Families and friends across Wiltshire are set to go tennis crazy this summer with a series of free ‘Great British Tennis Weekends’ smashing into the County. The first of three weekends is taking place this Saturday and Sunday (16th and 17th May), with parks and clubs offering free opportunities to anyone who wants to learn about tennis and pick up a racket as tennis fever begins to grip the nation, in the lead up to a fantastic summer of tennis.
Wiltshire Lawn Tennis Association is working in partnership with the Wiltshire and Swindon Sport Partnership (WASP) to support venues in the County to offer opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to try tennis for FREE.
People right across Wiltshire will be trying tennis for free in a relaxed and fun environment and can take part in sessions including Cardio Tennis, Highland Spring Mini Tennis and tennis coaching – all completely free as part of the LTA and Tennis Foundation’s drive to get more people playing more often. Venues will be providing rackets and balls, so if you’ve never picked up a racket or just haven’t played for a while Great British Tennis Weekend is the perfect way to get involved.
Participating venues offering free tennis this weekend include:
- Calne TC
- Corsley TC
- David Lloyd Swindon
- Highworth TC
- Minety TC
- Next Generation Swindon
- Ramsbury TC
- Royal Wootton Bassett TC
- Seend TC
- Swindon Community Tennis (St Marks)
- Wanborough TC
The dates for the three Great British Tennis Weekends are:
o Saturday 16th - Sunday 17th May
o Saturday 13th - Sunday 14th June
o Saturday 1st - Sunday 2nd August
Roger Henry, Wiltshire LTA Tennis Chairman said: “We are very excited that the Great British Tennis Weekends are hitting Wiltshire again this summer. With so many clubs from across Wiltshire holding their own Great British Tennis Weekends there really is something for everyone. I hope families take the opportunity to take part in these fantastic events”.
Try tennis this weekend at a venue near you. Reserve your free place at www.lta.org.uk/gbtw.