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Local MEP highlights free tennis lessons for kids
13th April, 2016
East Midlands MEP Emma McClarkin has this week highlighted an opportunity for kids to get involved in tennis, with free tennis lessons available across the UK.
The Lawn Tennis Association (LTA) has launched a grassroots initiative, Tennis for Kids, to establish a genuine tennis participation legacy, following Great Britain’s historic Davis Cup win.
The Tennis for Kids initiative aims to inspire 10,000 children aged 5-8 to pick up a racket and play tennis for the first time. It will also establish greater accessibility into tennis, with a view to creating a new generation of tennis-loving children. Furthermore, the courses will focus on fun, flexibility and getting active with parents encouraged to join for the final session.
The initiative will offer a free six-week course led by 1,000 specially trained coaches, and 10,000 free rackets will be given away to children across the whole of Great Britain who complete the course, which starts from April and runs until July. As the courses are designed for children taking up tennis, the exercises focus on core skills such as agility, balance and co-ordination. Beyond the practical side of the sport, the sessions will be teaching children how to work with a partner and become a valuable member of a team.
To get involved in Tennis for Kids, parents can simply sign their kids up at their closest venue at: www.lta.org.uk/tennisforkids
Emma said:
“I’m passionate about sport and the health benefits it brings, so I’m delighted that the LTA is enabling thousands of kids to get free tennis lessons this summer, and I’d encourage parents across the region to go online and sign their children up for it.
“Tennis is a great way to keep fit and have fun, and this is a really exciting initiative.”
At the heart of the initiative is a commitment to encourage and inspire young people and their parents to take part in a sport that is sociable, accessible and affordable and can also be enjoyed throughout their lifetime.
Michael Downey, LTA Chief Executive, added:
“We are delighted to launch Tennis for Kids. It is a fantastic way to introduce kids to tennis in a fun engaging environment that all the family can enjoy. After the momentous Davis Cup win last year, we wanted to ensure a legacy that focused on the younger generation and inspired them to get involved in a sport that they could continue to enjoy throughout their lives. We are really looking forward to seeing the thousands of sign-ups across the country and cannot wait to get Tennis for Kids off the ground.”