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Junior Programs - Summer I Session
June 20th - July 25th
5 Week Series - Tuesdays/Thursdays 5pm-6pm
RCW is embarking on a new era in Junior Tennis Programming. We truly believe we have the most experienced, passionate coaches around who want to grow not just junior tennis but the next generation of future adult players. Tennis is truly an amazing sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Regardless of what age you pick up a racket for the first time with consistent work over time you can continue to improve and play the rest of your life. Lancaster County has one of the most abundant Adult USTA Leagues in the country. Adult players can compete in singles and doubles leagues year round. These leagues provide exercise, competition and social interaction that leads to life-long friendships and a level of wellness most strive for their whole life.
RCW is committed to creating that same environment for young junior players. Many other team sports offer young athletes many of the above mentioned benefits but then they reach the age when playing basketball, soccer, football, lacross, etc is no longer practical or available. Tennis options will continue to be accessible forever. At RCW, we are rolling out a new concept in junior tennis programming and teaching. Players will be placed on teams with other players of similar level and stay with those players throughout a season of practices and “games.” Throughout the summer, players will attend 2 classes/week (Tuesdays and Thursdays) for a 5 week series!
Selecting the Right Program for your Child
If you are new to our Junior Programs, and unsure which would be the best fit for your child, please reach out to our Junior Team at juniors@rcwtennis.com prior to registering your child. In your email, provide your child's name, age, and experience (if any). We can ask a few additional questions in order to determine the best fit for him/her!
Summer I Schedule
Our Summer classes will run on Tuesdays/Thursdays from 5pm-6pm.
Summer I Session Dates: June 20, 22, 27, 29, July 11, 13, 18, 20, 25 and 27.
*Note: No classes during week of July 3rd.
Summer II Session Dates: August 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, 31.
Junior Membership
We welcome anyone to join us this summer for a summer session! Nonmembers are invited to add-on a Junior Tennis Membership for $99/year at the time of registration. This makes your child a full member of the club.
Orange Ball
Level I
(Ages 5-10)
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Little to no experience
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Still learning basic technique/stroke production
These students will be taught what it means to be a competitive orange ball player, who plays from the 60’ line with low compression orange balls. The goal is to have these players returning balls fed by a coach from the opposite baseline, start to understand how to serve and recognize and track balls.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Orange Ball
Level II
(Ages 5-10)
These players have had group/private instruction and demonstrate an understanding of solid stroke production. Intermediate players have begun the process of being able to serve with some success from the 60’ orange line. Intermediates have some knowledge of score keeping and actual game play.
These players will be taught how to rally back and forth from the 60’ line and serve consistently with minimal double faulting. They will also begin learning the additional skills of volleys and overheads. Independent play and score keeping will be stressed.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Green Ball
Level I
(Ages 10-12)
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Little to no experience
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Need basic technique/stroke production
These students will be taught what it means to be a competitive green ball player, who plays from the baseline with lower compression green dot balls. The goal is to have these players returning balls fed by a coach from the opposite baseline, start to understand how to serve and recognize and track balls. Learning to serve properly will be a main focus for these players since they are reaching the age where actual play is the goal.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm-6pm
Yellow Ball
Level I
(Ages 13-18)
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Little to no experience
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Need basic technique/stroke production
These students will be taught all the basics to be able to start to play the game. The goal is to have these players returning balls fed by a coach from the opposite baseline, start to understand how to serve and recognize and track balls. Learning to serve properly will be a main focus for these players since they are reaching the age where actual play is the goal.
Tuesdays and Thursdays 5pm-6pm
"My son has had a great experience at RCW! When we first started, I was instantly impressed with the staff’s great communication and the warm welcome. And I have enjoyed watching my son learn and grow consistently each week thanks to the coaches’ great technical knowledge. Tom and Jack do a great job of meeting the kids where they’re at and helping them improve while keeping things fun. More than anything, I appreciate that the love of tennis shines through at RCW!"
-Shari M.