Performance Tennis

CROXLEY CROCODILES

Developing the next generation of county and regional players

Our junior tennis performance programme at Croxley Tennis Club near Rickmansworth supports ambitious young players with the commitment, attitude and potential to compete at a higher level.

Request a Performance Trial Contact Sam

A trial is a coaching assessment request. Places are offered only after assessment and coach approval.

Croxley Crocodiles

Request a performance trial.

Three quick steps to request a performance assessment. The coaching team will discuss suitability and arrange a date. This does not book a place in an invite-only squad.

1. Player
2. Contact
3. Review

The programme

A clear route into competitive tennis.

Led by Sam Nelmes, Hertfordshire Boys' 10U Co-Captain, and supported by Sam, Hertfordshire Coach of the Year and Hertfordshire Boys' 9U Captain, the programme develops committed juniors towards county and regional competition. Players are identified through our Croxley programme and coaching network across 14 schools.

Produce county and regional standard players
Develop future Croxley first-team players
Create a clear performance pathway for ambitious juniors

Croxley Crocodiles Training Schedule

14U Croxley Crocodiles
Tuesday
5:30pm–7:00pm
Invite only
Croxley Crocodile Hatchlings
Wednesday
4:00pm–4:45pm
Invite only
Red Croxley Crocodiles
Wednesday
4:30pm–5:30pm
Invite only
Orange Croxley Crocodiles
Wednesday
5:30pm–6:30pm
Invite only
Green Croxley Crocodiles
Wednesday
5:30pm–6:30pm
Invite only
12U Croxley Crocodiles
Wednesday
6:30pm–7:30pm
Invite only

The club publishes the squad names above, but no separate numeric age bands for Hatchlings, Red, Orange or Green performance groups. The coaching team confirms the right squad after assessment.

Training times may be adjusted throughout the year based on player numbers and competition schedules. View the club's published timetable.

Tournament pathway

Competition Pathway

STEP 1
Grade 6 Events
One-day events for new and experienced competitors playing others of a similar level. Results count towards WTN, but not rankings.
STEP 2
Grade 5 Events
Local ranking competitions for club, local and county players. A starting point for a player's first ranking tournament.
STEP 3
Grade 4 Events
The next level for players achieving strong Grade 5 results, including local, county and regional competitors.
STEP 4
Grade 3 Events
For players performing well at Grade 4 and competing at county, regional or national level.
STEP 5
Grade 2 & Grade 1 Events
Grade 2 suits strong Grade 3 players at regional or national level. Grade 1 is the highest LTA grade, for leading national and international players.

Plan your competition

Recommended LTA Tournaments Autumn Term

These Grade 5 events take place in December, including the Christmas holiday period. Check each LTA page for eligibility, entry availability and any changes before entering.

Grade 5
Central & East Tour — Batchwood
19 December 2026
Batchwood Tennis Centre, St Albans
9U boys’ singles, girls’ singles and a separate singles event.
Entries: 3 November–14 December 2026. Entry deadline: 10am.
View Tournament
Grade 5
Central & East Tour — Gosling
23 December 2026
BETTER Gosling Tennis Centre, Welwyn Garden City
9U boys’ and girls’ singles.
Entries: 7 November–17 December 2026. Entry deadline: 10am.
View Tournament
Grade 5
Central & East Tour — Gosling
27 December 2026
BETTER Gosling Tennis Centre, Welwyn Garden City
10U boys’ and girls’ singles.
Entries: 11 November–21 December 2026. Entry deadline: 10am.
View Tournament
Grade 5
Central & East Tour — Gosling
29 December 2026
BETTER Gosling Tennis Centre, Welwyn Garden City
9U boys’ and girls’ singles.
Entries: 13 November–23 December 2026. Entry deadline: 10am.
View Tournament

Also see Junior Coaching, Holiday Camps or Contact.