Youth Tennis Program – 2008

Schedule:

SPRING JUNIOR TENNIS TEAM

The spring program will include players at both development and competition level. Those working at the competition level will form a team and scrimmage locally with other teams at the Junior Varsity level.

Development players will scrimmage intramurally with other team members. The team meets 3 afternoons per week for practice and in addition may include home or away scrimmages. Participants at the competition level must provide their own transportation to away matches.

Car pooling facilitated.

April 28^th through May 30^th. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Cost $90

Registration – You may register for the Spring program by clicking here and mailing the form to the indicated address (note: please advise us that you wish to participate by contacting us at brattleborotennis@gmail.com or by phone at 802-258-9709)

SUMMER YOUTH PROGRAMS

Camps and Junior programs to run June 24^th through August 8^th.

There will be seven 1-week sessions

Dates:

Session 1 June 24 – June 27*
Session 2 June 30 – July 3 (no class on July 4^th)*
Session 3 July 7 – July 11
Session 4 July 14 – July 18
Session 5 July 21 – July 25
Session 6 July 28 – Aug. 1
Session 7 Aug. 4 – Aug. 8

Sessions 1 & 2 (June 24 – 27 and June 30 – July 3) are scheduled for 4 days of camp instead of 5. Cost pro-rated (see below).

CAMPS (Ages 8 - 16)

Youth Summer Camps are open to players of all levels from beginner to intermediate, ages 8 to 16, or with permission of camp director. The focus of the camps is designed to help encourage both physical and personal development of the campers through the acquisition of solid tennis skills taught in a combination of group and individual setting. Good sportsmanship, fun, and the development of general physical coordination skills lie at the core of the BOC tennis camp program.

Children enrolled in successive camps will have programs designed to build upon their work in previous camps. Parental involvement in the camps is encouraged with staff made available to meet for discussion or questions any day immediately after camp is finished.

Dates: Dates for the seven 1-week sessions are listed above

Time: Mon. thru Fri. 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. (Drop off from 8:30 AM)

Cost: $160 per session for non-members $150 per session for BOC members. Space is limited (day session by drop-in available only if space permits, $35 daily fee).

Please note: There will be no refunds once camps begin. If days are cancelled due to weather, campers may make up the day at another session.

*For sessions 1&2 cost will be $128 for non-members $120 for members.

For more information email <brattleborotennis@gmail.com> or phone 802-258-9709. To register please see below.

JUNIOR PROGRAM (Ages 12 - 17)

The Junior program stresses technique, fun, competition, and good sportsmanship. The program consists of two levels:

The Development group is for those junior players who have learned the basics of the game and wish to build on those skills as well as learn more advanced aspects of tennis.

The Competition group is for those players ready for competitive tennis and who wish to concentrate on game play. In addition to 3 practice days per week there is also a requirement for match play. Some travel may be required.

Dates: Dates for the seven 1-week sessions are listed above

When: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday - 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Match play: In addition to 3 days per week of guided practice all players at the Competition level will be required to play at least one match per session (matches must be played within the following: any USTA Junior tournament, USTA Jr. Team Tennis, BOC Junior Ladder, or BOC singles league). Players at the Development level are encouraged to play one match per week in the BOC Junior Ladder league, though not required.

Cost: $75 per session. $65 per session for those inscribed in the USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS league.

Note: Session 1 only - will run Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday (June 24^th, 25^th & 26^th)

Registration:

For registration of Summer Camps and Junior program only, please contact Judy Idelkope by email at jidelkope@hughes.net (note: please be sure to reference the BOC in the subject line). If you don’t have access to internet you can call Judy toll free from Brattleboro at (603) 363-8136

You can get the registration form by clicking here or pick up a BOC newsletter with registration form at the BOC tennis clubhouse on Cedar St., Brattleboro (after April 27).

BOC JUNIOR LADDER

Tennis ladder for all Junior players 12-18 years old.

Date: June 24^th thru Aug. 8^th

Cost: Free

To join please email brattleborotennis@gmail.com or phone 802-258-9709

USTA JR. TEAM TENNIS

18 and under Division

USTA Jr. Team Tennis is the largest youth tennis league in the country, helping girls and boys ages 6 to 18 get in the game, get on the court, and have a good time. Teams are coed and made up of at least six players, three boys and three girls, based on similar ages and skill levels. The emphasis is on skill development, fun, teamwork and friendly competition, all with the possibility of advancing to the national championship.

This league leads up to a district tournament and winning teams have the opportunity to take their games to the next level and advance to sectional and national playoffs. Due to travel considerations we will be playing in the Western Mass. league.

Dates: June 17^th thru Aug. 6^th

Time:
Practices - Tuesdays 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
Matches - Wednesdays

Cost: $90

CHILDREN’S TENNIS

QUICKSTART TENNIS

What is QuickStart Tennis?

QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis. Like other sports, playing fields and equipment are modified to reflect the age and skill development of the player.

We’ll use smaller courts and low compression or foam balls to get kids to actually play tennis. The QuickStart program is tailored to age and size and is divided into two different levels-- ages 8 and under and ages 10 and under.

QuickStart 1 Tennis - Saturdays 9:00-10:00 a.m.

An introduction to the fun game of tennis. Plenty of games and exercises to develop coordination and basic racquet skills.

For: Ages 5 – 7
Session 1: June 14^th – July 5^th
Session 2: July 12^th - August 2^nd
Session 3: September 6^th - September 27^th

Fee: Each Session $40 (4 classes)

QuickStart Tennis 2 - Saturdays 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Fundamentals of strokes and the game will be introduced through the use of games, drills, and fun contests. Groundstrokes, volleys, and beginning service motion will be covered.

For: Ages 8 – 10
Session 1: June 14^th – July 5^th
Session 2: July 12^th - August 2^nd
Session 3: September 6^th - September 27^th

Fee: Each Session $40 (4 classes)

You can find the registration form in either the BOC newsletter (available at the BOC Club house or download it from the BOC website: http://www.brattleborooutingclub.com/forms/tennis_camp_reg.pdf

Please mail in payment and registration as indicated on the form.

FALL TENNIS

Details to come