Framework for Junior Tennis
RCW is embarking on a new era in Junior Tennis Programming. We truly believe we have the most experienced, passionate coaches around who want to grow not just junior tennis but the next generation of future adult players. Tennis is truly an amazing sport that can be enjoyed for a lifetime. Regardless of what age you pick up a racket for the first time with consistent work over time you can continue to improve and play the rest of your life. Lancaster County has one of the most abundant Adult USTA Leagues in the country. Adult players can compete in singles and doubles leagues year round. These leagues provide exercise, competition and social interaction that leads to life-long friendships and a level of wellness most strive for their whole life.
RCW is committed to creating that same environment for young junior players. Many other team sports offer young athletes many of the above mentioned benefits but then they reach the age when playing basketball, soccer, football, lacross, etc is no longer practical or available. Tennis options will continue to be accessible forever. At RCW, we are rolling out a new concept in junior tennis programming and teaching. Players will be placed on teams with other players of similar level and stay with those players throughout a season of practices and “games.” Depending on age and level, games can consist of weekend skills contests, mock point play, actual team matches, tournaments, etc. Players will sign up for the entire “session” and choose between 1+ weekly practices. You are expected to be at your scheduled practices.
Selecting the Right Program for your Child
If you are new to our Junior Programs, and unsure which would be the best fit for your child, please reach out to our Junior Team at juniors@rcwtennis.com prior to registering your child. In your email, provide your chid's name, age, and experience (if any). We can ask a few additional questions in order to determine the best fit for him/her!
Spring Schedule
Our Spring Session of Classes will run from April 8th-June 16th.
Holidays
There will be no junior programs held on the following dates:
Memorial Day - Monday, May 27th
*If you registered for a session schedule that would include the holiday(s) above, please communicate to our Junior Team at juniors@rcwathleticclub.com to schedule a Make-Up class for that holiday.
Junior Membership
The package options below are only available for Junior Members of RCW Athletic Club. These memberships are $99/year. If your child is not currently a Member, but you would like to sign him/her up for the winter session of tennis, please be sure to select and purchase the Junior Membership option below, in addition to the class selection.
Brand new children to our program may first use a 30-day trial membership period, prior to purchasing a membership. You should email us at juniors@rcwathleticclub.com to intitiate this!
New Junior / Trial Period
For players that are brand new to RCW Athletic Club, we welcome you to try our junior programs at the member rate for a 30-day trial period. After this period, you may choose to purchase a Junior Membership and one of the packages below. Otherwise, nonmembers will pay the daily rate for classes with an additional $5 nonmember fee per class.
To use your 30-day trial period and sign up for classes, please email our team at juniors@rcwtennis.com.
Make Up Policy
Due to the growth in our program, and the importance of keeping our clinics within certain ratios, we will not be offering make-ups/day shifts for those players that sign up at the full session rate.