The Tri-City Junior Tennis Academy is designed for youth ages 4 to 17 - for all levels. Emphasis is placed on hand/eye coordination, and motor skills development for students 5-7 years of age. Through the use of a detailed weekly lesson plan, concentration on players' stroke mechanics, focusing on strategy, and match play situations for the older players are achieved. It is our goal to provide each student with the basics to understand the fundamentals of the game so it can be enjoyed at the social or competitive level.
The Academy runs year-long as an after-school/weekend program during the school year and as a day-time camp during the summer. School year programs run for 10-15 week sessions. Classes are offered Monday through Friday 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm and on Saturday from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Summer camp programs run on a weekly basis.
Junior Academy During the academic year, we offer lesson groups Monday through Friday after school, and also on Saturday afternoons. These groups are offered for players of all levels, from beginners to advanced players. Emphasis is placed on both mechanics and strategies, utilizing a number of drills and games during each lesson. Registration form on posted on right →
Elite Program Designed for USTA tournament players, as well as those on their school's JV and varsity teams, this program pushes the kids harder than our Junior Academy. Players are expected to take their game seriously, and work hard to improve. While instructors will lead the drills and games during the groups, players must take responsibility for their game themselves. Groups are offered after school during the week and also on Saturday afternoons.
Junior Shootout Formerly know as the Round Robin, this expanded program now includes organized games for player of all levels, as well as match play. Players can choose which they'd rather do, and are free to switch back-and-forth throughout the night. Shootouts will take place on Saturdays from 5:30 PM to 7 PM beginning September 19.
Club Tournaments Every Friday night at 5 PM, players can compete in a round robin format tournament with other club players. These tournaments are a great opportunity to get used to playing with a purpose, not just for fun. The specific tournament held differs from week-to-week. For more information, please email Andy.
Birthday Parties Schedule a party at the club for you and your friends! Parties include time spent on court playing games with instructors, followed by a party in a private room where guests can enjoy food, music, and more. For more information, please contact Billy by calling Tri-City at 785-4311.
Tri-City Fitness Junior Grand Prix Circuit 2009 - 2010 Season
September 12 - 13 (Saturday & Sunday) *** USTA Sanctioned *** October 11 - 12 (Sunday & Monday) December 26 - 27 (Saturday & Sunday) *** USTA Sanctioned *** February 18 - 19 (Thursday & Friday) April 10 - 11 (Saturday & Sunday) June 5 - 6 (Saturday & Sunday) July 17 - 18 (Saturday & Sunday) *** USTA Sanctioned ***
Rules: 1) Sanctioned tournaments will have Boys & Girls 10, 12, 14, 16 and 18 & Under draws, assuming each draw gets enough entries. 2) Non-sanctioned tournaments will have 12, 15, and 18 & Under draws. Players will not be separated by gender. 3) Tournament Formats: a) Sanctioned tournaments will be single elimination b) Non-sanctioned tournaments will use a round robin format for the first day, with a single elimination semifinal round starting the second day 4) Tri-City ranking points will be awarded for each tournament, in much the same style that the pros get ranked: a) Sanctioned tournaments will be worth more points than non-sanctioned ones. b) Points will increase slightly as the age group increases c) Only points from a player's top 5 tournaments will count toward rankings 5) Rankings will be posted in the lobby of Tri-City, and will be updated after each Grand Prix Tournament.
If you are not on the email list for these events please
email Andy.Registration for these tournaments will be
done via email as they near.Contact
Andy with any questions.
Junior Membership Benefits
• Reduced rates on all of our programs listed above, as well as for private lessons.
• When children register for a session of group lessons, parents are allowed to use the gym at no additional charge! This is good anytime for the duration of the session. Just stop by the front desk to fill out a waiver when you arrive.
• Free walk-on time! When a court is available, members are allowed to use it, at no charge, to hit with parents or other junior members. All children younger than 12 need parental supervision on the court at all times.
