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 Our tennis program will introduce, teach and improve a junior's game of tennis. Our program is designed for students ages 4-18. Students are placed in clinics based on age and ability. Age groups are divided as follows: Rising Stars, Grades 1-3, Grades 4-7, and Grades 8-12.
Junior Private & Semi Private Tennis Lessons.We offer private and semi- private lessons for our junior tennis players. Lesson times are subject to court and pros’ availability. Please contact Tennis Department, at extension 31, to arrange lessons.
Junior private hour lesson: Member: $80 Non-member: $85
Junior semi-private lesson: Member: $45 Non-member: $50
JUNIOR MEMBER SPECIAL! BUY A TEN LESSON PACKAGE AND RECEIVE ONE LESSON FOR FREE! (PRIVATE LESSONS ONLY)
Junior Membership
$125.00/ 1 person $199.00/2 persons or more
Junior membership entitles students:
- Lower member rate for clinics
- Early registration period for clinics
- Lower lesson rate
- Court booking privileges
Please note that junior members must be supervised by a parent or legal guardian when visiting the club except when they are on the tennis court.
 Junior Tennis Group Clinics
This 2009-2010 season our teaching staff will once again be teaching our lower level students on smaller “mini” courts using a smaller court surface, lower nets, smaller racquets and low compression balls. This instruction method is now being used to get younger players playing tennis quicker. Past research has shown that 80%of young students were leaving the game because they found it too hard to learn, using the same training methods we used on older, bigger students. Our professional staff agrees with this change of teaching philosophy and has seen quicker development in our younger students as well as better student retention.
This winter we will once again field junior teams at 3 age levels in a U.S.T.A sanctioned travel league. This will be the third year of this league and each year has brought better structure and format than the previous years. All our tennis professionals feel that this is an invaluable team experience and is well worth the effort.
We have 5 different ability levels coupled with 4 age groups to place students in appropriate classes. New students will be offered a free evaluation to ensure proper class placement. We also offer an invitational class for the higher level high school players. This class and our level 5 class have a fitness component as well.
Our program is designed to ensure proper placement of students based on their age and ability. Our classes are designated Level 1 – 5, and we have four age groups: Preschool, Grades 1-3, Grades 4 – 7, & grades 8 – 12.
Students enrolled in levels 1,2 & 3 will attend one clinic per week. Students in level 4 & 5 will attend one clinic per week, but will also participate in our supervised match play (Playdays) on Fridays or Saturdays.
Please read the following descriptions to help you choose which class to choose for your child. If you are unsure we will be happy to evaluate your player prior to registration. To schedule an appointment for an evaluation, please call the tennis department at x 31.
TO REGISTER YOUR CHILD FOR A CLINIC, PLEASE CONTACT THE TENNIS DEPARTMENT DIRECTLY.
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| Rising Stars: This class is for preschool & kindergarten children, ages 4 & 5 who have little or no tennis experience. This 1 hour class will be an active & fun introduction to tennis. |
| Level 1: This level is for students who have little or no tennis experience. |
| Level 2: This level is for students who have been introduced to basic strokes and can hit the ball over the net in a feeding drill. They can sustain a short rally in mini tennis. They cannot serve. |
| Level 3: Students in this level can sustain a short rally from the baseline. They can serve and have some experience playing singles and doubles. |
| Level 4: Students can hit with consistency and moderate power from the baseline. They have the ability to hit volleys, overheads, approach shots, and serves. Their footwork and court coverage is improving. This class will emphasize technique, but will devote time each week to strategy and point play. |
| Level 5*: This level is for players who are committed to improving their games. They want to play more than one time per week, and will participate in round robins, intra-club matches and tournaments, |
Playdays: Level 4 & 5
Playdays are a popular part of our program and are included in the price of our level 4, 5 and invitational clinics. Playdays are supervised in-house round robins. A pro will be on hand to set up matches and will keep track of player’s scores. This year we have divided the level 4 & 5 players. The playdays will meet on alternating Friday and Saturday nights.
Please note that you must sign up weekly for the playdays at the front desk.
Playday is not offered in session 4
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Makeup's
We do not offer make-ups for missed classes. Any clinic cancelled by the Waltham Athletic will have a scheduled make-up. No credits will be issued should you choose not to attend. In inclement weather, please call the front desk at 781-899-5000 extension 0, to see if the class will be held.
Waltham Athletic Club is not responsible for inadvertent misprints or errors. Prices are subject to change without notice. We reserve the right to change or delete programs and schedules |
Class Schedule
Classes offered are 7, 8, 9 or 10 weeks in length.
Payment is due upon registration. Due to the small class sizes, we cannot give credits for classes missed. Please be sure your child is available before signing up for the class. We do not give refunds unless the child has a note from their doctor.
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LEVELS, DAYS & TIMES
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Rising Stars: Pre-school & Kindergarten
Monday 4 – 4:45pm, Tuesday 3:30 – 4:15pm, Thursday 4-4:45pm
Sunday 11-11:45am
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Grades 1 - 3: Level 1
Monday 4-5pm, Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm, Sunday 12-1pm
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Grades 1 - 3: Level 2
Tuesday 3:30-4:30pm, Wednesday 4-5pm, Sunday 1:30-2:30pm
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Grades 1 - 3: Level 3
Monday 4-5pm, Tuesday 3:30-5pm
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Grades 4 - 7: Level 1
Monday 4-5pm, Tuesday 4:30 – 5:30pm, Sunday 2:30-3:30pm
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Grades 4 - 7: Level 2
Monday 4-5pm, Tuesday 5-6pm, Sunday 3:30-4:30pm
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Grades 4 - 7: Level 3
Monday 5-6:30pm, Wednesday 3:30-5pm, Friday 3:30-5pm, Sunday 3:30-5pm
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Grades 4 - 7: Level 4 (includes Playday)
Wednesday 3:30-5pm, Saturday 8:30 –10am
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Grades 4 - 7: Level 5 (includes Playday)
Thursday 5-7pm, Saturday 8-10
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Grades 8 - 12: Level 1
Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm
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Grades 8 - 12: Level 2
Monday 5-6:30pm, Sunday 12-1:30pm
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Grades 8 - 12: Level 3
Monday 5:30-7pm, Friday 3:30-5pm, Sunday 2-3:30pm
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Grades 8 - 12: Level 4 (includes Playday)
Tuesday 3:30-5pm, Wednesday 3:30-5pm, Saturday 8;30-10am, Sunday 2-3:30
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Grades 8 - 12: Level 5 (includes Playday)
Thursday 4-6pm, Saturday 10-12pm
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Grades 8 - 12: Level 6 (includes Playday)
Wednesday 5-7pm, Sunday 12-2pm
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Summer Tennis at Bentley
In June of 2009, we will again host our annual summer tennis program at beautiful Bentley College. The program, run by Barrett Alston, is a favorite amongst both our younger juniors and our older, more advanced players. We hold ten week-long sessions throughout the summer, and welcome students of any and all levels.
Please contact Barrett directly at 508-344-6571 with any questions.
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JUNIOR TENNIS SESSION & REGISTRATION DATES
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Session 1
Member registration begins August 18
Non-member registration begins August 25
Monday, September 14 – November 9 (off 9/28 &10/12) - 7 week class
Tuesday, September 8 – November 10 - 10 week class
Wednesday, September 9 – November 4 - 9 week class
Thursday, September 10 - November 12 - 10 week class
Friday, September 11 - November 13 - 10 week class
Saturday, September 12 November 14 (off 9/19) - 9 week class
Sunday, September 13 - November 15 - 10 week class
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Session 2
Member registration begins October 27
Already in program registration begins November 3
New Student registration begins November 10
Monday, November 16 – January 11 (off 12/28) - 8 week class
Tuesday, November 17 – January 19 (off 12/29) - 9 week class
Wednesday, November 18 – January 20 (off 11/25 & 12/30) - 8 week class
Thursday, November 19 – January 21 (off 11/26, 12/24 &12/31) - 7 week class
Friday, November 20- January 22 (off 11/27, 12/25 & 1/1) - 7 week class
Saturday, November 21 - January 23 (off 11/28, 12/26 & 1/2) - 7 week class
Sunday, November 22 - January 24 (off 11/29, 12/27 & 1/3) - 7 week class
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Session 3
Member registration begins January 5
Already in program registration begins January 12
New Student registration begins January 19
Monday, January 25 – March 29 (off 2/15) - 9 week class
Tuesday, January 26 – March 30 (off 2/16) - 9 week class
Wednesday, January 27 – March 31(off 2/17) - 9 week class
Thursday, January 28 – April 1 (off 2/18) - 9 week class
Friday, January 29 – March 26 (off 2/19) - 8 week class
Saturday, January 30 – April 3 (off 2/13 & 2/20) - 8 week class
Sunday, January 31 – March 28 (off 2/14 & 2/21) - 7 week class
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Session 4
Member registration begins March 16
Already in program registration begins March 23
New Student registration begins March 30
Monday, April 5 – June 14 (off 4/19 & 5/31) - 9 week class
Tuesday, April 6 – June 15 (off 4/20) - 10 week class
Wednesday, April 7 – June 16 (off 4/21) -10 week class
Thursday April 8 – June 17 (off 4/22) - 10 week class
Friday April 9 – June 18 (off 4/23) - 10 week class
Saturday, April 10 – June 19 (off 4/17, 4/24 & 5/29) - 8 week class
Sunday April 11 - June 20 (off 4/18, 4/25 & 5/30) - 8 week class
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Session 4 Classes & Times
In this session, the clinic times and days will be determined during session 3, based upon demand and pro availability. Please check with the tennis department prior to registration for the session 4 schedule.
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PROGRAM COST
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Summer Tennis at the Waltham Athletic Club
In the summer of 2010, we will be providing a junior tennis program. All ages and levels are welcome. Please contact the tennis department for program information. Please call 781-899-5000 extension 31 or e-mail tenniswac@comcast.net. Information will also be provided on the website @ walthamathletic.com.
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