FAQs

Are blue tennis Coaches qualified ?

All Blue Tennis Tennis Coaches are qualified to LTA Level 3 with DBS and First Aid Certification.

Assistants are vetted by Tennis Coach Martin Curzey, placed on LTA Leadership Courses and require DBS if over 16 years of age.

 

Do I have to join and pay Membership Fees ?

No blue tennis do not charge membership fees

 

Is blue tennis a regulated business ?

Blue tennis is LTA regulated and blue tennis at Kent Country Cricket Ground, Beckenham is a LTA Registered Venue.

 

Do you supply equipment ?

No racquet is required just enthusiasm. Blue tennis can supply the tennis rackets, all you need to bring is water!

 

What age do tennis lessons start ?

Blue tennis run lessons for children from 3 years old.

 

Do you offer taster lessons ?

Yes blue tennis does offer a taster lesson get in touch to arrange.

 

Which days do blue tennis run coaching sessions ?

We run School lessons on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday during term time.

We run Group Lessons on Saturday Mornings at Kent County Cricket Ground during term time.

Our Holiday Camps teach tennis and have multi-sports as part of their programme . They run during the School Holidays.

Private lessons are available please contact Martin for details.

 

I would like my child to walk to and from Kent County Cricket Club Ground on their own ?

Children under the age of 13 should not arrive or leave Kent Count Cricket Club Ground alone unless Head Coach Martin Curzey has been informed in writing by email from the child’s parents/carers.

Please refer:   MRC_BTSupervisionofChildrenPolicy_5Feb24.docx (live.com)

 

What if it rains ?

Blue tennis have a wet weather program for all our players, subject to availability.

If it happens to rain we go inside & use the sports hall, long room or pavilion, if available.

We work on technique, drills and enjoy fun games using sponge balls.

 

Do you offer tennis and multi sport holiday camps during the school holidays ?

Yes we do.  Blue tennis run holiday camps from 9am to 3pm at £30 per person per day or 9am to 12.30pm at £25 per person per day.

Wet weather programme applies if available.

Please ensure your child brings everything they need for the day's activities appropriate clothing, a hat and sun cream if necessary, a packed lunch, drinks plus £1 for the tuck shop etc. See Website for details.

 

Does blue tennis run lessons within schools ?

Blue tennis have several school contracts running Curriculum, Afterschool and Pre School Lessons.

Blue  tennis meets all school compliance procedures.

If you are interested in blue tennis working at your School please get in touch.

 

How long are tennis lessons ?

Blue tennis lessons are for 30mins, 45mins or 1 hour please see  our LTA/ClubSpark Website for details.

 

Are there toilet facilities ?

There are excellent toilet facilities including disabled toilets at Kent Country Cricket Ground.

Toilet procdures are in place for the supervision of children

For small childtren we have plastic footstools available.

 

Do you offer siblings discount ?

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sibling discounts but we do offer a taster lesson for free!

 

Do you take child care vouchers ?

Unfortunately blue tennis are unable to accept childcare vouchers.

 

Do I need to tell you about my medical condition ?

Please advise if you have any medical or health conditions on booking via our blue tennis LTA/ClubSpark Website or please inform your LTA tennis coach.

 

How do I make a payment to blue tennis ?

Our COACHING LESSONS  are only payable using our ‘Book & Pay’ LTA/ClubSpark Website. Click on 'Junior Coaching' on the Website Home Page.

 

Our HOLIDAY CAMPS are payable either by using our ‘Book & Pay’ LTA/ClubSpark Website. Click on 'Holiday Camps' on the Website Home Page.

or by

BAC’s Payments – Please contact us for an Invoice No. as a reference

Blue Tennis Ltd

Sort Code:  30-98-97

Acc No:       44540562

 

My tennis Coaching Course is full do you have a Waiting List ?

In the event that your chosen course is fully booked ClubSpark will invite you to join the Waiting List. We suggest that you do so as spaces do become available and this is the only Waiting List that we work from.

We will contact you if that happens and also if any spaces become available on renewal next Term.

 

What if I cannot make my tennis lesson ?

Our tennis coaching lessons are payable in advance on a per term basis only. Unfortunately we are unable to do refunds as our standing charges are there and we have no membership fees like some clubs.

 

What first aid support do blue tennis offer ?

LTA tennis coaches are available to provide first aid.

We will always inform parents/carers of any injuries.

 

Does blue tennis have a Welfare Officer ?

The name of our Welfare Officer is Rebecca Snook Contact Tel No:  07577 800998  Email:  snook@duhon.co 

Details can also be seen on our Blue Tennis Folder at Reception or on our Noticeboard at Kent County Cricket Club, Beckenham. All matters will be treated in utmost confidence.

 

Where can I find blue tennis company policies ?

Blue tennis subscribes to all the LTA Policies - Privacy, Safeguarding, 'Safe to Play', Code of Conduct, Supervision of Children etc. All can all be viewed by clicking on 'Policies' on the Blue Tennis LTA/ClubSpark Website.

Details can also be seen in our Blue Tennis Folder at Reception or on our Noticeboard at Kent County Cricket Club, Beckenham.