Overview
The National Training Squad – Futures (NTS-Futures) program caters for the best 8, 9, and 10 year old juniors in Hong Kong. The Futures program underpins the NTS 12U program. Players are prepared for both green ball tennis (Novice tournaments) and Junior Series events.
The program has a lower coach player ratio and includes extra fitness training and individual attention for each player. Players are monitored and assessed throughout the year.
Selection
To enrol in the NTS-Futures, players MUST pass an assessment conducted by the HKCTA coaches; assessing technical, tactical and physical components of the player’s game. Formal NTS-Futures Assessment Days will be conducted for players aged 9 to 10. Results and rankings from the Junior Novice Competition will also be taken into consideration.
2024/2025 Assessment for players aged 10 or under will be conducted on 23rd, 30th June, 14th, 28th July 2024.
2024/25 Selection Criteria will be announced in due course. Below is the 2023/24 Selection Criteria for your reference.
2023/2024 Selection Criteria
All players must and comply with all the following criteria.
- Players are born in 2014 or after
- Players who have a place in the Hong Kong National Junior 12 & Under Rankings as of June 2023 and with at least 0.1 ranking point
- Comply with HKCTA codes of conduct
- Commit to the minimum number of training days, and tournaments
- Players who do not attend the Assessment Day will not be considered for selection
- Players who are selected, must accept a place in the NTS programme. (Do not attend if you do not intend to accept a place)
- Players will be assessed by HKCTA coaches across technical, tactical and physical components of the game
Players may receive a wildcard invitation if special circumstances exist, subject to the approval of the Player Development Committee.
Assessment invitation will sent out by email after the Hong Kong National Junior 12 & Under Rankings of June 2023 is announced.
Updated on 18 April 2024
If you have questions regarding the player list, you are required to send in your written appeal (Email: info@tennishk.org) within 2 weeks from the date the list is released.
Timetable & Activities
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Coaches
Player Development
Manuel Jorquera
Hong Kong (NTS Futures-HK)
Allen Xu
Angela Lau
Kowloon (NTS Futures-KLN)
Andy Lau
Kwong Lap Bun
New Territories East (NTS Futures-NTE)
Alvin Yip
Michael Tam
Nut Liu
New Territories West (NTS Futures-NTW)
Leo LIU
Ray Lam
Contact
Mr. Healthy Chan
