Junior Tennis Academy
Dates 2012
Available all year, subject to minimum of 3 participants
Days
Monday to Friday (5 days)
Ages
3 to 19 years
La Manga Club is the ideal place for youngsters to develop an early interest in tennis, practise and improve their match skills or put their game to the test in one of our junior competitions.
Our coaching programme is specially adapted to the needs of children and young people aged from 3 to 19 years, with a variety of group Academy courses and individual coaching available subject to minimum numbers throughout the year. From our Mickey’s Academy for the little ones to our Pro Academy for advanced junior competition players or our age-group tournaments and fun competitions, our aim is to encourage youngsters to get out on court, play tennis and develop an active interest in the game.
There is also a lively junior tennis social programme during the Easter, summer and half-term holidays with club afternoons, social tournaments and matches for all ages.
JUNIOR ACADEMIES
Our Junior Academies are 5-day group coaching courses for all ages and abilities, which run from Monday to Friday. We will cover all major aspects of the game and make tuition fun and competitive with our team of highly qualified teaching professionals.
- 12 & Under: 2-hours’ coaching per day (11:00-13:00*)
- 15 & Under: 2-hours’ coaching per day (11:00-13:00*)
- 19 & Under: 2-hours’ coaching per day (11:00-13:00*)
New for 2012!
Following the official guidelines of the International Tennis Federation (ITF) we are delighted to introduce
‘tennis 10s: Slower Balls, Smaller Courts, Easy Game’
Using slower balls will help players to develop the most efficient technique and to implement advanced tactics that in most cases could not be performed with a yellow ball on the full court.
- 5-8 yrs using foam or felt balls played on a smaller court.
- 8-10 yrs orange ball, 50% slower than a yellow ball, played on a slightly smaller court.
- 9-10 yrs green ball 25% slower but played on a full court.
MICKEY’S ACADEMY
Created following the guidelines of the LTA to enable each child to develop naturally at their own pace. Our programme focuses on developing the necessary motor skills that children need to play tennis while they are having an unforgettable time.
The Tiny Tots has been extended to a 1 hour session starting at the more parent and child friendly time of 18.00-19.00.
- Tiny Tots (3-5 yrs): 1-hour session per day (18:00-19:00*)
- Junior Mickeys (6-7 yrs + 8-9 yrs): 2-hours’ coaching per day (09:00-11:00*)
PRO ACADEMY
Keen advanced players aged 19 and under may wish to take part in our Pro Academy with 15 or 25 hours intensive coaching per week. More information about the Pro Academy >>
SPORT PACKAGES
Energetic youngsters can take part in two or more sports academies in the same week with our sport packages (tennis + football; tennis + cricket). Click here for more details about the Sport Packages >>
*Please note that times are provided as a guide; actual times may vary depending on the time of year.
