Tennis courses and camps for 4 to 16 year olds

Led by our LTA Level 4 qualified Head Coach, Jamie Champion, we run one of the highest quality and growing mini and junior tennis programmes in Colchester.


Covered by a 'bubble' during the winter, our state-of-the-art hard tennis courts allow play year-round.

 

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Autumn Term 2025

Our 6 week tennis courses starts commencing 15 September. 

Age group description

Blue

6-week course led by an LTA qualified coach. this course introduces children to the basics of the game through a series of fun activities to develop balance, coordination, agility, movement, and racket skills.

Red

6-week course led by an LTA qualified coach. This course is taught on smaller courts with short rackets and soft balls. It's just like the real game and gives players the opportunity to have rallies and practise different types of shot.

Orange

6-week course led by an LTA qualified coach, This course is played on longer, wider courts, and is a great way to continue the progress from mini red. Players can expect to develop a well-rounded game and improve racket and ball skills, technique, and tactics

Yellow

6-week course led by an LTA qualified coach. Player development continues from mini tennis to our junior programme; exploring the full game and controlling space, shots, and time with the faster yellow ball and full-sized racket.

Day Dates  Age 
 Thursday 4pm-5pm 18 Sep - 23 Oct  Red 6-8yrs
 Thursday 4.15pm-5pm 18 Sep - 23 Oct  Blue 4-5yrs
 Thursday 5pm-6pm 18 Sep - 23 Oct  Orange 9-11yrs
 Thursday 5pm-6pm 18 Sep - 23 Oct  Yellow 12-16yrs
 Saturday 9am-10am

20 Sep - 25 Oct

 Blue 4-5yrs
 Saturday 9am-10am 20 Sep - 25 Oct  Red 6-8yrs
 Saturday 9am-10am 20 Sep - 25 Oct  Orange 9-11yrs
 Saturday 9am-10am 20 Sep - 25 Oct  Yellow 12-16yrs

*Excludes October Half-Term

Prices

6 week course: £42 

How to book

Wivenhoe Tennis Club

Essex Sport has developed a strong relationship with Wivenhoe Community Tennis Club, offering opportunities for friendly weekend matches, opportunities to complete in local leagues, and access to weekly access to community social sessions.

Book a tennis court

Members and non-members can book a court to play tennis at Essex Sport. Book the courts through our Essex Sport App today!

Prices - Tennis Court (per 55 mins)  

  • Members: FREE
  • Non-members: £8
  • Junior rate: £4
Get in touch
Sports Development Get in touch to find out more about junior tennis
Telephone: 01206 873250