SCRA 2009 Fall Junior Tennis Program Information

We have an exciting fall planned on the new SCRA tennis courts. Please check the information below to find the right program for your child. Children new to tennis should register for the clinic program and more experienced players are invited to join our team. If you have questions please contact Andrea Barnes at abarnes2@stanford.edu.

SCRA 2009 Fall Junior Tennis Clinic Registration September 8 through December 12 Class Descriptions

The SCRA junior clinic program is a progressive plan where children move through the levels as their athletic and tennis skills develop. Within each age group students are placed with others at the appropriate level. Students may register for either one or two days per week. The two day per week option provides for optimum learning and improvement. Players registering for the two day option receive a 10% per class discount.

Quick Start Ages 4 - 5
This class introduces younger children 4 and 5 years old to tennis in a fun and supportive way using scaled down courts and equipment. Each class uses a games based approach to tennis instruction with the emphasis on development of general motor and athletic skills. 
Tuesdays 3:45 to 4:30.

Quick Start Ages 5 - 6
This class teaches children 5 and 6 years old tennis in a fun and supportive way using scaled down courts and equipment. Each class uses a games based approach to tennis instruction and the development of general motor and athletic skills. PLEASE NOTE: 5 year olds with no previous SCRA tennis experience should enroll in Quick Start 4 - 5Class is offered Wednesdays and Fridays 3 to 4:00 .

Quick Start Ages 7 - 12
This class introduces tennis to children ages 7 to 12 to tennis and reinforces skills to children who have previously taken a beginner course. Instruction emphasizes a systematic, modern, fun, games based approach and uses scaled down equipment and courts to allow children to experience a great deal of success. When players in this program are ready they are invited to participate in free weekly supervised play days. Students "graduate" from the Quick Start program to our junior team.
Class is offered Wednesdays and Fridays 3 to 4:00.

Children with previous tennis experience who can sustain a baseline rally and are ready to begin match play should inquire about placement on the SCRA Junior Tennis Team prior to registering, as that program may be more appropriate.

Junior Clinic Registration

SCRA Fall 2009 Junior Tennis Team Registration

September 8 through December 11, 2009

Our junior team provides practice and competitive opportunities for intermediate through tournament level players ages 18 and under. The team is divided into three practice groups:

Developmental Group:
For players 11 and under who are new to the team or with limited junior interclub experience. Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 to 4:00.

Competitive Group:
For players 9 and up with interclub, tournament and high school team play experience. We have two competitive groups:
Competitive 1 - Elementary School Group: Wednesdays 3:00 to 4 and Fridays 4:00 to 5:30
Competitive 2 - Middle and High School Group: Tuesday and Fridays from 4:00 to 5:30
Players should register for the same group they were in during the spring session. If you are new to the team you must consult the coaching staff for placement in the appropriate group by age and level prior to registering. Children without previous match play experience should register for our junior clinic program.

Please note:
Players registering after 9/18 will incur a late registration fee.
Players withdrawing after the session begins incur a cancellation fee.

Registration is limited to returning team members and new players with the permission of the coach. Returning players should register for the same group they were in last session unless told otherwise by the coach. You must enter the password to register for the team. For those interested in joining, or returning members who need the password, please contact coach Andrea Barnes at 650.857.9520, or abarnes2@stanford.edu.