2011 - 2012 Young Athletes Training Scheme

[2011-2012 Young Athletes Training Scheme Phase I Acceptance List]

[2011-2012 Young Athletes Training Scheme Phase I Selection Day Acceptance List]

-Players should arrive on time. -Players should bring with them their identity document for sign in. -If it rains, announcement will be made 1 hour before the sign in time.  The coaches will decide if the selection will be postponed to a later time on the day or to another date.  You can call 23387748 to check for the latest arrangement.  -Tentatively the fall back date is 18 September 2011.

Objectives

1. The Young Athletes Tennis Training Scheme is a progressive and systematic training programme to help identify youngsters with potential for further training

2. Athletes with outstanding performance may be selected to join the national youth squads and have the opportunity to take part in international competitions

Eligibility

1. Applicants should be aged 13 & Under (Born on or after January 1, 1998)

2. This is not a beginner's programme – Applicants should possess adequate tennis skills and sufficient match-play experience

3. Applicants must attend the open assessment organized by the HKTA. Applicants with potential will be invited to join the Young Athletes Tennis Training Scheme

(Please refer to the application form for assessment details)

Training Schedule & Content

The programme is conducted over a 12-month period and takes place in TWO phases. A total of 48 lessons (3 hours per lesson) will be available in each phase

Phase	Duration	Fees
1	Sep 2011 - Mar 2012	$2,500
2	Mar 2012 - Aug 2012	$2,500

1. Skill Strengthening 2. Fitness Training 3. Power & Ball Control 4. Match-Play Strategies 5. Tactical Awareness 6. Mental Aspect

Training Venues
King's Park Playground	Tai Po Sports Ground
Sai Wan Ho Playground	Tuen Mun Tang Shiu Kin Sports Ground

Current YA students are required to attend the open assessment again if they wish to continue their trainings. Players with potential will be invited to continue training in the next phase.

For additional enquiries, please contact Mr. Cheung on 2504 8276. Our office hours are Mondays-Fridays from 9am-6pm & Saturdays from 9am-1pm (Except Sundays and Public Holidays).

[2010-2011 Phase I Schedule] [2010-2011 Phase I Acceptance List]