BASICS OF PROGRAM
(GPTKids modified version of Rally Stars Junior Team Tennis)
(GPTKids modified version of Rally Stars Junior Team Tennis)
- Open to players in the South Jersey area ages 5-10
- 6 weeks of guided practice and play (Saturdays)
- 30-minute practice and 60-minutes match play once a week
- Goal: each player compete in minimum of two 7-point matches per week (singles or doubles)
- teams rotate to compete against other teams
- Short, easy-score game/match format (playing to 7 points)
- Low compression, slower bouncing balls and modified (smaller) court space
- Age bracket will determine modification of play
- Play may make use of Red Felt or Foam balls and/or playground balls (age 5-6)
- Play tennis as a team sport just like other youth sports
- Everyone plays and everyone has fun
- Team T-shirts included in registration (each team has their color)
- Players gain a point for their color-coded team every time they win a match
- Team with the most games after 6 weeks are the overall WINNERS
- There are no LOSERS since everyone grows as a player from the experience
- Registration in Rally Stars Team Tennis strongly recommends participation in another tennis program such as GPTKids QuickStart Tennis or comparable program
- Registration is online ONLY through USTA Tennis Link
- USTA Membership is NOT required to participate
- Membership to USTA is FREE for first-time members ages 10 and under
- USTA Membership ID must be set-up during registration
- Parent Team Managers trained at SESSION 1 (45 minutes early) and then utilized to assist students with match play (scoring, ball pick-up, etc.)
- Adults must assist on-court in some capacity
- Awards for winning team at end of program (award to be determined)
F.A.Q. (to come)