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South Wales Argus
30-04-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Moore honoured to be recognised by LTA Tennis Awards
The Glasgow-born tennis player has made an exceptional contribution to tennis over the past 30 years in both Scotland and Wiltshire. Since qualifying as a coach in 2004, Moore's has created a strong ethos in participation and has been a passionate ambassador for 'She Rallies' to break new barriers for women and girls in sport. "You do all these things without thinking about rewards," she said. "This is for all my friends and family who have made sacrifices to help me do what I do. "I just did it because I love tennis and I want other people to love it as well. "I started tennis when I was about 10 at a small local club in Glasgow and when I was about 20-years-old our committee all left and so a group of us stepped up and fundraised to get new courts there. "The ethos was always that we can do this and so we did. It's really lovely to be recognised for this and I'd do it all again if I could." As Chair of Marlborough Tennis Club Moore's leadership and enthusiasm enabled the club to move to a new site, obtaining loans and grants for the new six court venue. She was instrumental in establishing the Marlborough Sports Forum helping run events for over 150 children across 12 different sports, with the club also winning Club of the Year at the 2025 LTA Awards. "To have the Marlborough committee here to celebrate with me is so lovely," she said. "Anyone can make a difference in tennis and it's just going out and tapping someone on the shoulder and telling them that they can do this. I " see young girls coming through into coaching and it's fantastic. Sometimes people just need that extra encouragement." The annual LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus, highlight and celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of people in tennis and padel across Britain. First launched in 2015 by former LTA president Cathie Sabin OBE, over the past ten years, the awards have illustrated the depth of service and talent within the tennis community and serve as an inspiration to others to get involved in the game. The winners, selected from more than 2,000 nominations across 25 different categories, were all acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to tennis in 2024. And with the support of her friends, family and the LTA behind her, Moore admitted that she's not stopping her tennis journey any time soon, with greater plans to continue working in the sport and supporting tennis throughout Wiltshire. She said: "I've not given up yet either! This might say Lifetime Achievement but I'm still going and still working." To find out more information about the LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus or for information on how to play, coach, volunteer or officiate in tennis, head to: The Official Home of Tennis For Britain | LTA
Powys County Times
29-04-2025
- Automotive
- Powys County Times
University of the Year crowned at LTA Tennis Awards 2025
Loughborough University were delighted to win University of the Year at the prestigious LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus. The East Midlands based university claimed the accolade at the tenth anniversary of the awards which were held at the National Tennis Centre in Roehampton. The prestigious sporting university were recognised for catering for a vast range of participants, providing for over 600 students each week, from beginners through to elite athletes. Their provision includes a student-led recreational timetable, delivered entirely by a student volunteer coaching team - sometimes with 42 players over six courts. 'This year we've had a fantastic year for recreational, performance, BUCS and disability tennis so we really do university tennis from top to bottom. To receive the award really means a lot to us,' said head coach Tom Kisiel. 'It's natural for us to always want to do better. One of the great things about university tennis is that there are always new players coming through each year.' View this post on Instagram A post shared by LTA (@lta) The annual LTA Tennis Awards, presented by Lexus, highlight and celebrate the incredible achievements and contributions of people in tennis across Britain. First launched in 2015 with the help of former LTA president Cathie Sabin OBE, they recognise the vital work of volunteers, coaches, officials, and players dedicating their precious time and energy to the continual development and growth of the sport. Over the past ten years, the awards have illustrated the depth of service and talent within the tennis community and serve as an inspiration to others to get involved in the game. The winners, selected from more than 2,000 nominations across 25 different categories, have all been acknowledged for their outstanding contribution to tennis in 2024. At the performance end, Loughborough University Women's 1s have just won a national league and cup double while one of their first team players completed the quadruple. Additionally, Loughborough student Abbie Breakwell competed at her first Paralympics at the Paris 2024 Games. LTA President Sandi Procter said: 'The ceremony is a celebration of the people that make our sport so special. 'I have always been passionate about grassroots, and the LTA awards are our way of highlighting the extraordinary contribution of individuals and venues across Britain. 'The dedication of all the winners, and runners-up too, is unbelievable. I am always impressed by the selfless sacrifice of all the volunteers, officials and coaches. 'We want to keep attracting new players and fans to the sport. Supporters play a crucial role in inspiring people to pick up a racket, no matter their age, skill level, background, or where they come from.''
