Competition: 3/4 Mini Tennis
Scheduled For: Wednesday 7th May 2025Competition Description: Purpose of event - Compete - An opportunity for schools to select a team of young Tennis players to play in competitive matches against other schools.
Team Criteria
Year 3&4
Team of 4 - 2 boys & 2 girls.
Teams may be from one Year group or a mixture of the two
Each match consists of 8 rubbers – 8 singles matches
Scoring – simple numbering, i.e. 1,2,3 etc rather than traditional scoring (15, 30, 40 etc)
Court Size – Mini Tennis Red
Games are played over a set time period (times will be determined by number of entries)
Format
Number 1 Boy v Number 1 Boy (Singles)
Number 2 Boy v Number 2 Boy (Singles)
Number 1 Girl v Number 1 Girl (Singles)
Number 2 Girl v Number 2 Girl (Singles)
Court Size – 11m x 5.5m
Net Height – 80cm
Recommended Racquet size – 17”-23” (43-58cm)
Ball – RED (sponge indoor, felt outdoor)
Rules
General Game Rules
Simple numbering, i.e. 1,2,3,4 rather than traditional tennis scoring used, i.e. 15, 30, 40 etc
Each rubber will be played over a set timed period (To be determined)
Serve is decided by a “toss” before game
The nominated person serves for the 1st point, it then alternates every 2 points
When serving, players must be behind baseline
When serving, the ball must not be bounced before being hit
The Serve may be hit over or underarm
Serves should be hit diagonally, landing in the diagonally opposite service box
Sponge balls should be used indoors, felt Mini Red balls if outdoors
Racquets no longer than 23” may be used
Note: To book on this competition you will need to have a Booking Access Code. You can get this from your PDM or by contacting the Partnership Office.
