THE Vale Tennis Academy has celebrated a winter of success at an awards evening at Barry Tennis Athletic club on Saturday, March 28.

All participants in the 2014-15Vale Winter League attended the presentation for the league which invites teams from across the Vale and surrounding areas to compete in mini and junior fixtures.

22 teams entered across the age groups (8&u, 9&u, 10&u, 16&u) this year, from Barry Athletic Tennis Club, Penarth Lawn Tennis Club, Penarth Windsor LTC, Llantrisant Tennis Club, and Cowbridge Tennis Club.

Fun had by these mini and junior players was evidenced by the numbers attending the presentation, where players from the winning teams were presented with medals and a cup, and runners-up were also awarded medals in each division:

8&u (sponsored by Marco’s Café): Winners – Penarth Windsor LTC; Runners-up – Llantrisant Tennis Club

9&u (sponsored by ACJ Properties): Winners – Penarth Windsor LTC; Runners-up – Llantrisant Tennis Club

10&u (sponsored by ACJ Properties): Winners – Penarth Windsor LTC; Runners-up – Penarth LTC (Hulks)

16&u (sponsored by Waterloo Tea): Winners – Barry Athletic Tennis Club; Runners-up – Penarth Windsor LTC

This summer, the Vale Tennis Academy will present the Vale Matchplay Circuit, a series of friendly individual matchplay opportunities across the mini and junior age groups to be hosted at its club venues across the Vale in Penarth LTC, Barry and Cowbridge.

For more experienced players, Vale Tennis Academy will host the prestigious Grade 3 Penarth Open this summer, which will welcome players of all ages from across the region and beyond.

For details about any of Vale Tennis Academy’s activities, or to book a session, visit www.valetennisacademy.co.uk, email info@valetennisacademy.co.uk or call 07909 987359.