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Alan Lane The Club also draws on the services of a coaching team who work together across the various age groups and abilities, hold professional qualifications, are licenced, and are members of the British Tennis Coaches Association. They regularly attend courses to update their skills. The “Stepping Stones” programme enables all players regardless of their age or ability to reach their full tennis playing potential across a number of coaching activities.. The Coaching Team:Alan Lane Andy Williams Doug Soutar Alan and Andy all hold DCA qualifications and are licensed by the Lawn Tennis Association. Forres Tennis Club is a Mini Tennis accredited club. A number of our junior helpers have completed or are in the process of doing the Junior Tennis Leaders Course. Mini Tennis Coaching:The Club has a year round Mini Tennis programme. The 2009 autumn programme of coaching starts in September. Details as follows:
With Doug Soutar, on Wednesdays starting on Wednesday 2nd September at Forres House (Community Centre), High Street, Forres. MINI TENNIS RED - 3.30 - 4.15 pm (for Primary 1 and Primary 2 age) MINI TENNIS ORANGE - 4.15-5.00pm (for Primary 3 and Primary 4age) See also the LTA website for more info about Mini Tenni Alan Lane Coaching - Autumn programme 2009Commences Tuesday 18th August and Wednesday 19th August for a 6 week session with a break for the Highland Fling Tournament Tuesdays: Teens 6.30 - 7.30pm £4.50 per session (6 sessions) Wednesdays: Juniors 5.00 - 6.15pm. £4.50 per session (6 sessions) Ladies 6.15pm - 7.30pm. £5.00 per session (6 sessions) Mixed 7.30pm - 9.00pm £5.00 per session (6 sessions)
PLEASE NOTE: as previously the maximum number of participants in each session is EIGHT. Vouchers will be available as before on a first-come-first-served basis, although those held on awaiting list for previous sessions who come forward for the new sessions will be given priority! For all enquiries regarding adult coaching please contact Martin Farish (07545928734). A reserve list for vouchers will be kept updated on the website.
The coaching is paid for in advance in exhange for a set of vouchers, which are valid for the number of weekly sessions held in each block but may be sold on to those on the waiting / reserve lists (see below). These will be updated once the vouchers have been allocated. Watch the website for the updates!
Ladies Beginners /Intermediates: No waiting list at present
Mixed Advanced: No waiting list at present Individual coaching - contact Alan Lane on 07825 642335 Moray SquadsSelected players in four age groups - 10 years, 12 years, 14 years, 16 years are given the opportunity to receive coaching with members from other clubs throughout the year.District SquadsSelected juniors from all over the Highlands are brought together with a top quality coach for special training- initially for the Inter District tournament played in the Easter holidays. This can lead to County and Scottish training for those with exceptional talent. It needs dedication and commitment from players and parents travelling to training sessions all over Scotland and competition in all parts of Britain and beyond. Child Protection PolicyForres Tennis Club takes child protection matters very seriously and has procedures and Codes of Practice in place for Parents & Carers and all others involved in activities with, or looking after, junior members. The Club has its own Child Protection Policy in line with LTA guidelines which can also be downloaded here. Our Child Protection Officer is Mrs Jenny Davies. Telephone: 01309 676652 Email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it For any queries regarding child protection issues please contact Jenny Davies or the LTA's own Child Protection unit on 0208 487 7008/7116 0r (24hrs) 07971 141024. Further InformationFor further information or queries about coaching at Forres Tennis Club contact Alan Lane, Club Coach, on 07825 642335 |
