Communication

A Message from the Match Secretary

It seems sad that we have to remind member clubs that it is only courteous to contact opponents in reasonable time if, for whatever reason, you are unable to fulfil a fixture. This season has seen too many occasions when teams have failed to turn up at all - leaving junior players without a match and the aggravation and disappointment that that causes. This does only harm to the future of junior tennis and is the fastest way to lose the parental support which is essential to the progress of young players at our clubs. As a League Committee we inevitably find it difficult to propose sanctions as we want to avoid anything which could ultimately reduce playing opportunities for juniors - our only hope is that all member clubs take on board the importance of organisation, communication and, if nothing else, courtesy, in order to make sure our junior players benefit from the opportunities that we are trying to facilitate.

Thank you