A sports club is offering the chance for people to come and learn a new skill, as they aim to “get more people playing tennis.”

Barnsley Lawn Tennis Club have announced the return of their twice yearly event, in partnership with the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) Barclays Big Tennis Weekend, set to take place on 22 March.

One of the committee members Gary Maskrey said there is an aim : “to attract new members to the club.”

The number of people playing tennis increases every year, according to a 2024 study by LTA around 10% of the adult population are playing tennis, with Britain sitting at top spot in the global rankings for percentage of population playing tennis.

The club from Barnsley have been capitalising on this surge, Mr Maskrey said: “If you have ever fancied playing tennis or taking it up as a hobby, then these days are a great opportunity to try your hand, as well as health benefits there is also the social side of the club to get involved in.”

The event will have tailored coaching sessions depending on ability levels, as well as a tour of the facilities and a chance to meet current members of the club.

There is a wide range of ages within the club, with over 300 members, they have men’s, ladies’ & mixed teams playing in the Sheffield and district leagues.

The club have had many of these events over the years, as they continue to get more people into the sport.

According to Mr Maskrey the events have been very popular in the past, he said: “People have commented that they have enjoyed the afternoon getting the chance to play tennis and enjoyed the atmosphere around the club.”