Last night was Tina’s final session before she and her husband Fabio move to Switzerland at the end of the month. Tina and Fabio have been part of our centre for several years, and it’s been such a pleasure having them here. They will be very much missed by everyone. Wishing them all the best in their new adventure
Read MoreOn Sunday, we had the absolute pleasure of heading down to the Lexus Eastbourne International at Devonshire Park and what a day it turned out to be! From the moment we arrived, the atmosphere was buzzing with excitement. The courts were alive with incredible tennis as some of the world’s best players put on a show, and we were lucky enough to...
Read More“Making Champions” in partnership with local primary schools! Last week, we were delighted to welcome the latest group of young athletes to our Tennis Centre as part of Week 4 of The Canterbury Academy Junior Sports Development Camp. Now in its fourth year, the camp brings together selected children from primary schools across the local area to...
Read MoreThis week we were delighted to welcome Poppy to the tennis centre as part of her school work experience. Poppy quickly became a valued member of the team—getting involved in coaching sessions on court and supporting players of all ages with confidence and enthusiasm. As well as helping with sessions, she also got a behind-the-scenes look at...
Read MoreWe had a fantastic time last week welcoming lots of new children, and their families, from local primary schools to try tennis for the very first time! This amazing opportunity has been made possible thanks to the generous sponsorship of Spurling Cannon Certified Accountants, who are funding free tennis coaching for 100 local children at our...
Read MoreMarty and Iza took to the court on Sunday in a 10U League match against Kings Hill Tennis Club—and they brought their A-game! 🎾🔥 From the first serve to the final point, both players showed brilliant focus, great movement, and fantastic teamwork. Their determination and positive attitude really shone through, and they should be super proud of...
Read MoreTheo and Cal were out representing us in the 14U League Match against Hythe Lawn Tennis over the weekend—and they certainly gave us plenty to cheer about! 🎾💪 Theo kicked things off with a confident and composed singles performance. He stayed focused from the first ball and showed some brilliant consistency and shot-making to secure a...
Read MoreWe had a very special visitor at the centre this week… and he had four paws and a waggy tail! 🐾 Meet Harty, a five-month-old guide dog in training, who popped in with his lovely trainer and regular at the centre, Mary Ellen. As part of his early training, Harty is being introduced to all sorts of different places, people, and experiences—and...
Read MoreThis year, Eb, Faye, Ed, Dom and Marty spent a memorable day at Roland Garros during the annual Yannick Noah Fans Day. With a great atmosphere, some big tennis names around, and a few sweet treats along the way, it was a day to remember. We were lucky enough to catch all of the top five men and five of the top ten women in the world on the...
Read MoreIt’s been a busy week of matches in the Play Your Way to Wimbledon competition! First up were the 14U boys. Theo’s experience really showed — he didn’t drop a set on his way to winning the event, with Arthur finishing as runner-up. Big shoutout to Michael as well for taking part in his first Matchplay competition — great effort!In the ladies...
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