Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a tennis camp and a tennis holiday?

Our tennis camps are intensive weeks with 5 hours of coaching per day. Tennis Camps tend to take place in the UK. Our tennis holidays are in some of our favourite tennis locations around the world. Typically you receive 3 hours tennis coaching in the morning with your afternoons free to explore or simply lounge by the pool!

What are the qualification of the coaches on your tennis holidays and UK camps?

All our coaches are qualified tennis coaches. The coaches at all centres are selected not just for their knowledge of tennis but for their personal qualities, especially enthusiasm, patience, sense of humour and attentiveness to individual needs.

Do you run holidays specifically for single tennis players?

Yes. We run weeks at our centre in the Algarve. Check out the Single Tennis Player week web pagesfor more details.

Do I need to pay the full amount at the time of the booking?

We ask for a deposit of £350 per person per week of tennis holiday/camp. The remaining balance will then be due 8 weeks prior to your arrival. Should you book with less than 8 weeks to your arrival, we will require a full payment. For the residential summer tennis camps, the balance will be due on the 15th April for all weeks of camp. 

What happens if it rains?

Should there be some rain during your tennis session time, the coach will do his best to work around the timing to complete the programme.  It is quite common for the video feedback sessions to take place during rain delays so making best use of the time.

Where do I find your Terms and Conditions?

You can find them on this link

Do you have a privacy policy?

Yes, you can find it on this link

UK Camp Specific Questions

When is the last date I can book on the summer camps?

We do not have an “end date” for the enrolment, but we do have limited places at our camps, so once they have all been filled, we will stop taking bookings. If you know you are going to attend the camp we recommend booking as soon as possible.

Will I have to share a room? If so, what is their nationality and will they have a similar age?

In Oxford and Yorkshire (Giggleswick) we have single or double occupancy rooms with shared bathrooms.

We always try to accommodate players with friends of a similar age. We usually try to mix nationalities to encourage conversation in English. We only accommodate them with people of same nationality if requested by the parents, or if we have no other option, due to the age versus gender versus nationality.

In Brighton and Cambridge we have single en-suite rooms.

Do you have the option of staying with a local family available?

Unfortunately we do not have this option at our UK Camps. We have English as the common language throughout the camp, in order to incentive the participants to improve their English skills.

Students (15-21 yr olds) attending our Tennis & French Camp in Annecy stay with local families. 

My mother tongue is not English, do you have coaches that speak other languages in case my child needs any assistance?

Our coaches come mainly from the UK but we will always try to have a team that can also speak in the main European languages. Even though our common language at the camp is English, we believe that the kids will feel more comfortable knowing that in case they need any assistance or are home sick, can have someone that they can count on.

What proportion of non-British players are on the camp?

The camp is truly international, with an excellent mix of nationalities. Over 50% of players are from different countries. The common theme is to play language at the camp. We have a good mix of English, French speakers, Italian, German and Spanish speakers. 

What should I bring with me to camp?

We will send you a kit list in your welcome pack following completion of your payment plan. 

Tennis Holiday Specific Questions

Are there a minimum number of players for the tennis programme to take place?

In most of our resorts do not have a minimum number of players for our guests to enjoy our tennis programme. The 15-hour programme is conditional to a minimum of 3 participants. Should there be 1 or 2 participants; the programme will be altered to 7.5 hours or 10 hours respectively. There will be no change on the price due to the increased intensity of the lower coach/pupil ratio.

Is there a specific day of the week to start my tennis holiday?

Since our tennis programme is from Monday to Friday only, we usually suggest our clients to arrive at the venue on a Saturday or Sunday. You will then be able to enjoy a whole week of tennis. But we do understand that some of the venues don’t have daily flights, so we will do our best to accommodate the holiday to your flight options. 

Do I need to stay for 6 nights, or are the number of nights flexible?

Our packages can be adjusted to your needs. So, should you wish to stay more or less than 6 nights we can separately work on an appropriate rate. Tennis is normally organised Monday to Friday.