| 2008 Junior Tennis Program | |||
| This year’s programs will focus on learning, fun, and development for all juniors from age 4 to 17. Juniors will be separated into age and ability to ensure proper development and challenge. There will be awards and prizes for exceptional improvement, work ethic, sportsmanship, and each team’s most valuable player. Middlesex will also host a few junior social events such as: Junior Olympics, Junior member guest, and Parent-child tournament. | |||
| Junior Spring Clinics | |||
| These clinics will serve as a preparation ground for summer team tennis. We will go over all aspects of team play and fun learning games, point play, and challenging drills to get all juniors ready for summer tennis. Come when you can. | |||
| 6 week session: May 12th to June 20th | |||
| Age | Days | Time | Cost |
| 4-6 | Mon / Wed | 3:30pm - 4:15pm | $130 |
| Tue / Thur | 3:30pm - 4:15pm | $130 | |
| 7-14 | Mon / Wed | 4pm - 5pm OR 5pm-6pm | $160 |
| Tue / Thur | 4pm - 5pm OR 5pm-6pm | ||
| Advanced Junior Program | |||
| Mon / Wed | 4:30pm - 6:00pm | $180 | |
| (your child will need to be referred by a Pro to participate in the advanced program) | |||
| Junior Summer Clinics | |||
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Session 1 |
June 23rd - July 11th July 14th - Aug 1st Aug 4th - Aug 22nd |
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| Age | Days | Time | Cost |
| 4-6 | Mon / Wed / Fri | 11:00 - 11:45 | $100 |
| 7-14 | Mon / Wed | 4pm - 5pm OR 5pm-6pm | $120 |
| Tue / Thur | 4pm - 5pm OR 5pm-6pm | $120 | |
| Advanced Junior Program | |||
| Mon / Wed / Fri | 3:30pm - 6:00pm | $180 | |
| (your child will need to be referred by a Pro to participate in the advanced program) | |||
| USTA Quick Start Tennis | |||
| This program is for juniors who are not quite ready to play on a full court. With modified court sizes and a slower ball, your kids will learn to play in a very short period of time. There’s even an opportunity to be on a team. | |||
| Thursdays | 4:30pm - 5:00pm | $18 / time | |
| Junior Challenge Ladder | |||
| The pro staff will be organizing ladder challenge competition at the start of the season. There will be challenge matches every week in order to determine positions for 17 and under, 14 and under, 12 and under, and 10 and under. You may challenge anyone on the ladder at the start of the season, and then you can only challenge two spots up every week. In the event a junior wants to challenge his or her fellow teammates, he or she must let a member of the staff know prior to play. Failure to show up for a challenge match will result in a forfeit. Each member of the ladder may only be challenged one time per week unless he or she participates in multiple age categories. All challenge matches must be set up one day in advance to insure court availability. There will be awards given to first, second, and third place at the completion of the ladder competition. If you have any questions about the ladder please stop by the pro shop. | |||
| Junior Tennis Teams | |||
| Any child 9 or over is welcome and encouraged to join the Middlesex Tennis Team! | |||
| We will have team practice for 10 weeks starting June 23rd and ending August 8th. Practice will be Monday through Friday except Thursdays which will be reserved for league matches. Student to pro ratio will be no more than 5:1. There will a shoot out on the first day of team practice from 12-1 pm to start the season with some fun activities, including target practice, beat the pro, king/queen of the court and more. Everyone is encouraged to attend. | |||
| Junior Team Tennis Program cost: $ 150 and it includes: • End of the season trophies • Team T-shirt • 4 one hour clinics a week for seven weeks |
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| Practice: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday | |||
| 12:00 - 1:00 | 10 and under | ||
| 1:00 - 2:00 | 12 and under | ||
| 2:00 - 3:00 | 17 and under | ||
| League Matches | |||
| Middlesex junior tennis teams will be participating in both the Fairfield County League on Thursdays and the Future Stars League on Wednesdays. There will be three categories: 17 and under, 14 and under, 10 and under (must be 9 to be on the team). Team selection will be based on the junior ladder and availability. You must be able to serve and keep score in order to be eligible to play a match. Proper tennis attire is required for all matches: White collared shirt (for boys) and proper tennis shoes. | |||
| Junior of the Week | |||
| Each week the pros will select a boy and a girl junior of the week based on effort, attitude, sportsmanship, team spirit, and overall a good student. The pro staff will then take a picture of them and post it on the junior board. | |||
| 2008 Junior Event Schedule | |||
| Mon May 12th | Junior Spring Camp Begins | ||
| Mon Jun 23rd | Junior Team Practice Begins | ||
| Mon Jun 23rd | Summer Clinics Begin - Session 1 | ||
| Sun Jun 29th | Parent-Child Tournament | ||
| Mon June 30th | Junior Ladder Begins | ||
| Mon July 14th | Summer Clinics Begin - Session 2 | ||
| Wed July 16th | Junior Member-Guest | ||
| Mon Aug 4th | Summer Clinics Begin - Session 3 | ||
| Aug 4th - Aug 8th | Junior Club Championships (12-3pm) | ||
| Mon Aug 4th | Junior Olympics (12-3pm) | ||
| Fri Aug 8th | Junior Award Ceremony | ||