THE Ryedale and Whitby Mini Tennis competition gets under way today.

Matches will also be played on Saturday, February 24 and March 17 between 3.30pm and 4.30pm at the Northern Ryedale Leisure Centre in Swainsea Lane, Pickering.

The competition is open to anybody under the age of ten with entry forms available by e-mailing bgrady@ladylumleys.freeserve.co.uk or calling Ben Grady on 01751 470041.

Mini tennis coaching will also be taking place on all four Saturdays in February at 1.30pm to 2.30pm for under eights and 2.30 to 3.30pm for under-tens.

Each session costs £2 and bookings should again be made by contacting Ben Grady.