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Barclays Big Tennis Weekend Comes to Derby on May 17th

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The City of Derby is excited to host the Barclays Big Tennis Weekend, a free event that will take place on Saturday, May 17th, at Alvaston Park. The event is part of a national campaign promoted by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA), which aims to encourage thousands of people to try tennis. The event will feature coaching sessions, games, and competitions for all ages, making it the perfect opportunity for families and individuals to experience the joy of tennis. Derby City Council has worked in partnership with the LTA to refurbish the tennis courts at Alvaston Park, which were fully resurfaced and equipped with new nets and a gate-access system, providing a significant boost to the city's sporting facilities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Barclays Big Tennis Weekend will take place on Saturday, May 17th, at Alvaston Park in Derby.
  • The event is part of a national campaign promoted by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to encourage people to try tennis.
  • The event will feature coaching sessions, games, and competitions for all ages, with rackets and tennis balls provided.
  • The event is part of the LTA's Parks Tennis Project, which aims to deliver the biggest-ever investment in parks tennis facilities across Britain.
  • The sessions at Alvaston Park will include LTA Youth Sessions for kids aged four to nine, Family Sessions, and Teenager and Adult Coaching sessions.
  • The LTA and Derby City Council are working together to provide regular opportunities for anyone to pick up a racket and play through Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions.

Statistics:

  • The LTA is investing in the biggest ever investment in parks tennis facilities across Britain.
  • The Parks Tennis Project aims to deliver over 100 new tennis courts across Britain.
  • The LTA is working in partnership with Derby City Council to refurbish and equip tennis courts in parks across Britain.
  • The event will take place on Saturday, May 17th, at Alvaston Park in Derby.

Sources:

  • "MIL-OSI Publisher: City of Derby" (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/)
  • Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) (online)
  • Derby City Council (online)

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