Ashfield District Council and Fred Perry Trust serve up free community tennis.
Dreaming of Wimbledon whites and a glorious pot of strawberries and cream this summer? This could be the perfect opportunity. If you have a budding Emma Raducanu or Andy Murray sitting in your living room, why not nurture that talent- for free!
Ashfield District Council, in partnership with the Fred Perry Trust, is giving children in the district the chance to unlock their potential through the exciting new ‘We Do Tennis’ programme.
This summer, children aged 6-11 can enjoy 10 weeks of free tennis sessions at Kingsway Park, where they can develop skills, make new friends and perhaps even begin the journey to becoming the next Grand Slam Champion!
Sessions start on Sunday 25 May, and will be led by qualified coaches, with all equipment provided. Families can simply turn up and focus on having fun and learning the game.
Programme highlights include:
10 weeks of free sessions: 3-hour sessions for Key Stage 1 and 2 children (ages 6-11) at the park. These sessions are completely free for all participants and focus on developing skills, teamwork and building confidence in the game.
Follow-up coaching: After the initial 10 weeks, participants will have access to an additional 10 weeks of low-cost coaching. This ensures that children who discover a passion for tennis can continue developing their skills, on a lower budget.
Councillor Helen-Ann Smith, Deputy Leader and Executive Lead for Parks and Environmental Services at Ashfield District Council, said:
“We are passionate about creating opportunities for all children in Ashfield to enjoy sport, build friendships and stay active.
“By partnering with the Fred Perry Trust, we are breaking down barriers and opening doors for every young person to try tennis and have fun along the way.”
The first session will take place on Sunday 25 May, and there are 10 sessions, the session schedule is as follows:
9am – 10am 6 - 7-year-olds
10am – 11am 8 - 9-year-olds
11am – 12pm 10 - 11-year-olds
The ‘We Do Tennis’ programme is open to all children aged 6-11, and spaces are expected to fill quickly. To book onto a session visit the We Do Tennis Website.
