Tennis

LTA Youth at Huddersfield Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

TINY TOTS (Age 2&3)
Saturday 8.45-9.15am

BLUE STAGE – Learn the basics (Age 4-6)
This is an introduction to tennis. Here, we will help kids improve their balance, agility and
co-ordination while teaching them about the sport we love.
At this stage it’s not about winning or losing, it’s just getting to grips with the basics.

Thursday 4.00-4.45 pm
Saturday 9.15-10.00am

RED STAGE – Serve, rally and score (Age 6-8)
This will look a bit more like the tennis you know. You’ll see overarm serves, rallies and volleys.
Coaches will help children to further develop their co-ordination, balance and speed.
We’ll introduce relaxed competition here too.

Monday 4.00-4.45pm
Thursday 4.45-5.30pm
Saturday 10.00-10.45am
Sunday 9.45-10.30am

ORANGE STAGE – Develop a rounded game (Age 8-10)
Time to throw in some tactics, problem-solving, and guides to sportsmanship and leadership.
At this stage children will know all of the rules and will be serving and returning in matches.

Monday 4.45-5.30pm
Saturday 10.45-11.30am
Sunday 9.00-9.45am

GREEN STAGE – Test your skills (Age 9-11)
This is the big one. It’s time for kids to play on full size courts.
Now it’s all about growing the game by fine tuning and refining the techniques they’ve
learned so far.

Monday 5.30-6.30pm
Thursday 5.30-6.30pm
Saturday 11.30am-12.30pm

YELLOW STAGE – Take your skills further (Age 11+)
Time to find your game. Playing on full size court with the same size balls the pros use,
kids will continue to explore different styles on the court, and start to choose their own.

Tuesday 5.30-6.30pm (11-15 years)
Saturday 12.30-1.30pm (11-13 years)
Saturday 1.30-2.30pm (13-15 years)
Saturday 2.30-3.30pm (15-17 years)

TEEN BEGINNER (Juniors 13- 16 years)
(17 year old juniors can book on adult beginners course)
For junior players new to the game of tennis.
You will be taught new skills and shown how to serve rally and score.
By using a variety of ball types and court sizes the game will be made easy and fun,
enabling you to gain confidence and enjoy mastering the basics

Saturday 10.45am-11.30pm

JUNIOR SOCIAL
£5, starts in September
Monday 6.30-8.00pm (Outside)

Adult Coaching at Huddersfield Lawn Tennis & Squash Club

ADULT BEGINNER
Thursday 7.00-8.00pm
Run as a course

ADULT IMPROVER
Wednesday 6.30-7.30pm
Friday 6.30-7.30pm
All run as a course

ADULT INTERMEDIATE
Monday 9.30-11.00am
Wednesday 7.30-8.30pm
All run as a course

ADULT INTERMEDIATE +
Tuesday 7.30-9.00pm
Run as a course

ADULT ADVANCED
Thursday 8.00-9.30pm
Run as a course

PAY AND PLAY
All courses above are block sessions for a set number of weeks. If agreed in advance due to exceptional circumstances pay and play may be available.

CARDIO TENNIS
Tuesday 1.30-2.15pm
Pay and Play £5

ADULT MATCH PLAY
Wednesday 10.00-11.30am
Pay and Play £6.50

OVER 50’S SPONGE TENNIS
Monday 11.00am-12.30pm
Thursday 1.30-3.00pm
Pay and Play £6

Course Guidelines – Age & Standard

LTA Youth
Tiny Tots – 2 & 3 Years
Blue – 4-6 Years
Red – 6-8 Years
Orange – 8-10 Years
Green – 9-11 Years
Yellow – 11-17 Years

Adult Tennis
Cardio Tennis (This is a fun, sociable group fitness class set on a tennis court and open to people of all ages and abilities).
Adult Beginner (For players who are new to tennis, and also for those that havent picked up a tennis racket for a few years).
Teaching will include: Set Up/Grip/Pathway for Serve Forehand and Backhand, and a little bit of volley work.
It will also look at tactical situations for singles and doubles play).
Adult Improver (For players that have generally come through the beginner class.
These players are now familiar with their grips and are beginning to look at more technical issues on all their shots).
Adult Intermediate (For players that have generally come through the improver class.
Sessions will include lots of drills for players to practice their game in singles & doubles situations.
Adult Intermediate + (For players who have now mastered playing a range of shots including top spin and slice. You will have confidence at the net when volleying/smashing and your serve will be accurate and consistent too.)
Adult Advanced (For players who have generaly come through the intermediate classes).
Adult Matchplay (Coach led session where players play doubles against different people rotating every 20 minutes. The coach offers positional and tactical advise to players.)
Over 50s Sponge Tennis (Coach led session for members and non members.)
A mix of fun and friendly rally exercices and tennis games for the over 50s on a small court with small rackets and sponge balls.

Coaches Individual lessons
Tomas David Level 4 £28 an hour Tel 07867 815567
Rebecca Lee Level 4 £24 an hour Tel 07740 282941
Kate Mallin Level 3 £21 an hour Tel 07534 893266
Matthew Wren Level 2 £14 an hour Tel 07917 435209

Plus court booking £7 indoor and £3 outdoor – rates may vary during the winter season.

CANCELLATION OF INDIVIDUAL LESSONS MUST BE 24HRS BEFORE THE LESSON OR FULL PRICE WILL STILL BE PAID.

INFORMATION ON THE BOOKING OF COURTS
ADULT MEMBERS
Outdoor Courts – £2 per hour
Floodlights £4 per hour
Indoor Courts – off peak £10 per hour, peak £15 per hour
Off peak times Mon – Fri 8am – 6pm & all weekend
Peak times Mon – Fri 6-10pm (courts are charged at off-peak rates in summer)
Guest Fees £5 per visit – Max visits 6 per year.
JUNIOR MEMBERS
Outdoor courts – £2 per hour
Indoor courts – off peak £10 per hour, peak £15 per hour
Junior guest fee £2.50 per visit – Max visits 6 per year

All court bookings must be made through Sportsbooker. Members must register to use the online booking system

To book or for information on classes or coaching please contact us  or contact the coaches directly.