River’s mum says:
“Thank you all so very much for awarding River a grant. We feel honoured and hugely grateful! The grant will make a tremendous difference as it’s given River the opportunity to explore her full potential in tennis which she wouldn't otherwise have. Massive thank you to all at the Starr Trust!”
March 2025
River and her doubles partner Scarlett came 3rd in the tournament at Preston Lawn Club on Sunday. It was their first doubles match with each other and they performed well, bringing their opponents' Sussex no.1 seed to a championship tie break. River and Scarlett are looking forward to more matches together.
River will also be visiting the Ferrero Tennis Academy in Spain in October; she's been very kindly funded by Dan of Preson Park Tennis CIC, who said that River has too much potential to miss out on this opportunity.
February 2025
Congratulations to River on her achievements at the Storrington New Year’s Tournament, in which she won the 12U category and placed 2nd in the 14U category!
January 2025
We awarded River the funds to continue with her tennis training.
River mum says "Wow! Thank you! River was absolutely thrilled to hear the good news! To see your child excel in something that makes them so happy, staying focused, brings me so much joy"
September 2024
River's mum updated us with how River's been getting on:
"River has had a fantastic summer!
Along with all the tournaments she thoroughly enjoyed her 2 week summer camp with Tennis Tigers.
August kicked off with a win at Croydon High Sports U11's.
In late August she competed at the County Championships in Lewes.
River had an amazing come back against the Sussex no.3, coming back from 6-0 down to a set tie break 6-8, she was unlucky but learnt so much from that game as she dug so deep for the strength to turn the score around.
She said she has learnt a lot about herself and what she feels she wants to work on.
7th & 8th September was the Fred Perry Qualifying Tournament U11s & U12s at Hollingbury & Hove Park.
River came 3rd in the U11s, winning against the Sussex no.1.
She also played England's no.53 in U12s with a decent score.
Thank you all so much for supporting River!
She really wouldn't of been able to do any of this without it!"
February 2024
We gave River the funds to continue with her tennis coaching.
Rivers mum says: "As a mum, nothing brings me greater joy than watching River enjoy and excel in her tennis. It means so much to her. She's happiest when playing and thrives on the challenge of being her best through coaching and matches, being granted a Starr trust grant makes her dreams possible."
March 2023
River won the Tennis Tigers Green Ball Tournament earlier this month. Congratulations River!
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