Tennis Classes & Leagues Summer 2012

 
Click here for a schedule of Tennis classes and leagues.  To register, please contact the Tennis Center at 713-551-7292.
  

Children's Tennis

Junior USA Tennis   5 - 18 YRS
A USTA-sponsored program designed as a fun introduction to the sport of a lifetime. The ERJCC is an authorized USTA QuickStart Tennis Facility, and the QuickStart* program for 10-and-unders is incorporated into our classes.  This is a wonderful opportunity for Members and the public to experience junior tennis at the JCC. Please see Junior Tennis Program days and times, and choose four consecutive sessions within the appropriate age-level class for your child.  Class times and start dates to be approved by Director.  Sponsored by the USTA. All participants receive a FREE tennis racquet.  The public may register for this course one session only. 

JTT Developmental Training 5 - 10 YRS 
This USTA Junior Team Tennis program is for junior players ages 5-10.  Professional instruction and match play are incorporated on a 60’ court, featuring the QuickStart* tennis play format. The classes are sponsored by the Houston Tennis Association and the USTA. Program includes professional instruction and match play. Registration takes place through the USTA; a USTA membership is required. Ask for the registration form at the Tennis Desk, or contact htajtt@houstontennis.org for more information.

ERJCC Junior Tennis Academy
The ERJCC Junior Tennis Academy represents determination, values, and principles. All Academy professionals strive to cultivate enthusiasm and appreciation for the sport. We value children learning concentration and focus through playing the lifetime sport of tennis.

Stars 3 YRS 
This introductory program is focused on hand-eye coordination and basic stroke production.  QuickStart* format taught on 36’ courts.

Futures 4 YRS 
This program is focused on basic stroke production, basic coordination skill build sets with games and activities designed to sharpen skills.  QuickStart* format taught on 36’ courts.

Challengers  5 - 10 YRS 
This program is focused on fundamental skills of stroke production with games and activities designed to sharpen skills.  QuickStart* format; 60’ courts will be used for early match play experience.
  

Kids/Teen Tennis

Qualifiers   11-18 YRS 
This program is designed for junior players at a beginner/intermediate level, working on fundamental skills:  stroke production, court positioning, strategy and mental toughness.  Point play incorporated through matches. 

Pre-ZAT   Kids/Teens 
This program is designed for junior players who have the interest and skill set to begin playing tournaments.  This program will focus on a fun introduction to competitive play: orchestrating point play; strategy and mental toughness skill builds; and learning to finish off points to move to the next level.  Juniors may only attend with director approval.

School Team Training  Kids/Teens
This program is for the junior player who is competing regularly in school tennis. The focus will be learning basic fundamentals, while integrating social, health and fitness aspects of the game. It will build on fundamental skills of stroke production, court positioning, strategy, goal achieving and mental composure.  A commitment of three sessions per week is highly recommended.

ZAT   Kids/Teens 
This program is designed for USTA Zone Advancement Training. Juniors are playing tournaments a minimum of twice per month, working to get to the next level. Participants are educated on proper fitness training as well as mental toughness both on and off the court. The goal of the program is to build on fundamental skills of stroke production, court positioning and strategy. Classes held at the Weingarten Outdoor Tennis Complex. A commitment of three sessions per week is highly recommended.

Champ/Super Champ   Kids/Teens 
This program is designed for serious and committed junior tournament players who are ranked at Championship and Super Championship levels. Classes are focused on designing each player’s style, goal setting, fitness, developing advanced strategy, and mental toughness.  Classes held at the Weingarten Outdoor Tennis Complex.  A commitment of three sessions per week is highly recommended.

Junior Travel Team   Kids/Teens
Juniors travel to their ZAT and Champ/Super Champ tournaments with an ERJCC Coach. Open to all tournament level junior players. They have fun with their teammates, and their parents get a break!
  

Adult Tennis

ERJCC Adult Program
The ERJCC Adult Tennis program is designed to reach out to the community to prove an exciting atmosphere where adults can stay physically fit and socialize. Through league play, drill groups, and social mixers, we cater events to all levels of players.

Fundamentals of Tennis   
Beginner course designed for participants who have not played tennis before or for players coming back to the game after many years.  ALL participants in Fundamentals of Tennis will receive a FREE tennis racquet their first session only.  The public may register for up to three sessions.  Open to men and women.

Intermediate/Advanced Tennis   
Beginner-Intermediate course designed for participants who have completed Fundamentals of Tennis or those with some playing experience.  Get your game to the next level with stroke production, technique and strategy sessions.  The public may only register for up to three sessions.  Open to men and women.

Adult Complimentary Drill   
All players and levels are welcome to this complimentary drill held every Saturday. For Tennis Center members only; the public considering Tennis Center membership may participate with director approval.  Sign up at the Front Desk. Open to men and women.  Advance registration is required.

Drill Group   
Intense drill sessions designed to get your game to the next level.  Lesson plans will vary from week to week with strategic sessions, stroke production and technique.  Open to men and women.  Drop-in rate of $30/drill available to Tennis Center members.

Adult Tennis Boot Camp   
Hi-intensity classes offering cross-training, conditioning, court movement, execution and footwork.  Open to men and women.

Cardio Tennis   
Aerobic course designed for conditioning and hitting practice. Open to men and women. Level 3.5 (B1)+.
  

Adult Leagues

Women's In-House Doubles League - 3.5+ - 4.0 Level
Priority to Tennis Center members; ERJCC and the public accepted on a space-available basis. Awards to champion and finalist.  

Women's In-House Doubles League - 3.0 Level
Priority to Tennis Center members; ERJCC and the public accepted on a space-available basis. Awards to champion and finalist.  

Men's In-House Doubles Leagues - 3.5 - 4.0 Level
Awards to champion and finalist.

Click here for a schedule of Tennis classes and leagues. For more information and to register for Tennis classes and leagues, please call 713-551-7292.