Don’t miss out on being part of the 2018 Deaf Tennis Festival and Deaf National Championships at the National Tennis Centre! The Festival and Championships are organised by national charity, the Tennis Foundation.
All the details you need are below but if you have any questions please get in touch with Liz Terry at Tennis Foundation – Email Liz Terry.
We are looking forward to a fantastic weekend of deaf tennis!
Deaf Tennis Festival
On September 15 and 16 the Tennis Foundation is running a festival of deaf tennis. There will be a range of fun events and competitions to ensure there is an activity right for everyone!
We will have fun activities for beginners which will let them try tennis, learn new skills and take part with friends, siblings and parents – these activities are for everyone, not just those who are deaf.
There will be a fun competition in a Fast 4 format – this competition is only for deaf players but you can leave your hearing aids in. You don’t need to be a superstar – the focus is on enjoying tennis in a match environment!
Venue: The National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton (London) SW15 5JQ
Dates: Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 September 2018
Time: 9am start both days, Saturday we will finish activities around 5pm with the BBQ at 6pm. Sunday finish time approx. 3pm. If you are taking part in activities only you can be flexible, just book a time with us via email
Cost: Fun Competition – £10 per player / Activities only – £5 per player
All players will be given a complimentary BBQ Meal on Saturday night with player’s guests being invited to join us for £10 per person
To book: Email Liz Terry
Accommodation: There is limited accommodation onsite at the National Tennis Centre at £48 per person per night (you will share a room with someone else). This can be booked on a first come, first served basis via Liz Terry – Email Liz Terry.
Deaf National Championships
The Deaf National Championships will also be taking place alongside the festival. This event will see Great Britain’s best deaf players battling it out for the title of National Champion – a great spectacle!
On the Saturday evening there will also be a BBQ for everyone – a great way to make new friends.
Venue: The National Tennis Centre, 100 Priory Lane, Roehampton (London) SW15 5JQ
Dates: Friday 14 – Sunday 16 September 2018
Time: Friday qualifying or Round 1 matches to start from 4pm. Saturday and Sunday play to begin at 9.30am
Cost: Deaf Nationals Main Draw Competition – £25 per player
All players will be given a complimentary BBQ Meal on Saturday night with player’s guests being invited to join us for £10 per person
To enter: Visit Online entry for Deaf National Tennis Championships 2018
Accommodation: There is limited accommodation onsite at the National Tennis Centre at £48 per person per night (you will share a room with someone else.) This can be booked on a first come, first served basis via Liz Terry – Email Liz Terry.
