New Castle Grounds tennis courts set to open

Tuesday, 28 March 2023 11:34

Refurbished tennis courts will open on 11 April 12 April for free children’s tennis coaching sessions Pre-book online via MicroSports Tennis courts will be available to use all year-round

Get ready for game, set and match, as Tamworth Borough Council open their newly refurbished tennis courts in the Castle Grounds this Easter holiday, for a free two-hour coaching session for children aged five to 12 years.

The tennis courts have been refurbishment at a total cost of £177,000, thanks to section 106 money and Tamworth Borough Council capital funding granted in 2020 as part of the Castle Grounds play area renovation that has seen a total of £350,000 of work completed.

The project has delivered a brand-new playground, picnic benches, relocated outdoor gym equipment, table tennis tables and the resurfaced tennis courts.

In addition, a new online booking system for the refurbished tennis courts will be managed by MicroSports, who will also deliver the free two-hour coaching sessions for children from 1.30pm to 3.30pm on Tuesday 11 April and Wednesday 12 April.

The new tennis courts now have an all-weather surface providing a multi-sport access and be available for hire all year round for sports including tennis and five-a-side football. The refurbishment has also included improvements to the access gates and external fencing and lighting.

If you would like to book your child on a free coaching place, please visit: https://microsportsltd.co.uk/tamworth-castle-grounds/p/tamworth-castle-grounds-free-easter-camp to secure one of the limited spaces, then turn up ten minutes before the session wearing suitable clothing and bring a drink. (Equipment will be provided.)

Anica Goodwin, Executive Director for Tamworth Borough Council, said: “We are excited to officially open the new tennis courts this school holiday with free coaching sessions for children.

“The previous tennis court surface was in a poor condition and in need of refurbishment. This popular outdoor sports spaces will now be reopen and provide opportunities for more sport activities, making it available to a wider sporting audience.”