Racquet Sports
Adult Coaching Programme
Adult sessions
Adult sessions are offered at Craiglockhart with the aim of developing player’s tennis skills through informal coaching and match play. These sessions are delivered on a weekly basis, you can simply turn up and play, however places are limited so it is advisable to book in advance; these sessions can be booked up to 7 days in advance. Please note that some of these advertised sessions may need to be cancelled when an event is being hosted at the centre, however cancellation notices will be displayed in the centre.
Please look at the table below for a full listing of adult sessions:
Adult coaching programmes
The centre offers a choice of coaching activities to suit everyone's needs, from individual to group coaching, and for all playing standards from absolute beginner through to more advanced players.
Individual coaching
Although the centre does not directly offer individual coaching to customers, we are able provide a list of coaches who work in the centre and are able to offer this service. Enquiries for individual coaching should be made at the Tennis Centre, 0131 443 0101 where you will be advised how to book.
Weekly coaching courses
These coaching courses are delivered once a week, over a 5 or 6 week period. There are 5 different levels of coaching that will suit most playing standards, so to ensure you get the most out of your coaching course we strongly recommend you check the ability levels below that best describes you.
Absolute Beginners: For adults who are picking up their rackets for the first time.
Satellite: For those who have little experience of playing tennis.
Challenger: Returning back to tennis? This is the level for you.
ATP Tour: For players who have some regular playing experience, up to club level.
Grand Slam: For regular club level players.
Weekly course times
How to book
To ensure you get the best out of your courses we strongly recommend you book in to the ability level that best describes you. All these courses should be booked in advance; to book please contact the Tennis Centre, 0131 444 1969. Once you are booked on a course you will have priority over the general public to re-book onto the next consecutive course. So you can opt to continue with the coaching programme for as long as you choose to do so.
Crash Courses
For customers who cannot commit to a 5 or 6 week programme, or would prefer to receive their coaching over a more concentrated period of time, then these crash courses may be exactly what’s needed. These courses are only delivered over the summer holiday period and run from Monday – Thursday during the weeks identified. All these courses should be booked in advance.
Adult tennis clinics
Craiglockhart are offering a series of clinics aimed at intermediate players who are interested in gaining more understanding of the technical and tactical aspects of their tennis. Coaches will provide full player assessments through observation and video analysis and on-court drills and tips for improving your game. Each clinic will be delivered by our experienced tennis coaches on the indoor courts, to a group of up to 8 like minded individuals. The clinics will all be delivered on Sundays from 10.00 – 16.00, and will include a light buffet lunch.
Clinic Dates: 18th May / 8th June / 20th July / 17th August. The cost of each clinic will be £100, and can be booked at the Tennis Centre, telephone details are listed at the back of the brochure.
To book your place or find out more, telephone 0131 444 1969 or email mail@edinburghleisure.co.uk
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