A little bit about our Junior Committee

You may have heard us mention the Junior Committee, but what exactly does it do?

Quite simply, it’s there to add a little extra to junior life at Thongsbridge. Working alongside the club and coaching team, the committee looks for ways to give our younger members more opportunities to play, compete, socialise and, most importantly, enjoy being part of the club.

That can mean lots of different things. Junior Committee funds help support tennis trips and transport to tournaments, as well as contributing towards the running of the club minibus, which helps our juniors travel to competitions and other tennis opportunities. The minibus itself has a long history of sponsorship specifically aimed at supporting competing juniors.

But it certainly isn’t all about competitive tennis. A big part of the committee’s focus is simply making junior life fun and engaging. Recent initiatives have included fun tournaments, sponge-ball events, BBQs, family activities and trips, with more ideas always in the pipeline.

At its heart, the Junior Committee is about helping our younger players feel part of Thongsbridge, creating experiences and opportunities that go beyond their regular coaching sessions and hopefully encouraging them to keep enjoying tennis as they grow.

Thank you to our Junior Committee

Of course, none of this happens without people giving their time, energy and enthusiasm behind the scenes. A big thank you to Hilary, Kate, Steph and Caroline, who have kept the ideas and initiatives coming throughout the year and helped make so much of it happen.

We’d particularly like to say a very special thank you to Hilary, who has done so much over the past 12 months to re-energise Junior Committee life, bringing lots of fresh ideas and enthusiasm along the way. Sadly, with work, study and home life all keeping her busy, Hilary is now stepping down from the committee.

Thank you, Hilary, for all the time, energy and effort you’ve given, and for everything you’ve helped achieve for our juniors during 2026. You’ll be very much missed!

And finally, a big thank you to Head Coach and GM Nick, who has tirelessly taken on BBQ chef duties week after week, turning out in pretty much all weathers (almost!) to keep everyone fed!

Ultimately, everything the Junior Committee does comes back to the same thing: more opportunities, more fun and more great experiences for our younger members, both on and off court.