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Twin is now proud to offer English programmes combined with professional tennis coaching in either the UK or USA.

Tennis courses are available at the following centres in addition to the standard course:

UK CENTRES USA CENTRES

Haywards Heath, Sussex - Ardingly College

  • Ardingly College has 12 Astroturf courts and six hard courts, along with indoor facilities for use in bad weather.
  • Gold, Silver & Bronze options available from 2010 at Easter and in summer.

Guildford - St. Catherine's School

  • St Catherine’s School has 6 all-weather courts, and hope to have indoor facilities for use in bad weather, (and all programmes) by 2011.
  • Bronze option available in 2010 in summer.

Lake Mary Preparatory School

Windermere Preparatory School (Limited availability)

Please note: These centres also offer standard courses without the tennis coaching option.

GOLD SILVER BRONZE
UK English Plus Tennis Options (together with the standard programme)
  • 16 hours professional tennis coaching in groups of up to 8 PLUS
  • 3 x 1 hour individual lessons
  • Ball Machine
  • Speed Serving Radar Gun
  • Tournament with Prize-Giving
  • Certificate
  • Light refreshments
  • Tour of Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
  • 16 hours professional tennis coaching in groups of up to 8.
  • Ball Machine
  • Speed Serving Radar Gun
  • Tournament with Prize-Giving
  • Certificate
  • Light refreshments
  • Tour of Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Museum
  • 3 x 1 hour individual lessons by professional tennis coach

If shared 1:2 ratio the price is £75 each
Extra individual lessons can be arranged if there is available time (see fees tab).

Times and Number of English Lessons (times can vary depending on the centre)

English lessons are in the afternoons 14:00 - 17:30 with 1 or 2 short breaks

Total of 15 hours English lessons

English lessons are in the afternoons 14:00 - 17:30 with 1 or 2 short breaks

Total of 15 hours English lessons

English lessons are in the mornings
09:30 - 13:00 with 1 or 2 short breaks

Total of 15 hours English lessons

Times of Tennis Lessons
  • Group tennis lessons take place in the morning Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    • 09:00 – 13:00 *
  • Individual tennis lessons take place in the afternoons at times & days to be agreed
  • Group tennis lessons take place in the morning Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
    • 09:00 – 13:00 *
  • Individual tennis lessons take place in the afternoons at times & days to be agreed with the tennis coaches

These options run in parallel with the Standard programme; the tennis happens at the same time as the daytime activities for the other students; students on the Gold, Silver or Bronze Tennis Options participate in all the English lessons, all the evening activities, and all the weekend activities and all excursions.

* In the group sessions there is usually a refreshment break at 1100 for 15-20 minutes.

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USA English Plus Tennis Options (together with the standard programme)
  • 15 hours professional tennis coaching in groups of up to 8 PLUS
  • 2 x 1 hour individual lessons
  • Ball Machine
  • Tournament with Prize-Giving
  • Certificate
  • Light refreshments
  • 15 hours professional tennis coaching in groups of up to 8
  • 1 x 1 hour individual lessons
  • Ball Machine
  • Tournament with Prize-Giving
  • Certificate
  • Light refreshments
  • 15 hours professional tennis coaching in groups of up to 8
  • Ball Machine
  • Tournament with Prize-Giving
  • Certificate
  • Light refreshments
Times and Number of English Lessons (times can vary depending on the centre)
  • English lessons are usually in the mornings 09:00 - 12:30 with 1 or 2 short breaks
  • Sometimes it may be necessary to have lessons in the afternoons when the times will be 14:00 – 17:30 with 1 or 2 short breaks
  • Total of 15 hours English lessons
Times of Tennis Lessons
  • Group tennis lessons usually take place in the afternoons Monday - Friday
    • 09:00 – 13:00 *
  • Sometimes it may be necessary to have lessons in the mornings at 1400 – 1730 with 1 or 2 short breaks
  • Individual tennis lessons take place in the afternoons or evenings at times and days to be agreed with the tennis coaches

These options run in parallel with the Standard programme; the tennis happens at the same time as the daytime activities for the other students; students on all the Tennis Options participate in all the English lessons, all the evening activities, and all the weekend activities and all excursions.

* In the group sessions there is usually a refreshment break at 1100 for 15-20 minutes.

 

  • Students are recommended to bring their own tennis racket (Twin can provide a basic racket)
  • Tennis balls, Ball Hoppers and all relevant tennis teaching aids are provided
UK CENTRES USA CENTRES
  • Booking on site. If kids decide to book a tennis option once they are in Ardingly, they may do so as long as there is space; i.e. we cannot guarantee a place unless booked and paid for in advance.
  • We also provide a re-stringing and gripping service at extra cost paid locally. A typical re-string costs £25 and a re-grip costs £5.
  • Bad Weather! The facilities in Ardingly allow for indoor tennis in the case of bad weather (as will Guildford from 2011). It is not always possible to make up individual lessons due to time constraints.
  • Booking on site. If kids decide to book a tennis option once they are in Orlando, they may do so as long as there is space; i.e. we cannot guarantee a place unless booked and paid for in advance.
UK CENTRES USA CENTRES
  • Qualified tennis professionals, CRB-checked and first aid certified. All coaches are experienced at dealing with young tennis players from different countries, and know how to make it serious fun!!!
  • All strokes are covered: forehand, backhand, volley, smash, serve, return of serve, and match play in a carefully structured programme. The week also includes drills, themed tennis games with a variety of exercises that will encourage all levels to enjoy and learn the game.
  • Ball Machine This machine delivers a consistent delivery of tennis balls with the added option of topspin, backspin and can be used as a learning tool as well as a fun way to practise.
  • Speed Serving Radar Gun Records the speed of any ball hit within 10 foot of the beam...up to 150 mph/240 kph - always a winner!!!!!
  • The same professional coach all week so students get consistent service.
  • Tournament with Prize-Giving Every Friday there is a tournament where each child is entered and will be supervised by a tennis pro. The Tournament & Prize-giving is at the end of the week.
  • Well established tennis camps managed and staffed by Service Line Tennis Management Ltd. (Service Line have been holding tennis camps at Ardingly for over 25 years)
  • During these years we have developed a successful formula promoting tennis to literally thousands of kids, some of whom now send their own kids!!!!
  • Qualified tennis professionals. All coaches are USTA professionals with experience playing and/or coaching Top 100 ranked players.
  • All coaches are trained in injury prevention and CPR.
  • All coaches are experienced at dealing with young tennis players from different countries, and know how to make it serious fun!!!
  • All strokes are covered: forehand, backhand, volley, smash, serve, return of serve, and match play in a carefully structured programme. The week also includes drills, themed tennis games with a variety of exercises that will encourage all levels to enjoy and learn the game.
  • Ball Machine This machine delivers a consistent delivery of tennis balls with the added option of topspin, backspin and can be used as a learning tool as well as a fun way to practise.
  • The same professional coach all week so students get consistent service.
  • Tournament with Prize-Giving Every Friday there is a tournament where each child is entered and will be supervised by a tennis pro. The Tournament & Prize-giving is at the end of the week.
  • Well established tennis camps
  • During the past years we have developed a successful formula promoting tennis to literally thousands of kids, some of whom now send their own kids!!!!

For students who really love sport, why not do one week on English Plus Tennis and one week of English Plus Football on our Chelsea Football Club programme?

UK only.

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