{"id":7051,"date":"2026-10-13T09:00:36","date_gmt":"2026-10-13T08:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kentsport-news\/?p=7051"},"modified":"2026-10-13T15:41:17","modified_gmt":"2026-10-13T14:41:17","slug":"kent-sports-community-tennis-open-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.kent.ac.uk\/kentsport-news\/kent-sports-community-tennis-open-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Kent Sport Community Tennis Open Day!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Fancy trying tennis or getting back on court? Join us at the University of Kent\u2019s <strong>Community Tennis Open Day on Saturday 31 October 2026<\/strong> for a free 45-minute session with our Lawn Tennis Association (LTA)-qualified coaching team.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a University of Kent student, staff member or part of the wider community, everyone is welcome; <strong>you don\u2019t need to be a Kent Sport member to take part!<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>What to expect<\/h2>\n<p>Our Open Day takes place at the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/maps\/canterbury\/canterbury-campus\/building\/indoor-tennis-and-events-arena\/\">Kent Indoor Tennis and Events Arena<\/a>, where you can try out our fantastic indoor acrylic courts, enjoy some friendly games and meet our experienced coaching team.<\/p>\n<p>There are sessions for adults, young people and children, with bookable slots starting from 9am.<\/p>\n<p><strong>All equipment is provided<\/strong>, so just wear comfortable clothing and suitable footwear &#8211; trainers are absolutely fine!<\/p>\n<h2>Discover tennis at Kent<\/h2>\n<p>Our Open Day is a great opportunity to chat with our coaching team, find out more about our programmes and discover how you can keep playing beyond the event.<\/p>\n<p>We offer a range of ways to get involved, whether you\u2019re looking to develop your skills, enjoy a social game or receive individual coaching:<\/p>\n<ul data-spread=\"false\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/sports\/tennis\/group-tennis-coaching\">Group tennis coaching<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 sessions for adults, juniors and wheelchair tennis players.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/sports\/tennis\/private-lessons\">Private tennis lessons<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 one-to-one coaching tailored to you.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/sports\/all-active\">ALL Active social tennis<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 enjoy playing tennis in a relaxed, social setting.<\/li>\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kent.ac.uk\/sports\/all-active\/plus\">ALL Active+ coached tennis<\/a><\/strong> \u2013 develop your game with coached sessions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Book your free place<\/h2>\n<p>Spaces are limited, so we recommend booking early to avoid disappointment.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clubspark.lta.org.uk\/UniversityofKent\/EventsV2\/Junior\"><strong>Book your free Community Tennis Open Day session<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Can\u2019t make it on 31 October? <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.office.com\/r\/beF85C7H9W\">Sign up to our tennis mailing list<\/a> to receive the latest news and updates about tennis at Kent.<\/p>\n<p>We look forward to welcoming you on court!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Fancy trying tennis or getting back on court? 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