Junior Lessons Offered 7 Days a Week
Our goal is to teach both technical and tactical mastery of tennis through process-based instruction. Our athletes will become students of the game, learning not only what to do but why it is effective. Goals will be set both in the short and long term for students.
Our instructors are trained to both teach your child how to play the game, and also how to fall in love with the sport. Students will be moved up a level at instructor recommendation, after showing they have mastered what each class has to offer. We do like to keep some groups of students connected who train well together. Come join us!
Please note a credit card or check must accompany registration forms in order to be entered into any class. Thus we will need to connect by phone or in person to have your credit card inputted into your guest account.
Our Activities Desk is here to help you:
Monday – Friday, 9am – 1pm
Monday – Thursday 4 – 7pm
Saturday, 9am – 1pm
You can also email us at plcjrtennis@columbiaathletic.com.
SCHOOL YEAR SESSION DATES:
Session 1: September 3 – 30
Session 2: October 1 – 28
Session 3: October 29 – November 27
Session 4: December 2 – December 22
Session 5: January 5 – February 1
Session 6: February 2 – March 1
Session 7: March 2 – 29
Session 8: March 30 – May 3
Session 9: May 4– 31
Session 10: June 1 – 18
No classes on the following dates: 11/11 (Veterans Day), 11/28 – 11/29 (Thanksgiving Break), Mon. 1/20 (MLK), and 4/13 – 4/19 (ISD Spring Break)
Note: ISD Mid Winter Break is 2/17 – 2/21 and we will have classes.
Click here to fill out a Registration Request Form.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Please Note: Price includes one class per week for the session. If you register for more than one class per week, the session fee will go up based upon the number of days you select.
Quick Start 1
For young children looking to begin their tennis journey in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Players will learn basic physical skills and begin to learn the fundamentals of tennis.
Ages: 4 – 6
Days: Monday, 5 – 5:45pm, Friday, 5 – 5:45pm, Saturday, 2:30 – 3:15pm
Quick Start 2
For young children looking to begin their tennis journey in a fun and exciting atmosphere. Players will learn basic physical skills and begin to learn the fundamentals of tennis.
Ages: 7 – 10
Days: Monday, 5:45 – 6:45pm, Wednesday, 3:45 – 4:45pm, Friday, 5:45 – 6:45pm, Saturday, 3:15 – 4:15pm
Level 1
For beginner players. Players work on coordination, agility as well as being introduced to basic stroke fundamentals. Introduction to rallying and competitive point play. No previous tennis experience required.
Ages: 11 & up
Days: Monday, 4 – 5pm, Tuesday, 4:45 – 5:45pm, Wednesday, 4:45 – 5:45pm, Thursday, 4:45 – 5:45pm, Saturday, 1:30 – 2:30pm
Level 2
For players who have progressed past the basic technique and are ready to move into more point play and rallying situations. Players will be taught basic strategy and while continuing to work on their fundamentals of hitting and rallying.
Ages: 11 – 14
Days: Tuesday, 5:45 – 6:45pm, Wednesday, 5:45 – 6:45pm, Thursday, 5:45 – 6:45pm, Sunday, 3:15 – 4:15pm
Level 3
For high JV or low Varsity level players. Practices are focused on making players more competitive through further technique development, fitness training and introductions to advanced strategy.
Ages: 14 – 18
Days: Tuesday, 3:30 – 4:45pm, Thursday, 3:30 – 4:45pm, Friday, 3:45 – 5pm, Sunday, 1 – 2:15pm
Note: To move up a level, you MUST receive approval from the Tennis Department. If you have not been contacted, please continue at the same level your child is currently enrolled in.
2024/25 PRICING:
Quick Start 1 (45 min.): $104 Tennis Member/$140 Athletic Member/$172 Non-member
QS2, Level 1, Level 2 (60 min.): $130 Tennis Member/$179 Athletic Member/$216 Non-member
Level 3 (75 min.): $156 Tennis Member/$205 Athletic Member/$242 Non-member
Please note: Pricing is per session, assuming there are 4 classes/session. For shorter/longer sessions, price will be adjusted accordingly.
There is a $25 late registration fee for all Jr. Tennis registrations that are submitted with less than 3 days of the first class.
Registration for each session is required. This year we expect to have wait lists for some classes so please do not drop-in for classes without prior registration or permission from the Coach. Those who drop-in to classes with a waitlist will not be permitted to participate.
F.A.Q.
Q: What is the student to instructor ratio?
A: We maintain a 6:1 student/instructor ratio for all of our classes.
Q: Do we have to be a member to register?
A: No, we welcome non-members in our Jr. Tennis program. There are different rates, depending on your membership status. If you are interested in membership, please contact our Membership Director, Karla Jeon, at karlaj@columbiaathletic.com.
Q: Can I join in the middle of the session?
A: Yes, depending on availability, you can join in the middle of the session and receive prorated registration fees.
Q: I submitted the online registration form, when should I expect to be contacted?
A: After you submit the form, assume you are registered. If you are a member, charges will be billed to your house account. For non-members, if you do not have a credit card on file, we will contact you to get one.
Q: I submitted the online registration form, but I need to make changes. What should I do?
A: If you need to make changes to your registration form, please contact us at plcjrtennis@columbiaathletic.com so we can adjust. All adjustments must be made in writing. Any changes must be submitted prior to the session start date.
Q: I am going to be absent on one of the class dates. Are there makeup classes?
A: Makeup classes will only be accommodated if notice is given in writing, on the registration form, prior to the start of the session. Once the session has started, no makeups or credits will be issued.
Q: Will my child move up each session?
A: Each child is different, and we cannot guarantee when your child will be ready for the next level. If you are looking to register for future sessions, please register them for the same level they are currently in. We will contact you as soon as your child is ready to move up.
Q: When does registration open?
A: Registration is ongoing, therefore you can sign-up for multiple sessions in advance. You will be billed one week prior to the start of each session.
Q: How is pricing formatted?
A: The price listed is for 4 classes per session, therefore once per week. If you select to come multiple times per week, the price will be multiplied by the number of days you choose to attend per week. Sometimes our sessions are longer/shorter than 4 weeks, therefore pricing will be adjusted accordingly.
Q: What does my child need to bring to class?
A: Please have your child wear proper athletic clothing, as well as shoes with non-marking soles. If they have a racquet, bring it! If not, we have plenty available for use.
Q: Can I take a trial class before registering for a session?
A: We do not offer trial classes. Please review the class descriptions, to see where your child best fits in. After the first class of the session, we will contact you if a level adjustment is needed. If your child is more advanced than Level 3, and has trained for 5+ years at an advanced level, please reach out to our tennis director, Dusko, for evaluation. dusko@columbiaathletic.com.
