Metro Blind Sport Tennis Tournament 2021
This event is open to current Metro Blind Sport members only, aged 16+.
By popular demand, the day will consist of a B1 singles competition and a B2-B5 mixed doubles competition. Doubles partners will be drawn out of a hat.
Metro Tennis Tournament 2021
Date: Sunday 12th September Time: 12 pm – 6 pm
Venue: Islington Tennis Centre, Market Road, London N7 9PL
Cost: £5 per player payable on the day.
Booking required
Booking from for B1’s: https://tinyurl.com/B1TennisForm
Booking from for B2-B5: https://tinyurl.com/B2-B5Form
Meet and greet:
This will be available from Caledonian Road at 11.30 am. Please inform lucy.simper@metroblindsport.org if this is required.
Meet and greet:
This will be available from Caledonian Road at 11.30 am. Please inform lucy.simper@metroblindsport.org if this is required.
Timings:
Registration will commence at 11:45 am until 12:15 pm in the upstairs Gallery
(subject to change).
Play will start promptly at 12:30 pm and finish by 5 pm. We have three courts booked; two will be set up for B2-B5 doubles, and one for B1 singles.
Trophies will be presented in the upstairs gallery after 5 pm.
Competition format:
We are hoping to play a round-robin format for B1 and B2-B5’s events. This will be determined by the number of entries and will be confirmed nearer the time. We aim to have a schedule of play available one week prior to the tournament. We expect this event to be popular. In the event of having to restrict numbers, preference will be given in order of receipt of entries.
Tournament rules:
B1 players must wear eyeshades. These will be inspected by the umpires before play starts.
B1 players will be allowed up to 3 bounces, B2 up to 3 bounces, B3 up to 2 bounces and B4/B5 one bounce.
Dress code:
White tops must be worn by all players.
Catering:
A packed lunch will be provided for players, umpires and volunteers. Please bring your own water bottle.
Volunteers:
Additional support makes a big difference by helping us deliver a great tennis tournament for all. Please let us know of any volunteers/umpires who are free to help along with any family, friends and colleagues who may also be able to assist on the day.
General enquiries:
Please email Charlie Raven, lucy.simper@metroblindsport.org or call on 08956 292 046.
LTA Disability Tennis Tournaments – Link below
Quick Link: https://tinyurl.com/TTournaments
For more information, please contact Liz.Terry@lta.org.uk
Call the LTA Services Team on +44 (0)208 487 7000 for an expert member of the team to assist with any queries you may have.
To use the full tournament search on the LTA website you will need to register and become an LTA Member, you will also need to tick the disability option and choose your dates.
Website: https://www3.lta.org.uk/Competitions/Search/
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