FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
Do I need to be a member of the club to have lessons?
No. However, it would be advantageous for players to join so that social tennis can be played outside of your coaching sessions and the technique and skills learnt during sessions practised. Non members pay an extra 50p per group coaching session.
TENNIS COACHING COURSE
Thistleworth Tennis Club, 129a Ridgeway Road, Osterley, TW7 5LX [Link]
How do I become a member?
Membership information packs are available from outside the clubhouse or via our website [Link] Membership discounts are available in your first year. With discounts annual Junior membership is 18 for the rest of the year and Adult membership 80.
Sessions starting 15 October
Juniors: Saturday mornings 15 October to 19 November Adults & Performance Sunday mornings 16 October to 20 November
What should I wear?
Players should wear appropriate sports clothing - this does not have to be white. T-shirts and tracksuit bottoms/shorts are fine.
Do I need my own racket?
No. All equipment is provided. As your game improves you may want to buy your own racket.
What is the minimum age for players?
We take players from the age of 4 year old.
Which group session should I apply for?
This is not easy to answer without seeing players in action. If you are unsure please give me a call and I will make a judgement based on age, sporting history and the standard of other players in each group. All groups are flexible, so players can be moved part way through the course should a group or combination of children prove to be unsuitable.
Can I join a course after it has started?
Yes, if there is space. The cost will be pro rata for the number of remaining weeks.
How do I know if a lesson has been cancelled when the weather is bad?
The coach will attempt to phone all players prior to the start of the lesson; however this is not always possible, therefore please phone the coach on their mobile to confirm arrangements.
What happens if a lesson is cancelled due to bad weather?
Players will be given credit that can be used on subsequent courses.
What should I do if I know I will be unable to attend all sessions?
This is catered for on the course application form. Enter what dates you are unable to attend and reduce the total course fee accordingly. You only pay for the lessons you attend.
Coaches:
Waseem Ali John Love Maneesha Puri Ismael Silue Alastair MacCallum 07809 016 512 LTA qualified 07958 234 237 LTA qualified LTA Level 2 Coaching Assistant LTA Level 1 Coaching Assistant LTA Level 1 Coaching Assistant
Are individual coaching sessions available?
Yes. Ask one of the coaches and they will provide further details.
Do lessons run all year round?
No. In 2011 Saturday and Sunday morning courses until 20 November. Friday after school courses will run until 7 October 2011.
Visit our website for more information about the club & Coaching Programme:
[Link]
COACHING SESSIONS
Non members are welcome to sign-up for lessons for an extra 50p/lesson. Please pay the price in brackets.
JUNIOR COACHING SESSIONS
Course name Mini Tennis Red Mini Tennis Orange Mini Tennis Green Junior Development Junior Performance Dates 15 Oct to 19 Nov 15 Oct to 19 Nov 15 Oct to 19 Nov 15 Oct to 19 Nov 16 Oct to 20 Nov Day & time Saturday 9am-10am Saturday 10am-11am Saturday 11am-12pm Saturday 12pm-1pm Sunday 11.30am-1pm Coach John John John John Waseem Price
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Play & Pay
Mid-week Mini Tennis Red & Orange sessions will restart in March 2012 Remember you only pay for the sessions you can attend Feel free to invite your friends for a free trial lesson all are welcome Junior Membership - 18; Adult Membership - 80. Until March 2012. Non members are welcome to attend club social functions see [Link] for a full list of events
ADULT COACHING SESSIONS
Course name Adult Group Dates 16 Oct to 20 Nov Day & time Sunday 10am-11.30am Coach Waseem Price Play & Pay
Adult & Junior Performance sessions are run on a Play & Pay basis there is need to book in advance, just pay at the end of each session, the cost is 9 per session for members and 9.50 for non-members.
Please complete the Booking Form opposite and bring it to the first lesson If you are unable to attend all sessions please reduce the total cost accordingly only pay for sessions you are able to attend You may join the course after it has started please complete the Booking Form and reduce the total cost accordingly
BOOKING FORM
6 Coaching Sessions starting 15 October 2011
PLEASE WRITE CLEARLY Name: Thistleworth Member (please tick): Yes No Date of Birth (juniors only): Address:
Contact numbers: (h)
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Email address: (This is important for keeping up to date with course info) Lesson (please tick): Saturday Mini Tennis Red Mini Tennis Orange Mini Tennis Green Jun Dev Medical Condition:
If you are unable to attend all dates within a course or you are joining a course after it has started, please indicate below which sessions will be missed and reduce the total payment pro rata. You should only pay for the sessions that you attend.
I am unable to attend the following sessions and have amended the cost accordingly
I enclose a cheque for ________ payable to Tennis Coaching at Thistleworth. Signature (parents please sign for juniors): Name of Parent/Guardian: Please bring your completed application form and payment to the first session. If you have any questions please contact the Coaching Team on 07958 234 237.