Beginners Tennis Summer Bootcamp

Beginner-friendly 6-week tennis bootcamp. Learn skills, build confidence & meet others in a fun, inclusive LGBTQ+ space.

Looking to try tennis for the first time, or get back into the game after a break?
Join the Weegie Whackers Beginners Bootcamp, a fun, welcoming 6-week programme designed especially for complete beginners, returners, and anyone keen to build confidence on court.

Led by an experienced Level 3 LTA Accredited coach, Jack, this relaxed and supportive course will introduce you to the fundamentals of tennis, with each session building your skills week by week. Whether you come along for one session or the full block, everything is designed to be accessible – no prior experience needed.

Sessions will take place on Sunday afternoons at Newlands Park Community Tennis Club. The sessions on the 21st and 28th June will be from 4:30-6pm and the remaining sessions will be from 2-3:30pm. All equipment is provided, so you can just turn up and play.

At Weegie Whackers, we’re proud to create a space where LGBTQ+ people can feel comfortable, included, and confident in tennis. This bootcamp is open to LGBTIQ+ participants and aims to not only develop tennis skills, but also foster new friendships, improve wellbeing, and help more people feel at home on court.

After your first session, you’ll also have the option to join our club’s Spond group and start attending regular sessions when you feel ready, making it easier to transition into social and matchplay tennis.

Starts: Sunday 21st June

Cost: £4.50 per session or £24 for the full 6-week block

This event is open to LGBTQ+ people aged 18+

Equipment: Provided Spaces are limited, so come along, give it a go, and discover a new way to stay active, social, and proud on court.

There is a capacity of 10 people per session, so book early to avoid disappointment!

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Our first two sessions are part of LEAP Sports’ Festival Fortnight.

Festival Fortnight (FF) takes place annually, and aims to increase the visibility and participation of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ+) people in Scottish sport, and provides opportunities to raise awareness of LGBTIQ+ and wider equality, inclusion, and human rights issues within the world of sport and physical activity.