Abbeydale Tennis Groups
The Professional Tennis Coaching Team for Kids and Schools in Sheffield.
Our junior group programme is available for all ages and all abilities and takes place on our indoor courts all year round.
Ages 3 to 5
Tiny Tots & Mini Blue
Primarily the focus is to help develop coordination and movement whilst introducing the child to tennis from an early age. Eventually with a racket & ball, mainly concentrating on fun and games linked with the sport. Coaches encourage parents to join in if they want to.
Ages 5 to 8
Mini Red
Mini Red is played on a smaller court, roughly Badminton size using larger soft tennis balls which means they are slower. The net is lower and the rackets are smaller, these factors help the child to develop better technique and simple tactics. Coaches may encourage the children to start competing in matches.
Ages 8 to 9
Mini Orange
Mini Orange is played on a court 3/4 of the size of a normal tennis court, the balls are 50% slower than actual tennis balls, the net is lower and the court is narrower which helps children continue to develop both technique and tactically. Matches at Mini Orange level are slightly longer which include singles and doubles in team formats.
Ages 10+
Mini Green
Mini Green is played on a full-size court but with slightly slower balls. As the children are becoming physically stronger they are able to cover the full court. Emphasis on continued technique and tactical development, using more power and spin as well as detailed athletic skills. Competition is both individual and team based.
Ages 11+
Full Ball
Full Ball is played on a full size court and introduces players to normal pressurised tennis balls which are faster and bounce higher. Full ball prepares children for adult tennis.
Full Schedule
Monday
- 16:00 - 15:00 Mini Red
- 17:00 - 18:00 Full Ball
Tuesday
- 16:00 - 17:00 Full Ball
- 16:15 - 17:00 Mini Red
- 17:00 - 18:00 Full Ball
Wednesday
- 16:00 - 16:45 Mini Red
- 16:00 - 16:45 Tiny Tots & Mini Blue
- 16:00 - 17:00 Mini Orange
- 17:00 - 18:00 Full Ball
Thusday
- 16:00 - 17:00 Tiny Tots & Mini Blue
- 16:00 - 17:00 Mini Green
- 16:00 - 17:00 Mini Red
- 17:00 - 18:00 Full Ball
Friday
- 16:00 - 17:00 Full Ball
- 16:00 - 17:00 Mini Red
Saturday
- 08:30 - 09:15 Mini Red
- 08:30 - 09:15 Tiny Tots & Mini Blue
- 09:30 - 10:15 Mini Orange
- 09:30 - 10:15 Mini Green
- 09:30 - 10:15 Mini Red
- 10:30 - 11:15 Mini Red
- 10:30 - 11:15 Full Ball
- 11:30 - 12:30 Full Ball
- 12:30 - 13:30 Full Ball
Abbeydale Tennis Club's Holiday Classes
For 5 years + Tennis & Fun Games
Multi Sports Camps, including Tennis, Cricket, Basketball, Athletics, Rounders, Dodge Ball, Obstacle Course, Cardio Tennis & Fun Games.
PRICES:
Full Days 8.30am to 3.30pm @ £35.00 (Full Days for Full Week £150.00)
Half Days 8.30 - 12pm or 12.30pm* to 3.30pm @ £20.00 (Half Day for Full Week £90.00)
*Activities will restart at 12.30pm, but children are welcome to be dropped off and have lunch 12.00 to 12.30pm with the camp.
SUITABLE FOR ALL LEVELS - Please bring a packed lunch (if full day) and clothing suitable to play indoor & outdoors.
A sibling discount of 5.0% is available and will be applied at the next step.
Cancelling / Changing Sessions:
If you have booked in sessions at the holiday club and would like to cancel these sessions, we can offer a 30% cancellation fee if given at least 1 weeks notice. If a weeks notice is not given then you will be charged the full amount for the booked sessions. If you would like to change a booking, we will change a booking like for like at any point (subject to availability) at no extra charge. Please email to playtennis@btconnect.com to request these changes.
In the event of child sickness, severe weather conditions, personal change of plans where the session is no longer needed or failure to provide 1 weeks notice, your full normal rate will still be charged.
About Us
Founded 35 years ago in 1988, Abbeydale Tennis Groups have provided tennis coaching to three generations of tennis players in Sheffield and Yorkshire.
Our Tennis Coaching Business is driven by a passion for the sport of tennis and enthusiasm for teaching and we have a team of 6 full time, highly qualified and award winning Professional Tennis Coaches.
We deliver professional sessions for all levels from complete beginners right up to representing Great Britain, with a balance of technical advice, tactical know how while keeping the sessions fun and lively.
We hope you enjoy our tennis classes as much as we enjoy delivering them.
If you have any questions or comments, please don’t hesitate to contact us.