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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 School
Adopt-A-School Handbook
Adopt-A-School Handbook
Tips 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 Philosophy
Make 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 tennis
b. Fun first approach (healthy happy environment)
c. Fun with other kids (social skills/ladies and gentlemen
d. Fund with adults positive role model/leadership
e. 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 Lessons a. 3 lessons/weeks long b. Play right away
Additional Play
3. Early Bird Tennis-Tennis Club
a. 45 minutes before school starts
b. Assigned days by grade level
c. 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 small
Key organizers
Word of mouth
10 & Under Team Tennis
Philadelphia Area Team Tennis Association (PATTA) Quickstart Leagues
One Location focusing on local community
Kids sign up for leagues, then divided
2 divisions- 8 and under, 10 and under
Kids play and keep score
All Star Tournament
10 & Under Team Tennis
Why It Could Work for You?Kids are able to rally with Quickstart
Team concept like other sports
Transition to 11& Over
Can use non-tennis facilities
11& Over PATTA JTT Spring and Fall Leagues
Low cost travel league
Coaches/Clubs set up their own teamParents
High School Coaches
Tennis Pros
Membership and uniform
Advancement
Tennis Link- Easy Registration
11& Over Jr. Team Tennis
Running a Team (Existing League)Very Easy
Secure Courts
Practices
Fees
Add-On’s
Comparison to other sports
11 & Over Jr. Team Tennis
Why It Could Work for You?Next Big Thing
Great for Intermediate Players
Gives Play Opportunity outside of school
Advancement
How to Utilize Parent Volunteers
10 & UnderBall Tossers
Phone Chain
Score 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/NJTL
A 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 Form
3. Complete TDM & TennisLink Training
4. Secure courts
5. Run tournament!
Adult Opportunities To Grow and Connect
One Day TournamentsLimited Time Commitment
Non-Elimination
Competitive Introduction
Social Impact
Adult Leagues
Flex LeagueFlexible schedule
Singles, Doubles & Mixed
By ability level (NTRP)
USTA LeagueAdult, Senior, Super Senior, and Mixed
Share Best Practices Supervised Play
School TennisCommunity Tennis
Structured PlayTeam Tennis
Competitive Play TournamentsLeagues