Junior Program
Bloomfield Tennis & Fitness offers a variety of tennis opportunities for the junior player with classes ranging from the beginner to the USTA nationally ranked tournament player. Our goal is to provide the best instructional and programming opportunities while creating a fun-filled atmosphere. For additional information, please call our front desk staff at 248-332-9221.
All junior program classes will be on a first come first serve basis. Registration will be taken over the phone or in person at the Club. All services must be paid in advance.
Make-Up Policy
The following guidelines will assist students when making up classes so that our professional staff can maintain proper Pro-to-Student ratios:
- Please call ahead of time to schedule your make-up. No drop-in make-ups will be allowed.
- All make-ups must be completed during the same session.
- Only three make-ups will be allowed per junior program session.
- Refunds or credits will not be given for missed classes or unused make-ups whatsoever.
- If a program session cannot be completed because of injury or illness, please contact the manager immediately.
For our Summer Junior Program, please visit the Summer Programs page.
Fall/Winter/Spring Sessions
Session 1 (15 weeks): September 5, 2011 -- December 18, 2011
* No classes Sept. 5th or Nov. 24th
Session 2 (13 weeks): January 2, 2012 -- April 1, 2012
Session 3 (8 weeks): April 9, 2012 -- June 3, 2012
*No classes May 25, 2012--Monday May 28, 2012
QuickStart Tennis was invented by USTA leaders to help kids ten and under learn and play the game. We have adopted this curriculum and simplified the game. There are smaller courts, smaller racquets and special tennis balls. QuickStart stresses the importance of play and team competition.
Junior Excellence (Ages 8-10) Players must be able to hit from the baseline. Fundamentals will be stressed mainly on the development of topspin and players will begin to learn how to apply these fundamentals while playing points. Mon/Wed/Fri - 4:30 pm - 6:30pm Saturday - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Tournament Select This program is for players with considerable USTA tournament experience. Players in this group must have either a district, sectional, or national ranking and have the approval of Chris Shaya for entrance to this group. Any junior age 12 or younger must have competed at the National Open level to gain entrance into this program. Tues/Thurs - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm | Future Stars (Ages 4 - 6) Mon/Wed/Fri - 4:30 pm - 5:15 pm Satellite (Ages 7 & 8) Mon/Wed/Fri - 5:15 pm - 6:30 pm
High School Training (Ages 13 - 17) The class focus is to prepare players for high school tennis competition. Emphasis will be placed on doubles play for Junior Varsity. Sunday - 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Tournament Training (Under 13) Players should have an understanding of courts positioning, footwork, grips and topspin. Technique, strategy, discipline and match play skills will be the main areas of focus for this program. Students must be able to play points and keep score. Our BT professionals require that players in this program play and compete regularly outside of junior program to achieve maximum success. Mon/Wed/Fri - 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Saturday - 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm |
Usta Junior Team Tennis
USTA Team Tennis (Youth) is a 6 to 8 week program of team practice and match play for boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, who want to play team tennis. Teams are comprised of players of similar age and skill, and they compete against other teams from the same geographic region in one of three league divisions: 12 & under, 14 & under or 18 & under. Matches will include pizza and pop at the end of each match. Season one starts in October and season two starts in January.
