Growing Beach Tennis
Across the UK
Inclusive, accessible and year-round sport
Who We Are
Beach Tennis UK (BTUK) is a Brighton-based non-profit organisation who founded Beach Tennis in the UK, growing and promoting it across the UK — both coastal and inland. For over 15 years, we’ve delivered tournaments, coaching programmes, and community initiatives that make the sport inclusive, accessible, and delivered year-round where possible, supporting healthier communities and active lifestyles.
Our Mission
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Increase participation nationwide
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Deliver high-quality tournaments, coaching, player and volunteer pathways
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Provide inclusive opportunities for all ages and abilities
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Support youth development and community wellbeing
Impact & Community
BTUK makes beach tennis accessible for everyone, no matter what age and ability, engaging thousands of participants through:
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Free and low-cost taster sessions and school outreach programmes
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Regular grassroots activity with structured development so that players can enjoy the sport recreationally or progress through competitive pathways if they choose.
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Inclusive community activity, coaching and volunteer development initiatives
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Partnerships with Team Domenica, Healthy Lifestyles (Brighton & Hove Council), Ageing Well Festival, Grace Eyre Foundation, Tennis Sussex, other community groups.
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Wellbeing initiatives such as “Beach Tennis, Coffee, Cake & Chat” and Beach Tennis Lite (adaptive sessions)
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Weekend Beach Tennis Breaks
Looking Ahead
We continue to expand participation, strengthen community partnerships, and develop coaching and volunteer pathways. Our goal is for beach tennis to become a widely recognised, accessible, inclusive, and affordable sport across the UK.
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Experience & Governance
BTUK brings professional expertise in sport, event management, and tourism. Our leadership team includes an MBA-qualified tourism specialist with 20+ years’ experience, ensuring quality tournaments, excellent visitor experiences, and measurable economic benefits for host communities.