Introduction Initiated in 1991, the Primary School Mini Tennis Promotion Scheme continues to be an integral part of the overall junior development framework in Hong Kong. Over time, thousands of primary school students and teachers have benefitted from the scheme. Mini tennis is an ideal avenue through which tennis, as a sport, can be introduced to youngsters who may lack prior experience and familiarity with the game. Tennis is great fun – but not if the court is too big, the net too high, the balls too lively, or the racquet too heavy, especially for kids aged 9 or below. This is where mini tennis comes in. One of the main objectives of the Scheme is to introduce tennis to children at an early age. The light racquets, foam balls and miniature courts ideally suit the ability and physique of young children, many of whom are learning tennis for the first time. Mini Tennis is not only an enjoyable extra-curricular activity for school children, but it is also an important pathway for talent identification. See [2009/10  Booklet and Application Forms] (Revised 21 Oct 2009) See [Applicant List 2009/2010] (Updated 13 March 2010)

Notable past participants: Yu Hiu Tung HK Davis Cup player, two-time Asian Games representative, All China Games top-6 placing, East Asian Games representative, HKTA Elite/NTS Coach. Brian Hung HK Davis Cup player, National City Games gold medallist, Asian Games & All China Games representative, graduate of Univ. of Michigan's Stephen M. Ross School of Business.

The Scheme Sponsored by Prince, the School Demonstration (Stage 1) and Mini-Tennis Teacher Training Courses (Stage 2) have already commenced in October and November 2009. The District Inter-Primary School Mini-Tennis Competitions (Stage 3) will take place in April and May 2010 (See dates & venues below):

Upcoming Competitions 

Kowloon	10 April 2010	Tai Kok Tsui Sports Centre
New Territories East	24 April 2010	Lam Tim South Sports Centre
New Territories West	25 April 2010	Tin Shui Sports Centre
Hong Kong Island	1 May 2010	Western Park Sports Centre
Annual Championships	29-30 May 2010	Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre

Results from previous year

New Territories West	4 April 2009	Lai Chi Kok Sports Centre	[Results]	[Photos]
Kowloon	19 April 2009	Tai Kok Tsui Sports Centre	[Results]	[Photos]
New Territories East	2 May 2009	Lai Chi Kok Sports Centre	[Results]	[Photos]
Hong Kong Island	3 May 2009	Ap Lei Chau Sports Centre	[Results]	[Photos]
Annual Championships	24 May 2009	Hong Kong Park Sports Centre	[Results]	[Photos]
Overall Champion [Results]

Stage 1 – School Visit and Demonstration  School visit and demonstration will be organized at schools on request. HKTA instructor will introduce and demonstrate the game to the teachers and students. The instructor could also help selecting potential players and starting up mini-tennis training in school.

Stage 2 – Teacher Training Course  In order to help primary schools to develop their Mini-Tennis Team, Mini-Tennis Instructor Training Course will be organized for teachers to attend. The course content includes teaching techniques, coach-student relationship, motivation and goal setting etc. Once they had finished the course, the teacher could prepare for their school team and prepare them for the Mini-Tennis competitions. An attendance certificate will be issued to the participants at the end of the course. [Photos]

Stage 3 – District Inter-Primary School Competitions Participating schools will be divided into 4 districts, namely – Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, New Territories East and New Territories West. Every participating student will play in their respective age group in the district competitions to qualify for a place in the Annual Championships.

Stage 4 – Annual Championships To secure an invitation for the finale, players must possess a top-4 (top-8 for 32+ Draw) placing at the District Inter-Primary Schools Mini-Tennis Competitions, i.e. Hong Kong, Kowloon, New Territories East and New Territories East. Players who qualify to compete at the Annual Championships shall each be accorded a trophy and a Hong Kong Tennis Association issued Certificate of Merit. HKTA/Prince Mini Tennis Promotion Scheme 2009/10 Annual Championships Shek Kip Mei Park Sports Centre 29, 30 May, 2010 9:00am to 6:00pm EVENTS Individual: Boys' and Girls' Singles (9 & Under) Boys' and Girls' Singles (8 & Under) Boys' and Girls' Singles (7 & Under) Team: The pair of schools with the highest point total based on their students' results in Stages 3 and 4 in both the Boys' and Girls' sections will be declared the overall Grand Champion / Runner-up for the year.