Tennis at Bodmin Leisure Centre

Tots Tennis (4-6 years) LTA Youth Blue

Children and parents will work together on sending and receiving skills, simple racket and ball work, balance, movement and coordination.

Monday 4pm - 4.45pm

Cost:£5.50

Perfect introduction to tennis! LTA Youth Start is for children aged 4 - 11 years old who are new to tennis.

The players receive 6 fun active tennis coaching sessions, Tennis Racket & balls, a t-shirt and wristbands. Each child will receive attendance stickers and a certificate of completion. Course cost is £29.99 plus (£5 p & p).

A Fun social starter tennis course for girls aged 5 - 16, who are new or returning to tennis.

6 weeks of fun coaching sessions packed with games and exercises to build confidence and skill on court, all whilst having fun with friends.

Once signed up you'll recieve a FREE Tennis Racket, Tennis Balls and T-Shirt and a certificate of completion.

Course cost is £29.99 plus (£5 p & p).

During this stage they will learn the fundamentals of tennis whilst playing on a smaller court with smaller rackets and softer balls. This allows them to develop key skills such as forehands and backhands whilst being able to rally with the coaches and their peers. 

Days and times available:

• Tuesday 4pm - 5pm
• Tuesday 5pm - 6pm - Girls Only
• Thursday 4pm - 5pm - Girls Only
• Friday 4pm - 5pm
• Friday 5pm - 6pm
• Saturday 10am - 11am

Mini tennis orange is a great way for players to progress from mini tennis red. The court will be bigger than red stage but still not full sized. Mini tennis orange allows players to develop a more rounded game and start learning basic tactics before progressing onto a full size court.

Days and times available:

• Tuesday 4pm - 5pm
• Wednesday 4pm - 5pm
• Friday 5pm - 6pm
• Saturday 9am - 10am - Invite Only

Mini Tennis Green is played on a full size court with bigger rackets but the balls are still slightly softer then normal yellow balls. During Mini tennis green players will start developing all aspects of their game on the full sized courts.

Days and times available:

• Monday 5pm - 6pm
• Wednesday 4pm - 5pm
• Saturday 9am - 10am - Invite only

Players are using full sized tennis courts and full yellow tennis balls. At this age the emphasis on tactical and technical development around match related skills.

Days and times available:

• Monday 5pm - 6pm
• Monday 6pm - 7pm (Invite Only) Older Teenagers
• Wednesday 4pm - 5pm
• Saturday 10am - 11am

We offer matchplay sessions for our players, who can attend and put into practice their coaching. These sessions are invite only. If you would like to know more please email Bodmin.tennis@gmail.com

Bodmin Tennis acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of children and adults at risk.  The club is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice and LTA requirements.  A copy of the club’s full safeguarding policy is available from Front of house

The club’s safeguarding policy recognises that the welfare and interests of children and adults at risk are paramount in all circumstances. It aims to ensure that regardless of age, ability or disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, socio-economic background, all children:

• have a positive and enjoyable experience of tennis at Bodmin Tennis in a safe and inclusive environment
• are protected from abuse whilst participating in tennis.

 Bodmin Tennis acknowledges that some children, including disabled children and young people or those from ethnic minority communities, can be particularly vulnerable to abuse and we accept the responsibility to take reasonable and appropriate steps to ensure their welfare.  

 As part of our safeguarding policy Bodmin Tennis will:

• promote and prioritise the safety and well-being of children and adults at risk
• ensure everyone understands their roles and responsibilities in respect of safeguarding and is provided with appropriate learning opportunities to recognise, identify and respond to signs of abuse, neglect and other safeguarding concerns relating to children and adults at risk
• encourage and maintain a culture where people feel able to raise a genuine safeguarding concern and are confident that it will be taken seriously
• ensure appropriate action is taken in the event of incidents/concerns of abuse and support provided to the individual/s who raise or disclose the concern
• ensure that confidential, detailed and accurate records of all safeguarding concerns are maintained and securely stored
• prevent the employment/deployment of unsuitable individuals
• ensure robust safeguarding arrangements and procedures are in operation

The Centre Welfare Officer can be contacted on: Karen Edmond 07977276785 

GLL National Safeguarding Officer Muir Forrest muir.forrest@GLL.org

Tennis Cornwall Safeguading Lead Rachel Smith safeguardingcornwall@gmail.com 

The club’s policy and procedures will be widely promoted and are mandatory for everyone involved in Bodmin Tennis. Failure to comply with the policy and procedures will be addressed and may result in dismissal/exclusion from the club.

Whistleblowing

Anyone who does not feel comfortable raising a concern with the Club Welfare Officer should contact the LTA Safeguarding Team directly on 020 8487 7000, the Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO) or the NSPCC on 0808 800 5000.  Further details about whistleblowing can be found in the club’s safeguarding policy.

Monitoring

The club’s safeguarding policy will be reviewed every two years, or sooner in the following circumstances:

• changes in legislation and/or government guidance
• as required by the Local Safeguarding Children Board or LTA
• as a result of any other significant change or event.

British Tennis Safeguarding Policy

British Tennis Diversity and Inclusion Policy

For more information on our safeguarding commitment or on LTA minimum standards at Bodmin Tennis Centre, please contact Karen Edmond Welfare Officer by emailing: karen.edmond@gll.org. 

Try Tennis with our Tennis Short Courses. These 3 block of sessions are ideal to get on court, have fun and hit loads of balls. These are coach led sessions.

Adult Courses start Tuesday 9th January 2024