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                              Delta staff hear of hard hitting plans
   The limited performance over many years by British tennis players at the very highest level is being tackled by the sports governing body
   through a long term review of what is taking place at the grassroots.
     Following a visit from Roger Delta Tennis Centre in
   Draper, the new and charismatic Westlea have taken heart
   chief executive of the Lawn Tennis that their efforts to en-
   Association in September, staff at courage youngsters to
                               take up the gamewill bear
                               fruit.
                                Mr Draper talked to
                               centre staff and parents
                               of young hopefuls about
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                               the LTA proposals. He
                               promised more funds for
     Approved Driving Instructor  developing young talent
                               as a result of thinning out
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      `PAN° PLUf" REGISTERED JI
                               the LTA management            Roger Draper of the LTA with Delta manager Gail Light, right,
                               structure.
          * Theory Test Tuition                        with Julie Jones, tennis manager of the Wiltshire LTA and Delta conch Neil Watts
                                Gail Light Delta man-
          * Training Pack Available  ager, said, "Roger had us all in-  The Delta Centre receives a grant  • Recently refurbished courts at St
                               spired. His plans are going to  of £10,000 to support talented  Mark's recreation ground in
          * Block Booking Discounts
                               change the face of tennis in this  youngsters, who each need 8 hours  Ferndale mean more opportuni-
          * Refresher Courses  country. I asked him about small  coaching a week. Gail was de-  ties for youngsters to try the game.
                               indoor tennis initiatives like Delta  lighted that more money would be  The ten outdoor courts have multi-
    Call Liz on 01793 486112   and as a result, LTA's consultant  available to help cover these costs.  coloured surfaces which are ap-
                               Phil Sandilands is coming to visit  Drop in sessions run at Delta on  pealing to children and help them
     Ask crboia free lessons
                               us."                       Saturday and Sunday, 1.30pm to  remember the rules.
                                                          2.30pm for 5 to 7 years and 2.30pm  Coaching for youngsters takes
                                                          to 3.30pm for over 7s. The cost is  place on Saturday from 1.30pm.
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