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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 SchoolAdopt-A-School Handbook

Adopt-A-School HandbookTips 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 PhilosophyMake 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 tennisb. Fun first approach (healthy happy environment)c. Fun with other kids (social skills/ladies and gentlemend. Fund with adults positive role model/leadershipe. 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 Lessonsa. 3 lessons/weeks longb. Play right away

Additional Play

3. Early Bird Tennis-Tennis Cluba. 45 minutes before school startsb. Assigned days by grade levelc. 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 smallKey organizersWord of mouth

10 & Under Team Tennis

Philadelphia Area Team Tennis Association (PATTA) Quickstart Leagues

One Location focusing on local communityKids sign up for leagues, then divided2 divisions- 8 and under, 10 and underKids play and keep scoreAll Star Tournament

10 & Under Team Tennis

Why It Could Work for You?Kids are able to rally with QuickstartTeam concept like other sportsTransition to 11& OverCan use non-tennis facilities

11& Over PATTA JTT Spring and Fall Leagues

Low cost travel leagueCoaches/Clubs set up their own team

ParentsHigh School CoachesTennis Pros

Membership and uniformAdvancementTennis Link- Easy Registration

11& Over Jr. Team Tennis

Running a Team (Existing League)Very EasySecure CourtsPracticesFees Add-On’sComparison to other sports

11 & Over Jr. Team Tennis

Why It Could Work for You?Next Big ThingGreat for Intermediate PlayersGives Play Opportunity outside of schoolAdvancement

How to Utilize Parent Volunteers

10 & UnderBall TossersPhone ChainScore 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/NJTLA 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 Form3. Complete TDM & TennisLink Training4. Secure courts5. Run tournament!

Adult Opportunities To Grow and Connect

One Day TournamentsLimited Time Commitment Non-EliminationCompetitive IntroductionSocial Impact

Adult Leagues

Flex LeagueFlexible schedule Singles, Doubles & MixedBy ability level (NTRP)

USTA LeagueAdult, Senior, Super Senior, and Mixed

Share Best Practices Supervised Play

School TennisCommunity Tennis

Structured PlayTeam Tennis

Competitive Play TournamentsLeagues