
This
framework will ensure the right competition is provided to
the right players at the right time, giving clear guidance to
coaches and players about when to move through the red,
orange and green stages of mini tennis. This will ensure
players have access to high quality competition and the
opportunity to be the best that they can!
WHY?
• Players will be able to compete on a scaled down court that is appropriate to their size, strength and ability
• Players will be able to develop tactical awareness from an early age while learning good technical skills
• Players will be able to develop competitive and mental skills to help them progress their tennis
• Players will be able to progress to full tennis in a system that is appropriate to their developmental needs
• Players will be able to compete under the same conditions which will allow effective talent ID to take place
WHAT’S NEXT?
• All players competing in the framework will be registered with the LTA enabling regular communication and monitoring
• A simple and easy to understand method of recording results
• A simple and easy to understand ‘player measurement system’ based on results
• A simple and easy to use resource pack for competition organisers, to include a recommended calendar of
competition, grading ideas and online access to competition tools
