Junior Programs
Royal Oak Tennis Club Junior Membership
Why should Kids play tennis?
Number one because it’s fun!
Tennis fosters work ethic, discipline, and sportsmanship in children and hones their strategic and critical thinking skills. Working together, the game of tennis also fosters social skills and children learn about the importance of teamwork and communication.
As well as unlimited court play at no extra charge in addition, we offer:
- Junior Development Program (see information below)
- Juniors have access to private or semi-private lessons
Watch for these events!
- Family Fun Day, including non-member families of Juniors
- Tennis ladder for those that want to play competitively
- Junior tournament, distinct categories for Club Championships
Royal Oak 2024 Junior Development Program
The Royal Oak Tennis club provides a modern tennis program experience for children 5– 17 years of age.
We offer:
- A 4-week Spring program, starting at the end of May and running to the end of June, including after school or weekend options
- An 8-week summer program, in July and August
- A 4-week Fall program in September
Our Junior program at Royal Oak will not only help your child develop the right techniques and skills required to become excellent players, and they will reap the benefits of a positive, healthy, social, active environment.
Levels:
Red Ball
An introduction to tennis for 5–7-year-olds. Focus is on basic athletic development, swing fundamentals and fun!
Orange Ball
The next stage in progressive tennis designed mainly for ages 7-10. Players will be introduced to all tennis strokes and basic point play.
Green Ball
Designed for beginner to intermediate level players age 9-12 who want to continue developing their tennis skills and strategies.
Yellow Ball 1
For older beginner players or younger players making the transition to real balls. Coordination, agility and tennis fundamentals learned through fun games!
Yellow Ball 2
For players that have acquired sound strokes and are beginning to rally consistently. Lessons will begin to incorporate basic tactics and point play in addition to technical development.
Yellow Ball 3
For more advanced players that are capable of playing points. Classes will introduce more advanced tactical and technical concepts via point play and group games.
Competitive
Experienced players that want to improve their tennis will work on the technical, mental and physical aspects of tennis in a fun and structured environment.
Register by submitting the form online or download the PDF and return by email to
jd.royaloaktennisclub@gmail.com
You will receive a confirmation email of registration as well as an invoice.
Also, if you’d like a phone call to discuss your child’s skill level please email below for a return phone call