Competitions
Winter Competitions Calendar 2008/09
Whether you're the next Andy Murray or just starting out, we've got a competition to suit you. Click here for further information.
Have you heard about Mini Tennis Ratings? To find out more information download our Mini Tennis Leaflet or contact us in the office on 0131 444 1984.
Want to become a tennis referee?
If you would like to become a tournament referee or if you are already a referee, then you can find out further information on up coming training courses by visiting our Officiating Page
National Club League 2008/09
Find below the fixtures for this season's National Club League which started on 14th September.
The final results and standings can be found here
** Please note that there has been a change to the fixtures list and the new version can be downloaded here. For further information, contact heather.lockhart@tennisscotland.org
Scottish Schools Competition 2008 / 09
The rules and the Boys and Girls draw for the Scottish School's competition has now be issued and you can download them from the links below.
For further information contact Heath on 0131 444 1984 or email heather.lockhart@tennisscotland.org
Find below the updated results and draws, as of 29th October 2008
Scottish Schools Championships Rules 2008-9
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We will ensure that there will be open and barrier-free access to all those who wish to participate in all aspects of the game of tennis and associated leisure activities and that they are treated fairly irrespective of their status (employee, volunteer, member or participant) at any event organised by Tennis Scotland, its affiliated clubs and associated organisations.
Tennis Scotland will require all its affiliated clubs and associated organisations to demonstrate their commitment to the principles of equity and diversity by adopting this policy.
The policy will appear in full in the 2009 Tennis Scotland Handbook.
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News
Fleming lifts third title in a row
Colin Fleming has won his fourth Futures title in three weeks. This week in Sunderland $10,000 he progressed to the final without dropping a set and there he beat Britain's no. 4, Richard Bloomfield, in 2 straight sets to win the event. Colin who is ranked 864 in the world won the match 7-6(6) 6-4.
Fleming also secured his third doubles title in a row, with partner Ken Skupski, after wins at Glasgow, Campdon Hill and now Sunderland. In all three finals Fleming and Skupski have beaten Cerovic and Danilovic without dropping a set. Their third meeting in Sunderland saw the British pair win the match 6-2 6-1.
Next week, Fleming is playing the Challenger event at Jersey.
Elsewhere, Jonny O'Mara progressed to the quarter-finals of the singles and the semi-finals of the doubles at the Tennis Europe Junior Trophy in Leuggern, Switzerland.
Fancy seeing Scotland v South Africa in the Rugby Autumn Test Series?
Sign up for British Tennis Membership today and you could be there!
We've teamed up with the SRU to offer anyone who signs up for the scheme from 31st October to 12th November 2008 the chance to be entered into a prize draw to win the tickets for Scotland v South Africa at Murrayfield on 15th November 2008 (terms and conditions apply).
British Tennis Membership is free until 2012 for all affiliated club members and includes lots of exciting benefits. To apply or find out more information click here or call 0845 873 7202
For further information on the competition contact info@tennisscotland.org
East of Scotland Ladies Fly Flag for Scotland
The East of Scotland Ladies 40's squad has qualified for the final of the prestigious LTA National Inter-County event to be played next month. They will meet Devon in the final, and are the only Scottish team to make it through in any of the nine age groups competing. Click "news" for further information
Kids go free as Davis Cup returns to Scotland
Hundreds of children will have the opportunity to watch world class tennis for free when the Great Britain versus Ukraine Davis Cup by BNP Paribas tie is held in Braehead Arena, Renfrewshire from 6-8th March 2009. Click "news" tab for full story
Scottish Duo Bid for European Glory
Edinburgh University and the University of Stirling will be flying the flag for Scotland at next month's second European Collegiate Tennis Association Champions League Finals after successfully coming through the qualifying groups. Click "news" tab for full story
Colin Fleming Wins Doubles title at Glasgow International
Colin Fleming paired up with Ken Skupski to lift the doubles title at Scotoun. The British duo defeated no. 1 seeds Cerovic and Danilovic 6-4, 6-4 in an exciting final.
The Men's title was won by Dan Evans, after Marcus Willis retired in the second set. There was a shock upset in the Ladies Singles, as Romanian qualifier beat the no. 1 seed Mayr, 2-6 7-5 7-6(1)
For a full list of results, visit www.lta.org.uk/news
Gordon Reid Becomes Youngest British No. 1
Inspired by Andy's performance?
Where you inspired by Andy's performance at the US Open? Do you want to take up the sport but are not sure where to start?
Tennis Scotland is here to help, whether you need information on competitions, local clubs or even information on what type of racket to buy.
Contact us on 0131 444 1984 or email info@tennisscotland.org for more information and we'll be happy to help.
Tennis Scotland Celebrates Andy's Success
To celebrate Andy making it to the Final of the US Open, Tennis Scotland organised a party in Centre Court Bar, Edinburgh, across from Craiglockhart Tennis Centre.
More than 100 people packed into the bar to watch the game.
Click here to watch the video
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