TI Junior Kids
TI Junior Kids
Framework
The TI Junior Kids programme provides a framework for:
- Competitions (appropriate competition for all);
- Coach education & support (frameworks & pathways with practical content)
Objectives
The objectives of the programme include:
- Getting children interested and excited about tennis from the start by creating a fun, player centred and effective learning environment
- To increase the number of children playing competition by creating more appropriate competition for all
- Develop good fundamentals through coach supports
Tennis Ireland would like to thank Sport Ireland for their support in this initiative through the Resilience funding received.
Competitions
![Kids Competitions 1](https://www.tennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kids-Competitions-1-.jpg)
![Kids Competitions 2](https://www.tennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kids-Competitions-2.jpg)
![Kids Competitions 3](https://www.tennisireland.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Kids-Competitions-3.jpg)
Local Tour
Introduction to tennis competition, fun and accessible (in your club). Most of the time kids will compete as a team and it caters for all levels of play with no serious scoring
Regional Tour
This will be a players first individual experience, The format will be non-elimination and last approx. 2 hours long, (in your region). Speak to your coach on whether your son/daughter is ready to compete.
National Tour
Quick scoring formats (fast 4, round robins) and a winner will be selected. The National tour is for orange and green ball only. Green ball is a 1 or 2-day competition and often runs at the same time as some of the National Junior events.
Player passports
Players can apply for a passport when they show ability to play out of age group.
To qualify:
Competing on the regional tour, only your coach can apply, video applications to your performance officer.