PTF Clay Court Academy only selects Students who have a will to win and enjoy playing the game. It is our role to nurture this dedication and competitive spirit to try to ensure that Students will continue to enjoy their tennis throughout their future career. We do this by conducting training in a serious, but also enjoyable environment. We also encourage social interaction with fellow pupils at Ellesmere College.
We only choose the top 16 players and we select on the basis of future potential to make it as a professional in the game. Prospective Students should apply to a selection weekend if they can meet the following minimum criteria:
• Athleticism
• Will to win and improve
• Enjoys the game
• Has received at least 2 years of intensive coaching
• Knowledge of all basic shots and scoring system
• Studied English for at least 2 years and is speaking, reading and writing at a good level
• Ability to satisfy the UK Border Agency children’s student visa requirements
We hold selection weekends at regular intervals throughout the year. Details and arrangements for the next available selection weekend are available from the Academy.
Once a place on a selection weekend is confirmed, our Moscow representative will assist parents in preparing their child’s visa application for submission to the British Embassy in Moscow. Parents travelling with their children to the selection weekend must also have their own visitor visa.
If an offer is made to a Prospective Student for admission to the Academy and School, then once the offer is accepted, our Moscow representative will assist Parents to prepare their child’s long-term study visa application.
Application to Join PTF Clay
To apply for a selection weekend at PTF Clay Academy, please go to the enrolment page and complete the form with your details.
We will then send you a Prospectus, and contact you for an initial assessment of your child's potential to be one of our elite 16 pupils. Selection for an assessment weekend will then proceed.
Path to Success - training a future top 50 player
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