Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire, with funding from the LTA Tennis Foundation and the national Charity Age UK, have announced the launch of its new Walking Tennis service for older people in Lincoln, to help improve physical health and tackle loneliness and isolation.
Walking Tennis offers a slower format of the traditional game by introducing simple rules to make it less physically demanding, easier to learn, but just as much fun.
The rules are:
- Players can’t run or jump
- Players are allowed to let the ball bounce twice (although this is optional)
- It can be played on a smaller court with modified equipment
Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire’s walking tennis sessions will start on Friday, July 5, and will be held weekly at our Activity Centre in Lincoln. The sessions are open to anyone over the age of 50, regardless of ability or previous experience…
To sign up to Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire’s walking tennis programme, or for more information, please call 03455 564144
Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire is also looking for volunteers to support with its walking tennis sessions. If you would like to get involved, then please contact volunteering@ageuklsl.org.uk
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