Tennis Icons: Serena Williams
If you’re reading this, chances are you or your child play on tennis courts in parks. It’s likely where you had your first experience with the sport, whether that be coaching or just playing with friends.
Beyond The Baseline: The US Open Moments That Stuck With Us
Summer is drawing to a close, which can only mean one thing. The U.S. Open. The final Grand Slam of the year. All eyes are on New York as players return to the hard courts of Flushing Meadows
National Wellness Month
In April we started the conversation around how exercise can contribute to improved mental health, and with August being National Wellbeing Month we thought we would pick up where we left off and delve deeper into the tennis sessions we host in partnership with Sport in Mind.
Courtside Icons: Roger Federer
Strawberries and cream, Pimm’s and lemonade, green grass and all white outfits. Some things are synonymous with Wimbledon, like Roger Federer winning titles at the grand slam.
Courtside Icons: Billie Jean King
At Courtside, we love stories. They’re what inspire us to pick up a racket and ball and get on court. Which is why we’re introducing Courtside Icons, a blog series dedicated to telling the stories of the players that inspire us every day, starting with the truly iconic Billie Jean King.
Spring Tennis in Sutton
Let’s talk Mental Health and Wellbeing…
It’s estimated that 1 in 4 people in England will experience a mental health issue at some point in their life. That’s a lot of people, right? Which is exactly why conversations around mental health matter, and why we’re joining the conversation this Mental Health Awareness Week (12th-18th May 2025).
Home School Tennis Fun!
We spoke to Kirsty and Sarah, and their daughters Rosie and Martha, about what PE looks like for home schooled children and how the Bury Knowle hub is helping the home school community in Oxfordshire!
Running in Unity: The Silver Joggers' Path to Wellness and Connection
Exercise that builds community? We're all in! We caught up with the Silver Joggers to learn how they’ve turned jogging into a fun, inclusive and social activity in Headington.
Courtside in Sheffield
Learn more about who we are and what we do in Sheffield!
Getting on court during Ramadan
As we enter the holy month of Ramadan, it may have you wondering “is it safe to play tennis while fasting?” The answer is “yes, just with a bit of extra planning and some adjustments”.
Meet the Cordell Family!
Although the Cordell’s often travel down to Bury Knowle for a tennis session, these aren’t their closest courts, it’s the whole hub that brings them here.
Premier Tennis becomes Courtside!
We have been working as both Premier Tennis and Courtside for a while; one team with two names. You might be wondering, why go with Courtside?