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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.

The three stages of Mini Tennis

Mini Tennis has three distinct colour coded stages in the sequence of traffic lights - red, orange and green. The youngest players start on a small court with a smaller racket and sponge balls. Progression to the full size game is gradual as the court size, racket length, speed of ball and the length of game/match all increase.

All courses are taken by LTA qualified coaches. Each course has six weeks tuition.

What to wear

Trainers with non marking soles and comfortable sports clothing.

How to book

Book either in person or by calling Reception on 020 7700 1370. Payment required at time of booking.

Equipment

Rackets 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.

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code

time

starts

ends

Tuesdays

R1 4 - 5pm 17 April
29 May
- R2 4 - 5pm 12 June
17 July

Thursdays

R3 4 - 5pm 19 April
31 May
- R4 4 - 5pm 14 June
19 July

Saturdays

R5 10 - 11am 21 April
2 June
- R6 10 - 11am 16 June
21 July

Prices

- 6 week course 7 week course
Standard £47 £55
Leisure Card £41 £48
Leisure Plus Card* £23 £27

* Limit of six 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.

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code

time

starts

ends

Tuesdays

O1 5 - 6pm 17 April 29 May
- O2 5 - 6pm 12 June
17 July

Thursdays

O3 5 - 6pm 19 April 31 May
- O4 5 - 6pm 14 June
19 July

Saturdays

O5 11-12noon 21 April
2 June
- O6 11-12noon 16 June
21 July

Prices

- 6 week course 7 week course
Standard £50 £58
Leisure Card £44 £51
Leisure Plus Card** £26 £30

** Limit of six 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.

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code

time

starts

ends

Thursdays G1 6 - 7pm 19 April
31 May
- G2 6 - 7pm 14 June
19 July

Saturdays

G3 9 - 10am 21 April
2 June
- G4 9 - 10am 16 June
21 July

Prices

- 6 week course 7 week course
Standard £53 £62
Leisure Card £47 £55
Leisure Plus Card* £29 £34

* Limit of two places per course

Teen Tennis

Aimed at 12-16 year olds of all playing standards.  These six week indoor courses consist of coaching and coached match play with an emphasis on fun.

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code

time

starts

ends

Saturdays

TT1 12noon-1pm 21 April
2 June
- TT2 12noon-1pm 16 June
21 July
Sundays TT3 10 - 11am 22 April
3 June
- TT4 10 - 11am 17 June
22 July

Prices

- 6 week course 7 week course
Standard £53 £62
Leisure Card £47 £55
Leisure Plus Card* £29 £34

* Limit of two places per course

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