Learning Disabilities Tennis
When it comes to tennis, a learning disability includes conditions such as Down’s Syndrome, Asperger’s Syndrome, Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
We understand that each person’s learning disability has different symptoms and characteristics, so our expert coaches tailor each session to suit their client’s needs.
Who can compete in Learning Disability tennis?
For those looking to compete, criteria for entry are connected to the person’s IQ, with anyone with an IQ of less than 75 eligible.
Want to start competing? Check out our Disability Competitions Calendar to find out how you can get involved.
Who knows, you could even end up representing Great Britain at the Special Olympics or compete at the Virtus World Championships!
What's sensory tennis?
Sensory tennis is a set of activities designed by Sense and the LTA in partnership to make tennis accessible for people with complex disabilities.
There are lots of ways to make tennis more inclusive for disabled people – you can make adaptations like using a ball with a bell in it, or making the court smaller. For people with complex disabilities, it’s often the concept of rules, tactics and aims of the game that can be a barrier to participating.
The Sensory Tennis Toolkit, from Sense, can be found below which gives coaches and volunteers all the information they need with regards to running sessions. Our sensory tennis sessions break the sport down into more meaningful chunks of activity.
Download The Sensory Tennis Toolkit
To find out more about Learning Disabilities Tennis, please visit the LTA website.
