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USTA Programming
Top Ten Reasons Kids Play Youth Sports
1. To have fun 2. To improve their skills 3. To stay in shape 4. To do something they are good at 5. The excitement of the competition 6. To get exercise 7. To play as part of a team 8. The challenge of the competition 9. To learn new skills 10. To win
According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA)
Youth Pathway
Youth Pathway
Where the kids are!
Park, Playground, Local Community Center or SchoolAdopt-A-School Handbook
Adopt-A-School HandbookTips for taking tennis to a School, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club
Sell your programHow to meet with decision makers
Creating InterestLunch time tennis demoAssembly outline/class visit
Games and Play FormatsResources
Youth Pathway
Youth Pathway
Reading’s Tennis PhilosophyMake available the game of tennis that emphasizes fun,
increases wellness & self esteem and teaches life skills that participants can carry over to their everyday lives.a. Using Quickstart to introduce tennisb. Fun first approach (healthy happy environment)c. Fun with other kids (social skills/ladies and gentlemend. Fund with adults positive role model/leadershipe. Fun playing tennis
"Using tennis as a way to connect with our kids"
Introduction to Tennis
1. School Assemblya. By grade levelb. Classes
2. Physical Education Lessonsa. 3 lessons/weeks longb. Play right away
Additional Play
3. Early Bird Tennis-Tennis Cluba. 45 minutes before school startsb. Assigned days by grade levelc. Students report with completed homework and behavior chart. d. Spectator Section and Jobs
Keep Them Playing!
4. Players Club “Ballers”a. Identified students play 1 hour and 15 minutes after-schoolb. 10-12 Students selectedc. High Performance Playersd. Winter play at Tennis Indoor facilities
5. Tournaments/Special Eventsa. Students play against other schoolsb. Rotating Basis (every student goes)
Youth Pathway
Structured Play
USTA Jr. Team Tennis
Many ways to run leagues:Start smallKey organizersWord of mouth
10 & Under Team Tennis
Philadelphia Area Team Tennis Association (PATTA) Quickstart Leagues
One Location focusing on local communityKids sign up for leagues, then divided2 divisions- 8 and under, 10 and underKids play and keep scoreAll Star Tournament
10 & Under Team Tennis
Why It Could Work for You?Kids are able to rally with QuickstartTeam concept like other sportsTransition to 11& OverCan use non-tennis facilities
11& Over PATTA JTT Spring and Fall Leagues
Low cost travel leagueCoaches/Clubs set up their own team
ParentsHigh School CoachesTennis Pros
Membership and uniformAdvancementTennis Link- Easy Registration
11& Over Jr. Team Tennis
Running a Team (Existing League)Very EasySecure CourtsPracticesFees Add-On’sComparison to other sports
11 & Over Jr. Team Tennis
Why It Could Work for You?Next Big ThingGreat for Intermediate PlayersGives Play Opportunity outside of schoolAdvancement
How to Utilize Parent Volunteers
10 & UnderBall TossersPhone ChainScore Keepers
11 & OverTeam Manager
Youth Pathway
Competitive Play
QuickStart Tournaments
10 & Under Rule Change-20129-10 on 60-foot courts with orange low-compression tennis balls and regulation nets. (3 feet at the center) 8 & U on 36-foot courts using red foam balls and nets at a height of 2 feet, 9 inches. www.usta.com/rulechange
Junior Tournaments
Fundraiser for your CTA/NJTLA good way to reach junior players to expand your programs. DR-Level 7 or beginner unranked tournaments.
Junior Tournament Sanction Requirements
1. Tournament Director and have Organization Membership
2. Complete Tournament Request Form3. Complete TDM & TennisLink Training4. Secure courts5. Run tournament!
Adult Opportunities To Grow and Connect
One Day TournamentsLimited Time Commitment Non-EliminationCompetitive IntroductionSocial Impact
Adult Leagues
Flex LeagueFlexible schedule Singles, Doubles & MixedBy ability level (NTRP)
USTA LeagueAdult, Senior, Super Senior, and Mixed
Share Best Practices Supervised Play
School TennisCommunity Tennis
Structured PlayTeam Tennis
Competitive Play TournamentsLeagues