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Islington Tennis Centre

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Mini Tennis
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Mini Tennis

Mini Tennis is exactly what the name suggests - the game of tennis modified for younger or inexperienced players, in which all the skills and tactics of the real game can be learned and used. It offers an exciting and colourful introduction to the game that will sustain a young player's interest and give them the desire to play tennis for life. Please call the centre for details on 020 7700 1370.

What to wear

Trainers with non marking soles and comfortable sports clothing.

Equipment

Rackets and balls will be provided or you may bring your own.

Mini Tennis Red Courses (4 - 7yrs)

Developing movement, co-ordination and ball skills, an introduction to the game and above all else, fun! Sponge balls and small rackets are used.

	code	level	time	starts	ends
Tuesdays
	R4	3	4 - 5pm	23 Feb	30 March
	R5	2	4 - 5pm	23 Feb	30 March
	R6	1	4 - 5pm	23 Feb	30 March
Thursdays
	R10	3	4 - 5pm	25 Feb	1 April
	R11	2	4 - 5pm	25 Feb	1 April
	R12	1	4 - 5pm	25 Feb	1 April
Saturdays
	R16	3	10 - 11am	27 Feb	3 April
	R17	2	10 - 11am	27 Feb	3 April
	R18	1	10 - 11am	27 Feb	3 April

Prices

Standard	£42
Leisure Card	£36
Leisure Plus Card*	£18

* Limit of two places per course

Mini Tennis Orange Courses (7 - 9yrs)

Played on a larger court with low compression tennis balls. The emphasis is on playing the game, enjoying competition and learning all the shots.

	code	level	time	starts	ends
Tuesdays
	O4	3	5 - 6pm	23 Feb	30 March
	O5	2	5 - 6pm	23 Feb	30 March
	O6	1	5 - 6pm	23 Feb	30 March
Thursdays
	O10	3	5 - 6pm	25 Feb	1 April
	O11	2	5 - 6pm	25 Feb	1 April
	O12	1	5 - 6pm	25 Feb	1 April
Saturdays
	O16	3	11-12noon	27 Feb	3 April
	O17	2	11-12noon	27 Feb	3 April
	O18	1	11-12noon	27 Feb	3 April

Prices

Standard	£44
Leisure Card	£38
Leisure Plus Card*	£19

* Limit of two places per course

Mini Tennis Green Courses (9 - 11yrs)

Played on a full size court with a ball that is slightly lighter and softer than a full tennis ball. This promotes longer rallies. Children are encouraged to play matches and be competitive as they progress towards the full game.

	code	level	time	starts	ends
Thursdays	G2	1-3	6 - 7pm	25 Feb	1 April
Saturdays	G4	1-3	9 - 10am	27 Feb	3 April

Prices

Standard	£46
Leisure Card	£40
Leisure Plus Card*	£21

* Limit of two places per course

Levels

Each colour stage has 3 levels. Level 3 is the most basic and level 1 is the most advanced.

Level 3 of each of the stages are generally easier to get and may be achieved in 1 or 2 sets of courses. Levels 1 and 2 will take longer to achieve.

All courses are taken by LTA qualified coaches. Each course has 7 hours tuition.