THOUSANDS of school children are to receive a free tennis racket and ball set this summer.
Over 10,000 pupils will receive the free sports equipment, thanks to two initiatives from the Tennis Foundation and the Lawn Tennis Association (LTA).
Every pupil attending one of three major LTA events; the Aegon Trophy in Nottingham, the Aegon International in Eastbourne and the Aegon Classic in Birmingham, will be given a free mini tennis racket and ball set along with free British Tennis Membership.
On top of this, thousands of pupils participating in local mini tennis red schools competitions will also receive a free racket as a reward for taking part with the aim of inspiring them to play more tennis, more often.
Over 1,000 children have already benefited from this after receiving their free giveaway at the National Mini Tennis Week activity at the Aegon Trophy.
The Tennis Foundation's Schools Tennis Manager Paul Williams said: "We are delighted to be offering free mini tennis rackets to school pupils to give more children the chance to play tennis, enjoy tennis and hopefully find a sport for life."
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