What is it?
In October 2019 the Queen’s Club Foundation launched its Community Tennis Club, offering introductory tennis sessions to local children. Our aim is to provide as many children as possible aged 6-8 years old in Hammersmith and Fulham the opportunity to play tennis in a fun and safe environment, and to provide affordable and accessible exit routes to encourage children to continue playing. As part of our programme children receive 6 weeks of free tennis lessons (and one further session at The Queen’s Club), before being directed onto affordable follow on sessions locally.
Where do the sessions take place?
QCF are delighted that we have expanded our reach and impact externally to Bishop’s Park Tennis Centre with Kate Maurici as the new Head Coach of our QCF Community Club.
Sessions at Bishop’s Park take place on a Monday evening 4:00pm-6:00pm, and are open for children in school years 2 and 3 (aged 6-8).
If your child would be interested in joining our Community Club please click here.
Our Head Coach – Kate Maurici
Kate is a former barrister and senior government lawyer. She now heads up Maurici Tennis. She is an LTA Level 3 Accredited+ coach and has extensive experience of developing parks tennis venues and has won previous LTA awards for best Community Venue. She is also the Surrey County Training coach for the 8U girls and boys and 9U girls. Kate is passionate about encouraging and retaining girls in the sport and persuading more women to become coaches. She also delivers local tennis sessions to those with Dementia and Parkinsons at the Kew LiveWell Centre. Kate is an LTA local Referee, and runs many recreational and inclusive events which are open and accessible to all. Kate is also a Councillor on the Surrey Tennis Council.
