Outrigger Laguna Phuket Partners Savitar to Open Tennis Centre

The Outrigger Laguna Phuket Beach Resort, in partnership with Singapore-based tennis coaching provider, Savitar, has opened a multi-faceted Tennis Centre.

Phuket residents and guests staying at the Outrigger property can now enjoy a range of options such as private tennis lessons, group lessons, hitting sessions, mini tennis for 5-7 year olds, junior tennis for 7-12 year olds, teenage social tennis, fitness sessions, ladies morning tennis clinics, and Friday evening social play.

The Tennis Centre consists of three newly-renovated outdoor floodlit synthetic grass tennis courts and one indoor court.

James Corin, the Tennis Director, has over eight years of coaching experience in a variety of five-star clubs and resorts in the Middle East, USA and the Caribbean. In Dubai, he was Development Coordinator with responsibility for one of the emirate's largest junior tennis programs.

James, originally from England, has qualifications from the Lawn Tennis Association, USTA , the Tennis Coaches Association, and the UK Racket Stringers Association.

"Our aim is to deliver well structured, personalized tennis programs that foster consistent improvement in skills and great enjoyment of the game," James said. "We cover all aspects of the game, from fun group activities to tailor-made lessons for child or adult beginners, intermediate or highly accomplished players."

The Tennis Centre is a key element in Outrigger's aim to cater to guests seeking an active lifestyle holiday in Phuket, said the property's General Manager, Tony Pedroni, "With Savitar as a partner, Outrigger now combines great tennis facilities and high quality instruction at prices that make tennis fun and accessible to all our guests. James is a tennis pro who enjoys working with all ages and levels from beginners to regional and nationally ranked players. He has much to offer our guests." 

A Savitar 'Festival of Tennis' open day will be held on Saturday, 1 March at the centre from 4-7pm. It is free to join and there will be mini tennis for kids, free coaching tips for adults, a barbecue and lucky draw.