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Inclusion


Para Standing Tennis: What Is It, Who Can Play and How Does It Work?
Tennis is a sport that can be adapted to suit people with a wide range of physical abilities. Para Standing Tennis is an inclusive format for people with physical impairments who want to play tennis while remaining on their feet, rather than using a wheelchair. The sport follows almost all of the same rules as non-disabled tennis, meaning players can compete on a full-size court using standard rackets and tennis balls. Depending on their classification, some players can als
Kent Tennis
Sep 24 min read


Visually Impaired Tennis Event
Inclusive visually impaired tennis event at Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre. All ages welcome. No experience needed. Join Kent Tennis for an inclusive and welcoming Visually Impaired Tennis Event designed for people with visual impairments of all ages and abilities. Whether you are completely new to tennis or have played before, this session is a great opportunity to try tennis in a supportive environment, meet other players, and enjoy being active. Where? Tunbridge Wells Sport
Kent Tennis
Sep 11 min read


Deaf Tennis Event on 1 November
Join Kent Tennis and the LTA Open Court Programme for a fun, friendly and inclusive tennis session for Deaf and hard of hearing people. Whether you are completely new to tennis or have played before, this session is a great opportunity to try tennis in a relaxed and supportive environment. Where? Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, Royal Tunbridge Wells When? Sunday, November 1 • 12 PM - 1:30 PM
Kent Tennis
Sep 11 min read


Tennis Event for People with Learning Disabilities
Come join a fun tennis day designed to bring people with learning disabilities together for some friendly matches and good vibes!
Kent Tennis
Aug 261 min read


Walking Tennis: What Is It, Who Can Play and Why Clubs Should Offer It
Tennis is a sport that can be enjoyed at any age and at many different levels. But what if you love tennis and want to keep playing without the running, jumping and fast pace of a traditional tennis match? Walking Tennis session at Wickham Park Walking Tennis could be the answer. Walking Tennis is a slower-paced, modified form of tennis designed to make the game accessible to more people. Players walk rather than run, and rules such as allowing the ball to bounce twice give p
Kent Tennis
Aug 106 min read


Kent & Essex Wheelchair Tennis Championships
Entries are open for the Kent & Essex Wheelchair Tennis Championships! Closing date: 20 September 2026. Categories: Wheelchair Singles – Any gender Wheelchair Doubles – Any gender 📍 Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre, St John's Rd, Royal TN4 9TX 🗓️ 27 September 2026
Kent Tennis
Aug 71 min read


Tennis Community Day with Fatima Whitbread MBE
Join us for a special Tennis Community Afternoon created for care leavers, care-experienced young people, and their families. We're delighted to be joined by Fatima Whitbread MBE—one of Britain's most celebrated athletes and a passionate advocate for children and young people with care experience. Having spent the first 14 years of her life in care and children's homes in Hertfordshire, Fatima knows first-hand the difference that sport can make. Athletics became her pathway t
Kent Tennis
Jul 161 min read


Para Standing Tennis Taster Session
Come discover Para Standing Tennis at our free, fun and inclusive Taster Session at the Tunbridge Wells Sports Centre on Saturday 12 September 2026.
Kent Tennis
Jul 81 min read


DEAF Tennis Event – Free Family & Friends Tennis Session
Join us for a free, fun and inclusive Deaf Tennis Event at Frindsbury Tennis & Padel Club on Saturday 22 August 2026.
Kent Tennis
Jul 71 min read


FEMALE LEADERSHIP SCHEME
The Female Leadership Scheme, subsidised by Kent Tennis and the LTA Tennis Foundation, aims to help females, regardless of age or playing ability, not only overcome obstacles and improve their on-court coaching skills, but also meet inspirational women in tennis who can open their eyes to potential career paths.

Kent Tennis
Mar 92 min read


WHITSTABLE LTC INCLUSION PROGRAMME – AN INCLUSIVE SUCCESS STORY FROM VANESSA OAKES, DISABILITY LEAD
Whether it’s walking, wheelchair, sensory, dementia-friendly, limited mobility, or pan-disability tennis that’s required, WLTC aims to accommodate. The club is passionate about making tennis as inclusive as possible, running an ever-expanding and exciting community programme. An important part of this is outreach. Our motto is: “If you can’t come to our courts, then we will come to you.”

Kent Tennis
Mar 92 min read


CASE HISTORY GRAVESEND LTC
Working with a faith community in Gravesend. This area is among the most deprived in the UK, where 43% of households are in relative poverty. More than 15,000 Sikhs live there, making up 15% of the population. They have typically never engaged with tennis.

Kent Tennis
Mar 92 min read
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