Mini-Tennis (5-8 yr olds)
Giffnock is one of few clubs to offer specialist mini-tennis courts. The smaller court size and net height contribute to positive learning experience for the young player. On Wednesdays, Giffnock provides mini-tennis coaching to members and non-members. There are two mini-red classes: 4-5pm (5-6yrs) and 5-6pm (7-8yrs). Saturdays are for members only and again there are two classes: 2-3pm (5-6yrs) and 3-4pm (7-8yrs). At these sessions children will learn the basic techniques and tactics of tennis, while having loads of Fun at the same time.
Starts Saturday 25th August.
All mini-tennis sessions are free of charge to members. If you are unsure on the most appropriate times for your child to attend, you are encouraged to call the coaching staff for advice. The combination of qualified coaching staff and excellent facilities makes Giffnock the ideal club start playing tennis.
MINI-TENNIS AND JUNIOR COACHING PROGRAMME
Outlined below is the Mini-Tennis and Junior Club Programme for the coming block. This includes all weekend coaching and match-play sessions which are free for members, as well as extra after-school coaching for members and non-members.
Weekend coaching for Members only |
GROUP |
AGE |
DAY |
TIME |
DATES |
COST |
RED 1 |
5-6 YRS |
SATURDAY |
2-3 PM |
Jan 15th – April 2nd |
FREE |
RED 2 |
7-8 YRS |
SATURDAY |
3-4 PM |
Jan 15th – April 2nd |
FREE |
RED 3 |
5-8 YRS (Invitational) |
SATURDAY |
4-5 PM |
Jan 15th – April 2nd |
FREE |
ORANGE |
9 YRS * |
SUNDAY |
3-4 PM |
Jan 16th – April 3rd |
FREE |
GREEN |
10 YRS * |
SUNDAY |
4-5 PM |
Jan 16th – April 3rd |
FREE |
INTERMEDIATE |
11-16 YRS |
SUNDAY |
5-6 PM |
Jan 16th – April 3rd |
FREE |
TEAM STANDARD |
11-16 YRS |
SUNDAY |
6-7 PM |
Jan 16th – April 3rd |
FREE |

Coaching Profile
Nick Firth - Head Coach was appointed club coach at beginning of April 2006. Since being appointed Head Coach Nick has continued Giffnock's great tradition making tennis accessible to all ages and standards, having well attended squads and producing junior county tennis players. Nick has been involved in tennis since the age of seven, and has been coaching for 8 years. In addition to an HND in Sports Coaching with Sports Development, Nick has gained his LTA Level 3 Senior Club Coach coaching qualification which allows him to coach across a wide range of abilities from the complete beginner to the more accomplished junior/senior player. Contact Nick on 0141 6387268 for any details regarding coaching – he looks forward to hearing from you.


All Performance Squad players and junior team players will be contacted separately about their squad times. There are 1 or 2 changes this year, so please read carefully to ensure you or your player is coming to the correct session. If you are unsure about anything or have any questions regarding the programme, please contact Nick Firth on 07838 558335 or Chris Rose on 07745 227269