JUNIOR RACQUETS 2024 FALL & WINTER PROGRAM
2024 - 2025 JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM
“To provide a fun and welcoming environment, encouraging players of all ages and skill-levels to achieve their best both on and off the court.” 2024-2025 Session Dates: Session 1: September 9 -December 16 (No Classes 11/23 - 11/24)
Session 2: January 2 - February 16 Session 3: February 17 -April 6 Session 4: April 7 -May 25 (No classes on 4/19 and 4/20)
Class Size Policy: To ensure each player receives the best quality of instruction we will be limiting class sizes. Classes will also need at least three players for the program to go forward.
Make Up Class Policy: Players can make up classes during the same session on another day if there is room in the class. If your child is not able to come, please let us know so that players on the waiting list or would like to drop in are able to join the class that day.
Drop-In Policy: Players who are already enrolled in the current session are able to drop-in to any appropriate level class that is not full (6 players). The drop-in rate is an additional $10/class.
Indoor Court Availability: Class times are subject to change due to indoor court availability.
JUNIOR ACADEMY
These classes are for players who meet WCC Jr. Tennis Pathway parameters and want to pursue more competitive opportunities. Academy players will be encouraged to play on our Junior League Teams, as well as compete in both District (DE), Sectional (DE, NJ, PA) USTA tournaments. Classes will include on-court playing and off-court fitness training portions. All players who register for the full session will receive an End of Session Player Review. Class times are subject to change due to indoor court availability.
Orange Academy - Level: Advanced Players will refine their Athletic Development, Movement, and Stroke Competency as they continue to develop expertise in each area of the court. Kids are encouraged to play in USTA Level 8 Orange Ball tournaments and Orange Ball Leagues. Monday: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Thursday: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Green Academy - Level: Advanced P layers will continue to develop their shot making ability and be introduced to specific competitive patterns of play. Kids are encouraged to play in USTA Level 7 Green Dot tournaments and participate in the WCC Green Dot Jr. League Teams. Monday: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 4:30pm - 6:00pm Thursday: 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Yellow Academy - Level: Advanced Players will be perfecting their individual style of play and learning how to combat opposing styles. Players will practice offensive and defensive patterns of play and sharpen the tools needed to execute them at the highest level. Kids are encouraged to play USTA Level 6 tournaments and participate in WCC Jr. League Teams.
Monday: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Tuesday: 6:00pm - 7:30pm Thursday: 5:30pm - 7:30pm Friday: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
JUNIOR INDOOR TENNIS PROGRAM
Munchkins (3-4 years) Level: Beginner Players are introduced to tennis through a variety of fun, skill-building activities. The primary focus is on developing a strong athletic foundation through high emphasis on agility, balance and coordination. Players will work on proper technique and learn tennis terminology, including the names of the parts of a tennis court, strokes, and grips as they work together in teams. Kids will play on a 36’ court with the Red ball and use 19’’ racquets. Wednesday: 3:45pm - 4:30pm Saturday: 10:30am - 11:30am Red 1 (5-6 years) Level: Beginner Players will continue to build their athletic foundation as they practice their technical base. We will introduce rallying with the coach as they still work together in teams. Kids will play on a 36’ court with the Red ball and use 19’’-23’’ racquets. Tuesday: 3:45pm - 4:30pm Wednesday: 3:45pm - 4:30pm Sunday: 2:00pm - 3:00pm Red 2 (7-8 years) Level: Beginner Players will continue to build their athletic foundation as they work more on their technical base. In this class they will rally with the coach and also with one another. We will also introduce matchplay focusing on where they stand and how to keep score as well as hitting with topspin. Kids will play on a 36’ court with the Red ball and use 19’’-23’’ racquets. Tuesday: 3:45pm - 4:30pm Wednesday: 3:45pm - 4:30pm Sunday: 1:00pm - 2:00pm Red 3 (7-8 years) Level: Intermediate Players will solidify their technical base with a strong emphasis on rallying with topspin. We will introduce different point play tactics and how to use them. This class will prepare players to transition to the Orange court and ball. Kids will play on a 36’ court with a Red ball and use 19’’-23’’ racquets. *Players have completed four sessions of Red 2. Wednesday: 3:45pm - 4:30pm Saturday: 10:30am - 11:30am Orange Hot Shots (9-10 years) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Players will focus on developing a solid technical base in movement and strokes including ball control. They will also learn rules and basic strategy and incorporate in point play situations. Kids will play on a 60’ court with the Orange ball and use 23’’-25’’ racquets. Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Friday 4:30pm - 5 :30pm Saturday 11:30am - 12:30pm Green & Yellow Hot Shots (11-13 years) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Players will focus on developing a solid technical base in movement and strokes including ball control. They will also learn rules and basic strategy and incorporate in point play situations. Kids will play on a 78’ court with Green Dot and Yellow balls and use 26’’-27’’ racquets. Tuesday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Friday 4:30pm - 5:30pm Sunday 3:00pm - 4:00pm High School (14+ years) Level: Beginner & Intermediate Primary focus will be on refining doubles and singles tactics specifically designed to prepare players for Spring High School tennis team tryouts and season. Kids are encouraged to play on WCC Jr. League Teams. Tuesday 5:30pm - 7:00pm Saturday 11:30am - 1:00pm
JUNIOR SQUASH PROGRAM
Monday Emerging Tournament Players 3:45pm - 5:15pm
Tuesday 7-9 Years 3:45pm - 4:30pm
5-6 Years 4:30pm - 5:15pm
Middle School Tournament Players 4:30pm - 6:00pm
High School Tournament Players 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Thursday High School Tournament Players 6:00pm- 7:30pm Middle School Tournament Players (beginning in November) 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Saturday High School Tournament Players 11:30am - 1:00pm
Sunday Middle School Tournament Players 12:00pm - 1:00pm
High School Tournament Players 4:15pm - 5:30pm
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