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Our philosophy when coaching juniors is simple, the harder we work the more fun we have! Our junior programme caters for players aged 3-18. There is a variety of sessions for all ages and abilities.

ALL juniors who receive coaching at the club are required to be members of Plumpton Tennis Club.

Not sure if your child will take to tennis? For any junior completely new to Plumpton and coaching with Ian, there is a “one time only” introductory membership available at a cost of £5 which will be valid for one coaching  course only, usually 5 or 6 weeks. 

Want to play tennis with your child?  We also offer a Parent Support Annual membership to any parent of a junior member who is under 12 on 1st April. This membership does not allow for adult play, nor court booking. Courts must be booked in the name of the Junior. This membership will cost £20 and is available on request from the membership secretary.

The dates for the 2025 junior sessions are as follows:

Spring Term 1       -        Mon 6th January to Sat 15th Feb ( 6 weeks)

Spring Term 2        -      Mon 24th Feb to Sat 29th March ( 5 weeks)

Easter Camp 1      -     Mon  to Wednesday 7th to 9th April (3 days)

Easter Camp2     -     Mon to Wednesday  14th to 16th April (3 days)

Summer Term 1       -     Tues 22nd April to Sat 24h May   (5 weeks, 3 if a Monday)

Summer Term 2         -   Mon 2 nd June to  Sat 19th July (7 weeks)

Summer Camp 1   -        Mon to Wed  28th to 30th July (3 Days)

Summer Camp 2   -        Mon to Wed 11th to 13th August (3 days)

Summer Camp 3 -        Tues to Wed s 26 to 28 August (3 days)

Autumn Term 1     -       Mon 8th September to Sat 25th October (7 weeks)

Autumn Term 2    -       Mon 3rd November to Sat 6 thDecember (5 weeks)

We have a structured programme, using the LTA mini tennis system to help players improve and progress from any age, described as follows:

TOTS TENNIS

Tots Tennis is for children aged 3 to 5 years and enables them to learn the basic skills and how to enjoy the game through a series of fun activities based on the fundamental areas of balance, co-ordination, agility, movement and racket/ball skills. Parents are encouraged to join in with their child for the first few sessions at early ages to give them the confidence to interact with new friends and enjoy the activities.

Tots Sessions Information

Date & Time: Saturdays 8:45-9:15am.

How to Pay: Pay cash on the day or by BACS to Ian.

How to Get Involved: Call Ian on 07980 926128 to arrange the first session and register on the WhatsApp group.

 

MINI RED TENNIS

Mini Red Tennis is for players aged 5-8yrs. It is played on the Mini Red (1/4 size court) with shorter rackets (19-23”) and softer Mini Red or foam balls. It’s just like the real game and gives players opportunities to develop all of the different types of shots. Sessions will include lots of movement and coordination exercises with the aim to get players rallying with a coach and other players in the group.

Mini Red Sessions Information

Dates & Times: Monday 4:30-5:30pm  • Tuesday 4.30-5.00pm  •  Saturday 9:15-10:15am (beginners) and 10:15-11.15am (intermediate).

How to Pay:  In advance by BACs to Ian.

How to Get Involved: Call Ian on 07980 926128 to arrange first session.

 

MINI ORANGE TENNIS

Mini Orange Tennis is for players aged 8-10yrs. It is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Red or to get started in the game. It is played with shorter rackets (23-25”), softer Orange balls and courts are bigger and wider than the red stage but still smaller than full-size tennis courts allowing players to develop more advanced athletic skills and movement skills to cover greater distances on the courts. Players work on core tennis skills of forehand, backhand and serve developing technique to allow them to hit the ball over greater distances. It is the next stage before playing on a full-sized court.

Mini Orange Sessions Information

Dates & Times:   • Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm •  Saturday 11.15-12:15am.

How to Pay: In advance by BACs to Ian.

How to Get Involved: Call Ian on 07980 926128 to arrange first session.

 

MINI GREEN TENNIS

Mini Tennis Green is for players aged from 10 years old and is a great way for players to continue their progress from Mini Tennis Orange or get started in the game. It is played on a full-size tennis court with balls which are a little softer than yellow balls making it easier to learn. The focus for green tennis is for player to be able to rally and play points on a full-sized court, developing match play skills and being able to rally from the baseline with other players in the group. It’s the next stage before moving on to full compression yellow balls on a full-sized court and helps players develop and improve all aspects of their game.

Mini Green Sessions Information

Dates & Times: • Wednesday 4:45 - 5:45 pm   •  Saturday 12:15 - 1:15.

How to Pay: In advance by BACs to Ian.

How to Get Involved: Call Ian on 07980 926128 to arrange first session.

 

YELLOW 

Junior groups cater for older juniors of all abilities. Beginners will be given all the knowledge of the basics to get them playing the game quickly. For more advanced players, sessions will enable players to work on more advanced techniques and improve their tactical awareness to help them become more effective players.  Junior players are encouraged to practise and play matches against fellow members.

Yellow Sessions Information

Dates & Times: • Monday 5:30 -6:30 pm • Tuesday 6.00-7:30 pm • Saturday 1:30-2.45pm.

How to Pay: In advance by BACs to Ian.

How to Get Involved: Call Ian on 07980 926128 to arrange first session.

 

SATURDAY Morning Parent Drop-in ( currently not operating )

The session doesn’t require any ability standard and it’s designed as a Cardio/Coaching for parents of children who are having coaching  and wanting to either brush up on their tennis or have some exercise in the morning.

Dates & Times: • Saturday 10.15 - 11.15.

Membership requirements : Attendees must either be members or who have a child who is a member.

How to Pay: Pay cash on the day or by BACs to ???

How to Get Involved:  Just turn up.