CHILDREN aged between seven and 13 in east Cleveland are being encouraged to try out for the borough's tennis development squads, as part of its active sport programme.

Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council is organising an assessment day for the under nines A and B squads and the under 13s A and B squads at Saltburn Tennis Club, next Saturday, between 11am and 1pm.

The squads will enjoy 30 hours coaching, starting with one-hour weekly sessions up until Christmas.

To book a place contact Louise Sherrington on (01642) 444338.