U14 and U18 National Age Group Programme
U14 National Age Group Programme
The U14 National Age Group Programme (NAGP) supports the development of our potential junior wheelchair tennis players to be nationally competitive and ultimately selection for the U18 National Age Group Programme upon graduation.
The programme is aimed at players aged 10 to 14-years-old, but in exceptional circumstances we may take on younger players on the programme. It focuses on providing transformational training and competition opportunities and is geared towards a player’s long-term development.
- Programme support (financial)
- Six Wheelchair Performance Pathway Camps led by the LTA’s National Age Group Programme Coach
- Individual Development Plan (IDP)
- Travel Insurance
- Player visits to training venue from the LTA’s National Age Group Programme Coach based on support outlined in the IDP
- Receive Sport Science, Psychology, Nutrition, Sports Medicine education and support (camp delivered)
- Be invited to a Wheelchair Performance Pathway Selection Camp
This programme has an annual selection process, you can find the full policy here.
Have a question? Email disabilitytennis@lta.org.uk
U18 National Age Group Programme
The U18 National Age Group Programme (NAGP) supports the development of our highest potential junior wheelchair tennis players towards international junior success and ultimately selection for the Pro Potential Programme or Pro Scholarship Programme upon graduation.
The Programme's aimed at players aged 15 to 18-years-old, but in exceptional circumstances we may take on younger players on the programme. U18 NAGP focuses on providing individual tailored support around optimal training environments and competition opportunities, and is geared towards long-term player development to become full-time professional players.
Current players on U18 National Age Group Programme include:
- Ruben Harris (Open Men’s)
- Oliver Cox (Quad)
- Programme support (financial)
- Individual Development Plan (IDP)
- National Training Camps (e.g., pre–Junior World Team Cup)
- Travel Insurance
- Player visits to training venue from the LTA’s National Age Group Programme Coach based on support outlined in the IDP
- Receive sport science, psychology, nutrition, sports medicine education and support (camp delivered)
This programme has an annual selection process, you can find the full policy below:
Have a question? Email disabilitytennis@lta.org.uk.