Town of Islip Tennis LESSONS
SUMMER 2019

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.

Tennis balls and racquets provided.

Players will need to provide:

• Players will need to provide the following personal equipment:
• To avoid accidental sharing, Players are required to have their full name clearly written on every item brought.
• Age specific tennis racquet.
• Red (7-8yo): 21” to 23”
• Orange: (9-10yo): 25”
• Green, Yellow: 27” (full size)
• Clothing
• Shirts, shorts, sneakers (no sandals or flip flops)
• Personal safety pack:
• Gloves
• 1 pair
• Light weight
• Face covering
  • Face mask, gaiters.
    Player will not play with mask over their faces. Instead they may be asked to wear them around their neck and instructed to cover up when they get close (within 7 feet) to ATC/SCJTL Staff and other players.
• Personal
• Water, sunscreen and anything personally required.
• Players may bring their own sanitizer.
  Supply will be readily available and used directly on hand and on gloves, during check-in, check-out, and throughout the session.
• Tennis bag, drawstring or regular backpack, with full name clearly written for easy identification.
• As a service, supplies may be available in limited quantities for purchase at a modest price, online and at the site. Payments may be made online during registration or at site for exact amount (no change will be available or transacted).

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

TOWN OF ISLIP TENNIS LADDER/ TOURNAMENT

Format: Challenge Ladder with season ending Tournament.

• Runtime: Spring - Summer
• Challenge Ladder format.
• Adult categories from 3.0 to 4.0 levels:
• Men Singles and Doubles
• Women’s Singles and Doubles
• Online score reporting and standings thru www.scjtl.org
• Culminating Challenge Tournament location TBD
• Open to registered Adults (25+) residents and non-residents

Click Here for Ladder/Tournament Information