jordan tennis federation
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The history of tennis in Jordan dates back to the third decade of this century, it was practiced by the early pioneers who were acquainted to the game during their university studies.
The Tennis Game History
Final doubles in 1958
His Majesty, the late King Hussein delivering the trophy to the winner, 1959
His Majesty King Hussein, gave instructions to construct six courts at his own expense in
Al-Hussein Sport City which were built in 1982.
The Location of JTF Courts
Jordan Tennis Federation
Established in 1980
Junior Tennis InitiativeThe players age 5- 14
The First Mini Tennis Group, 1982
Mini Tennis Courts
Year Number of players
Number of Coaches Location
September 2010 22 1 Amman
September 2011 40 1 Amman
September 2012 77 8 Amman & Irbid
September 2013 200 14 Amman, Zarqa &
IrbidSeptember 2014 150 10 Amman &
IrbidSeptember 2015 180 12 Amman &
Irbid
Mini Tennis Festival in Amman
Mini TennisFestival in Irbid
A board member delivering themedals for all the participating kids in Irbid’s Mini Tennis Festival
Benefits from JTI program:
• Noticeable increase in the numbers of the participating kids in this programme
• Tournaments for red, orange& green format were conducted.
• Tennis activities in three different cities started to take place.
• JTI Program fed the national team with 3 good players that obtained international results.
Abdullah Shelbayeh winner of the doubles, runner up in singles/ Europe Tennis for boys 14& u in Turkey,
Winner of ATF Amman, 2016. Mohammed Al kotop was the runner up.
Winner of the Arab championship/Tunis.2016 Winner of singles & Doubles in ATF Lebanon
e.g.
Increase the number of the kids from 6 to 10 years of age to 300 players.
Open more tennis training centers for mini tennis programs outside Amman.
Spread more mini tennis tournaments in the clubs.
Points to be improved:
Financial difficulties for covering the cost of the program.
Introducing tennis in schools
Difficulties faced:
ITF WEST ASIA 13 & UNDER DEVELOPMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016 29 October- 9 November
The most important achievement this year is Wining Davis Cup/ Asia Oceania Zone Group IV.
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The national coach is the entitled person to accompany and supervise the qualified player for Asia ITF Team.
Asia ITF Team
defining the selection criterion of the players in divisions 1,2, and 4 before the registration deadline, should be explained in writing to all Federations to make things clear for boys and girls who have been selected for each division.
West Asia Championship Divisions 4, 2, and 1:
Thank you
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