Juniors & Creche

We are a family club and have plenty of activities to help get your children active.

We are passionate about families being able to spend time together in the Club exercising, playing sport and relaxing. With that in mind we have outlined below all the activities junior members can take part in:

Creche

Our Creche is open six mornings a week, weekdays from 9am to 1pm, and Saturday mornings from 8.30 – 12.30pm and accepts children over 3 months old. It can be booked by making a block booking (of four consecutive weeks or more) or a week in advance on a first come, first serve basis and is very popular with Mums and Dads alike. So, book your youngsters in and come and enjoy some exercise, or simply take the chance to relax and unwind in the spa or over a coffee.  Please email our Creche manager Toni on [email protected] to book or by calling 01234 607111.

From time to time we run additional sessions in holidays, or at other times, focused on art & crafts or other themes. Look out for details of these in our newsletters and on the noticeboards in the Club.

 

Creche

Our Creche is open six mornings a week, weekdays from 9am to 1pm, and Saturday mornings from 8.30 – 12.30pm and accepts children over 3 months old. It can be booked by making a block booking (of four consecutive weeks or more) or a week in advance on a first come, first serve basis and is very popular with Mums and Dads alike. So, book your youngsters in and come and enjoy some exercise, or simply take the chance to relax and unwind in the spa or over a coffee.  Please email our Creche manager Toni on [email protected] to book or by calling 01234 607111.

From time to time we run additional sessions in holidays, or at other times, focused on art & crafts or other themes. Look out for details of these in our newsletters and on the noticeboards in the Club.

 

Tennis & Squash

We encourage parents and guardians to get on court with their children and courts can be easily booked through our App.  Children must be junior racquets members.  Once they reach 11, two juniors can use the courts themselves provided they “know what they are doing “ and the parent has informed our Reception Team.

Junior Tennis Coaching – We run a wide range of tennis coaching for junior members starting with our tennis tots aged two and half, running right up to our “team” sessions for advanced older players. 

More information on the days and times of junior tennis programme can be found here or please email [email protected].

Junior Squash – We offer junior members opportunities to get involved with squash at various times throughout the week with sessions for all ages and abilities including an invitation-only performance programme.  

More information on the days and times of our junior squash programme can be found found here or please email [email protected].

Junior Tennis Programme

Junior Tennis Programme

Tennis Tots

This is the start of your tennis journey, a 45 minute session for children aged 2.5 to 5 which focuses on hand-eye coordination, movement, balance and lots of fun!

 

Hot Shots 1

This 45 minute starter session for ages 4-6 we will be covering fundamentals of movement, balance, receiving and sending skills and will work on a racquet skill each week to build a basic tennis game ready for the next level.

 

Hot Shots 2

This 1 hour session is for ages 5-7, overlapping and developing from Hots Shots 1. Moving the game on to develop your technique, movement and recovery. We will be preparing you for matches.

 

Hot Shot 3

A 1 hour session for ages 6-8, this is our performance squad for mini red, working towards county level players. Working on refining your technique and thinking about match tactics, developing footwork and recovery for the next shot are the key development points for this session.

 

Aces 1&2

A 1 hour session for ages 8-9, this will be your first step onto a larger court for beginners and intermediate players. We will develop your technique through drills and playing points. We will be introducing specific movement, technical improvement and sound tactical awareness. We aim for you to start playing matches and be ready to move up to Mini Green Slammers

 

Aces 3

This 1 hour session for ages 8-9 is our performance squad aimed at regular competing players aspiring to county level and aiming to move up to Mini Green Slammers. Emphasis in this squad will be on fine tuning technical and tactical elements and increasing the movement range in a drill and rally situation.

 

Slammers 1&2

This 1 hour session is the first step onto a full court for ages 9-11. These sessions will be designed to develop your technique and basic tactical awareness for beginner and intermediate players. We will look to push you towards our Slammers 3 performance squad.

 

Slammers 3

Our 1 hour performance squad to push our top 9 & 10 year olds. The aim is to further enhance your technical and tactical ability whilst developing your physical movement and recovery to be ready for an easy transition into yellow ball tennis. You will be regularly competing and looking to be in the county squads.

 

Yellow Ball
From age 11, all players use a full court and normal yellow tennis ball. This is the natural progression from mini tennis. We have a beginner session, Team 1, right through to a performance session Team 3, to help you develop your tennis.

Team 1 & 2

Age and ability based 1 hour training sessions for our starters and developers for full court tennis squads.

Working on sound techniques from major academies and adding a sound tactical method of playing to get you playing at a great level fast and move your player rating and ranking in the right direction. Looking to be invited to our Performance 4 squad.

 

Team 3

Our 90 minute ultimate junior session based on ability alone and strictly by invitation only. This is a minimum county level squad looking to push you to the limit and on to the next level at regional and national standard. You will be competing regularly and working with a coach on an individual program.

 

 

Junior Squash Programme

Junior Squash Programme

Mini Squash*

Saturday 10.15am – 11am

Aimed at under 7s, mini-squash introduces the game, but also focuses on the ABCs – Agility, Balance and Coordination. Children will play ball games designed to enhance their basic movement skills, and start to get used to racquets, in a safe environment using bigger balls and rackets.

Junior Coaching – Beginner/Early Learner*

Saturday 9.30 – 10.15am

Typically aimed at 8 – 15 year old beginners or early learners, these session work on the four basic shots: drive, boast, lob and drop; and start to develop movement patterns around the court. If required, participants will be grouped according to ability. Our coaches keep the sessions fun and lively whilst ensuring basic tactics, technique and rules are taught. The aim is to get players able to play fun but competitive games against our other juniors at the earliest opportunity.

Elite Junior Coaching*

Wednesdays 5.45pm – 6.30pm

Designed for ages 11 -18 and all abilities catered for. Our ethos at Club Towers is to cater for all needs and it is no different here. Whether or not your child wants to progress and play team squash and compete in tournaments or just play on a more social level our coaches will make sure this session meets their needs.

Performance Squad

The Club wish to support any promising juniors and will part-fund some individual coaching sessions for them. This squad is by invitation only. Selection takes place on an annual basis and takes into account each player’s attitude as well as their ability. The performance squad is headed up by an extremely high-quality coaching team with a great pedigree in the sport.

School Squash

We are very keen to see the sport grow and give more children access to play the sport. Successful relationships with BMS, Rushmoor School and Bedford School see nearly 50 pupils a week take to our courts. 

Tennis & Squash

We encourage parents and guardians to get on court with their children and courts can be easily booked through our App.  Children must be junior racquets members.  Once they reach 11, two juniors can use the courts themselves provided they “know what they are doing “ and the parent has informed our Reception Team.

Junior Tennis Coaching – We run a wide range of tennis coaching for junior members starting with our tennis tots aged two and half, running right up to our “team” sessions for advanced older players. 

More information on the days and times of junior tennis programme can be found here or please email [email protected].

Junior Squash – We offer junior members opportunities to get involved with squash at various times throughout the week with sessions for all ages and abilities including an invitation-only performance programme.  

More information on the days and times of our junior squash programme can be found found here or please email [email protected].

Gym

Parent & Junior Gym – Our 12-15 year old junior members can use the gym under parental supervision at the following times:

Weekdays: Any time apart from 17.15 – 20.15.

Weekends: Any time after 12.15.

Juniors may use any equipment apart from free weights and our plate-loaded kit. They must do a gym induction and sign a Health Commitment Statement before using the gym for the first time, with the parent also signing the Health Commitment Statement to record their approval.

The parent/guardian must obviously remain in the gym (not in a class) at all times, and we expect parents to keep an eye on their juniors whilst they are exercising, although they might be in a different part of the gym. The usual rules on booking a space, cleaning equipment and general gym etiquette apply.

Gym

Parent & Junior Gym – Our 12-15 year old junior members can use the gym under parental supervision at the following times:

Weekdays: Any time apart from 17.15 – 20.15.

Weekends: Any time after 12.15.

Juniors may use any equipment apart from free weights and our plate-loaded kit. They must do a gym induction and sign a Health Commitment Statement before using the gym for the first time, with the parent also signing the Health Commitment Statement to record their approval.

The parent/guardian must obviously remain in the gym (not in a class) at all times, and we expect parents to keep an eye on their juniors whilst they are exercising, although they might be in a different part of the gym. The usual rules on booking a space, cleaning equipment and general gym etiquette apply.

Group Exercise Classes

We run a family circuits session every Saturday for junior members aged 5 -12. This session has been devised for you and your children to enjoy a fun workout together! Learn off each other and help each other develop in this fun and rewarding class. Several of our group exercise classes are suitable for junior members aged 14 and over provided a parent/guardian remains in the Club and the junior knows where they are.

  • Monday 5.30pm Grit Cardio
  • Wednesday 6.00pm Body Combat
  • Friday 6.30am Grit Cardio
  • Friday 5.10pm Body Attack
  • Friday 6.00pm Body Balance
  • Saturday 7.45am Grit Cardio
  • Saturday 8.45am Boxercise
  • Sunday 10.00am Body Attack
  • Sunday 5.15pm Spirals Pilates

We also run a junior dance class for members, boys and girls aged 8-15 every Tuesday at 4.30-5.15pm.

Don’t forget that Club Towers Live, our streaming service, provides a great opportunity for juniors to do classes at home, and for families to do classes together and is included in Club Towers membership.

Group Exercise Classes

We run a family circuits session every Saturday for junior members aged 5 -12. This session has been devised for you and your children to enjoy a fun workout together! Learn off each other and help each other develop in this fun and rewarding class. Several of our group exercise classes are suitable for junior members aged 14 and over provided a parent/guardian remains in the Club and the junior knows where they are.

  • Monday 5.30pm Grit Cardio
  • Wednesday 6.00pm Body Combat
  • Friday 6.30am Grit Cardio
  • Friday 5.10pm Body Attack
  • Friday 6.00pm Body Balance
  • Saturday 7.45am Grit Cardio
  • Saturday 8.45am Boxercise
  • Sunday 10.00am Body Attack
  • Sunday 5.15pm Spirals Pilates

We also run a junior dance class for members, boys and girls aged 8-15 every Tuesday at 4.30-5.15pm.

Don’t forget that Club Towers Live, our streaming service, provides a great opportunity for juniors to do classes at home, and for families to do classes together and is included in Club Towers membership.

Swimming

Our pool is fantastic for youngsters – warm, clean and a constant depth.  We run swimming lessons throughout the week across a range of levels from beginner upwards.   Details of our swimming timetable can be found through the link under the image. To find out more about our swimming lessons please speak to the Reception Team or call us on 01234 607111.

Swimming

Our pool is fantastic for youngsters – warm, clean and a constant depth.  We run swimming lessons throughout the week across a range of levels from beginner upwards.   Details of our swimming timetable can be found through the link under the image. To find out more about our swimming lessons please speak to the Reception Team or call us on 01234 607111.

Table Tennis & Soft Play Area

Our Table Tennis table comes out on weekend afternoons in one of our squash courts and is a favourite with youngsters and families alike. These sessions are available to racquets members and juniors must be supervised by adults.

Our Club Lounge has a soft play area suitable for all children aged eight and under to enjoy whilst you relax over a coffee or lunch.

Table Tennis & Soft Play Area

Our Table Tennis table comes out on weekend afternoons in one of our squash courts and is a favourite with youngsters and families alike. These sessions are available to racquets members and juniors must be supervised by adults.

Our Club Lounge has a soft play area suitable for all children aged eight and under to enjoy whilst you relax over a coffee or lunch.