GTBAY YMCA
TENNIS
2017
WELCOME
TO Y TENNIS
7 PILLARS OF YMCA SPORTS
Everyone Plays We do not use tryouts to select the
best players, nor do we cut kids from YMCA Youth
Sports. Everyone who registers is assigned to a team. During
the season, everyone receives equal practice time and plays
at least half of every game.
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Family Involvement YMCA Youth Sports encourage parents to be involved appropriately in their child’s participation. In addition to parents being helpful as volunteer
coaches, officials and timekeepers, we encourage them to be
at practices and games to support their child’s participation.
Safety First Although kids may get hurt playing sports, we do all we can to prevent sports injuries.
We’ve modified each sport to make it safer and more enjoyable to play. Coaches make sure the equipment and facilities
are safe. Coaches constantly supervise their players and
stop any unsafe activities.
Sports for All We offer programs to all children
regardless of the race, gender, religion or ability. We
ask our adult leaders to encourage and appreciate the
diversity of children in our society and to encourage the
kids and their parents to do the same.
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Fair Play Fair play is about playing by the rules – and more. It’s about coaches and players showing respect
for all involved in YMCA Youth Sports. It’s about coaches
being role models of good sporting behavior.
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Positive Competition We believe competition is a positive process when the pursuit of victory is kept in
the right perspective. The right perspective is when adults
make decisions that put the best interests of the players before winning the contest. Learning to compete is important,
and learning to cooperate in a competitive world is essential.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2. Adult Tennis
3. Youth Pathway
5. Tennis guidelines
6. Youth Match Play offerings
6. USTA Tournament dates
Visit gtbayymca.org for schedules
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Sport for Fun Sports are naturally fun for most kids. Sometimes when adults become involved in children’s
sporting activities, they over-organize and dominate the
activities to the point that it destroys kid’s enjoyment of
them. If we take the fun out of sports for young athletes, we
are in danger of the young athletes taking themselves out of
the sport. We don’t do that here.
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ADULT
CARDIO
Members: $5/session
Community Participants: $10/
session
Swing a tennis racquet and burn
calories with this high-intensity
one hour aerobic workout. Everyone
is invited to join,
regardless of skill level.
START/RESTART
WOMEN’S DRILL
Members: $10/session
Community participant: $20/
session
2.5 NTRP
For players with an
NTRP rating of 2.5.
3.0 NTRP
For players with an
NTRP rating of 3.0.
ADULT BEGINNER
Members: $25
Community participant: $50
Start/Restart teaches technique,
builds skill, and gets you ready for
the next steps of your tennis game.
3.5 NTRP
For players with an
NTRP rating of 3.5.
ADULT INTERMEDIATE
3.0-3.5 NTRP
Members: $40
Community participant: $65
This is intended for players who
want to improve their strokes as
well as learn the important strategies of the game.
DYNAMIC
DOUBLES DRILLS
ADULT ADVANCED
PRIVATE LESSONS
3.5+ NTRP
Members: $40
Community participant: $65
High-intensity practices with the
overall objective of developing
all-court players.
4.0+ NTRP
For players with an
NTRP rating of 4.0+.
3.5+ NTRP
Members: $10/session
Community participant: $20/
session
Doubles strategy drills.
Call or email Kyle, Tennis
Director, for more information.
[email protected]
231-486-6357 Ext. 121
CONTRACT COURT TIME
Call or email Kyle, Tennis
Director, for more information.
[email protected]
OPEN COURT
We offer special days and
rates for ladies, men and
4.0+ rated players. Reserve
day-of or walk-on.
LADIES DAY
Members only: $8/hour
Days: Friday only
MEN’S NOON SPECIAL
Members only: $8/hour
Days: Friday only
MEN’S 4.0+
OPEN COURT
Members: $5/hour
Community participant: $10/hour
COURT RENTAL
$12/hour
Courts may be reserved up to 7
days in advance and paid in full at
time of reservation. Walk-on courts
must be paid in full before playing.
BALL MACHINE
$5 for the machine in addition to
the cost of court rental
ADULT LEAGUES
WOMENS DOUBLES
MENS DOUBLES
2.5-3.0
For players with an NTRP rating
between 2.5-3.0.
3.0-3.5 NTRP
Registration required.
Members: $35
Community participant: $60
For players with an NTRP rating
between 3.0-3.5.
Registration required.
Members: $35
Community participant: $60
3.5+
For players with an NTRP rating
of 3.5 or higher.
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JUNIOR PATHWAY
TINY TYKES
AGES: 2-4, WITH ACCOMPANYING ADULT
Member: $25
Community Participants: $50
Court Size: 36’ No Net, Caution Tape
Location: Lower Court
Racket Size: 19”
Duration: 30 min
Focused on learning directions and very basic
hand eye coordination. Player must be
accompanied by adult/appropriate substitute.
TYKES
Member: $80
Community Participants: $95
Court Size: 36’ and 60’ with Net
Location: Lower Court
Racket Size: 23”-25”
Duration: 90 min
Our goal is to develop a well-rounded,
competitive game for your child. Strength and
quickness will be developed. In-house match
play and USTA tournament is encouraged.
Players transition to 60’ court.
TEEN 101
The
Cats
8-WEEK SESSION
AGES: 5-6
Member: $25
Community Participants: $50
Court Size: 36’ Net or Caution Tape
Location: Lower Court
Racket Size: 19”-23”
Duration: 60 min
Players will acquire the fundamentals of all tennis strokes
using QuickStart as a foundation. Kids develop independence while continuing basic stroke production.
Players learn to rally and keep multiple balls in play.
CHALLENGERS 1
AGES: 6-10
Member: $25
Community Participants: $50
Location: Lower
Level: Beginner
Court Size: 36’ Net
Racket Size: 19”-23”
Duration: 60 min
This class is the first step to becoming a tournament level tennis
player. Focus is on stroke technique, competing with other
children in a controlled environment, sportsmanship, rallying,
starting points and fair play. Both 36-foot and 60-foot courts
may be used. In-house match play is encouraged.
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CHALLENGERS 3
AGES: 8-12
Member: $80
Community Participants: $95
Court Size: 60’ and 78’ with Net
Location: Lower
Racket Size: 25”-27”
Duration: 90 min
Players work on developing effective swing
The technique, including the use of spin and speed, Cougars
becoming more aware of their opponent, how to structure a point in their favor and refining serve techniques including the use of spin on
the second serve. In-house match play and USTA tournaments encouraged. Players
transition to a full court.
AGES: 11-17
Member: $25
Community Participants: $50
Location: Upper Weekday, Lower Weekend
Court Size: 60’ and 78’ with Net
Racket Size: 26”-27”
Duration: 60 min
Introductory class for teens with a wide range of experience who
want to learn the basics of the game.
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FUTURES
AGES: 4-5
Member: $25
Community Participants: $50
Court Size: Caution Tape
Location: Lower Court
Racket Size: 19” Duration: 30 min
Duration: 30 min
Designed to develop hand-eye coordination and
listening skills. Introduction of a caution tape net, but allowing
kids to be successful in basic tasks and games. Focus on agility,
balance and coordination, with group interaction. Child-only
class, parents are encouraged to watch.
CHALLENGERS 2
8 AGES:
7-10
MONTHLY PROGRAM
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JR. COMPETITIVE
AGES: 10-13
Member: $90
Community Participants: $105
Court Size: 78’ with Net
Location: Upper Court
Racket Size: 26”-27”
Duration: 90 min
Designed for players who have mastered basic techniques
and tactics. Focus is on flight time, spin and speed
of the ball and developing a tactical game plan
around attacking and defending. These player
are encouraged to play Jr. Team Tennis and
other USTA-based match play. Players will
play full-court points at a competitive level.
The
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VARSITY
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ELITE 1
Lions
AGES: 12-18
Member: $90
Community Participants: $105
Court Size: 78’ with Net
Location: Uppers
Racket Size: 26”-27”
Duration: 90 min
For the player who wants to make an impact on their high
school team. Focus is on conditioning, drills to hone
technique and match play situations. Players encouraged
to play Jr. Team Tennis and other USTA-based match play.
Class geared toward high-level middle school players and
low-level high school players.
AGES: INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION
Member: $120
Community Participants: $135
Court Size: 78’ with Net
Location: Lower on T/Th Upper on F
Racket Size: 27”
Duration: 90 min
Players must already prove themselves to
be highly motivated before admittance.
USTA tournament play must be a priority,
with an emphasis on Midwest rankings.
Classes will be based around competitive
situations and advanced stroke technique.
Pro approval is required to register.
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ALL CONFERENCE
AGES: 13-18
Member: $100
Community Participants: $115
Court Size: 78’ with Net
Location: Upper Court
Racket Size: 27”
Duration: 90 min
High school players with dependable strokes and extensive
competitive match play experience. Group includes
strength training, situational drills, singles and
doubles play. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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ALL STATE
AGES: 14-18
Member: $100
Community Participants: $115
Court Size: 78’ with Net
Location: Uppers
Racket Size: 27”
Duration: 90 min
These players are the strongest in our Junior Program.
Through strength training, match play and drills designed around
point play, players will grow to their greatest potential. Prerequisite: Instructor approval.
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The
Pride
ELITE 2
AGES: INSTRUCTOR PERMISSION
Members: $120
Community Participants: $135
This is our most advanced class offered. Players
must be able to handle accelerated ball speeds
and be extremely consistent. USTA tournament
play is mandatory, with an emphasis on
Midwest ranking. Players involved in this class
should have the desire to play college tennis
or beyond! Pro approval is required to register.
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TENNIS RULES
AND ETIQUETTE
Welcome to the Grand Traverse Bay YMCA Tennis Program.
We look forward to working with you. Classes will include training
on proper strokes, footwork, rules of the game, and play.
The following are guidelines for our program.
1. Please remain in the hallway or bleacher area of the tennis courts until your designated time.
The teaching professionals will call class participants onto the courts at the appropriate time.
Only registered participants are allowed on the tennis courts for the duration of their assigned class.
2. Participants may bring water down on the courts for breaks in classes.
Please do not bring food onto the courts.
3.For the safety of you and your family, we prefer for parents/guardians and children
to watch tennis classes from the designated view area.
4. Only class participants are allowed to utilize the tennis equipment during class time.
5. Please walk behind the curtain when entering court area.
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Make-Up Policy: The YMCA tennis department allows make-up classes during the session the class is
missed. Please notify the instructor before missing a class to schedule a make-up class.
Make-up classes are offered on a different day than your regularly schedule class for the session.
The instructor will schedule a make-up based on availability. Make-up classes are not guaranteed
and will be available if there is room in another class.
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Refund Policy: The YMCA tennis department follows the YMCA program refund policy.
Cancelations due to medical reasons with a doctor’s note will result in refund of unused portion
of the remainder of the class. Cancelation prior to the start of the first class will result in a full refund.
Cancelation after the first class will result in 75% refund. Cancelations after the second class of
the session will result in 50% refund. Cancelations after the third class will not be eligible for a
refund of any amount.
We hope you enjoy your experience and continue to play this lifetime sport. If you have questions or need to
reach any of the teaching professionals, please feel free to contact us.
Kyle Warner Fisher Sutherland
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231-486-6357
231-486-6357
Ext. 121
Ext. 121
[email protected]
[email protected]
USTA TOURNAMENT DATES
Progression tournaments: 10 and under
Showdowns: 11-18 years
For more information and to register, visit tennislink.usta.com
January 21: Progression
February 18: Showdown
March 18: Progression
April 22: Showdown
IN-HOUSE MATCH PLAY
Match play is a very important component of the
development of your tennis player. The following
oppportunities are available at the YMCA.
RED BALL MATCH PLAY
Location: Lowers
Ages: 6-10
Level: Intermediate
Members: $5/session
Community Participants: $10/session
ORANGE BALL MATCH PLAY
Location: Lower
Ages: 7-10
Level: Intermediate
Members: $10/session
Community Participants: $15
GREEN BALL MATCH PLAY
Location: Lowers
Ages: 7-10
Level: Intermediate
Members: $10/session
Community Participants: $15/session
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Kyle Warner 231-486-6357 Ext. 121
[email protected]
3700 Silver Lake Rd.