Warwickshire Tennis - January Highlights

Written by Warwickshire Tennis

Warwickshire O40s Mens Padel Team

Each month, we’re proud to celebrate the achievements of Warwickshire players across a range of competitions and events. If you’ve taken part in something and would like to be included, please email us at support@warwickshiretennis.com.

Here are some recent highlights:

• Roy Colabawalla was appointed LTA President, becoming the first president from Warwickshire.

• At the Warwickshire County Championships, the Fair Play Awards were presented to Anya Cooner and Matei Grecu.

• The Ron Kingsley Mills Award was awarded to Anya Cooner and James Lea in recognition of outstanding contribution and achievement.

  
  

• WALTA Award Winners

  • Cathie Sabin Volunteer of the Year:

    • Tim Webb and Annette Webb (Beechwood Tennis Club)

  • Club of the Year:

    • Aston Cantlow Tennis Club

    • Highly Commended: Kenilworth Tennis Club

    • Highly Commended: Berkswell & Balsall Common Tennis Club

  • Development Coach of the Year:

    • Jack Smith (Edgbaston Priory Club)

  • Competition of the Year:

    • Doug Gibson Daytime Leagues (Knowle and Dorridge Racquets Club)

  • Lifetime Achievement Award:

    • Neil Glasspool (Edgbaston Archery & Lawn Tennis Society)

  • LTA President’s Award:

    • Ian Lang (Sutton Coldfield Tennis Club)

  • Official of the Year:

    • Simon Haddleton (Edgbaston Priory Club)

  • Performance Coach of the Year:

    • Luke Hammond (Warwick Boat Club)

  • Protect Where We Play Award:

    • Streetly Tennis Club

  • School of the Year:

    • St George’s School

  • Tennis Opened Up Award:

    • Mini Tennis Stars (Stratford Tennis Club)

  • University of the Year:

    • University of Birmingham

  • Young Person of the Year:

    • Lola-Rose Ramsey (Kings Norton Tennis Club)

  • County Team of the Year:

    • Men’s Over 35s Team

  • Club Team of the Year:

    • Leamington Ladies Team

  • Adult Player of the Year:

    • Holly Reid (Edgbaston Archery & Lawn Tennis Society)

    • Lloyd Glasspool (Edgbaston Archery & Lawn Tennis Society)

  • Senior Player of the Year:

    • Nathan Rooney (Edgbaston Priory Club / West Warwickshire Sports Complex)

  • Junior Player of the Year:

    • Raheem Shahzada (Warwick Boat Club)

  • Padel Senior Player of the Year:

    • James Southwood (Edgbaston Priory Club)

    • Debbie Morrison (Kenilworth Tennis, Squash & Croquet Club)

  • Padel Adult Player of the Year:

    • Enrique Beneytez Martinez (Solihull Arden Club)

      
      

  Padel and Participation

  • The Warwickshire Over 40s Padel team competed at the UK Padel Over 40s County Championships.

  • Warwickshire Tennis relaunched the Mini Tennis Leagues, with the first event welcoming 32 children, marking a strong return to competitive junior opportunities.

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