General FAQ's
What ages can play?
All ages from 5 to 12.
How and where do I pay?
You can go on our website and pay for sessions very easily.
Our session prices vary from £7 - £12 depending on location.
You are required to pay for fixtures one month in advance. If 7 days of notice of being unable to attend is given we roll that payment over to the next week
Meaning you only pay for the sessions you can attend.
My child has never played tennis before, does this matter?
We cater for complete beginners and our qualified coaches will provide tuition which will help your child learn how to get the ball over the net and hold the racket properly. Our aim is to get them rallying the ball with fellow players. There is no requirement for beginners to compete in matches until they are ready.
When will my child be playing, and for how long?
Beginners sessions are 45 minutes long and our match sessions are 30 minutes.
How do you know which session to put my child in based on ability?
The first time your child arrives we will assess their standard and then put them in a session we think best matches their ability. We run beginners sessions and league sessions at different times at each venue. This ensures your child is in the appropriate session relevant to their ability.
How does promotion and relegation work?
We use promotion and relegation to make sure that your child plays in the right Division matching their ability. So our promotion and relegation system means that organically your child will end up in a Division matching their own standard against players just like them.
What happens if we pay for a session in advance but can't make it?
That's not a problem, As long as we receive at least 7 days notice then we will roll over your payment into the next week.
Is it free to register?
Yes, there is no charge to register. You only pay for your child’s sessions, nothing else.
How do we know what times each week to arrive?
Visit your account at tennis kids.co.uk and see your session time in your player portal
What can I do on the website?
There are loads of fun and interactive things that you or your child can do on the website (with your permission!]. For instance, they can fill in their player card, put their profile picture in, choose their country flag and much more.
And for younger children we have performance stickers that I can fill in on one of our performance cards so if we think they did a particularly good shot they can get a sticker!
We also have good sportsmanship awards, which we think is the most important thing.
Is there First Aid?
First Aid is provided by the sports centres being used.
Are the sessions offered all year round?
We aim to run all through the year with the occasional break for bank holidays and seasonal holiday periods.
I've already paid a whole term at the tennis club, can I get the money back so I can join Tennis Kids?
Yes. At most tennis clubs they make you pay a whole term in advance for your child. If you decide to leave, the coach should give you a refund for the remaining term you haven't used. If they don't, simply contact us and we will arrange the refund for you.
Can the parents watch the sessions?
Absolutely, in fact we encourage it. Most of our indoor venues are warm and some have places you can sit and get a drink. For our younger children, we think it's good to give gentle encouragement to your child.
Do you provide water?
Some of our locations will have access to drinking water or vending machines but we recommend you bring your own water or sports drink with you.
Do the children shake hands at the end of the match?
We encourage good sportsmanship from every child and we encourage children to shake hands at the end of every match. However, some children may want to touch rackets or some children may not want to do anything, and we are pretty easy about that.
What does my child need to bring?
We advise a large sports drink, sports clothing and trainers. We provide rackets for everyone, so no need to worry about spending a fortune on new tennis gear.
Do you offer coaching?
Our staff are qualified tennis coaches but we do not offer one to one coaching. Our staff are technicians, and their aim is to harness the natural ability that resides in every child and tweak it to their style.
What balls do you play with, and why?
We play with larger sponge balls but this means that if your child is a beginner they can develop a proper shot, with a full swing, and hit the ball hard if they want to. Once your child is able to rally well, we progress them straight onto the proper yellow tennis ball.
