Miniten was devised in the 1930s by R Douglas Ogden, a Manchester businessman with an interest in sporting activities, who formulated the original rules of the game.
As the name implies it is in some way akin to Lawn Tennis but offering a game which can be played in a comparatively small space. The game can be enjoyed by the less proficient, as well as those to whom practise has brought greater skill.
Miniten did not gain rapid national prominence but it was taken up over a period of time by various sporting and outdoor organisations, not all of which had copies of the original rules.
Consequently variations in methods evolved. Also the keener and more skilful players soon realised the limitations which the original rules imposed on the pace, and on the attacking aspects of the game.
Variations therefore tended, in most cases, towards a lower net and longer service court areas. Whilst facilitating a faster and infinitely more exciting game, this also meant for the beginner comparative ease in clearing the net and grounding the ball within the confines of the court.
As Miniten spread throughout the country development in the various centres had followed a general pattern, however, there were still variations in court sizes and markings, and net height, together with some differences in rules of play.
It was against this background that in 1966 a group of enthusiasts in the South of England set out to investigate the situation, and to arrive at a common formula acceptable to all parties.
After much research and many meetings the aim was achieved and a controlling body, The Amateur Miniten Association of Great Britain was formally constituted with the declared objectives of fostering the game and in particular:-
1. to promote and encourage in every way the game of Miniten
2. to interpret and administer the Rules and Regulations
3. to act as a governing body for the sport
4. to represent British Miniten interests Nationally and Internationally, especially in relation to any International Miniten organisation which may come to be set up.
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