Women playing park tennis are fighting to keep their league going after seeing numbers drop.

Norwich Parks Ladies Singles Tennis League has been running since 2016, with Victoria Chubb the driving force behind the organisation.

With primary venues at Waterloo Park and Eaton Park, the friendly league is for anyone looking to play competitively regardless of experience.

Norwich Evening News: The Norwich Parks Ladies Singles Tennis League is primarily held at Waterloo Park and Eaton Park, pictured - Picture: LTAThe Norwich Parks Ladies Singles Tennis League is primarily held at Waterloo Park and Eaton Park, pictured - Picture: LTA (Image: Newsquest)

Victoria explained: "I played in this mixed league at Eaton Park and by 2016 I had met enough ladies to appreciate there was a demand for a ladies-only league.

"I emailed the owners and organisers of Local Leagues Tennis, Nigel and Sally Bullen, to persuade them to start a ladies-only league.

"They were not keen but after several emails and a very long phone call one morning in June, they finally agreed and in September 2016 Norwich became the first city in the UK to have its own parks singles ladies tennis league. 

"It was a resounding success with rounds running four times a year since."

Norwich Evening News: Victoria Chubb helped establish the Norwich Parks Ladies Singles Tennis League - Pictures: Victoria ChubbVictoria Chubb helped establish the Norwich Parks Ladies Singles Tennis League - Pictures: Victoria Chubb (Image: Submitted)

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However, Victoria is now searching for players to get involved ahead of the league's next round on April 6.

"Mostly there are two divisions and one occasion there were three," she continued. 

"Since the LTA took over management of the concept, we now run as one large group but, for the first time this year, since its inception, a round was postponed due to a lack of entries."

Norwich Evening News: The Norwich Parks Ladies Singles Tennis League is played primarily at Waterloo Park and Eaton Park - Picture: LTAThe Norwich Parks Ladies Singles Tennis League is played primarily at Waterloo Park and Eaton Park - Picture: LTA (Image: LTA)

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Alongside the physical benefits, Victoria says playing tennis is also good for mental health and alleviates stress.

She has also made new friendships and enjoyed social events

Every round involves six to eight matches that can be played over a two-month span, with players receiving a point for every set won and even two points for simply playing games on time.

The deadline for entries is April 3, ahead of the next round on Thursday, April 6. To get involved, go to localtennisleagues.com/norwichparkswomen.