Sport Northern Ireland: Creating Opportunities has provided £5,000 of match funding
Wallace Park Ladies
Lisburn, United Kingdom
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Aim
Further develop our Ladies Tennis Programme at Wallace Park Indoor Tennis Centre
Help Us Raise £2,773 to Unlock £5,000 from Sport NI for Women’s Tennis
We are seeking to raise £2,773, which will unlock an additional £5,000 from Sport NI, giving us a total project fund of £7,773 to expand opportunities for women and girls in tennis.
Our Ladies Programme is designed to remove barriers to participation, support mums and families, develop female coaches, and create a welcoming pathway from complete beginner through to team and performance tennis.
Mum & Me Programme
One of the biggest barriers to participation for many women is childcare. Our Mum & Me sessions allow mothers and children to learn at the same time, making tennis accessible, affordable, and fun for the whole family.
Our dedicated mini tennis court allows mums to practice with their kids.
Sessions
- P1 & P2: Thursdays, 2.30pm – 3.30pm
- P3 & P4: Thursdays, 3.30pm – 4.30pm
Programme Duration
- September to March (23 weeks)
- 2 coaches per session
Cost
23 weeks × 2 hours per week × 2 coaches = 92 coaching hours
92 hours @ £20 per hour = £1,840
Free “Tennis in No Time” Classes for Women
These daytime classes are aimed at complete beginners and women returning to sport. They provide a welcoming introduction to tennis.
Weekly Sessions, in addition to our normal evening classes
- Monday, 12.30pm – 2.00pm
- Tuesday, 11.00am – 12.30pm
- Wednesday, 1.00pm – 2.30pm
- Thursday, 11.00am – 12.30pm
- Saturday, 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Programme Duration
- 6 weeks (September–October)
- 6 weeks (November–December)
- 6 weeks (January–February)
Total: 18 weeks
Cost
18 weeks × 5 sessions × 1.5 hours
135 coaching hours @ £20 per hour = £2,700
🎾 Ladies ‘Beginner to Club’ Classes
These classes provide the next step after ‘Tennis in No Time’, helping women develop the skills and confidence needed to join social and team tennis.
Weekly Sessions
- Monday, 12.30pm – 2.00pm
- Tuesday, 11.00am – 12.30pm
- Wednesday, 1.00pm – 2.30pm
- Thursday, 11.00am – 12.30pm
- Saturday, 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Programme Duration
These classes run during the five weeks when ‘Tennis in No Time’ is not operating.
Cost
5 weeks × 5 sessions × 1.5 hours
37.5 coaching hours @ £20 per hour = £750
🎾 Ladies Improver Classes
Designed for women who already have basic tennis experience and want to improve their technique, confidence, and match play skills.
Weekly Sessions
- Wednesday, 1.00pm – 2.30pm
- Friday, 12.30pm – 2.00pm
Programme Duration
- September to March (23 weeks)
Cost
23 weeks × 2 sessions × 1.5 hours
69 coaching hours @ £20 per hour = £1,380
🎾 Performance Ladies Squad
These sessions support our female coaches, team players, and aspiring competitors. They also help us build a stronger pipeline of female coaching talent within the club.
Weekly Session
- Thursday, 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Programme Duration
- September to March (23 weeks)
Cost
23 weeks × 1 session × 1.5 hours
34.5 coaching hours @ £20 per hour = £690
🎾 Equipment
Mini Tennis Balls
For use on our outdoor mini tennis court and available free for families to borrow.
6 dozen mini tennis balls = £98
Tennis Balls
For coaching programmes and squad training.
3 boxes @ £105 = £315
Our Female Coaching Team
- Charlotte Wilson
- Denisa Albeanu
- Edel Scanlon
- Ellen Rogers
- Hannah Johnston
- Jessica Eastwood
- Kristen Cushnie
- Nola Harrison
- Sophie Cushnie
- Tina Cushnie
Project Budget Summary
Costs
Mum & Me Programme
23 weeks × 2 hours per week × 2 coaches = 92 coaching hours
92 hours @ £20 per hour = £1,840
Tennis in No Time
18 weeks × 5 sessions × 1.5 hours
135 coaching hours @ £20 per hour = £2,700
Ladies Beginner to Club Classes
5 weeks × 5 sessions × 1.5 hours
37.5 coaching hours @ £20 per hour = £750
Ladies Improver Classes
23 weeks × 2 sessions × 1.5 hours
69 coaching hours @ £20 per hour = £1,380
Performance Ladies Squad
23 weeks × 1 session × 1.5 hours
34.5 coaching hours @ £20 per hour = £690
Mini Tennis Balls
6 dozen mini tennis balls = £98
Tennis Balls
3 boxes @ £105 = £315
Total Project Cost - £7,773
Why Your Support Matters
This programme will provide hundreds of opportunities for women and girls to become active, make new friends, improve their wellbeing, and develop a lifelong love of sport.
By helping us raise £2,773, you will unlock a further £5,000 from Sport NI, creating a lasting impact on women's participation in tennis across our community.
Every reward purchase helps us get one step closer to serving up more opportunities for women and girls to play, learn, coach, and thrive.
Please have a look at our fantastic rewards!!!
How you can play your part
There are four simple ways to help us reach our target, and make this project a reality.
1. Make a pledge. Don’t delay if you’re going to support us by purchasing a reward, momentum is key to our success!
2. Spread the word. Share our project on your social media pages and tell the world to get behind us! The more people we reach, the more support we will get.
3. Offer rewards. Get involved if you're a local business by donating things we can offer to our supporters. We will give you a shout-out!
4. Fundraise for us. If you want to run your own fundraiser – maybe a sponsored activity or similar – use the 'contact project' button at the top of our page to let us know. Setting up your own page only takes a few minutes and you won’t need any bank details. Just a fun idea!
Funding method
Keep what you raise – this project will receive all pledges made by 31st August 2026 at 10:50am