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Tennis in Horsham
At Bluecoat Sports, we have six outdoor tennis courts, which our Full or Rackets Only members can use for free. We also offer our tennis courts on a pay-as-you-go basis to non-members. Anyone can book a tennis court—it’s the perfect activity to play with friends or family or even get competitive with a fellow player! Discover our tennis courts in Horsham today!
Want to learn to play tennis? We have teamed up with tennis coaches from Foxy Tennis Coaching to provide Cardio Tennis, Adults Improvers classes and private tennis coaching!
Tennis classes in Horsham by Foxy Tennis Coaching
Email: info@foxytenniscoaching.com
Instagram: foxytenniscoaching
Foxy Tennis Coaching has partnered with Bluecoat Sports to deliver a tennis coaching programme! With the aim of helping everyone at all levels achieve their personal goals, these classes cover everything from helping players hit their first forehand to becoming county champions and beyond.
About Alex Fox – Founder of Foxy Tennis Coaching
Alex is the current Sussex men’s tennis county captain, playing in and managing the team. He used to play full-time nationally and internationally as a junior before turning his attention to coaching in 2018, and he hasn’t looked back since!
In his coaching career, he has coached at numerous clubs in Sussex and was the head coach at Billingshurst Lawn Tennis Club for three years.
In addition to the Bluecoats programme, he currently coaches at Roedean School, St Catherine’s Bramley, and also coaches at primary schools and houses in the area.
Our tennis classes
Mini Tennis
Game, set, match! Join these term-time Mini Tennis classes and watch your juniors serve up some fun while improving their skills and staying active! These classes are suitable for little ones from the age of 4 years up to 8 years old. These classes suit all abilities, whether they have no tennis experience or a growing passion for it.
Tennis coach Alex from Foxy Tennis Coaching will teach the juniors new skills through drills and games, all while having fun!
The next term of classes will start from Friday 25th April – Friday 11th July. For more information and to book a space, visit Foxy Tennis Coaching.
Please note that indoor space will be available during poor weather conditions. All equipment is available to borrow during coached sessions.
Suitable For : 3-8 years
Class Duration : 45 minutes
When : Fridays, 17:15-18:00 (Term Time Only)
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £6.00 per session (£66.00 for 11 sessions)
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Junior Tennis
Fun, play, and learning all in one court! These classes are suitable for juniors aged 8-13. Whether they have no tennis experience or a growing passion for it, these classes suit all abilities, members and non-members.
Tennis coach Alex from Foxy Tennis Coaching will teach the juniors new skills through drills and games, all while having fun!
The next term of classes will take place between Friday 25th April – Friday 11th July. For more information and to book a space, visit Foxy Tennis Coaching.
Please note that indoor space will be available during poor weather conditions. All equipment is available to borrow during coached sessions.
Suitable For : 8-12 years
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Fridays, 18:00-19:00 (Term Time Only)
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £8.00 per session (£88.00 for 11 sessions)
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Tennis Xpress
A fun and social group coaching course which helps adult beginners to get into tennis. Tennis Xpress teaches the foundations of the game so that by the end of the six week course you will be able to enjoy fun matches with friends, family or other people that you meet.
Under the guidance of an LTA Accredited coach you will be taught new skills and shown how to serve, rally and score. By using a variety of ball types and court sizes the game will be made easy and fun, enabling you to gain confidence and enjoy mastering the basics.
Suitable For : Beginners
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Sunday 4th May – Sunday 15th June, 09:00-10:00
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £48.00
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Private Tennis Coaching
Get one-on-one advice from Foxy Tennis coaches here at Bluecoat Sports.
Private coaching can be booked for 1-4 people, with coaches Alex or Jezz.
Please note that there is a 48-hour cancellation policy for private lessons, with a £30 deposit due on booking. (The deposit is fully refundable if a lesson is cancelled with 48 hours or more notice, or in case of bad weather, coach illness, etc.)
Alex Fox (Head Coach) private lesson costs:
- 1hr £70hr
- 45mins £55
- 30mins £40
To book: email foxytenniscoaching@icloud.com or text 07804768570
Jezz Fox (Club Coach) private lesson costs:
- 1hr £50
- 45mins £40
- 30mins £30
To book: email jezz@understandingsport.com
The costs are the same regardless if there are 1-4 players.
Suitable For : Anyone
Class Duration : 30 minutes
Equipment Needed : None
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Cardio Tennis
Hit the court, improve your tennis game, and break a sweat simultaneously with Cardio Tennis! Led by experienced Tennis Coach Alex Fox, this session for all abilities focuses on improving your cardiovascular system, building your stamina and endurance, and honing your tennis skills.
For more information and to book a space, visit Foxy Tennis Coaching.
All equipment is available to borrow during coached sessions. Open to members and non-members.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 14+
Class Duration : 1 hour
When : Fridays, 09:00-10:00 (Term time only)
Equipment Needed : None
Cost : £8.00 per session
Memberships Included : PAYGO
Social Pickleball
Join our Social Pickleball sessions in Horsham. This 2-hour open session is perfect for members and PAYGO participants to enjoy friendly pickleball games. It’s an excellent opportunity to practice your skills, discover a new hobby, or simply have fun. Come alone or with friends and meet new people in a sociable environment.
Suitable For : Anyone aged 14+
Class Duration : 2 hours
When : Mondays & Fridays, 11:30-13:30
Equipment Needed : Drink
Memberships Included : Full, Rackets, PAYGO
Our outdoor tennis courts
Bluecoat Sports tennis court facilities offer an enjoyable experience for tennis enthusiasts of all levels. With six state-of-the-art outdoor courts, Bluecoats provides a perfect setting for players to hone their skills or enjoy a friendly match.
The courts are meticulously maintained to ensure optimal playing conditions, and we provide all the necessary equipment for hire, ensuring players have everything they need for a great game. Members have the added advantage of bringing up to three guests by paying a guest fee, making it an ideal spot for a social tennis outing. Before hitting the courts, players must check in at the reception to ensure a seamless experience.
Short Tennis
Are you looking for something different? At Bluecoat Sports, you can play short tennis. This game is played on half the court—and will be twice the fun! Played with softer balls and a lower net, it is a great way to keep fit while playing a sociable or competitive game.
Booking is hassle-free. Members can reserve courts up to eight days in advance, while PAYGO+ members can book four days in advance. Players can also play on a pay-as-you-go basis, booking one day in advance.
Table Tennis
In addition to tennis, we offer indoor table tennis facilities. Anyone can hire our table tennis facilities, so whether you’re looking for a fun activity to play with the family or you play table tennis competitively, come and enjoy our facilities throughout the week.
You can book all our racket courts today via our ‘Bluecoat Sports’ app, our website, or by contacting one of our friendly team on 01403 247572. If you are new to Table Tennis and don’t own your own equipment, then you are welcome to rent our rackets for £1.00 (a refundable deposit of £5.00 will be charged upon hire and refunded upon the safe return of the equipment).
Health Benefits
Playing tennis, whether competitively or for fun, is great for overall physical fitness. While playing, you will work on your reaction times as you quickly move across the court. As a result, you will increase your aerobic capacities and lower your resting heart rate and blood pressure while improving muscle tone, strength, and flexibility.
Did you know that playing 1 hour of singles tennis burns around 600 calories for men and 420 calories for women? Tennis typically exercises the following muscle groups:
- Core muscles: rectus abdominus, transverse abdominus, internal and external oblique muscles.
- Quadriceps, hip, and calf muscles: work with the core muscles to generate power and movement.
- The forehand stroke relies specifically on the shoulder’s rotator cuff muscles, the pectorals, biceps, deltoids and the forearm, as the hip and core muscles help generate internal shoulder rotation.
- The backhand stroke uses fewer hip and core muscles but relies heavily on the trapezius, latissimus dorsi, and triceps.
At Bluecoat Sports, you will always have someone to play with. We have several opportunities for you to meet new friends and play with other members and guests. You can book a court today via our ‘Bluecoat Sports’ app, our website, or by contacting one of our friendly team members on 01403 247572.
If you are interested in playing regular racket sports with us, find out more about our membership options.
Racket restringing service
At Bluecoat Sports, we offer racket restringing services for tennis, squash, and badminton rackets.
To have your racket restrung, please visit our Reception team, who will be able to provide you with further information and book your restringing service.
Coming Soon
Padel
Four new state-of-the-art padel courts are being added to Bluecoat Sports! One of the fastest growing racket sports, padel combines tennis and squash to create an exciting and competitive experience. Learn more about our padel courts, what padel is, how to play and more!
