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New Junior Tennis Programs at Ross School

The Ross School Tennis Center presents a host of new programs for junior players for Winter 2013.


The Ross School Tennis Center presents a host of new programs for junior players for Winter 2013. Running for 10 weeks, from January 7 to March 23, 2013, these programs are offered to children from nursery to grade 12. Please note: There will be no tennis programs from February 18–23. Ross membership is required to participate in programs. To sign up, or for more information, please email tenniscenter@ross.org or call 631-907-5162.


JUMP START  NURSERY – PRE-KINDERGARTEN 
Children develop spatial awareness, movement, and locomotor skills using appropriately sized rackets. They learn volleying, throwing, catching, and rallying skills, building a foundation not only for tennis but for any future athletic activities.
Tuesdays; 1:30–2:15pm
Saturdays; 12:15–1pm

JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM  GRADES K–5
Game- and level-specific drills and training for building a strong foundation, designed with a lot of fun in mind, to increase young players' ability, improve their skills, and motivate them to want to play more.
Mondays; GRADES 2–3; 3:30–4:30pm
Tuesdays; GRADE 1; 3:30–4:30pm
Wednesdays; KINDERGARTEN; 3:30–4:30pm
Thursdays; GRADES 2–3; 3:30–4:30pm
Fridays; GRADES 4–5; 3:30–4:30pm

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JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM PLUS  GRADES 5–12
Game- and level-specific drills and training for building a strong foundation, designed with a lot of fun in mind, to increase young players' ability, improve their skills, and motivate them to want to play more.
Mondays; 4:30–5:30pm
Wednesdays; 4:30–5:30pm

ACCELERATED TOURNAMENT PREPARATION  BY TRYOUT ONLY
Advanced training including drills, tennis-specific conditioning, and game strategy designed specifically to prepare players for tournaments and match play.
Tuesdays; 4:30–6pm
Thursdays; 4:30–6pm
Saturdays; 2–4pm

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ACCELERATED TOURNAMENT PREPARATION TEAM
MEMBER OF A HIGH SCHOOL TEAM ONLY
Advanced training including drills, tennis-specific conditioning, and game strategy designed specifically to prepare players for tournaments and match play.
Tuesdays; 4:30–6pm
Thursdays; 4:30–6pm

SATURDAY SPORTS CLINIC  AGES 6–9
Brazilian-born Tennis Pro and Multisport Coach Joao Casagrande will be on the courts for two fun-filled hours of instructional clinics and games in tennis, soccer, and basketball each week.
Saturdays; 4–6pm

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