Tennis really is a sport that anyone can play. It can be adapted for any level of ability, impairments or disability, friends and family are welcome to join in the sessions too.
I Play 30 are free tennis activity sessions designed for adults and children with learning, sensory and physical disabilities and for those experiencing mental ill health.
Each session will be run by a qualified LTA coach who has received specific disability tennis training and specialised equipment will be provided including rackets. Participants are encouraged to play at their own pace, just sign up as and when you feel like it.
If your club would like to host one of our I Play 30 session please get in touch, we are always looking for new venues to join our growing disability programme. Bright Ideas for Tennis will help you forge links with local community groups and SEN schools, provide all the training needed and continuously support your team as the sessions get underway. We offer a budget to deliver the sessions and will include your club in further fundraising opportunities.
In 2021 we welcome our recently formed I Play 30 committee to provide ongoing mentoring to our coaches and volunteers, with thanks to; , , , , ,
We have filmed a series of inclusive tennis drills to help people practice at home or to give inspiration to our I play 30 coaches and volunteers.
Clubs and sessions are subject to change so please check with the relevant venue before attending. If you are still a little unsure whether I Play 30 is for you, either come along and observe a session prior to signing up, or get in touch with our lead coaches via the contact details below in order to ask questions, or discuss any particular needs
Want to get involved, why not volunteer?
No coaching qualifications required, just a love of the game and enthusiasm - we'll do the rest! Get in touch to find out more.
We have a number of resources to support coaches and venues, and to endorse any Grant applications that you may be submitting in order to apply for funding for your I Play 30 sessions. Please contact danny@brightideasfortennis.org.