Town of Islip Tennis LESSONS
SUMMER 2022

Contracted by the Town of Islip

Instruction and program management performed by the Suffolk County Junior Tennis League administration and staff. Sponsored by the Suffolk County Tennis and Education Foundation.

Tennis instruction for grades K thru 12 and Adults (Beginners and Advanced Beginners)

• Grades k thru 4:
  Kids learn tennis fast using 10 and Under Tennis format and progressions.
  • Racquet and Rally skills.
  • 10 and Under Tennis balls and court sizes.
  • Game based fun activities.
• Grades 5 thru 8:
  • Tennis learning progressions to develop racquet and rally skills.
  • Orange and Green tennis balls on full size courts.
  • Racquet skill game based fun activities.
  • Singles and doubles strategies and match play.
• Grades 9 thru 12:
  • Tennis learning progressions to develop racquet and rally skills.
  • Green and yellow tennis balls on full size courts.
  • Movement and stroke techniques.
  • Game based fun activities.
  • Singles and doubles strategies and match play.
• Adult instruction:
  • Instant Tennis learning progressions to develop racquet and rally skills.
  • QuickStart tennis balls on 1/2 to full size courts.
  • Singles and doubles basics..
  • Meet other adults from the community.
• Program designed by USTA National 10+Under Tennis Specialist, High Performance Coach and Specialist in Competitive Player Development
• Instruction by experienced staff supervised by Certified tennis professional.

Equipment is provided.  Players are encouraged to bring their own tennis racquets.

Players will need to provide:

• Clothing
• Shirts, shorts, sneakers (no sandals or flip flops)
• Personal
• Water, sunscreen and anything personally required.
• Tennis bag, drawstring or regular backpack, with full name clearly written for easy identification.

* Parent may purchase junior and adult tennis racquets online and receive it on the first day of the program. 

• Age specific tennis racquet*.
• Red (7-8yo): 21” to 23”
• Orange: (9-10yo): 25”
• Green, Yellow: 27” (full size)

  (Click here to visit the SCJTL Equipment Site)

Rain Cancellation and Make-ups:
Rain cancellations made up on Fridays, or by adding extra sessions. Announced by email, web site, SCJTL program line.
Call 631-590-5019 for information regarding cancellations due to rain, or visit www.scjtl.org (click "ANNOUNCEMENTS" button).