TENNIS BASED GAMES AND FUN FOR KIDS AGE 3-7
10 WEEK SESSION $199
Free racquet for players new to the program!
To register for a class, please fill out the Court Kids Class Registration Form. If the class you are requesting is not available, you will be contacted to discuss class availability. Registration can not be completed over the phone.
Court Kids a precursor to the Taconic Sport & Racquet Junior Program. Delivered on court by tennis teaching professionals and support staff, Court Kids is designed to jump start a child’s sporting life with tennis specific activities while building fundamental motor skills like balance, coordination and agility.
Court Kids 2023-24 Schedule. Choose ONE class that best fits your schedule.
Session Two January to March 2024:
Every Monday 4:00-5:00. Dates: Jan 8 to March 11
Every Wednesday 5:00-6:00. Dates: Jan 10 to March 13
Every Thursday 4:00-5:00. Dates: Jan 11 to March 14
Every Saturday 11:00-12:00. Dates: Jan 6 to March 9
Every Sunday 11:00-12:00. Dates: Jan 7 to March 10
Session Three March to May 2024:
Every Monday 4:00-5:00. Dates: March 18 to May 20
Every Wednesday 5:00-6:00. Dates: March 20 to May 22
Every Thursday 4:00-5:00. Dates: March 21 to May 23
Every Saturday 11:00-12:00. Dates: March 16 to May 18**
Every Sunday 11:00-12:00. Dates: March 17 to May 19**
**Session Three Saturday and Sunday classes are a 9 week session and will be pro-rated.
Please note the following Court Kids policies:
-Pro-rated rolling enrollment – enroll at any time within the session until the classes fill.
-No refunds for any reason. No credits/refunds for missed classes.
-Makeups may be available but are not guaranteed. Makeups must be within same session and are based on availability in another class. If a class is full, makeups are not an option in that class. All requests for makeup must be sent to info@taconicracquet.com.
-Court Kids players play one time a week, they do not play during the Friday Play Day of the TSR Junior Program.
-Any Court Kids class with low enrollment may be cancelled.
-Maximum number of players per class is 12.
COURT KIDS PHILOSOPHY:
Court Kids activities are designed around an active environment where children develop core skills through a variety of play-based activities, work to achieve tasks, and are motivated to be active. Participants will engage in fun, energetic game-based activities to develop 10 core fundamental motor and tennis skills which include: Running, Sidestepping, Jumping, Midline Crossing, Throwing, Catching, Forehand, Backhand, Volley and Serve. Fundamental motor skills form the basics of all sport specific skills. They create the building blocks that support the development of balance, coordination and agility. A child that develops these skills will have the necessary fundamentals to learn the game faster and adapt techniques into skills.
Court Kids participants play with the foam/Red Ball to focus on fundamental tennis concepts helping to accelerate their progress and skill set. The foam/Red ball is 75% slower than a yellow ball. The courts are half the size (36’x18’) and racquets are the perfect size for players. The proper size equipment allows players to grow with the game as they grow their skillset. This also allows development of good technique and use of realistic tactics.
The Court Kids program offers a fun and engaging method that promotes development of an active child and social and emotional skills such as cooperation, patience and self-control.
Tennis Professional staff will be rotated through classes. Court Kids may or may not have the same tennis professional for the entire session, coaches may be changed or swapped at any time. Our Tennis Professionals are all taught to follow protocols and curriculum as a team. All members of our Tennis Professional staff are engaged, experienced, and bring a high level of skill when working with our players.