Junior Tennis Programs
Tennis programs for kids include Group Lessons, Micro Tennis, and the USA Junior Tennis Team. Read below for information on the programs, schedules, and cost. Please feel free to contact Kim if you have any questions about the program.
Junior Lesson Programs
The junior tennis lesson program at Woodmen Valley is based on the highly acclaimed U.S. Professional Tennis Association’s (USPTA) Little Tennis Program. The classes will provide age appropriate movement and ball skills, varied activities and tennis games. The classes are centered on fun-filled movements and games, not repetitive drills. The idea is to develop eye-hand coordination and technically correct basic tennis skills. All children will take part in activities that are organized for total participation which is the core of skill acquisition. A tennis skills checklist will be given to each child and parent at the end of the session. Click here to view or download the sign-up form for Junior Lessons - the same form can be used for Micro Tennis (to download the file, right click the link and select "Save Link (or Target ) As" and choose where to save the file on your computer). This file can printed and sent with a check - see the form for more information.The main goals for all classes are:
- To have FUN in a positive, supportive learning environment
- Get a lot of exercise
- Learn tennis!
Micro Tennis
Micro Tennis is a fun, competitive, team program for kids who haven’t developed all of the necessary skills (especially the serve) to play competitive match tennis. Kids will be divided onto two teams (3-4 players per team) with similar abilities within three age divisions: 6-7, 8-9 and 10-12 year olds. Kids will play the same opposing team for two Wednesdays in a row (one session of two matches) with prizes awarded at the end of each session. Points are scored for making contact with the ball (1 point), getting the ball over the net (2 points), and hitting a shot in the court that the opponent can’t reach (3 points). Family members are highly encouraged to sit on the court and cheer for their child and team. Micro tennis is a competition and not a lesson. Your child will not receive technical correction to strokes. The focus is to compete with skills the child already possesses while working on ball tracking, following rules, and sportsmanship in competition. When you sign your child up for Micro tennis you are making a commitment for them to be a participant at both matches and to check in on time. If they are unable to attend a match, it is your responsibility to notify your assigned coach.
Spring 2010 Tennis Program
The Spring tennis program
incorporates a combination of lessons on Mondays and Micro Tennis on
Fridays (see descriptions above). Two age groups will be going at the same time, 5-8 year olds and 8-12
year olds. However, if you're interested, please inquire about older
age groups as there may be availability at another site on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. If the classes don't fill, options
are available to those who would just like to take lessons or do Micro
Tennis; or, if you're only able to attend for a short period of time,
the cost can be pro-rated. Again, these options are only available if
the classes do not fill - if you're interested in one of these options,
contact Kim to find out if the classes are full or to put your name on a list in case the option becomes available.These classes fill up fast due the limited time on court, so plan and sign up early.
The cost for the Spring tennis session is $80 per child.
Spring 2010 Junior Tennis - Dates:
Session 1: April 5, 9, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30, May 3, 7
Spring 2010 Junior Tennis - Time:
4:30 - 5:30 PM
Summer 2010 Tennis Program
The 2010 Summer tennis program consists of age-specific tennis lessons and sessions of Micro Tennis (see above for descriptions of these programs). The schedule allows kids to learn their tennis skills and, for those ages 6 - 12, to apply those skills in the fun and competitive Micro Tennis program.Tennis Lessons
Cost for Summer 2010 Junior Lessons is $40 per child per session.
Summer 2010 Junior Tennis Lessons - Lesson Dates:
Summer session schedules will be posted soon. Check back here for more information.Summer 2010 Junior Tennis Lessons - Times:
4-6 Year Old: TBD
7-9 Year Old: TBD
10-12 Year Old: TBD
13 and Older Beginners: TBD
Micro Tennis
Cost for Summer 2009 Micro Tennis is $20 per child per session.Summer 2010 Micro Tennis - Lesson Dates:
Summer session schedules will be posted soon. Check back here for more information.Summer 2010 Micro Tennis - Times:
6-7 & 8-9 Year Old: TBD
10-12 Year Old: TBD