Venues
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Wrecclesham Tennis Club, The Recreation Ground, Riverdale, Surrey, GU10 4 PJ
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Key Information
Private lessons are for adults only during term time unless Head Coach Gemma has advised that the youth players would greatly benefit. All players are required to read & comply with the terms & conditions listed below and on our terms page. Payment is directly to your coach, who will provide you with lesson costs when you make contact and they will detail how to make payment.
During the holidays, youth players can access private lessons if they have an upcoming tournament or if we are not running any groups that week.
Wrecclesham members and non-members can book lessons at Wrecclesham. However, it is important to note that non-members will incur an additional £5 charge on top of the lesson fee.
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By booking a private lesson you are accepting all of our terms, conditions, policies and guidance's.
Private lessons are for adults only unless Head Coach Gemma has advised that players aged 4 to 16 take a few private lessons.
Bookings & Payments
Cancellation
Coaching Activity
Health, Safety & Hygiene
Venue Information
Private lessons are for adults only unless Head Coach Gemma has advised that players aged 4 to 16 take a few private lessons.
Bookings & Payments
- Any group credit cannot be used with any private lessons.
- All bookings MUST be made online or by text/email in advance.
- Payment MUST be made by directly to the coach who will confirm ways to pay.
- If there are any changes the coach will agree this in writing with the player prior to the lesson.
Cancellation
- Cancellation window for a full refund is up to 2 hours before the start of your lesson.
- If you cancel with less than 2 hours notice for any reason the full amount is required as a cancellation fee.
- If the weather prevents play the coach will make the decision and contact the player to cancel and re-book or refund.
- Coaches reserve the right to refuse lessons if players:
- do not have a booking
- mess the coaches around
- do not pay the coach in full
- cancel with less than 2 hours notice
- do not turn up to 2 or more private lessons
- breaches of any terms, policies or guidance
- if you turn up with symptoms or generally feel unwell
- do not behave in an appropriate manner to any person
- refuse to pay the cancellation but attempt to book another session
- cause disturbance during lessons in any way or are dangerous on court
- if you book as a member but do not hold valid, in date tennis club membership at that venue
Coaching Activity
- Private lessons are run as one-to-one or as a shared group lesson (max 2 players & players are responsible for organising small groups)
- Please do not come down to the courts until 5 minutes before the start of your lesson.
- A buffer period is built in between each session to maintain social distancing.
- Players must still wash their hands with sanitiser at the start of the lesson.
Health, Safety & Hygiene
- Players must bring their own full water bottles
- Players must bring their own rackets where possible
- Cancel your lesson if you have COVID-19 symptoms or are generally feeling unwell.
- Coaches reserve the right to refuse to teach players without refund who turn up feeling unwell or showing symptoms of covid-19.
Venue Information
- We do not allow parents on court during any form of lessons.
- Supporters, parents, family members, and other spectators are welcome to stay and watch the tennis, however this must be from an off court position, either over by the clubhouse or on the field.
- Players and spectators are allowed inside the clubhouses, however, we will close the clubhouses if:
- No dogs inside
- Covid infections rise
- Litter is left in the clubhouses
- The clubhouses are left in a mess
- Mud is put across the clubhouse floor
- Food or drink is left behind or dropped over the floor
- The clubhouse and its contents are not respected by the users
- The tennis balls on the side or in buckets are not to be emptied or played with, please leave them alone
- If you use any cups, plates or cutlery, please ensure they are cleaned, dried and put away in the correct place before leaving.
- We have had issues before with people not respecting the clubhouses, we ask that you leave the clubhouse in a clean state.
Players who breach any of these rules will be unable to book lessons with any of our coaches.
Why do we recommend groups over 1-2-1's
Private lessons are great if you need very specific work on a shot or part of your game in a very controlled environment. The very controlled environment is why we recommend groups over 1-2-1's, especially for youth players (hence our rules above).
Game Play or even rallying with another player of a similar level is not a controlled environment and anything can happen, this is why players need to train with others so they develop a wide range of skills to deal with anything. If they are only playing against a coach or the majority of their learning is in that very controlled environment, your missing out on so much.
There is also the social side of the game and life, which many people underestimate and undervalue. Get involved in groups and if we are concerned or if they have an upcoming tournament then we can talk about 1-2-1'2, otherwise let them play and learn!
Let players develop at their own speed, some will pick up certain aspects quicker than others and that's nothing to worry about. Rather than jump to "I want my child to have private lessons," instead talk to Head Coach Gemma who will find out if there are any concerns.
Coach Cards
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Senior Coach Ian: 07736 334 127
Important to note Ian will not be able to take calls when on court and please avoid contacting him late evening. Please do send him a text to enquire about private lessons and he will get back to you when he can, thank you.
Lead Coach Archie: 07565 354 782
Important to note Archie will not be able to answer messages when on court and please avoid contacting him late evening. Please do send Archie a text to enquire about private lessons and he will get back to you when he can, thank you.