Youth Tennis Programs

A variety of classes are held from May through September.

Private lessons available. Call the Recreation Department for details.

Quickstart Tennis is a new format for learning the game of 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 ASAP

Quickstart 1 Tennis
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:
May 10-June 21
Saturdays
9:00-10:00am

Session 2:
July 7-August 20
Mondays and Wednesdays
12:00-1:00pm

Session 3:
September 6-September 27
Saturdays
9:00-10:00am

Fee:
Session 1 $55/$60/$65/$70
Session 2 $95/$100/$105/$110
Session 3 $35/$40/$45/$50

Location: JFK Middle School
Director: Mike Kolendo


Quickstart Tennis 2
Fundamentals of strokes and the game will be introduced
through the use of games, drills, and fun contests. Ground
strokes, volleys, and beginning service motion will be covered.

For: Ages 8 - 10
Days: Saturdays
Time: 10:00 - 11:00 am

Dates:
Session 1: May 10 - June 21
Session 2: Sept. 6 - Sept. 27

Fee:
Session 1: $55/$60/$65/$70
Session 2: $45/$50/$55/$60

Location: JFK Middle School
Director: Mike Kolendo

Hot Shot Tennis
For Ages 10-14
Days: Saturdays
Time: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Dates:
Session 1: May 10-June 21
Session 2: September 6-September 27

Fee:
Session 1: $70/75/80/85
Session 2: $50/55/60/65


USA Tennis Skills
For: Ages 8 – 14
Days:
USA Tennis 1-2-3: Monday-Thursday
1:00-4:00pm

USA Team Tennis/Match Play: Friday
1:00–4:00pm
*Fee includes Monday – Friday participation

Session 1 June 23 – June 27
Session 2 June 30- – July 3 no class on July 4th
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
Session 8 Aug. 11 – Aug. 15

Cost: Sessions 1 & Sessions 3 – 8 $65/70/75/80
Session 2 $55/60/65/70
Location: JFK Middle School


USA Tennis Non-Elimination Tournament
For: USA Tennis Skills Participants
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Dates: August 21 - 25
Fee: $65/$70/$75/$80
Location: JFK Middle School
Instructor: Mike Kolendo
Any student who participated in USA Skills program may sign up for this tournament. Participants will play full matches throughout the week. This program is dependent on a high level of participation. Each player will play one or two matches per day. Thus, they may not need to attend for all three hours. We’ll provide this information prior to your arrival.


USA TEAM TENNIS LEAGUE
18-and-under Division

For: Players interested in competitive tennis. Drills will focus on footwork, conditioning, and competitive situations. Participants must be willing to play team matches at both home and away sites. Participants who are 14 and under may play in matches or may only participate in practices.

This league (session 1) leads up to the Western Mass. State Tournament to be held on the weekend of August 9 & 10 at Forest Park in Springfield. A commitment for the entire weekend will be needed from a minimum of 3 boys and 3 girls.

Dates:
Session 1:
June 17–Aug.7, Tuesday and Thursday
4–5:30 pm
Matches Wednesdays

Session 2
Aug.14–Sept.20, Tuesday and Thursday
4–5:30 pm
Matches Wedesdays

Practices will be at JFK Middle School on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Matches will be at Look Park or a visiting site on Wednesdays at 5:00pm. Matches end on August 6 but practices continue for session 2.

Cost:
Session 1: $77/80/90/100
Session 2: $50/55/60/65

Location: JFK Middle School, Matches at Look Park or visiting site