RETURN TO TENNIS WITH ALTON TENNIS CLUB

You may have wielded a tennis racquet, but a long time ago, and wondered whether you would enjoy getting back onto the court.

Or perhaps you watched the tennis at Wimbledon this summer and feel you might prefer to play tennis rather than be a couch potato!

Or maybe you feel as though you would like to be able to inspire your children to take up a healthy, rewarding sport like tennis, by taking it up yourself.

Whatever your motivation, if you are thinking about whether you might like to have a go at tennis, Alton Tennis Club, in conjunction with East Hatns District Council, is pleased to be able to offer the "Return to Tennis" programme.

Startign on Wendesday 12th September, from 9.30 to 11am at Alton Tennis Club, this weekly eight week programme is an opportunity to learn new skills and tactics from a qualified coach in a friendly setting.

"It does not matter if you have not played tennis before"  commented Councillor Jennifer Gray, Portfolio Holder for Health and Healthy Lifestyles, "the programme is about either trying tennis for the first time or getting back into the game after a long break, maybe since school. It is also a good way to meet new people who are also looking to get back into sport and to improve your general fitness".

The programme costs £21 for the full eight weeks, with the first session being free. Racquets will be available for anyone who does not have their own.

For information about the Return to Sport initiative, check outhttp://www.sporthampshireiow.co.uk/returntosport

For more information and to book your place contact Liz Squires, Community Project Worker (Sport and Play) on 01730 234396 or emailliz.squires@easthants.gov.uk. Places are limited so book early to avoid disappointment.