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The LTA confirmed today the appointments of a new Chair from July 2025, William Jackson, and a new President from January 2026, Roy Colabawalla.   Read more: https://lnkd.in/eKYmHPg7

Congratulations to Will Rigg from Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club Ltd, who was named Grounds Manager of the Year at the annual Grounds Management Association industry awards, held last night at Liverpool's Anfield Stadium. Will is part of the exceptional team at Ilkley - which was also named Professional Tennis Courts Grounds Team of the Year - that every year, works hard to craft some of the country's best grass courts, which are seen every summer at the Lexus Ilkley Open. Congratulations to Will and the team 👏

#LTATennisFoundation charity partner, The Access to Sports Project, were awarded a grant to scale up their 'Tennis For All' programme, and start delivering sessions in South Islington. These sessions, led by dedicated female coach Karen, have been designed to be both inclusive and enjoyable, fostering a welcoming environment from the outset. Recognising the importance of building a community to ensure the programme's success, the team implemented a variety of low-cost and free activities to encourage participation. Find out the impact this programme is having on the local community: https://lnkd.in/euMDwbxu #TennisOpenedUp 

Nestled in the heart of Bishopton to the west of Glasgow is Bishopton Tennis Club, which was founded in the 1920s, and today remains at the heart of the community, with three outdoor courts and a vibrant social scene. The club was recently awarded a Quick Access Loan from the #LTATennisFoundation to install floodlights, which will mean they are able to extend their community tennis programmes, which already includes a number of dedicated sessions for women and girls. Find out more about this wonderful club, and how Head Coach Rachel is leading the charge: https://lnkd.in/e2JuKrSF #IWD #TennisOpenedUp 

This #InternationalWomensDay we want to shine a light on and celebrate our coaching workforce, and the women who play an essential role in growing and inspiring participation across all levels, particularly amongst women and girls. On and off-court, tennis has set the agenda for women’s sport for well over 100 years. Much progress has been made, but we want to do even more to encourage more women to become coaches and activators. We spoke to three women in coach and activator roles - Manjinder, Rushan and Leah - to find out what inspires and motivates them, and what they’d say to any women thinking of getting involved.

We've been shortlisted! The LTA have been shortlisted for two categories for this year's Sport Industry Group Awards: 🌟 Best on Social - Serving up a summer of tennis, alongside Little Dot Studios 🌟 Long-Form Content Award - 'Andy Murray - By those who know him best', in conjunction with the team at Whisper These nominations are the latest industry recognition the LTA has received, after our Tennisables campaign to encourage more children to pick up a racket and play, produced alongside The Kite Factory, was shortlisted in the Campaign UK Media Awards. Our teams work hard every year to promote and bring to life the stories in British tennis, and 2024 saw some remarkable ones, from the retirement of our greatest ever player to the emergence of new stars like Jacob Fearnley and Sonay Kartal, and it's fantastic to see this hard work receive the recognition of the wider industry. Head to our YouTube channel to watch: https://lnkd.in/eNNGEFps

We have released our Padel Performance Competitions Calendar for 2025, as well as announcing a groundbreaking partnership with Padel TV.   In total, there will be 30 weeks of international and domestic prize money and ranking point earning opportunities for British players in 2025, including four FIP tournaments, 11 British Tour Grade 1 tournaments and 15 British Tour Grade 2 tournaments, plus three FIP Promises for aspiring juniors.   The three-year partnership with Padel TV as the official digital streaming partner covers all British Tour Grade 1 and domestic FIP events from April 2025. This collaboration will enhance the visibility of padel in Britain, provide a platform for British players, and generate exclusive content, including player interviews and behind-the-scenes access.   You can read more about the 2025 calendar here: https://lnkd.in/enuUr_tq Tom Murray Steve Yeardley

During its first Grant Making round, the #LTATennisFoundation awarded a Scale grant to Bright Ideas for Tennis, to deliver their inclusive tennis programme I Play 30. Bright Ideas for Tennis believe that tennis is a sport that anyone can play as it can be adapted for all levels of ability. They use tennis as a vehicle to teach players transferable life skills such as communication, self-confidence, and determination. Last weekend saw them deliver a 24-hour Tennis Marathon at the National Tennis Centre, which is a benefit they receive as an #LTATennisFoundation Charity Partner. The LTA's Women's National Coach, Katie O'Brien took on the full 24 hour challenge to raise funds for the #LTATennisFoundation and Bright Ideas for Tennis. Read more about Katie's amazing achievement, and how the funds raised will improve more lives through tennis. https://lnkd.in/ebgfMWzW #TennisOpenedUp #ImproveLivesThroughTennis 

Ryde Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club was recently awarded a Quick Access Loan from the #LTATennisFoundation to support their project to construct two new all-weather padel courts, which will be the first on the Isle of Wight. The Groundbreaking Ceremony recently took place with Joe Robertson MP in attendance as well as players from the club. #TennisOpenedUp #ImprovingLivesThroughTennis

📢 Construction has started on three new indoor tennis courts in Dumfries and Galloway, Scotland. 🎾The centre, costing £2.4m, is funded by the Transforming Scottish Indoor Tennis (TSIT) project partners, and is due to open at the end of the year. It follows on from our significant investment in Scotland with the recent opening of new indoor courts in Edinburgh and Elgin in Moray. 👉Read more about the ambitious plans in Dumfries here: https://lnkd.in/ej5PDEH9 Photo L-R: Sammie Smith (Holywood Trust Grants Officer), Sophie Curthoys (LTA Investment Manager), Cllr Maureen Johnstone, Blane Dodds (Tennis Scotland CEO), Mark Cowan (sportscotland Head of Facilities), David Roan (Ashleigh Building) and Cllr Lynne Davis - Dumfries and Galloway Council #tennisopenedup #LTATennisFoundation