LATEST NEWS: Thrilling conclusion to NIC 2025 Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis League
After four inspiring stages across Hull, York, Leeds and Sheffield, the NIC Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis League came to a thrilling conclusion on Saturday 27th September. Played at Sheffield, the season finale was tense, exciting, and full of surprises. South Yorkshire’s Ameen Memon and Fiona Hodgson were new winners in the B2+ category, while Sandra Thorpe and and Gav Griffiths – also from South Yorkshrie – reclaimed the B1 crown. Meanwhile, Ed Hastings and Guy Keating from West Yokshire stepped up to the Open category and left with the winners medals. Read full report here>>>
Despite South Yorkshire’s impressive last day efforts, claiming 14 out of a possible 18 points, it’s North Yorkshire who become the first NIC Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis League champions for 2025. 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.
A huge shout out goes 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.
Welcome to the NIC Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis League. This exciting new league brings together visually impaired players
in a fun, inclusive, and competitive environment. The event highlights that tennis—and sport in general—is for everyone, regardless of ability. We are breaking down the barriers and building opportunities for even more visually impaired players to enjoy tennis. The league will be structured for B1 sighted players (the least sight), B2 plus, where at least one of the double’s pair will be within the B2 sight category, and an Open category, where players within any sight category can play. Our hope is that the Open category will eventually evolve to welcome sighted players. We value your feedback and aim to make next year’s league even bigger and better. If you need assistance, our dedicated team will be on hand throughout the season to ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience. If you have any questions or suggestions, feel free to reach out to David at syvitc@outlook.com.
Rules: Rules of VI Tennis UK
More details: LTA – Tennis for Britain – NIC Yorkshire Visually Impaired Tennis League – Organization
| Date | Location | Link to enter/Post Comp Review |
| 27th April (11am-5pm) | Hull Nuffield Health Tennis Centre | Nuffield – Post competition review |
| 31st May (11am-5pm) | York St John University | York – Post competition review |
| 2nd August (10am-5pm) | Leeds Beckett University | Leeds – Post competition review |
| 27th September (11am-6pm) | Sheffield Graves Tennis Centre | Sheffield – Post competition review |
Hull Nuffield Health Tennis Centre
