Herefordshire & Worcestershire LTA

24/09/2026

🎾 Is sports volunteering changing forever?

Join the Tennis Volunteer Community for a free Zoom Q&A with Kristen Natale, Head of Volunteering at Sport England.

Explore the challenges facing tennis clubs, share what’s working at your venue and have your say on the future of volunteering.

📅 Tuesday 13 October 2026
🕐 1pm | Live on Zoom

Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/csK2WohLQSa2rDF5WVwN3g

23/09/2026

🎾 Could you represent H&W at the Open Men’s Padel County Cup?

The 2026 Open Men’s Padel County Cup is coming up this November – and now’s your chance to be considered for the H&W team! 💪

H&W captain Paul Cowie is holding a training and selection session:

📅 Sunday 11th October
⏰ 9–11am
📍 Padel + Play Worcester

If you’d like to attend and put yourself forward for selection, please message Paul on:

📱 07969 815908

🏆 The Open Men’s Padel County Cup takes place at Rocket & Surge Padel in Bristol on 14th & 15th November 2026.

Background image credit: Padel + Play Worcester.

23/09/2026

🎾 Coach CPD with Rob Smith and Stu Twigg

17 coaches from across the county joined us at Manor Park for four hours on court, exploring the Principles of Doubles as part of the British Doubles System.

The session focused on preparing players to compete at every level, from red ball to pro. Building on roles, positioning and teamwork, coaches looked at the four roles in doubles and how they evolve as players progress.

Thank you to all the coaches for your hard work and full engagement, to Rob and Stu for a great session, to Tina and Sarah for organising it with The Coach Lab, and to Manor Park for hosting! 🙌

22/09/2026

Coming up next month 👍

Pershore Tennis Centre will be hosting a free Walking Tennis taster session on Wednesday 14th Oct at 11.30am.

For more details and to book please click on link below 👇

https://www.encompasscoaching.co.uk/event-details-registration/ptc-walking-tennis-taster

22/09/2026

A fantastic British Doubles System Masterclass 🎾

It was great to welcome Rob Smith and Stu Twigg from The Coach Lab to the county yesterday.

Rob is an LTA Level 5 coach and tutor who has worked with full-time and professional players, including a top-five ITF junior, two top-100 WTA players, a British Davis Cup winner, and a multiple Grand Slam and Olympic gold medallist. Rob is currently working with Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid.

Hosted by Boughton Park Tennis Club, Rob delivered a British Doubles System Masterclass for 16 county and top-league players from across the county.

The players practised key elements from the Principles of Doubles, focusing on movement, net play and fine-tuning their receiving skills. Everyone enjoyed a fantastic session, working intensely throughout the 90 minutes 👏

A big thank you to Rob, Stu and all the players for their engagement, as well as Tina and Sarah for organising such a great session with The Coach Lab.

Thanks also to Boughton Park Tennis Club for hosting us 🙌

22/09/2026

Tackling Sexual Harassment in Sport workshop, Delivered by Our streets now and Hosted by Active Black Country on behalf of the West Midlands Sport Welfare Network.

📅 29 September 2026
🕕 6:00pm to 8:00pm
💻 Online

This extended session is aimed at colleagues from National Governing Bodies, leisure providers, sports clubs, and community organisations.

Alongside raising awareness of sexual harassment in sport, the workshop will include scenario-based discussions and practical activities to help attendees build confidence in recognising and responding to concerns.

Places are free but limited so booking is essential and on a first come first serve basis.

Due to the sensitive nature of the topic, attendees will be asked to complete a short registration process as part of booking.

Book here:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tackling-sexual-harassment-in-sport-extended-workshop-tickets-1984890577148?aff=oddtdtcreator

20/09/2026

A great effort from the H&W 16U teams who were in 12 Counties Championship action yesterday 🎾

The girls finished in 1st place by just one set difference vs Berkshire!

▪️3-1 win vs Northants
▪️2-2 draw vs Norfolk
▪️2-2 draw vs Berkshire

The H&W boys finished in 3rd place.

▪️2-2 draw vs Northants
▪️2-2 draw vs Berkshire
▪️1-3 loss vs Norfolk

Our thanks to Captains Tony & Mike, players and parents 👏👏

Well done everyone!

19/09/2026

Let’s give Sarah McCormick & Tina Manning another round of applause as they were presented with their 2026 Coach of the Year award by H&W Chair Ed Bradford 👏👏

Thanks for everything that you continue to do for tennis in H&W 🤩🤩

Well done, ladies 😊

17/09/2026

🎾 NATIONAL INCLUSION WEEK | FREE LEARNING 🙌

This week is National Inclusion Week, and until 20th Sept, a selection of LTA inclusion courses are available to book FREE of charge!

Whether you're a coach, venue or volunteer, this is a great opportunity to build your knowledge, confidence and understanding of inclusive delivery.

Courses available include:

🎾 Introduction to Deaf Tennis
🎾 Introduction to Learning Disability Tennis
🎾 Open Your Doors – How to Be a Disability-Inclusive Tennis and Padel Venue
🎾 Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: A Guide for Tennis in Britain
🎾 Coaching Females: Princess or Athlete?
🎾 Wheelchair Tennis: Building Tools and Confidence for Coaches

Take advantage of this FREE learning opportunity during National Inclusion Week and help make tennis and padel more welcoming and inclusive for everyone.

👉 Book your course: https://bit.ly/4dxOrLY

Link credit: LTA Coach Development

17/09/2026

The 12 Counties Championships kicks off again this Saturday with the 16U teams first up.

The teams will be competing against Northants, Berkshire and Norfolk in Division 2B.

Good luck everyone.