Session Dates
Sessions commence the week beginning Monday 7th September and the last date of sessions will be the Sunday 20th December.
There are no sessions over half term: 19th October to 1st November
Please note: Red Sessions are 1 hour sessions.
LTA Youth Red Ball is an introductory level of mini-tennis for children aged 4 to 8 designed to make learning the game fun and accessible. It is played with specialized equipment and rules that are tailored to the physical development of young players.
Key features
Age group: For children aged 8 and under born in the years 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021
Court size: Played on a smaller, badminton-sized court measuring 11m x 5.5m.
Equipment: Uses shorter rackets (17–21 inches) and softer balls that bounce lower, making it easier to control. A sponge ball is used for indoor play, and a felt ball for outdoors.
Session Dates
Sessions commence the week beginning Monday 7th September and the last date of sessions will be the Sunday 20th December.
There are no sessions over half term: 19th October to 1st November
Please note: Red Sessions are 1 hour sessions.
LTA Youth Red Ball is an introductory level of mini-tennis for children aged 4 to 8 designed to make learning the game fun and accessible. It is played with specialized equipment and rules that are tailored to the physical development of young players.
Key features
Age group: For children aged 8 and under born in the years 2018, 2019, 2020 & 2021
Court size: Played on a smaller, badminton-sized court measuring 11m x 5.5m.
Equipment: Uses shorter rackets (17–21 inches) and softer balls that bounce lower, making it easier to control. A sponge ball is used for indoor play, and a felt ball for outdoors.