WHY ARE WE FUNDRAISING? 

Our Goal - Raise Funds To Send 8 Ewell Castle Pupils To Compete At The World Championships 

Eight talented Ewell Castle School Tennis Academy Scholars have been selected to represent England in April 2025 at the International School Sport Federation World Championships in Serbia.   We need to raise a minimum of £6,000 before April to pay for the team's travel and accommodation costs and we need your help to do this.  

Sending eight pupils to compete in this international tournament is both an immense honour and a significant logistical challenge, especially as a number of the team are on school bursaries (assisted places), and their families cannot afford the travel expenses. The cost of making this dream a reality is substantial, and the Tennis Academy is calling upon the generosity and support of the wider Ewell Castle community to ensure these young Ewell Castle athletes can proudly compete.

WHAT ARE WE DOING?

Putting The Fun Into Fundraising 

We are organising a fun fundraising event called "Champions and Challengers" to be held at the School on Saturday 22nd March and you can take part by becoming a 'challenger'. 

All funds raised will go towards the Tennis Academy Travel Fund, supporting the team's travel to the World Schools Championships in Serbia, April 2025 and beyond!

HOW ARE WE FUNDRAISING?

We're giving people the opportunity to become a 'challenger' and take on one of our Tennis Academy Champions over a 15-minute period on the tennis courts, where the aim is to try and score as many points against them as possible.  For every 15-minute period, challengers will be charged £20.00.   When you book your place on the Trybooking website, you will also have the opportunity to make an additional donation, should you wish to do so. 

DO POINTS MAKE PRIZES?

Absolutely!   There will be prizes for the top points

WHO THIS IS AIMED AT - Who Can Take Part?

Anyone can take part and become a 'challenger', boys, girls, men, women of any age, but a minimal degree of fitness is required as you will need to be able to hit a tennis ball and run around a full-size tennis court for 15 minutes.  

WHEN AND WHERE IS IT TAKING PLACE? 

10am to 1pm at the Ewell Castle School Tennis Courts.  15 minute timed slots on 3 clay courts.  Court A, Court B and Court C.

REFRESHMENTS:

A Cappuccino Van 'Cherry Picked Coffee" will be on site throughout the event selling barista quality coffee, tea, other hot drinks. 

HOW TO BOOK YOUR 15 MINUTE PLAYING SLOT:

Please book your timed slot on Trybooking.com via this link https://www.trybooking.com/uk/EKQE  Book Your Place ASAP to get your time slot and avoid disappointment.  We expect tickets to sell-out fast, so don't delay, book your time slot as soon as possible.  

DRESS CODE:

Please wear suitable sports kit and trainers or tennis shoes.  Specialised tennis kit is not required.  The courts are artificial 'clay' courts.