Tennis

From mini tennis to Wimbledon dreams — discover tennis coaching and clubs across the UK.

Your Tennis Journey

The LTA provides structured pathways from first racquet to professional tennis.

3-5

Mini Tennis Red

Ages 3-5

Shortened courts, red foam balls, and fun games to develop coordination and love of the sport.

After School Tennis Club - St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

Premier Education

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Mini Red Tennis

Oriam Scotland

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Mini Blue Tots Tennis

Oriam Scotland

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5-8

Mini Tennis Orange

Ages 5-8

Slightly larger courts with orange balls. Building rallying skills and basic tactics.

After School Tennis Club - St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

Premier Education

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Mini Orange Tennis

Oriam Scotland

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Mini Red Tennis

Oriam Scotland

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8-10

Mini Tennis Green

Ages 8-10

Full court with green balls (75% compression). Introduction to competitive play.

After School Tennis Club - St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

Premier Education

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Mini Orange Tennis

Oriam Scotland

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Mini Red Tennis

Oriam Scotland

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10-14

Junior Tennis

Ages 10-14

Full yellow ball tennis, county competitions, and regional training camps.

After School Tennis Club - St Swithun's Catholic Primary School

Premier Education

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Mini Orange Tennis

Oriam Scotland

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Sportacus - Tennis Club (Hatcham Free School)

Sportacus

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14-18

Performance Tennis

Ages 14-18

National competitions, academy programmes, and ITF Junior circuit.

Tennis - Yellow Level 2 (11 - 16 Years)

Better

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Tennis - Yellow Level 3 (11 - 16 Years)

Better

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Tennis - Yellow Level 2 (11 - 16 Years)

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Where Tennis Can Take You

The skills developed transfer to many careers in and around the field.

Professional Tennis Player

Competing on the ATP, WTA, or ITF tours

Key Skills

Technical excellenceMental toughnessPhysical fitnessTactical awareness

Typical Route

Junior rankings → ITF → Challenger → ATP/WTA Tour

Tennis Coach

Coaching players from beginners to elite level

Key Skills

Technical knowledgeCommunicationPlayer developmentMatch analysis

Typical Route

LTA Level 1 → Level 2 → Level 3 → Level 4 → Level 5 Master

Club Manager

Running tennis clubs and facilities

Key Skills

Business managementCustomer serviceStaff managementFacility maintenance

Typical Route

Club staff → Assistant manager → Club manager → Multi-site management

Sports Physiotherapist

Treating tennis-specific injuries

£38.5kmedian salary

Range: £28.8k - £46.8k

Source: ONS ASHE 2024

Key Skills

AnatomyShoulder/elbow expertiseRehabilitationPerformance support

Typical Route

Physio degree → Sports specialism → Tour physio

Salary data from Office for National Statistics, Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE) 2024

Tennis Heroes

These stars started at local clubs just like yours. Their journeys show what's possible.

Emma Raducanu

Tennis

US Open Champion 2021 — first qualifier to win a Grand Slam

Started atAge 5

FromToronto (raised Bromley)

“I trained at Parklangley Club in Beckenham. UK grassroots tennis works!”

Andy Murray

Tennis

Three-time Grand Slam Champion, Olympic gold medallist

Started atAge 3

FromGlasgow

“Dunblane Sports Club is where it started. My mum Judy coached me until I was 11.”

Jack Draper

Tennis

British No.1, ATP Tour finalist

Started atAge 6

FromSurrey

“My parents ran Sutton Tennis Academy. The UK has brilliant grassroots programmes.”

Katie Boulter

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British No.1 women, WTA Tour winner

Started atAge 5

FromLeicester

“I started at Leicestershire Tennis Club. Local clubs create champions.”

Featured Tennis Providers

These organisations offer structured programmes for young people across the UK.

Better

8397 programmes

Better is the UK's largest charitable social enterprise for leisure, operating over 200 leisure centres, libraries, and children's centres. Activities include swimming lessons, gymnastics, tennis, dance, martial arts, climbing, football, multi-sports, holiday clubs, and more for all ages.

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Sample Programmes

Tennis - Learn Adult Improver/Advanced

📍 BT6 8LT

Ages 16–?

Tennis - RED (5 - 8 Years)

📍 BT6 8LT

Ages 5–8

Tennis - Green Level 2 (9 - 10 Years)

📍 BT6 8LT

Ages 9–10

ClubHub UK

2625 programmes

ClubHub UK is a directory of children's activities, classes and clubs across the UK. Founded in 2016, it helps millions of parents discover trusted activities for their children.

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Sample Programmes

Kings Norton Tennis Club – Holiday Camps

📍 B38 8RE

Ages 4–14

Perform Cambridge@ Hills Road Sports And Tennis Centre, Singing, Dance and Drama classes for 4-12s (Wednesdays)

📍 CB2 8PF

Ages 4–12

Tennis and Pickleball

📍 KT21 2bq

Ages 4–15

Dewis Cymru (Wales)

1571 programmes

Dewis Cymru is the national wellbeing directory for Wales, covering all 22 local authorities. It lists children's activities, breakfast clubs, after-school clubs, holiday clubs, parent & toddler groups, youth clubs, and sports across the whole of Wales.

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Sample Programmes