Everyone for tennis

Leagues are mixed (men and women) singles, and will suit players looking for competitive practice, those who want to meet new people to play and everyone who simply wants to improve - matches are the ideal way to do this.

Players who sign up are organised into groups of about seven, contact details are circulated, then it is up to everyone to get in touch with each other and arrange a mutually convenient time to play over an eight week period.

Entry costs are £10. Players who complete three matches before the half way point are posted a free tube of tennis balls. The winner of each group receives £20 and a winner's certificate.

Sally Kinnes, co-founder of 'Local Tennis Leagues' says: "Parks have great facilities and often excellent opportunities for children, but adult players can miss out. By giving a structure to their tennis, we are encouraging more people to play the sport. It is great fun and the best way to improve at the game."

Jan Hickman, sports development manager, added, "Tennis is a great way to get fit and enjoy the open. This is just one of the many activities being organised in our Everybody Active programme. Most of all I hope people will enjoy their competitions."

The four 'Everybody Active' Enfield leagues will run from Monday 19 April to Sunday 13 June and the deadline to join is 12 April.

Players who are interested in taking part in the new leagues should visit www.localtennisleagues.com and follow the link to their choice of league. Or they can email the organisers at localtennisleagues@googlemail.com

The individual leagues with their web addresses and contact details are:
The Albany Park Tennis League.
Web address: www.localtennisleagues.com/albanypark
Email address: albanyparktennisleague@googlemail.com