We are excited to create an unforgettable summer tennis experience for your children! Our programming offers instruction for all levels of play as well as age appropriate competitive experiences.
Facilitating a Positive Tennis Experience for Children:
- Fostering an environment where children can learn, love, and enjoy the sport of tennis.
- Cultivating a learning atmosphere that emphasizes values such as respect, sportsmanship, challenge, and personal growth.
- Integrating the importance of teamwork with individual development goals.
- Offering a supportive, safe, fun, and dynamic environment for both practice and competitive play.
- Utilizing skill-based development within a game-based training approach.
Please be aware of the following details regarding the Junior Tennis Programs:
The programs operate from Monday to Friday every week. Friday serves as a built-in bonus day in the event of earlier-week rainouts. While we cannot guarantee makeup days for rained-out sessions, we will make every effort to schedule compensatory classes when feasible. In the case of play interruption, coaches may relocate kids inside the clubhouse (when possible) for engaging indoor activities such as a tennis quiz or fitness challenge. If you miss a session from Monday to Thursday, you have the option to join a future week, provided there is available space on that day. To inquire about availability, please email [email protected]. Fridays are typically reserved for match play at BTC. Occasionally, Advanced and Tweeners players may participate in match play events against other clubs or teams.
LITTLE TENNIS
Timing: 9:45-10:30 am, Monday-Friday
Cost: $83 for members, $98 for non-members
Target Age Group: Geared towards 4-6 year-olds and 7 year-olds new to athletics and tennis.
Overview: Tailored for players who are in the early stages and may not yet be able to rally. Large red balls are used to facilitate learning. The program focuses on fundamental hand-eye coordination, building arm strength (proper racket holding), and developing basic rally skills (reacting and moving to the ball). Emphasis is placed on creating a positive and enjoyable experience, fostering a love for tennis through engaging games and activities.
ACES
Timing: 12-1 pm, Monday-Friday
Cost: $103 for members, $124 for non-members
Target Age Group: Tailored for 7-9 year-olds and 10 year-olds who are new to athletics and tennis.
Overview: Designed for players capable of sustaining rallies of 4-8 shots with orange balls. The focus includes refining reactions, improving ball movement, and ensuring proper form during hits. Participants will be introduced to essential tennis techniques such as forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and serve. The program incorporates agility training to enhance footwork skills. Emphasis is placed on instilling core values of teamwork, respect, and integrity, integral not only to tennis but also to life.
TWEENERS
Timing: 1:45-3:15 pm, Monday-Friday
Cost: $134 for members, $155 for non-members
Target Age Group: Geared towards 10-13 year-olds and 14 year-olds new to tennis.
Overview: This program caters to players capable of sustaining rallies of 8-10 shots with regular yellow tennis balls. The focus is on refining and training the five core shots—forehand, backhand, volley, overhead, and serve—along with emphasis on footwork and agility. Participants will learn how to score a match, engage in rally games to build consistency, and understand the values of winning and losing with grace and humility through competitive scenarios.
ADVANCED
Timing: 10:30 am - 12 pm, Monday-Friday
Cost: $134 for members, $155 for non-members
Target Age Group: Specifically designed for 14-18 year-olds with a personal interest in tennis, possessing a minimum of 2 years of playing experience, and seeking skill enhancement, including fitness. Many, if not all, of these players actively participate on their high school teams.
Overview: Tailored for players capable of sustaining rallies of 12+ shots with regular yellow tennis balls. The program aims to refine fundamental shots while introducing new "specialty" shots such as approach, drop shot, lob, swinging volley, and understanding the dynamics between first and second serves. Focus areas include point-play strategy, consistency, ball direction, and mental toughness, offering a comprehensive approach to skill development and game strategy.
2024 Registrations will be available on January 26 for members, and on February 5 non-members.
2024 Junior Tennis Program Weeks:
Week 1. 7/17-21
Week 2. 6/24-28
Week 3. 7/1-3 (short week)
Week 4. 7/8-12
Week 5. 7/15-19
Week 6. 7/22-26
Week 7. 7/29-8/2
Week 8. 8/5-9
Week 9. 8/12-16
Week 10. 8/19-23