George Ward Tennis Center Programs
Junior Program Pathway
(for kids from 4 through 18 years old):
 The
Junior Program Pathway at George Ward Tennis Center is for kids
ages four (4) through eighteen (18) years old. Classes are usually
in session from February through November. Each student is evaluated
upon their age and level of play and then placed within the correct
Step of our program. There are four steps on the Pathway a Junior
can participate in starting with Rallyball and ending with College/Social
Tennis. Below is a summary of each stage of the Junior Program
Pathway and our Program Schedules. Please email tenniszyx@aol.com
for any additional information:
Pathway Step 1: Rallyball
Rallyball is ½ court tennis or 42 foot tennis
for kids from 4 years old to 10 years old that are learning forehand
and backhand. They usually play with a foam ball.
Pathway Step 2: 60 Foot Tennis
The 60 foot tennis is for kids that can do forehand,
backhand, overhead, volley and serve. They also have good movement
on the court and are beginning to use strategy to win games. They
usually play with an orange ball.
Pathway Step 3: Full Court Tennis
Full court tennis (78 feet) is for kids that can do forehand,
backhand, overhead, volley and serve. They also have good movement
and can eventually learn how to open up the court for the winning
shot. These kids will learn how to use at least two different
types of serves. They play with green dot balls or regular tennis
balls.
Pathway Step 4: College/Social Tennis
Students can continue their training at the College Level
on a partial or full scholarship. In addition, they can choose
to play tennis at the Social Level or USTA Team Tennis providing
students meet the necessary qualifications (Please note: Colleges
must apply to participate in USTA Team Tennis). Students also
have opportunities to compete in challenge ladders, tournaments,
and win tennis scholarships from the James
Lewis Education and Tennis Foundation.
Junior Program Schedule
The junior program is in session.
Adult
Programs
 We
offer adult lessons each week. We also have adult leagues for
men and women, and Pickleball. These group lessons are 90 minute
sessions at a discounted price. Should you need more information,
please email tenniszyx@aol.com.
Adult/Junior Tennis Lessons
Saturday (9am)
Pickleball
Program
Pickleball is similar to paddleball or racquet ball which
combines some elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis.
The game is usually played with 2 or 4 players and the rules
are similar to tennis.
Pickleball lessons are Saturday. Please see CourtReserve app or email tenniszyx@aol.comfor the time.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are also available for all ages at the George
Ward Tennis Center and are given by certified tennis instructors.
If interested, please email tenniszyx@aol.com
for additonal information.
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