Children try out tennis in free local sessions

Children and families across the Highlands are being invited to free tennis open days at clubs this weekend as the sport’s popularity continues to grow.

Teaming up with Tennis Scotland, five tennis clubs across the Highlands will open their doors to people new to tennis, or regular players, with others to follow later this month and in June.

The free events across the north this weekend are on Saturday at Forres Tennis Club, Lossiemouth Tennis Club, Rothiemurchus and Aviemore Tennis Club, while on Sunday

“We have real momentum to create a lasting Murray legacy”

they will be held at Elgin Lawn Tennis Club and Tain Lawn Tennis Club.

The events come as almost 8,000 school children, the length and breadth of Scotland, enjoy a free school tennis session and invitation to their local club open day in May and June, with the assistance of Tennis Scotland.

Blane Dodds, Tennis Scotland chief executive, said: “Tennis Scotland is thrilled to be able to work with schools, clubs and local authorities to deliver such a large-scale programme of free tennis tasters for schoolchildren across the country.

“For many, this will be their first experience of the sport so it’s important that the sessions are highenergy and inspirational to encourage them and make that first experience as enjoyable as possible.

“We have real momentum now to ensure we create a lasting Murray legacy for which participation is such a key component.”

Details for all open days can be found at clubspark.lta.org.uk/ OpenDays