North Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis Club

What a great evening receiving our awards at the Yorkshire Tennis ceremony at the Mercure Tankersley Manor Hotel in conjuction with Redmayne Bentley.
North Yorkshire picked up their Championship trophy for winning the inaugural NiC Yorkshire Tennis VI doubles league.
Members of North Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis Club were part of this fantastic event.
A special mention goes to David and Janiece Wallace who pushed this VI doubles league tournament, and David picked up 3 awards including competion of the Year.
NYVITC would like to thank all the coaches and volunteers who have helped support us over the last year, and finally thank you totally the players who helped with this win.
We now start our defence in Hull followed by York, Leeds and the final tournament in Sheffield and if last year's final day it will be special.

Just wanted to share that the NIC Yorkshire Visually Impaired Doubles League has been selected as an LTA Award National Finalist 2026 as Competition of the Year 2026!! This national recognition is thanks to all those who have helped to make the competition a success. This is an exciting time for visually impaired tennis!!

NYVITC will be present at the Yorkshire Tennis awards to collect their medals for winning the inaugural NIC Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis doubles league on the 19th March.

Although this was a great achievement , we still need more visually impaired or low vision players.
You don't need to have even picked up a Tennis racket before.
So please tell friends, family, local Tennis club's to get in touch or just come along to one of the Monday sessions,at the University of York Sports Centre at Heslington, York YO10 5NA
Summer dates will be added soon.

Good afternoon and a Happy New year to all.
After a successful 2025 we now look forward to 1026.
My first ask for the year is to all the local tennis clubs in North Yorkshire, if you have any members with a low vision or sight or severley sight impaired and have previously played tennis but no longer think they can, we would welcome them to come along to our sessions.
We play at the University of York Sports Centre at Heslington York YO10 5NA.
We play on a Monday with sessions by Mysight York which run from 11.30 until 12.30.
We would welcome players if all abilities, young and old, to have some fun and join our happy club.
We are currently organising dates for the summer at the same venue to run on Saturdays from May until September.
For further info please contact Graham by email at [email protected].
We look forward to seeing and hearing from you.

North Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis Club have had a great year.
But we need more players to come, join in either for the social side, competition or just to try something different.
This is also a call out to all the tennis clubs in North Yorkshire who have Visually impaired players or know people who wish to play bur can't find a partner.
We are willing to bring VI tennis to your club for a taster session.
We play at the University of York Sports Centre at, James Way Heslington York YO10 5NA.
If you would like to know more please contact us at [email protected].

Great afternoon tennis session at NYVITC and lots of tips and encouragement with Rob Hodge LTA coach.
Thanks for this year go to all the players and volunteers you know who you are.
Special thanks to , and
That's it for this year, Merry Christmas and a Happy New year to you all see you in 2026 and hopefully lots of new members.
NYVITC Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis doubles champions 2025.

November session on Monday 10th. Everyone welcome. First session free to new members.

1st Autumn session Monday. If you never been come along, have some fun. First session free to new members.

🏆 Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis Doubles League
Final Stage & Season Recap – 2025
After four inspiring stages across Hull, York, Leeds and Sheffield, the Yorkshire VI Doubles League came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday 27th September. The season has been packed with memorable performances, breakthrough moments, and has a pioneering and inclusive spirit, ensuring that this competition out-performs its aims to break down barriers and introduce competitive tennis to more members of the visually impaired community.

📊 Final League Standings
Position
Region
Points
Rubbers Won
Set %
Game %
1
North Yorkshire
42
21
58%
45%
2
South Yorkshire
40
20
61%
37%
3
West Yorkshire
38
19
53%
41%
4
East Yorkshire
20
10
28%
23%

Despite South Yorkshire impressive last day efforts, claiming 14 out of a possible 18 points, it is North Yorkshire who become the first Yorkshire Visually Impaired Double League Champions, for 2025 champions.
Ten players proudly represented the region throughout the season: Graham Robson, Robert Hanson, Tony Harrison, Bilaal Ali, Linsay Dutch, Rachel Abel, Jayanti Mistry, Ann Jenner, Paul Hotchkiss and Dave Green — each playing a vital role in securing the crown.

🎾 Stage Recap | 2025 Season
Stage 1 – Hull (27th April, Nuffield Health Tennis Centre)
The season launched with energy and excitement in Hull. For some, it was their first taste of competition; for others, a welcome return to the courts.
Winners:
B1: Sid Tambin & Meg Hastings (West Yorkshire)
B2+: Ed Hastings & Guy Keating (West Yorkshire)
Open: Jayanti Mistry & Graham Robson (North Yorkshire)

Stage 2 – York (31st May, St John’s University)
On a warm spring day, York delivered more drama and emotion. The highlight was Sandra Thorpe’s first VI tennis medal, claimed in partnership with Gav Griffiths in the B1 category!
Winners:
B1: Sandra Thorpe & Gav Griffiths (South Yorkshire)
B2+: Guy Keating & Arif Malik (West Yorkshire)
Open: Jayanti Mistry & Graham Robson (North Yorkshire)

Stage 3 – Leeds (2nd August, Leeds Beckett University)
Leeds was a turning point in the season, with North Yorkshire surging forward, winning both the B2+ and Open categories. East Yorkshire also made their mark, as Roy Turnham and Rainbow Mbuangi claimed their region’s first category title of the league.
Winners:
B1: Roy Turnham & Rainbow Mbuangi (East Yorkshire)
B2+: Dave Green & Paul Hotchkiss (North Yorkshire)
Open: Jayanti Mistry & Graham Robson (North Yorkshire)

Stage 4 – Sheffield (27th September, Final Stage)
The season finale in Sheffield was tense, exciting, and full of surprises. South Yorkshire produced two new winners in the B2+ category — Ameen Memon and Fiona Hodgson — while Sandra and Gav reclaimed the B1 crown. Meanwhile, Ed Hastings and Guy Keating stepped up to the Open category and left with medals.
Winners:
B1: Sandra Thorpe & Gav Griffiths (South Yorkshire)
B2+: Ameen Memon & Fiona Hodgson (South Yorkshire)
Open: Ed Hastings & Guy Keating (West Yorkshire)

🙌 A Huge Shout Out to Our Volunteers
From umpiring to ball collection, to stepping onto court to support matchplay— the league simply wouldn’t exist without the dedication of our volunteers. Your energy and commitment are the backbone of this competition.
Thank you for making VI tennis in Yorkshire so inclusive, welcoming, and inspiring.

👀 Looking Ahead
With the 2025 league wrapped up, the stage is set for more celebrations during 2026. With NIC FM Services Group being announced as the headline sponsor of three prestigious events in the Yorkshire Tennis sporting calendar, including the Yorkshire Visually Impaired Doubles League, we can only expect greater matchplay, more milestones, and more memories as VI tennis continues to grow across Yorkshire.

Autumn session dates for the North Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis Club

4 days to go!! Everyone of all ages welcome.
Be your inner Roger Federer or Venus Williams.
Meet new people and have some fun along the way.

Memories from 3rd June