Tots Tennis

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Aims & Objectives

AIM: To provide your Tot with basic tennis skills which will also help to develop their;

• Hand and eye co-ordination
  
• Movement and balance
  
• Listening skills
  
• Team work and social skills
  
• Ability to follow instructions

Above all, the lessons will be conducted in a fun indoor environment by a lively, qualified and experienced tennis coach!

Each lesson will follow a fun and structured format involving everything from balloons and bean bags to parachutes! Tennis rackets and balls will of course be used and by the end of the term we hope your tot will have picked up the following skills:

- know what a tennis racket is and how to hold it correctly

- know the layout of a tennis court and be able to name one of the lines

- be able to balance a ball on a tennis racket

- know the ready position

- participate in simple team and ball games

- throw and catch a ball

- know and name the different strokes (forehand, backhand, and volley)

- successfully make contact between a ball and racket

And lastly...... BE A HAPPY TOTS TENNIS PLAYER!

Schedule

Term 1 - 21st May – 8th July 2007

FAQs

WHAT IS TOTS TENNIS?
* Tennis coaching for 18 months to 6 year olds which aims to introduce them to the basic skills of tennis in a fun and active environment.

HOW MANY CHILDREN ARE THERE PER LESSON AND HOW LONG IS THE LESSON?
* Ideally the lesson will consist of 6-10 tots. There will always be 2 adults present at all times. The lesson lasts for 45 minutes.

HOW MANY LESSONS ARE THERE IN A TERM AND HOW MUCH DO THEY COST?
* A term consists of 8 - 10 lessons. Each lesson costs $37.50 or $39.50 weekend. We ask you to pay for a whole term in advance i.e $375.00. A 10% discount will be give for friendship groups of 6 tots and above.

WHAT HAPPENS IF MY TOT IS SICK AND UNABLE TO MAKE THE LESSON? * Unfortunately no refund is given. WHAT HAPPENS IF WE ARE AWAY ON HOLIDAY AND MISS A LESSON? * Unfortunately no refund is given. WHAT HAPPENS IN THE EVENT OF BAD WEATHER? * Tots tennis is played what ever the weather as all lessons are held in our unique indoor court!

WHAT HAPPENS IF THE LESSON FALLS ON A BANK HOLIDAY?
*You will not be charged and this has been taken into consideration when planning the 10 week term timetable.

CAN I SEND SOMEONE ELSE TO ATTEND IN MY TOTS PLACE?
* Unfortunately substitutions are not allowed.

DOES A PARENT OR CARER HAVE TO STAY FOR THE DURATION OF THE LESSON?
* For the first 5 weeks of term we ask for a parent or carer to be present. Once you are confident that your tot is happy to be left, we are happy for you to leave them as long as a contact number is given!

DOES MY TOT NEED A TENNIS RACKET AND WHAT DO THEY WEAR AND BRING TO THE LESSON? * Tots Tennis rackets are provided. We ask for your Tot to be dressed in Tots Tennis clothing and suitable footwear. Tots Tennis uniforms are available to purchase from the centre. Please also send them with a water bottle. HOW DO I GET MY TOT STARTED? * Complete application form

* Specify the day and time you would prefer from the list of available slots
* Make payment for the term in advance. Cash or cheque made payable to Advantage School of Tennis.

The above rules are for guidance and to avoid confusion. However, certain cases and events may be judged on individual merits

Download Application Form

If you require any more information please call the AST office on 

6466 2643 or e-mail info@advantageschooloftennis.com