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Barclays Big Tennis Weekend Comes to Derby

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Derby is preparing to host a day of free tennis fun on Saturday, May 17, as part of the national Barclays Big Tennis Weekend campaign. The event at Alvaston Park will feature coaching sessions, games, and competitions for all ages, thanks to a partnership between Derby City Council and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA). The event is part of a wider initiative to promote tennis and healthy lifestyles in the community.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Barclays Big Tennis Weekend will take place at Alvaston Park on Saturday, May 17, featuring coaching sessions, games, and competitions for all ages.
  • The event is part of a national campaign promoted by the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) to encourage people to try tennis and lead healthy lifestyles.
  • The LTA has invested in refurbishing tennis courts at Alvaston Park, Markeaton Park, and King George V Playing Fields as part of the Parks Tennis Project.
  • The sessions at Alvaston Park on May 17 will include LTA Youth Sessions, Family Sessions, and Teenager and Adult Coaching.
  • The event is free, and rackets and tennis balls will be provided for those who do not have their own equipment.
  • Following the Big Tennis Weekend, the courts at Alvaston Park will host Barclays Free Park Tennis sessions, and Derby's Barclays Local Tennis League will provide opportunities for people to get involved in friendly and social local competitions.
  • Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha, Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Streetpride, Community Safety and Leisure, has praised the event as a wonderful opportunity for people of all ages to experience the joy of tennis.

Statistics:

  • The LTA is delivering the biggest ever investment in parks tennis facilities across Britain through the Parks Tennis Project.
  • The project has improved tennis courts at multiple locations in Derby, including Alvaston Park, Markeaton Park, and King George V Playing Fields.
  • The event is part of a national campaign that has encouraged thousands of people to try tennis and lead healthy lifestyles.
  • The courts at Alvaston Park were refurbished in 2023, benefiting from a full resurface with new paint and lines, new tennis nets, and an improved court booking procedure.

Sources:

  • Derby City Council and UK Government
  • Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)
  • Barclays
  • Local Tennis Association (LTA)
  • Alvaston Park
  • Markeaton Park
  • King George V Playing Fields
  • Parks Tennis Project
  • Derby City Council Cabinet Member for Streetpride, Community Safety and Leisure, Councillor Ndukwe Onuoha

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