Junior Program Schedules
Spring I Session 2012 Jr Program
Registration begins Jan 28th for SPX members and Feb 4th for nonmembers.
Our junior program provides weekly classes from age 4-18. Students learn the game of tennis from our experienced, certified teachers.
Tennis is the best first sport!
Parent Guide for Tots, Future Stars and Young Achievers
Class Descriptions:
Tiger Tot Tennis: 4–5 years old
The “perfect first sport” for children. Tiger tots introduces tennis to your little one in a fun and active environment. Not only will your child develop wonderful tennis skills, your child will improve vital hand-eye-body coordination necessary for an active life.
Future Stars: 6-9 years old
Tennis truly is the “best first sport”. We are thrilled to introduce your child to tennis using the exact racquet, ball and court. Focus will be on showing your child how easy it is to play tennis. Your child will get so much from out USTA Quickstart program.
Young Achievers: 9-13 years old
We use athletic skill development and our games approach to enhance your child’s tennis experience. Whether your child is just beginning tennis or moving up from Future Stars, we provide a team environment to make it fun as well as prepare them for team sports.
USPTA Team Tennis League: 3rd -7th Grade
Play singles, doubles, mixed doubles in a team environment. Coaches will encourage team spirit and sportsmanship. Team and individual achievement awards will be given at the end of the session. (There are NO make-ups for missed league play)
Jr. Varisty Tennis Class: 7th Grade
This class is perfect for the player with limited experience but has a desire to try out for their school team.
Sportsplex Tennis Academy I: 7th grade and up
This class is for players that have shown a desire and skill for tennis and wish to compete; whether it is to be on a high school team or play USTA tournaments.
Young Achievers ELITE
Mark Savage , one of the leading junior coaches in the country has
re-designed the elite part of our junior program to accomodate
the best and brightest in the Hudson Valley. Players who have
made tennis one of their favorite sports will want to participate in
this program.
- Criteria 8–12yr old:
1) Must register for two program days
2) Shows desire to practice/play at least one other additional day
on their own with a parent or in a private lesson
*Members get first opportunity / Tennis Director’s approval is required before registration
Sportsplex Tennis Academy II
Mark Savage , one of the leading junior coaches in the country
has re-designed the elite part of our junior program to accommodate
the best and brightest in the Hudson Valley. Players with big
dreams of College tennis and/or beyond will want to participate in
the Academy. (2 day minimum, if registering for all 3 days, you will
receive 10% discount on 3rd class only)
- Criteria 10–13yr olds: Trains 3 days a week, Ranked in L2 USTA minimum, tennis is #1 sport
- Criteria 13–18yr olds: Trains 4 days a week, Ranked L2 USTA minimum, tennis is #1 sport, plays varsity singles
* Members get fi rst opportunity, then players from past year get
next priority / Tennis Director’s approval is required prior to registration
Next Steps:
- Get a free mini-membership and tour the club
