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Interest in junior tennis continues to rise

This summer certainly helped to reaffirm the healthy status of junior tennis at Enniskillen Tennis Club. As well as some outstanding performances from our juniors in tennis tournaments throughout the province, we witnessed an increase in children trying out the sport for the first time.

Matthew McGann’s ever popular summer tennis camp drew record numbers of children from the local area. Word of mouth proved the most effective means of promoting the camp which continued through July and August. The biggest increase was in the 5 year olds who were put through their paces by Louise McGann and her enthusiastic assistants comprising of older and more experienced juniors. The children were taught basic tennis skills using a range of games played in a fun environment.

The second session for 12-16 year olds also showed significant increases on last year. The atmosphere at the club was buzzing throughout the summer and the feedback has been hugely positive.

To capitalise on the interest in tennis shown by youngsters within the local community, junior club nights will recommence at Enniskillen Tennis Club on Friday 28th September for a period of ten weeks. As a general guide the sessions are subdivided according to age – 5-8 year olds at 5.30 - 6.15pm, 9-12 year olds from 6.15 – 7.00 pm and 12 - 17 year olds from 7.00 - 8.00pm. You do not need to be a club member to avail of these sessions, nor do you even need to own a racket. Rackets and balls are provided and experienced coaches assisted by our older juniors will be at hand to make the experience a special one. Enniskillen Tennis Club is located at the top of the Hollyhill Road only 5 minutes walk from Dunnes Stores. More details are located on the website- www.tenniskillen.com. Coaching resumes this week for junior squads.

Who knows, in time to come, we may even have a young Andy Murray or Serena Williams of our own!