Tennis is a great sport for kids to develop motor skills and hand-eye coordination, and here's where they can pick up the sport in Singapore...
Our kids LOVE watching tennis matches. They’ll be glued to the telly, gawking at US and Australian Open athletes. If you are looking to get them out of the house and moving, tennis is one of the best outdoor activities for kids. Tennis is a great game for parent-child bonding (unless you’re really competitive!) and it also helps hand-eye coordination, reflexes and motor skills development. So, we’ve sussed out some of the best tennis lessons for kids around the island. Who knows? Your little champs might even be off to a Grand Slam some day!
Why trust this guide?
At HoneyKids Asia, we’re parents too! We know the parenting juggle all too well when it comes to finding enrichment classes and sports programmes for our kids. Especially when we have limited time, fixed budgets, and a fickle pickle whose interests changes by the week. Leave it to us, we’ve done the legwork. We’ve scoured the island for tennis academies for lessons for young beginners, academies for aspiring competitive players, coaches who specialise in personalised learning, and community-based options that won’t break the family budget. Whatever your child’s age, ability, or ambition, there’s something on this list for you.
Tennis lessons at a glance:
Best tennis lessons for young beginners: Smash Tennis, Shaws Little League, Future Sports Academies,
Best tennis academies for aspiring young champs: UFIT Tennis Centre, SITA Tennis Academy, Singapore Tennis Association
Best tennis academies for personalised learning: Ignite Tennis, Banana Tennis Academy, TAG International
Best tennis programmes in communities: Hollandse Club, TFL Training, ActiveSG Tennis Academy
Looking for more sports programmes in Singapore? Check out these guides:
Best Tennis Lessons for Young Beginners
Smash Tennis Academy
Specially designed for kids to fall in love with the sport, Smash Tennis trains juniors from as young as four years old. Kids can pick up techniques, resilience and strategic thinking from the group classes. And if you’re looking for progressive and personalised training, private classes are the way to go. Keep up the momentum at holiday camps where they serve up fun with their Smash methodology, where children will learn and play in a safe and interactive way.
Where: Smash Tennis Academy, various locations including condominiums and public tennis courts
Best for: Junior learners, progressive classes, and learning with play
Price: From $45 per class
Shaws Little League
How about tennis for little kids at Shaws Little League? Kids from five years old will pick up the very basics, from keeping their eye on the ball to hitting it over the net. There’s a huge range of equipment available for kids of all ages including mini nets, kid-sized racquets and, of course, the ball machine. You can sign up for up to 48 sessions a year and if your little one isn’t feeling like Wimbledon is the future, they can attend other children’s sports sessions instead.
Where: Shaws Little League, The Cage, 38 Jalan Benaan Kapal, Singapore 399635
Best for: Beginners and building on basics
Price: From $40 per class
Future Sports Academies
Future Sports Academies runs tennis programmes for all ages, including little tots aged four to six. Tots ‘n’ Tennis is a programme designed to introduce the sport in a thematic and game-based manner. They even use scaled-down equipments and play on smaller courts to make learning fun and build confidence. Once the little ones “graduate”, move them to the Kids Tennis Program to continue the learning.
Where: Future Sport Academies, various locations in Singapore including NUS Tennis Courts, Four Seasons Hotel Singapore, HomeTeamNS-JOM @ Balestier, and more.
Best for: Little tots and beginners, progressive learning, game-based learning
Price: From $40 per class
Best Tennis Academies for Young Champs
UFIT Tennis Centre
UFIT Tennis Centre boasts a world-class tennis programme that teaches students from as young as five-years-old to train under professional coaches. It has several locations across Singapore and makes use of the facilities in international schools, hotels and private clubs. Kids and teens up to 16 years old of any skill level can choose to attend tennis camps for an intense training session that will improve their game while keeping things fun and enjoyable.
Where: UFIT Tennis Centre, 80 Bras Basah Rd, Singapore 189560
Best for: Budding champs, competitive juniors
Price: Enquire online
SITA Tennis Academy
SITA Tennis Academy offers tennis lessons for kids taught by experienced tennis players and ex-Association of Tennis Professional (ATP) ranked tennis instructors. Classes are tailored to each player’s needs. It offers Mini Tennis, an Elite Junior Development program as well as International Tennis Federation (ITF) tournament-training for those who like the sound of ‘ITF junior world ranked’ appended to their name. Plus, there are plenty of cafes and restaurants around the area for you to grab a coffee while your little one develops into a world champ.
Where: SITA Tennis Academy, lessons conducted at Laguna National Golf Resort Club, National University of Singapore, St Joseph’s Institution International and Tanglin International School.
Best for:ATP – standard training, competitive juniors
Price: Enquire online
Singapore Tennis Association
Kids aiming to be the next Roger Federer or Serena Williams? Singapore Tennis Association doesn’t just have programmes for kids six and up. The Rising Stars programme is designed for kids under 13 who are aiming to play competitively, or if you’re looking to play regular games with peers, the SPEX Junior Tennis Scheme fits the bill. Plus, it has specially designed programmes for those who want to get a little more serious at tennis, all the way up to tournament level.Where: Singapore Tennis Association, 15 Stadium Walk, #01-03, Kallang Tennis Hub, Singapore 397694
Best for: Serious play, competitive pathways
Price: Enquire online
Best Tennis Academies for Personalised Learning
Ignite Tennis Academy
Ignite Tennis programmes are designed according ITF’s Stay and Play programme that allows children to progress all the way to competitive levels. They take in kids from as young as four and helps them foster a love for tennis while learning at a comfortable pace. Also, look out for its holiday camps throughout the year where kids can try their hand at the sport. Not sure whether tennis is ‘the’ sport for your ‘lil ones? Sign up for a free trial!
Where: Ignite Tennis, locations at 356 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247674 and 131 Rifle Range Road, Singapore 588406
Best for: Personalised learning from recreational playing to competitive playing
Price: From $45 per hour
Banana Tennis Academy
Apart from its a-peeling name, we love the flexible lessons available at Banana Tennis Academy. Staffed with certified, motivated and inspiring coaches, Banana Tennis focuses on teaching kids the fundamentals and keeping classes small. This way, every kid gets individual attention, helping them up their game. Group lessons are made easy to understand and are customised for each student to tackle weaknesses and develop technique – guaranteeing your tennis classes to be fruitful.
Where: Banana Tennis Academy, various locations around Singapore
Best for: Small group size, flexible learning
Price: From $280 for four sessions
TAG International Tennis Academy
If your kid gets nervous playing in big groups, TAG provides coaching in groups no bigger than six people. They believe this will maximise the benefits of group learning while, at the same time, not compromise on individual attention. Their programmes include activities for kids as young as three and go all the way to age 17. Training term concludes with competition-style games to bring both fun and a competitive edge to the participants.
Where: TAG International, various locations around Singapore
Best for: Competitive games-based approach, coaches with competitive experiences
Price: From $22.50 per hour
Best Tennis Programmes in Communities
Hollandse Club
The Hollandse Club has five astroturf courts with floodlighting for night-time lessons. Kids can start off learning about tennis, build teamwork and play games before moving up to the Juniors group where they can improve their game and get coached on a competitive level. And, the lessons are guided by professional tennis players! Hot tip: Hollandse Club has a supervised kids room for kids aged two to 11 years which is stocked with tons of games, movies and crafts. It’s the perfect place for youngsters to hang out before and after their tennis lesson. Keep a lookout for their tennis camps too!
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Best for: Monthly commitment programme, club members, family fun
Price: From $36 per lesson
TFL Training at Raffles Town Club
At TFL Training, kids can start out early and work their way through the Mini Tennis series. Or, if they’re a late bloomer, the Beginner Programme for 11 to 17-year-olds will help them pick up the game pretty speedily. TFL also provides private lessons for up to two people and hosts birthday parties for kids aged four to 10 with an ultimate tennis-themed bash.
Where: TFL Training, Raffles Town Club, 1 Plymouth Avenue, Singapore 297753
Best for: Young beginners, family fun
Price: From $35 per class
ActiveSG Tennis Academy
If you’re looking for a more wallet-friendly alternative, ActiveSG offers Mini Tennis for kids to pick up the sport on the weekends during the school semester, and a weekday schedule during the school holidays. Kids who want to take their game to the next level can sign up for the Junior and Youth Development Tennis Programme. Might be able to use your ActiveSG credits, if you still have them.
Where: ActiveSG Tennis Academy, various locations
Best for: Wallet-friendly option, neighbourhood locations
Price: From $130 for 10 sessions
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