Are you searching for an activity that welcomes you?
We know how to help you and your child feel included. A unique programme built with love is waiting for you. A huge hug of hope is coming your way, we promise.
What is the specialised programme?
Our specialised programme combines Tennis and sport related games from our fitness programme. Tennis is at its core because of its versatility. It is a sport for all. The categories below can give you an idea of how inclusive tennis is. The game can be adapted for any level of ability. We focus on what the child is able to do. On their abilities.
Do you worry about your child's social skills?
In our safe sports setting, your child will explore their gross motor skills and practice interaction on this level. We are committed to our "can do" attitude.
Are you searching for an activity that welcomes you?
We know how to help you and your child feel included. A unique programme built with love is waiting for you. A huge hug of hope is coming your way, we promise.
Our “Can do” attitude:
Everybody is differently abled. And our initial approach is no different to our other classes. We find a way and make tennis accessible to all, there are no limits, we work with the ability and have the highest expectations for the outcome. Regardless of the disabilities, abilities or special needs, which we prefer to call superpowers. Every child is welcome and will be embraced.
Our power-house team:
Hand-picked committed, professional coaches who are intensively trained to think on their feet and use the equipment creatively. We work intrinsically, sensitively, respectfully with the ability, choosing the best approach to help each child feel included in a sports environment. Although at times the methods seem strange and look like random fun games, the intention is to cover the curriculum and the result will be that the learning outcomes are achieved. Like pieces of a puzzle they all fit to play the game. Challenge us, you will find that we are fearless and unstoppable in our efforts and with perseverance and patience from all, miracles will happen.
Tennis Versatility is achieved for any age and ability by adapting the following:
A Little Secret about what goes into the class...
We don’t just think about you during the class. Outside sessions we research related topics, spend hours preparing notes and planning for your child, it takes more than the physical time of the class to see the results you see.
What are your child’s superpowers?
It maybe one or many accompanied with special needs. All information is treated with confidentiality and will help us in our research to determine the best approach for your child.
Examples of superpowers we are working with are:
Down’s syndrome, Asperger’s syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), selective mutism. Also visual, audio, and physical impairments.
The official categories of disability tennis:
Visually Impaired Tennis: VI Tennis is one of the leading sports for the blind. Created in Japan in 1984 and is played in more than 30 countries. A smaller court is used with a lower net, courts have tactile lines and balls make noise to hear the bounce and hit.
Deaf Tennis: This is for an average hearing loss of 55dB or more in their best ear.
Wheelchair Tennis: A special sports wheelchair is used for agility and the bounce rule is adjusted to allow 2 bounces.
See what other parents are saying about us:
A special thank you to the families who have had faith and stepped back and trusted us to develop their child’s abilities.
To have made a difference with one child, and one family was enough, and convinced us that our methods work. We have experienced many miracles and will share more with you in due course, and provided we have the consent of the families to share their story. Watch this space…
