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Junior NewsIn 2009 we were pleased that 2 of our teams (Under 16s & Under 14s) were accepted into the Premier League. This means that we are in with the top 24 clubs in the country – the majority of whom will doubtless be High Performance Centres and Satellite Clubs. Road to Wimbledon In 2009 we entered this competition for Under 14s. Mini Tennis A partnership agreement between the Club, Jon and the School Sports Partnership is currently being developed to kick-start a mini red, orange & green tennis programme in the summer for the 8 local cluster of primary schools. Further details will appear on the Junior Notice Board in the clubhouse and Newsletters As many of you will already know Max Shaw is in the process of going into tennis coaching full-time. I’m sure we all wish him every success. Jon Griffin, Club Coach, runs a popular singles Box League across the Kendal area. Child Protection PolicyHTMC adheres to the LTA ‘Code of Conduct for all those working with children in tennis’. We aim to create an enjoyable environment for all juniors who wish to take part in tennis or other sport and social activities at the club. We believe that children and young people have the right to be safe, secure and free from threat. We believe that young people have the right to be treated with respect, and to have their concerns listened to and acted upon. We will ensure that the club provides for the needs of junior members through specific programmes, designated facilities, and safe practice. We have procedures in place to address poor practice, and to help any young person who appears to be at risk, or who appears to be the victim of abuse. We will offer help and support when a child or young person tells us that they are affected by these issues. We will take steps to ensure that any club volunteers or professionals working with children are suitable to do so, through the use of references and background checks. We will ensure that all relevant people have been vetted and approved through the LTA’s Criminal Record Bureau disclosure process. We will ensure that all of those working with children are made aware of the LTA code of conduct for people working with children in tennis, and are required to follow it. The Club has an adult member who is specifically responsible for children, young people and child protection: This person’s name is Jon Griffin, Head Coach 07721 067581 Or Graham Honeybone, Chairman 015395 52502Parents websiteSee the LTA Parents website for all sorts of information such as
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