FAQs
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How do I book tennis lessons?
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Go to our online booking system click here for Oakwood & here for Swanley.
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Do I need to become a member to have lessons?
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No but members do receive a slightly lower price. However, as you progress memberships an important part of the learning process (practice makes perfect).
You will only receive discount on lessons at the venue you are a member of.
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What are class sizes?
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Junior classes vary between 4 and 8 during term time. Adult classes vary between 8 and 12.
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What do the group lessons consist of?
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Each lesson wil consist of a warmup, learning and some play. Beginner lessons wil concentrate on the four main shots (forehand, backhand, serve & volley).
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Do I need my own equipment?
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No. We supply al the equipment if necessary.
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Can I get advice on what equipment is best to buy for myself or my child?
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Yes and there is a pro shop for all your needs.
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Do you restring rackets?
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Yes, a full restringing service is available. Our coaches can give you advice on the right type of string and string tension that would suit your needs. We also can offer replacement bumper guards and regripping.
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What happens if the weather is bad?
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Assume all lessons are running unless you have been contacted by text. We check the weather regularly and decide whether to cancel or not 30 minutes before the class is due to start.
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If a lesson is cancelled will I get a refund or credit?
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There are no refunds but a credit will be applied to your Clubspark account.
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What happens if I or my child can't attend a lesson that has been booked in advance?
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Junior lessons are run as courses so if a child can't attend a lesson for any reason, you will lose that session.
Junior holiday camps can be moved 7 days before the start date.
Adult lessons are run on an ad-hoc basis. However, we can only move the session if we have been given 24 hrs notice about being unable to attend, otherwise you will lose the session.
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Are private 1 to 1 lessons available?
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Yes, it's the fastest way to learn and done at a time to suit you. Please contact us to discuss your options.
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What is the youngest my child can start playing tennis?
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We start children at 4 years of age.
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What happens during school holiday times?
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We run holiday camps during the school holidays throughout the year which can be booked by clicking here.
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How will I know if myself or my child needs to move to the next level/group?
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Junior tennis is generally age led but if a coach believes the player will be better suited to a higher level class, they will recommend what to do next.
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Adults tennis is led by the coach.
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Can do tennis as part of the Duke Of Edinburgh Award?
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Yes, please contact us directly regarding this.
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Do you have floodlit tennis?
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Yes all our sites have floodlit courts.
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Are there toilets on site?
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Yes.