North LondonWHITE Hart Lane may be synonymous with Premier League football club Tottenham Hotspur, but it's not just footballs that are popular here. Tennis is thriving in the surrounding schools too. The facility is a hotbed of rookie talent, with local schools all benefiting from the club's coaching programmes. Around 20 schools in the East Haringey area are signed up to take classes at the club, with around 1,000 children receiving at least eight hours of tennis coaching per year. As well as that, the club also provides the opportunity for children in the local neighbourhoods to register for a free week-long tennis course. Tennis Development Manager Jemima Fleming says: "Since being awarded Beacon status, the AEGON Parks Tennis site has become a cornerstone for tennis in the community and serves as an excellent example for community tennis facilities to follow." BirminghamFAST-paced, high energy and calorie-burning - Cardio Tennis is creating a buzz in tennis and Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre is leading the way. The club offers weekly sessions, with coaches putting players through their paces with a programme of drills designed not only to boost fitness, but also to help with learning to play tennis. It's a social, fun class for players of all abilities - from those who have never lifted a tennis racket before to experienced players looking to maintain their fitness levels. Billesley Indoor Tennis Centre is open to everyone and no membership is required - making tennis accessible to the local community. Centre manager Denise Wilkins, who accepted the club's Beacon plaque at the end of March, says: "We are committed to providing affordable tennis, together with the opportunity to improve skills and enhance the enjoyment of tennis players at all levels."LancashireTENNIS coaches at Bolton have set about developing talented juniors with their superb LTA Mini Tennis coaching scheme. Four schemes are on offer at the Bolton Arena, from LTA Mini Tennis Red for those aged 8U, LTA Mini Tennis Orange for 9U, Junior Green for 10U and Junior Tennis for 11+. Bolton is one of the country's newest AEGON Parks tennis sites, having received its award during the Davis Cup by BNP Paribas tie with Tunisia, which took place at the Arena in March. Tennis manager Stuart Kay says: "We are dedicated to growing all levels of tennis in Bolton, offering quality coaching to elite and amateur players alike, starting at a young age through LTA Mini Tennis."PARTICIPATION15

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