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SPRING 2015 UPDATE
New Sites 2015 got off to a great start, with an announcement that we will launch two new GIYM programmes in Exmouth and Ipswich, the latter associated with the Elena Baltacha Academy. This now brings the total of GIYM programmes up and running in the UK to thirteen. EXMOUTH In January, GIYM joined forces with Exmouth Tennis & Fitness Centre a site managed by LED Leisure Management Ltd (LED) a charitable not-‐for-‐profit organisation. In this first term alone we can report that the programme has commenced with five primary schools gaining an opportunity to introduce children to tennis. So far no less than 500 youngsters have benefitted from an opportunity to play, which is a remarkable achievement by the Exmouth team, led by Jo Louis, a member of GB’s 2015 World Championship winning 45’s ladies side. ELENA BALTACHA ACADEMY of TENNIS (EBAT) At the start of March GIYM partnered the Elena Baltacha Academy of Tennis (EBAT) and her Foundation to fund their Schools “Road Show” Programme. EBAT plans to deliver its Tennis Road shows at 24 primary schools in the Kesgrave and Colchester areas of Ipswich. The aim is to introduce tennis to 1,000’s of infant and primary school children each year and to retain pupils in tennis through follow-‐up programmes.
(Children from The Elena Baltacha Academy) As ever, we are delighted to welcome Exmouth and EBAT to the GIYM family and we look forward to a rewarding partnership with both sites. For more information on our new and more-‐established sites, please go to our website (www.giveityourmax.org).
News and Events Aberdeen GIYM launched by Leon Smith. In November 2014 around 30 pupils from Walker Road School in Torry benefited from a very special coaching session to mark the opening of the Aberdeen GIYM/Statoil programme. The group of seven and eight-‐year-‐olds were taught top tennis skills by Leon Smith, the highly successful reigning Great Britain Davis Cup Captain and former coach of Andy Murray. Leon was assisted on the day by Sport Aberdeen coaches who will deliver the GIYM programme day to day.
(Leon Smith with juniors from our Aberdeen GIYM programme) Statoil Masters Tennis Royal Albert Hall December 2014 For the third year running, a number of our GIYM juniors received an invitation to attend a junior tennis clinic held during the Statoil Masters Tennis event in December at the Royal Albert Hall. Junior players from the Merton programme were put through their paces by GIYM Patron, Tim Henman, and by top British female Heather Watson. The coaching clinic was part of Statoil’s “Heroes of Tomorrow” initiative. SAVE THE DATE The Tennis Ball 2015 We are delighted to announce that the fourth GIYM Tennis Ball will be held on Saturday 14th November 2015 at the London Hilton on Park Lane. This should be a wonderful evening hosted by GIYM Patron Sir Trevor McDonald OBE, and featuring Alistair McGowan as Master of Ceremonies. Alistair is expected to treat guests to his unique and hilarious insight into the world of tennis. The evening will consist of a dinner, an auction and dancing. For further information please contact Tara Stotesbury: [email protected] GIYM Easter Mini Orange Tournament Following the success of the inaugural GIYM mini orange tournament in 2014, the second mini orange tournament, co-‐sponsored by Statoil, will take place on Thursday 30th April, at the Paddington Recreation Ground. Children from our London programmes will be taking part – Lewisham, Paddington, Merton and Peckham. You can also now follow GIYM on Face book – www.facebook.com/giveityourmax and on Twitter -‐ https://twitter.com/GiveityourMax
