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2023-24 Sutton East Fall/Winter Junior Program Application

Yorkville 2023 Summer Tennis Camp

Three's Program (Ages 3)

This program is a fun introduction to tennis for our youngest players.  Children will participate in a variety of skill building activities including basic athletic skills (running, jumping) , to more advanced athletic skills (throwing, bouncing, catching) tennis stroke technique and rally basics all in a fun environment. Kids will use foam or red balls, 17 or 19 inch rackets and mini courts for size proportionate play.  Each first time student will be given a brand new racket -- theirs to keep -- to begin the new session! Mon, Tues, Weds & Thurs 3 pm, Fri 1 pm, 1:30 pm, 3 pm, Sat 9 & 9:30 am

Red Ball 1 (Ages 4 & 5) and Red Ball 2 (Ages 6 & 7)

Red Ball 1 & 2 follow the mandated United States Tennis Association system which uses age/skill appropriate equipment, lower pressure red dot balls and 36’ courts so that young kids can learn and play the game quickly, and set the stage for future success. Curriculum is designed so that children will learn and practice all athletic and tennis fundamentals, court positioning, develop a serve, rally and begin point play. Children will be separated into groups and curriculum will be adjusted according to ability and age. Max 4 per group with general 4:1 student/instructor average ratio. Mon 3:30 & 4 pm, Tues 3:30 & 4 pm, Weds 4 & 4:30 pm, Thurs 3:30 & 4 pm, Fri 2, 3, 3:30 & 4 pm, Sat 9, 10, 11 or 12.

ORANGE BALL (Ages 8 & 9)

This program follows the mandated United States Tennis Association Junior Pathway which uses age/skill appropriate equipment, lower pressure orange dot balls and 60’ courts so that young kids can learn and play the game quickly and develop professional style skills. Curriculum is designed so that kids will learn and practice all stroke fundamentals, court positioning, develop a serve, rally and begin point play. More advanced players will learn more advanced stroke technique,  spin, combining shots together with purpose, serve with  direction and spin, approaching the net to use volleys, overheads and more advanced point play...all while using  orange dot balls and covering a larger court. Children will be separated into groups and curriculum will be adjusted according to ability and age. Max 6 per court with general 4:1 student/instructor average ratio.   APPLICANTS MUST BE 8 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF PROGRAM START. Mon 4 & 4:30 pm, Tues 4 pm, Weds 3:30 & 5 pm, Thur 4, Fri 3, 4, 4:30 pm, Sat 9 am

GREEN BALL (Ages 10 & 11)

This program follows the mandated United States Tennis Association Junior Pathway and will be conducted on 78’ (full) courts with lower pressure green dot balls. Curriculum will vary based on experience and ability, with the goal to develop or refine technique and provide players with the tools to meet their goals.  Groupings will be created with consideration of playing ability and age and players will utilize faster green dot balls. Emphasis will be placed on skills application in live ball (point play) situations. Children will be separated into groups and curriculum will be adjusted according to ability and age. Max 6 per court with general 4:1 student/instructor average ratio.    APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 10 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF PROGRAM START. Mon 5 pm, Tues 4:30 & 5 pm, Weds 4 pm, Thurs 5 pm, Fri 2,3,4 & 5 pm, Sat 10 am

YELLOW BALL (Ages 12 and up)

This program follows the mandated United States Tennis Association Junior Pathway and will be conducted on 78’ (full) courts with full pressure yellow balls. Curriculum will vary based on experience and ability, with the goal to develop or refine technique and provide players with the tools to meet their goals.  Emphasis will be placed on skills application in live ball (point play) situations. Children will be separated into groups and curriculum will be adjusted according to ability and age. Max 6 per court with general 4:1 student/instructor average ratio. APPLICANTS MUST BE AT LEAST 12 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME OF PROGRAM START. Mon 5 pm, Tue 5 pm, Weds 5 pm, Thurs 4:30 & 5 pm, Fri 2, 3, 5 & 6 pm, Sat 11 am & 1pm

HIGH Performance

This program is for kids at a higher skill level who are preparing for competition using full pressure yellow balls.  Acceptance is subject to approval by the Junior Directors.  Curriculum includes advanced technical and tactical skills, and is for goal oriented competitive players. THIS PROGRAM IS FOR SELF-MOTIVATED PLAYERS WHO WANT TO WORK HARD AND IMPROVE. Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 5:30-7 pm

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ADDITIONAL JUNIOR PROGRAMS

Our Teen Program (ages 14 & up) is for advanced beginner-intermediate  teenagers who are learning the game and would like to do so in a group with other teens. Weds 5:30-7pm. Our Beginners Program (ages 9 & up) is for kids who have never played and/or never had any formal instruction. Program is Saturdays at noon one hour per week for 7 weeks. Children will learn all fundamental skills. Our Weekend Play Sessions (ages 4-17) are two hour sessions are offered  Saturdays and Sundays from 2-4pm. Kids will play points and games so that they can put into “play” what they learn in their clinics and private lessons. Sold in packages of 5 and 10.

Next Steps...

For more information including availability, pricing and registration please contact director Michael Filipek at michael@suttoneasttennis.com

Or call 212-751-3452