Half Term Tennis Camp
Dear Parents,
We are pleased to announce that Marlborough College Malaysia is running a tennis camp during the half term geared towards beginner, intermediate and advanced level tennis players aged 6 to 17 years old. It will be a 4-day camp run by our professional tennis coaches.
Details of the camp:
20th to 23rd October 2023 (Friday to Monday) | MCM Senior School Tennis Courts
8.30 am to 10.30 am – Orange Group
10.30 am to 12.30 pm – Green Group
2.00pm to 4.00pm – Yellow Group
All Sub Camps will be divided into groups according to their skill level & age, assessment will be made on the first day to place in appropriate groups
- 4 consecutive days
- 6 hard courts with an on court ratio of maximum 9:1 per coach
- Camp is on rain or shine (with wet weather option at the Senior Sports Hall)
- Tournament / Games Day on the last session for all groups. Prize giving will take place on the last day.
- The cost of the 4-day camp is RM400
ORANGE STAGE for Year 3-5 (Age 6 to 8)
Players will use a slightly faster ball with the optimum speed and bounce height for this age and level. Players will work on their technical skills along with tactical awareness. Players will also have specific drills on how to control the ball with spin, specific footwork patterns, and be introduced to the strategies of singles and doubles. Courts are ¾ size and balls are 50% slower.
*Players will be split into groups based on age and ability.
GREEN STAGE for Year 4-6 (Age 8 to 10)
Players will work on more advanced techniques and tactics. The Green ball allows for longer rally opportunities and therefore higher success. Players will use a full-size tennis court, and play with a slightly slower and lighter ball.
*Players will be split into groups based on age and ability.
YELLOW STAGE for Year 7-11 (Age 11 to 17)
Int/Adv: During this level players will be introduced to more advanced techniques and tactics with stronger emphasis on match play preparation.
*Players will be split into groups based on age and ability.
- Kindly register before 10th October 2023, Tuesday.
- Please note that this is a first come first serve camp and a maximum of 18 players per group only due to coaches ratio.
- Participants should be 6 years old and above for the orange stage.
- Water bottles, hats, and sunscreen are essential.
Thank you
Yours in Sport,
Mr Todd Skevington
Director of Sport
