Tennis on the Road

Tennis on the Road was created to increase and improve the coaching workforce in Scotland, and its aim is to grow the game from the grassroots up. The programme shows parents, teachers, coaches, students, volunteers and sports development teams how to deliver fun and engaging starter sessions to children and young teenagers. Spearheaded by Judy Murray, much of the content is based on the types of games and skill building activities that Andy and Jamie loved to play when they were children.

Kick-starting activity for 2016, tennis on the Road welcomed The Duchess of Cambridge to Craigmount High School, Edinburgh, to experience a taster of the grassroots programme developed by Judy Murray. Tennis on the Road was delighted to unveil the new van, provided in partnership by Peugeot UK.

Judy Murray said: “Tennis on the Road is about inspiring and supporting parents, teachers, volunteers and coaches to increase participation and grow the game in their local areas using whatever space they have. You don’t need a tennis court to get kids started! Our new van from Peugeot is perfect for carrying our equipment and our team, and is a great way to show that tennis really is on the road!”

As a keen sportsperson and tennis fan, The Duchess of Cambridge joined the group of parents, teachers, coaches and sports leaders, to help deliver a tennis themed session to a group of local primary school children. From a rackets warm up, to bean bag tennis, balloon rallies, and relay races, The Duchess got stuck into all of the fun activities which are designed to develop the skills needed to play a complex coordination sport like tennis.

Tennis on the Road specifically aims to bring tennis to communities that have limited existing activity, and builds a workforce of local people to ensure everyone has the opportunity to enjoy the sport.