Tennis Teacher Training Programme 2026

Tennis Ireland and Cork Sports Partnership have teamed up to roll out a Cork Primary Schools Tennis training Programme. 

The aim of the programme is to introduce primary school children to the exciting sport of tennis in a fun and inclusive environment.

In return for full commitment to the programme. each school will recieve:

• Teacher training workshop on Thursday 19th November in Bishopstown

• Training & Equipment Pack & online teacher coaching pack (one pack per school)

The Teachers Coaching Course will provide participants with the knowledge to:

• Two Mandatory teacher places at a practical, hands-on training day Facilitated by Tennis Ireland License Coach, and Cork Sports Partnership.
• Introduction to tennis in schools, including the benefits of the sport for children and guidance on creating safe, fun and inclusive PE experiences.
• Training on ROGY (Red, Orange, Green and Yellow) tennis, modified equipment and easy playground set-up with no courts or nets required.
• Access to Tennis Ireland’s lesson plans, achievement cards and school tennis resources to support delivery in your school.
• A school equipment pack to help teachers implement activities and introduce tennis to pupils immediately after training.
• Ongoing support, club-school link opportunities and the potential to participate in future school tennis blitzes and participation events.

*Mandatory 2 teachers per school*