We have three terms of group lessons which follow school terms. Every week we host approx. 20 group lessons.

We follow the ITF Tennis 10s initiative, using low bouncing balls and short courts for the very best learning experience. Group lessons are based on age and standard and every child is individually assessed so that they have access to the best coaching for their needs.

Rathgar Tennis Club also runs three squad groups (Junior, Senior 1, and Senior 2) and 10 squad sessions each week. These groups give our older Junior players the option to take on extra classes which offer high-quality coaching and training for up to eight hours per week.

Squads are trained by Jamie Pilkington and organised by age and by standard.

• Tots (Ages 4 – 6)
  Skills:  Focus on fun and learning basic skills including balance, coordination, ball skills and an introduction to the racket and connecting with the ball.
  Red court, Red balls and mini rackets 19’-23’’
• Red Ball (Ages 6-8)
  Skills:  Beginning to rally and work on reception and projection (throwing and catching).  Starting to feature point scoring.
  Red court, red balls and mini rackets from 19’-23’’
• Orange Ball (Ages 8-9)
  Skills:  Larger court and beginning to learn both technical and tactical play.
  Orange court, orange balls and mini rackets from 23’’-25’’
• Green Balls (9-10)
  Skills:  This is the stage before using yellow balls on the full court. Working on serving, returning and rallying skills.  Will see improved tennis skills and building confidence.
  Full court, green balls and rackets 25’’-27’’ (full size)
• Yellow Balls (11+)
  Skills:  Playing on the full court with the yellow ball. Can competently play a match and understand the technique and tactics of the game of tennis. Final stage before playing senior tennis.
  Full court, yellow balls and 27’’ rackets.

Tennis Camps

Tennis Camps are run independently of Rathgar Tennis Club by Jamie Pilkington during the summer, mid term and Easter breaks.  For all information on these very popular tennis camps please contact Jamie directly or fill out the form below and return it to Jamie at the following email address.  No applications can be received via the Club Office.

Contact

If you have any queries about any aspect of our Junior Programme or membership contact our Club Manager, Catherine Byers.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 087 233 0749

Child Protection

Rathgar Tennis Club strives at all times to provide a supportive, safe and friendly environment for tennis and has implemented a range of measures specifically to support the safeguarding and wellbeing of our junior players.

We have adopted and implemented the Tennis Ireland Code of Ethics and Good Practice for Children’s Sport.

On joining the Club or renewal of membership, all members agree to abide by the Code of Conduct and the Club’s Child Protection Policy. All members should read and become familiar with them.

Our junior coaches are Garda vetted have completed the required child protection safeguarding training.

The club’s Child Protection Officers are available should any member have any questions or require any assistance in relation to child protection in the club.