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Training &
County Cup

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County Training Programme
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Programme Goals & Development
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County Cup Overview & 2026 Dates

County Training Programme

High-Quality, High-Energy Training

Our County Training sessions give players a structured, supportive and challenging environment to develop their tennis. Training includes technical work, tactical themes, matchplay, doubles skills, movement and physical conditioning. Players also develop confidence, resilience and the teamwork skills that are essential for County Cup competitions.

All sessions are delivered by an LTA Accredited Coach, who is also the County Cup Captain for that age group. This allows captains to build strong relationships with players and understand how best to prepare them for competition.

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Training Dates & Structure

Training dates are set directly by the lead coach for each age group. This ensures sessions are scheduled around competition calendars and coach availability.
Training is held indoors wherever possible, especially during autumn and winter, to maintain quality and consistency.

The programme runs across two terms each year:

  • Term 1: September – February

  • Term 2: March – July

Players typically train once per month, with session content adapted to each age group's development needs.

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Training, Development & County Cup


Our County Training and County Cup programme gives young players the chance to develop their game, train with their peers and represent Warwickshire in a fun, competitive and supportive environment. It forms a key part of the Player Pathway and helps players grow in confidence, skill and team spirit
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Programme Goals & Development

In the younger age groups (8U–10U), we occasionally identify players who are ready for a greater challenge and the opportunity to play at a higher age group.

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A maximum of two players may be invited to train or compete one age group above their own if:

  • They display maturity and capability beyond their current group

  • They are physically and emotionally ready for the step up

  • It is considered beneficial for their long-term development

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This is always done in the best interest of the player and is reviewed carefully by the coaching team.

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County Cup Overview & 2026 Dates

About County Cup

County Cup is one of the most exciting events of the junior tennis calendar. It brings together teams from across the country to compete at regional and national stages, giving players the chance to experience competitive, team-focused tennis while representing Warwickshire with pride. The event helps players develop resilience, teamwork, tactical awareness and the confidence that comes from competing in a supportive squad environment.

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Age Groups

County Cup runs across seven junior age groups:
8U, 9U, 10U, 11U, 12U, 14U and 18U.
Players must hold an active LTA Advantage membership to take part.

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2026 LTA County Cup Dates

Below are the confirmed LTA County Cup dates for 2026:

9U County Cup

  • Qualifying: Sat 28 Feb & Sun 1 Mar 2026

  • Finals: Sat 14 & Sun 15 Mar 2026

10U County Cup

  • Qualifying: Sat 9 & Sun 10 May 2026

  • Finals: Sat 6 & Sun 7 Jun 2026

11U County Cup

  • Play-offs: Sat 13 & Sun 14 Jun 2026

  • Finals: Fri 3 – Sun 5 Jul 2026

12U County Cup

  • Play-offs: Sat 12 & Sun 13 Sep 2026

  • Finals: Fri 25 – Sun 27 Sep 2026

14U County Cup

  • Play-offs: Sat 2 & Sun 3 May 2026

  • Finals: Fri 15 – Sun 17 May 2026

18U County Cup

  • Event: Fri 20 – Sun 22 Mar 2026

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