Wheelchair Tennis Initiative
Could you be part of the next generation of British wheelchair tennis talent?
Wheelchair Tennis Initiatives are designed to identify and support individuals with the potential to thrive in one of Great Britain's most successful Paralympic sports.
Our goal is to help young players develop their skills, progress through the pathway and have the chance to represent Great Britain at the highest level of international competition. Through engaging on-court activities and expert coaching, players will learn key skills that underpin future success in wheelchair tennis, while ensuring positive, welcoming, and inspiring experiences.
Whether you are new to wheelchair tennis, have experience in another sport, or are looking for a new challenge, these one-day events provide an exciting opportunity to showcase your potential, develop new skills, and learn more about the wheelchair tennis pathway.
Take the first step on your wheelchair tennis journey and join us at an upcoming event. Your potential starts here.
Since attending a Wheelchair Tennis Initiative, I have progressed through the pathway and am now part of the National Age Group Programme. Having the opportunity to train alongside and learn from some of the best players in the sport is incredibly motivating. It has shown me what is possible and inspired me to aim high. I'm excited to continue developing as a player, and my ambition is to one day compete in Grand Slam events and the Paralympic Games.
Delivered by the LTA’s Wheelchair Tennis Pathways Team, our aim is to provide exciting and inspirational experiences with each event including:
- 4 hours of tennis (incl. breaks),
- Learn and develop fundamental skills for wheelchair tennis, such as: chair and mobility skills, racket skills, shot selection and fun games/ competition,
- Information on how to get playing socially and competitively from domestic level to the international stage, and;
- Signposting opportunities ensuring you experience all the amazing benefits our sport has to offer.
Note: sports wheelchairs and rackets will be available to use on the day, but if you do have one or both, please do bring them along.
Players who have a passion and enjoyment for tennis, and:
- Aged 18 yrs., and under
- Have a physical impairment.
If you are aged 19 years and over and feel you have the physical profile and attributes to become the next Grand Slam and/ or Paralympic champion, please email disabilitytennis@lta.org.uk.