Age UK, in
partnership with The Lawn Tennis Association [LTA] Tennis Foundation, is
proud to launch its new initiative for older people, The Walking Tennis
programme, which will take place in communities across England over the
next two years.
The
walking version of the much-loved sport is designed to be a gentle and
inclusive game and provides a supportive environment for older people of
all abilities. The rules of the game include no running or jumping,
allowing the ball to bounce twice and the option to play on a smaller
court with modified equipment.
Walking
Tennis provides a fantastic way to stay active while enjoying the
social benefits of being part of a tennis community. The sessions are
open to everyone, for those who have a backhand like Novak Djokovic
or can hit a serve as fast as Serena Williams, as well as those who’ve
never played before, or anyone who is simply seeking a more relaxed pace
of play!
The Walking Tennis sessions will start being delivered at eight local Age UKs
from Spring 2024. These local Age UKs, which include Age UK Shropshire
Telford and Wrekin, Lincoln and South Lincolnshire, Devon, Sutton,
Calderdale and Kirklees, Walthom Farest, Blackburn with Darwen and South
Kent Coast, will implement and oversee the running and long-term
viability of the Walking Tennis Programme.
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Age UK, in
partnership with The Lawn Tennis Association [LTA] Tennis Foundation, is
proud to launch its new initiative for older people, The Walking Tennis
programme, which will take place in communities across England over the
next two years.
