Business Details
42 Years
experience
Your Premier Tennis Club in Sway for Coaching, Competitions & Community
Founded in May 1984 by Craig and Marian McEwan, our tennis club has grown into a vibrant community hub for players of all ages and abilities. With over four decades of experience, we offer expert coaching, competitive leagues, and state-of-the-art facilities including floodlit courts. Our LTA-accredited coaches deliver year-round programmes for juniors and adults, complemented by popular school holiday camps.We pioneered free court bookings for members and maintain a strong commitment to inclusivity through wheelchair tennis initiatives and community engagement. Our team combines academic expertise in education and psychology with practical sports therapy qualifications to create a supportive environment for skill development and lifelong participation in tennis.
Services
Tennis Coaching
Court Bookings
Membership
Competitions
Tennis Camps
Details
- Year established: 1984
Highlights and features
- 40+ years of tennis coaching expertise since 1984
- LTA-accredited coaches with international wheelchair tennis experience
- Free court bookings for full club members
- Year-round coaching programmes for all ages and abilities
- Award-winning school holiday tennis camps with flexible booking
Associations and certifications
- LTA (Lawn Tennis Association)
Services
Tennis Coaching
Our LTA-accredited coaches deliver year-round programmes for juniors and adults. Sessions focus on technical development, match play strategies, and physical conditioning. Wheelchair tennis coaching is available with internationally experienced instructors.
Court Bookings
Members enjoy free access to our floodlit tennis courts throughout the year. Bookings can be made online with no additional charges for court usage during standard operating hours.
Membership
Full membership grants unlimited court access, priority booking for events, and discounts on coaching programmes. Members also receive regular newsletters and voting rights at club meetings.
Competitions
We host regular internal tournaments and compete in local leagues. Events cater to all skill levels with separate categories for juniors, adults, and wheelchair players.
Tennis Camps
School holiday camps combine technical coaching with match play and social activities. Flexible booking options allow attendance at individual sessions or full-week packages with no expiry dates.
People
Craig McEwan
Founder & Head Coach
Established the club in 1984 with 40+ years of coaching experience. Former LTA Tutor and Referee with international wheelchair tennis expertise. Holds qualifications in Education, Psychology, and Sports Therapy.
Questions
How do I join Sway Lawn Tennis Club?
Visit our website to complete the online membership application form and gain immediate access to our facilities and programmes.
Are court bookings really free for members?
Yes, full members enjoy unlimited free court access during standard operating hours with no additional booking fees.
Do you offer coaching for wheelchair tennis?
We provide specialist wheelchair tennis coaching with instructors having international competition experience and adaptive equipment.
What age groups do your coaching programmes cover?
Our LTA-accredited programmes cater to players aged 5-85, with specific sessions for juniors, adults, and mixed ability groups.
Can non-members attend tennis camps?
Our holiday camps are open to both members and non-members with flexible booking options available for individual sessions.
Reviews (2)
Chris C.
Oct 01, 2018
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Friendly and funny coaches, high quality courts and floodighting, I would highly recommend to all who want to learn to play tennis.
Harvey Ives
Jan 30, 2016
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Great quality astro and concrete courts. They were very easy to rent too, just visit the newsagents and put down a deposit on a key.
