JACK PETCHEY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS – HOW THE CLUB AND PLAYERS BENEFIT
Posted 28th May 2022
JACK PETCHEY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS – HOW THE CLUB AND PLAYERS BENEFIT
During the course of each year we are able to make awards to 3 deserving individuals aged between 11 and 25. As well as getting a certificate of achievement a pin badge and a letter of congratulations and notes from Sir Jack Petchey, the club received £250 for each winner to decide how to spend. The intention is to benefit as many of the 11-25 year olds at the club as possible.
Over recent months we have received a total of £500 and this has been spent on some equipment, much of it designed to support our youngsters in the disability programme led by Oli Weller. We have acquired
- New hoppers – these help youngsters with mobility and flexibility limitations
- Bean bags – these are great for anyone with poor coordination – and help them start playing tennis in a different way
- Bigger target cones – these are especially helpful for anyone with a visual impairment
- Fluff balls – these help children with conditions limiting their strength
- Ball collectors
We also purchased a whiteboard to have outside which is brought in each day. That is used for notices – for example, about forthcoming tournaments, coaching term dates, holiday camps etc. Of course it can be used by any club member. .
We have also purchased storm-proof units for outside the hut for all this equipment to ensure the hut and pavilion stays tidy and free from clutter.
