Jockey Club Tennis Rocks Programme was launched in September 2016 and supported by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust to promote tennis to individuals of all ages and social statuses. Systematic training courses will be provided for primary school students, children with special educational needs, PE teachers and elderly people. The Trust’s funding also covers a set of equipment including tennis balls and racquets, so that participants will not need to worry about extra expense.
To encourage novices to pick up tennis and take part in local competitions and beyond. Targets beginners aged 6-12 to equip them with the basic tennis skills to enjoy the game. It delivers positive values and character-building attributes to kids who, otherwise, may have little or no opportunities to participate in tennis. Aside from training, they are encouraged to join other extra-curricular activities, such as Inter-Primary School Tennis and Mini Tennis Competitions. The programme also seeks to provide other benefits, such as meet-and-greet with national players, workshops, and attending tournaments. These are all value-added opportunities for them and their families to experience tennis outside of regular training.
To train up primary school PE teachers to attain the necessary know-how to conduct tennis and tennis-related activities during their PE lessons. The ultimate goal is to have the teacher conduct tennis sessions independently and become self-sustainable.
To provide an opportunity for the intellectually-disabled students/players and individuals with hearing disabilities to participate in tennis. The objective is that through tennis, they can adopt a healthier, more active lifestyle and improving their overall quality of life.
Retirees, aged 55 to 68, who enrolled in Senior Tennis Rocks, which offers beginners sessions to teach them the basics and help them become acquainted with the game. The aim is that through tennis, they can broaden their social circles, keep themselves fit and active, and ultimately enhancing their overall quality of life.