AerCap and Tennis Ireland launch the “AerCap TI Junior Kids Programme”
A fun and engaging tennis programme to introduce younger children to tennis that includes a National and Regional Tour – “AerCap TI Junior Kids Tour”
Tennis Ireland is delighted to announce AerCap as the new title sponsor of the AerCap TI Junior Kids Programme, supporting the development of young tennis players across the country.
AerCap’s sponsorship will play a key role in expanding Tennis Ireland’s initiatives to grow the sport at grassroots and club level. The AerCap TI Junior Kids Programme is specifically designed to introduce younger children to tennis, helping them to develop fundamental skills in a fun and engaging environment. The programme also supports players as they gain their first experience of tournament tennis, with dedicated regional and national tours.
Through its support, AerCap is helping Tennis Ireland nurture the next generation of players, ensuring that children across Ireland have access to quality coaching, structured competitive opportunities, and a positive first experience of the sport.
The AerCap TI Junior Kids Tour will provide hundreds of young players under 8, 9, and 10 years old with a welcoming introduction to competitive tennis. The tour is structured across regional and national levels, ensuring that our youngest players learn and enjoy how to score in tennis, through organised, appropriate and fun competition.
Regional events will take place in clubs across all four provinces, where coaches will monitor player progress and share insights with Tennis Ireland’s national performance team. The National Tour Finals, scheduled to take place at the National Tennis Centre in August, will offer a showcase for Ireland’s most promising young players.
Announcing the partnership, Kevin Quinn, CEO of Tennis Ireland, said: “Tennis Ireland is delighted to welcome AerCap as the new title sponsor of the TI Junior Kids Programme and Tour. AerCap’s support will help us grow participation at the youngest levels of the game, ensuring that more children are introduced to tennis in a fun, structured, and development-focused way. The AerCap TI Junior Kids Programme is designed to provide high-quality coaching, strong fundamentals, and an engaging introduction to competition, and we are excited to work with AerCap to further expand these opportunities.”
“AerCap is pleased to announce a three-year sponsorship with Tennis Ireland to support the development of young players and expand the number of Irish children who play the game through the TI Junior Kids Programme,” said Peter Juhas, the Chief Financial Officer of AerCap. “Our partnership with Tennis Ireland is part of our commitment to support local community initiatives, particularly in the areas of education and sport. We hope this programme inspires a new generation of Irish boys and girls to start playing tennis.”
The AerCap TI Junior Kids Programme will launch this month, with regional and national tour events running throughout the year.
