About this Event
Lucy Shuker is a five-time Paralympian and three-time three-time Paralympic medallist and a former world no.5 in singles, world No.3 in doubles in wheelchair tennis. She is bringing two decades of elite sporting experience, insight, storytelling and performance to Avon Tennis for a special evening of exhibition tennis and discussion.
Alongside competing Lucy is a highly regarded keynote speaker and broadcaster. She will deliver compelling insights on resilience, high performance, achieving success and overcoming adversity. Lucy will share valuable perspectives on what it takes to train and compete at the highest level of tennis -, motivation, flexibility and mindset. Bringing experience and humour, Lucy will give inspiration to players, coaches and the wider Avon Tennis Community, with insights on embracing opportunities and realising full potential.
2026 marks 50 years of wheelchair tennis and brings together performance, disability sport and , women and girls sport. The event champions diverse, inclusive and authentic individuals and communities.
David Lloyd Long Ashton Coach Alec Blake will take to the court with Lucy for an exciting demonstraion of wheelchair tennis. We will then her from Lucy about her journey, determination and path to success, exploring the challenges she has overcome and her ambitions for the future. There will also be a chance to ask Lucy your questions later in the evening. Light refreshments will be provided and cafe facilities will be available to attendees.
Please note this is a free, ticketed event. Registration with a free ticket is required to attend.
Event venue & nearby stays
David Lloyd Long Ashton, Ashton Rd, Bristol, United Kingdom
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