Tennis isn’t just for people who want to be the next Wimbledon champion.
These free sessions in Poplar are a chance to try tennis, get active, spend some time outdoors and see if it’s something you enjoy. Maybe you’ll discover you’ve got a hidden talent, or maybe you’ll just enjoy moving around and hitting a ball about for an hour! Either way, you can always just come along, have a go, and see how you get on.
There’s no competition, no pressure and no expectation that you’ll know exactly what you’re doing.
Even if you haven’t exercised in a while, or are living with a long-term health condition, there’s a place for you here with professional coaching tailored to your abilities.
Ready to join in?
Every Monday,
14 September to 14 December, 10–11am
Poplar Recreation Ground,
5 Hale St, London E14 0BX
Sessions are free and you don’t need to book, but spaces are limited and registering helps us plan for how many courts are needed. Please complete a short form using the button below to let us know you’re coming.
Please note : Sessions will pause for one week during the half-term school holiday.
Fill out a registration formCompletely new to tennis? You’re in good company.
People who joined previous rounds of Community Tennis for Health started as complete beginners, and some have gone on to become regular players, even booking their own courts between sessions because they enjoyed it so much they didn’t want to stop.
So don’t feel put off trying if you’ve never picked up a tennis racket before. The sessions have been designed to help anybody get started, with coaches from Courtside Tower Hamlets on hand to show you what to do and help you find your feet.
This might be for you if you:
- Have never played tennis before
- Want a fun way to be more active
- Would like to meet people while getting active
- Want to try new ways to move more without it feeling like a chore
- Are living with a long-term health condition
Tennis for everyone!
What do participants think?
Now that we’ve just started our third round of Community Tennis for Health sessions, we decided to ask the people who took part in previous rounds what they thought, and their feedback was really positive.
People told us they enjoyed learning a new sport, getting fitter, getting back on the tennis court and meeting new people. They also told us the sessions helped them feel more confident taking part in physical activity and had a positive impact on their health and wellbeing.
Frequently Asked Questions
You don’t need to book, but we’d love to know you’re coming so we can plan sessions. Use the registration link to let us know.
Fill out a form to registerYes. These sessions are specifically designed to be suitable for people with long-term health conditions. At the start of each session the coaches will check in with you so they can support you in the right way.
No. All tennis equipment is provided during the session.
You might like to bring a bottle of water with you to drink, though. Running around the court is thirsty work!
Comfortable clothes you can move in and trainers with good grip. Avoid jeans, anything restrictive, or shoes without proper soles.
Just come along the following week. You don’t need to attend every session and there’s no pressure to commit to the full programme (but we think you’ll want to!)
