Fall/Winter/Spring registration

IMPORTANT NOTE: Ball Color (Red, Orange, Green and Yellow) and court size are PURELY based upon age and is in coordination with United States Tennis Association regulations.   Ball color IS NOT AT ALL A MEASURE OF ABILITY.

COVID 19 PROTOCOL:  INITIAL SAFETY PROTOCOLS WILL LIMIT 4 PLAYERS PER TENNIS COURT REGARDLESS OF AGE. NOTE THAT AT ANY TIME THE STUDENTS/COURT RATIOS WILL ADJUST TO THOSE OUTLINED BELOW. STUDENT/INSTRUCTOR RATIO REMAINS AT 4:1 MAX.  ***MASKS ARE REQUIRED ON COURT FOR ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES IN OUR PEE WEE
(age 3-5) and RED BALL(age 5-8) classes. MASKS ARE OPTIONAL ON COURT FOR ALL OTHER PROGRAMS AND PLAY***.


RED BALL Ages 5-8 (Beginner-Intermediate)
Mon, Tues, Thurs 4pm; Fri 2, 3 & 4pm
**Registration options are 18 weeks (includes 22 hours of training) -or- 36 weeks (includes 46 hours of training)**

***MASKS ARE REQUIRED ON COURT FOR ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES IN OUR RED BALL (age 5-8) CLASSES***.

 This program follows the mandated United States Tennis Association system which uses age/skill appropriate equipment, lower pressure red dot balls and 36’ courts so that young kids can learn and play the game quickly, and set the stage for future success. Curriculum is designed so that children will learn and practice all athletic and tennis fundamentals, court positioning, develop a serve, rally and begin point play. Children will be separated into groups and curriculum will be adjusted according to ability and age. Max 4:1 student/instructor ratio.


ORANGE BALL: Ages 7*-10 (All levels)
Tues 4pm & 5pm &Thurs 4 & 5pm Fri 4pm
**Registration is for 28 weeks (includes 36 hours of training) with the option to extend for an additional 8 weeks**

This program follows the mandated United States Tennis Association Junior Pathway which uses age/skill appropriate equipment, lower pressure orange dot balls and 60’ courts so that young kids can learn and play the game quickly and develop professional style skills. Curriculum is designed so that kids will learn learn and practice all stroke fundamentals, court positioning, develop a serve, rally and begin point play. More advanced players will learn more advanced stroke technique,  spin, combining shots together with purpose, serve with spin and direction, approaching the net to use volleys, overheads and more advanced point play...all while using  the faster orange dot ball and covering a larger court. Children will be separated into groups and curriculum will be adjusted according to ability and age. Max 4:1 student/instructor ratio. *To qualify for this program 7 year olds MUST have completed AT LEAST one year of RED BALL training.




GREEN BALL: ages 9*-11 (All Levels)
Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri 5pm
**Registration is for 28 weeks (includes 36 hours of training) with the option to extend for an additional 8 weeks**

 This program follows the mandated United States Tennis Association Junior Pathway and will be conducted on 78’ (full) courts with lower pressure green dot balls. Curriculum will vary based on experience and ability, with the goal to develop or refine technique and provide players with the tools to meet their goals.  Groupings will be created with consideration of playing ability and age and players will utilize faster green dot balls. Emphasis will be placed on skills application in live ball (point play) situations. Children will be separated into groups and curriculum will be adjusted according to ability and age. Max 4:1 student/instructor ratio.  *To qualify for this program 9 year olds MUST have completed AT LEAST one year of ORANGE BALL training.




YELLOW BALL: ages 12 and up (All Levels):
Mon & Fri 5pm, Sat 4 & 5pom
**Registration is for 28 weeks (includes 36 hours of training) with the option to extend for an additional 8 weeks**

This program follows the mandated USTA Junior Pathway and will be conducted on 78’ (full) courts with full pressure yellow balls. Curriculum will vary based on experience and ability, with the goal to develop or refine technique and provide players with the tools to meet their goals.  Emphasis will be placed on skills application in live ball (point play) situations. Children will be separated into groups and curriculum will be adjusted according to ability and age. Max 4:1 student/instructor ratio.

1. There are no cancellations. Refunds are given only if a replacement is found.
2. Full payment due with application
3. No guaranteed makeups for missed classes.
4. No credit is given against unused classes.
5. Classes must be made up within the current session.
6. Red Ball groups max 4 per court. Mini nets and custom court spaces are used for Red Ball clases per USTA guidelines. Orange, Green and Yellow ball groups max 6 per court. Maximum 4:1 student/teacher ratio for weekly classes. If group is less than 5 children then one instructor will be assigned. Vanderbilt Tennis Club utilizes its main court space and two automated practice lanes for training in our junior programs.
7. All taxes included in price above
8. All programs use appropriate balls, equipment and court dimensions per USTA/ITF regulations
9. Director reserves the right to determine the best group for each child
10. Program is on break for two weeks of Winter Break and two weeks for Spring Break (TBD)
11. All enrollments include some Weekend Junior Play Sessions (held on Saturdays & Sundays from 2-4pm at Sutton East Tennis) and a maximum of four makeups for missed classes.  Two weekend play sessions and two makeups are included with a 18 week enrollment, four weekend clinics and four makeups included for a 28 week enrollment, and five weekend clinics and five makeups included with a 36 week enrollment. The Weekend Play Sessions are two hours of points and game sessions conducted by coaches.  They are held at Sutton East Tennis on 60th and York. Online signup for these sessions will be introduced prior to the start of the program. Email michael@yorkvilletennisclub.com when your child misses a class to schedule a makeup.
12. SIBLING DISCOUNT: 5% discount for the second child.  First child pays full price and 2nd child receives 5% off.  This applies only to children who are in the junior program at the same time. If there is a difference in price between the siblings' programs then the program of lower value will receive the discount. Discount will be applied once child is paid in full. If enrolling more than 2 siblings then 5% discount will be applied to all additional siblings.
13. ***MASKS ARE REQUIRED ON COURT FOR ALL PLAYERS AND COACHES IN OUR PEE WEE
(age 3-5) and RED BALL(age 5-8) classes. MASKS ARE OPTIONAL ON COURT FOR ALL OTHER PROGRAMS AND PLAY***.