What is the best age to start Tennis?
This is one of the most common questions parents ask me before enrolling their little ones to start training with us.
I would say any age is good to start any sport,due to the numerous benefits it will bring to the child’s development as motor coordination skills, concentration, team work, social skills, self-confidence just to mention a few.
Our tennis programmes are designed to tailor the needs of all players.
- Tots Tennis (3 to 5 YO) : Everything is about doing fun games, developing gross motor skills a light tennis racket and mini red balls will be used.
- Mini Red ( 6 to 8 YO) : They are nearly real tennis players, they start developing their technique as they are bigger and stronger. They play on mini red tennis courts.
- Mini Orange (8 to 9 YO) : Playing on a three quarter court, they are using their technique and tactical knowledge to move their opponents around. They are still developing their technique
- Mini Green (10-11 YO) : On a full adult court for the rest of their playing career. They are now using all their tools to become the complete package.
- Yellow balls (11 YO +): Made it to the final stage and know understanding all techniques and tactics of the game.
No matter the age your little champion starts, the real important thing is to support them, letting them enjoy their sport and have fun.
As a parent of a 3YO, I am so excited about the idea of her doing her first tennis camp at DLTC this April.
Our Easter tennis Camps and Summer term are open and filling up fast so sign up now to avoid disappointment.
We hope you keep enjoying your tennis sessions at DLTC, please feel free to share your tennis pictures and comments with us on our Facebook and Instagram account. (Links below)
If you have any question or suggestion please respond to this email.
Thank you.
Sebastien Blanchon
Head Coach at Dulwich LTC
Summer Programme
Keep your children active this term at DLTC.
We offer classes from Tots Tennis to 18&U. At DLTC, your children will find the right course tailored to their needs and skills.
Our classes are filling up fast so sign up soon and don't miss out on next term's fun
Easter Holiday Camp
We are starting next week!
Come and join us this Easter half term for a 2 weeks filled with fun and lots of tennis.
Monday 8th - Friday 12th April.
Monday 15th-Thursday 18th April.
12&U Boy grade 5 County Tour Tournament
On the 28th of April, DLTC will receive players from all over the County to participate at the 12&U Boy Grade 5 County Tour Tournament.
Box League
Following the huge success of the previous box leagues where about 235 matches were played in 5 months.
We are pleased to announce the new round of box leagues wiht start from the 1st May - 31st September. Tune up your game for all important club championships in June or simply enjoy the challenge.
Please sign up online or register your interest by email to Sebastien at sebtenniscoaching@gmail.com
Mini Tennis Tournament
DLTC hosted a Mini Tennis Festival on the 31st March 2019
We had 44 matches played and 27 players attended.
We had great players all over London and some even came from Southampton.
Big congratulations to all players and winners.
- Caspian Povlsen and runner up Sophia Cuninghame for the 8&U
- Selin Ciceksever and runner up Frankie Odoni for the 9&U
- Raphael Thatai and runner up Bede Lomas for the 10&U
We will be hosting many more tournaments so stay tuned.
Dulwich Lawn Tennis Club Championships
From the 3rd to the 16th June, we will have our club championships. It will be a great opportunity to show your best tennis and enjoy a great time. Get ready!
We are currently looking for catering companies which are interested in working with us during these 2 weeks. If you can recomend someone, it will be great to let us know soon so that we can assess our options and try to go for the best match.
During the championships, we will need your help with tidying up, umpiring (mainly for the finals day where all matches will be assigned an umpire), directing players to the right courts or simply to come down, have a drink and a meal while watching some quality tennis along with your friends.