Southeast Clarke Park Tennis Program

Junior Programs

LIL' STARS (5-6 yrs): This program will introduce the little player to the game of tennis in a fun and rewarding way. All fundamental strokes will be taught using small racquets and foam balls on special 36ft courts. This program will focus on gross motor skills, coordination, judgment, basic stroke mechanics, and having fun, fun, and fun! (schedule)

SHINING STARS (7-10 yrs): For the Beginner player who has little or no experience and the Beginner/Intermediate who is beginning to rally the ball with a partner.  Fundamental strokes, sportsmanship, footwork, scoring and match play are introduced through fun games on a 36ft court. (schedule)

FUTURE STARS (9-15yrs) : For Beginner/Intermediate players, the basic strokes are reviewed using a 60ft court with an emphasis on footwork, combining shots and keeping the ball in play back and forth over the net.  Students will be taught tennis scoring and match play will be introduced.(schedule)

QUICKSTART TENNIS LEAGUE : A beginner junior league played on 36ft and 60ft court sizes with transitional tennis balls. This is a great introduction to tennis league competition for the young, novice junior player. Students will compete in an instructional environment. Students must be currently enrolled in the instructional program to participate. Parent volunteers will be needed.

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