Benefits of the Primary School Tennis Programme

  • For the children

    • They learn to play tennis in an easy and fun way
    • They get fit, healthy and active
    • They all experience success at their own level
    • They learn the ABCs of sport (agility, balance, co-ordination)
    • It develops hand-eye co-ordination and racket skills
    • Self-confidence and a love of sport flourish
    • They really appreciate that sport is for them

  • For parents – affordable chance to shine

    • Children can learn tennis locally in their school
    • Very affordable, not exclusive and expensive
    • No outlay for equipment, everything is provided
    • Great for children who are not strong on sports
    • For the child who is challenged academically, it’s the ideal means ‘to shine’
    • Children with special needs enjoy success
    • In a fun way, it entices kids to a healthy, active lifestyle
    • It’s a sport they can play for many years.

  • For the Principal

    • Programme reduces stress levels right across the school
    • Provided by a team of professionally qualified tennis coaches
    • Full public liability insurance cover and Garda vetting
    • No costs for P.E. equipment and no storage requirements
    • It is safe and can be played in the school hall or yard
    • Professional coaching suitable for the whole school

  • For the Teachers

    • Children really look forward to classes
    • After each session, they return to class physically refreshed and better able to concentrate
    • Teachers can divide the class, sending some to tennis
    • They can teach smaller numbers, then swap over
    • Stress levels for all greatly reduce

  • For the school

    • A professional sports programme for children from junior infants through to 6th class
    • All equipment is provided –no investment needed
    • No worries about storing equipment
    • An excellent, structured, games-based programme where the children enjoy success at their own level.