Avon Tennis’ aim is to have all clubs in the area being able to offer inclusive tennis. This depends on facilities, availability of LTA Accredited coaches, volunteers, equipment and training opportunities.
Wesport (County Sport Partnership (CSP) for the West of England) is working in partnership with Avon Tennis, the LTA and other disability organisations, for the delivery of “Open Court” programmes across Avon and can be contacted by telephone: 0117 328 6250 or by email: info@wesport.org.uk
Clubs and Venues currently delivery “open court” programmes include:
Almondsbury Tennis Club, Gloucester Road, Bristol BS32 4AA
Learning Disability Tennis- Tuesdays 10.30-11.30, £3
On hold at present – under review.
Contact: John Kimani: 07951-584669 or Lynda Riddle: 01454-616495
Bristol University Tennis, Coombe Dingle Sports Complex, Bristol BS9 2BJ
The Wheely Good Tennis Club, 7-8pm, Wednesdays with Coach Dom Boylan
Visually Impaired Tennis – under review. Hope to return in September
Walking Tennis – under review.
Contact: andy.trott@braistol.ac.uk
Bristol Parks Tennis – Eastville Park
Mental Health Group Tennis
Contact: info@wesport.org.uk
Cotham Park Tennis Club, 80 Redland Road, Bristol BS6 6AG
Ability Tennis – Thursday 2-3pm, £3
Tailored to fit the needs of the participant
Contact Helen: info@abilitytennis.com
Downend and Frenchay Tennis Club, Common Mead Lane, Hambrook, Bristol BS16 1QQ
Inclusive Tennis Activities
Headways collaboration during summer months
Contact: pennydftc@gmail.com
Henleaze Tennis Club, Tennesse Grove, BS6 7XH
Walking Tennis – Wednesday 9.15-10.15am
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/HenleazeLawnTennisClub/
Kings Tennis Club, Maplemeade, Bristol BS7 8JG
Inclusive Tennis Activities inc. SEND – Check website for details
Mother and under 5s – Monday 9.30-10.30am
Contact: ellytennis.kings@hotmail.com
https://clubspark.lta.org.uk/EllyShearmanCoaching
Knowle Tennis Club, 17 Beaconsfield Road, Bristol BS4 2QN
Inclusive sessions and Walking Tennis
Contact: matt-thompson1984@hotmail.co.uk
For all Walking Tennis enquires and bookings contact
info@wesport.org.uk