Summer Tennis League GREEN DIVISION

The SCJTL Summer Tennis League Green Division (formerly White Division) is a competitive entry level and Middle School division for kids ages 11 thru 13. It is ideal for new to intermediate level middle school students offering the experiences of actually "playing" tennis with their peers, preparing them with competition experience while developing an enjoyment for tennis. New players in this age group are welcome!

Ages 11 to 13, New to intermediate level players, 2-hour sessions, Tuesdays and Thursdays, up to 6 weeks.

Competitive entry level and Middle School division. Ideal for new to intermediate level middle school age kids. Live ball format with peers offers the experiences of actually "playing" tennis preparing your players for competition experience while developing an enjoyment for tennis. Many White Division players play on or are preparing to tryout for Middle School Tennis teams.

Middle School Division.

School Varsity tennis,  USTA level 3 and 2 players.
Ideal for players may have played tournament level matches.

Many Green Division players play on or are preparing to tryout for Middle School Tennis teams
players work on competition and tactical skills with their peers on 78' full size tennis courts and a combination of Green-Dot and Yellow balls.
New players in this age group are welcome!

• Green Division • Green-Dot/ Yellow Ball / Full court formats.

• Kids ages 11 thru 13 learn and improve tennis skills using the USTA Top Ten games and rally progressions. Volley and Serve/Return skills emphasized

• Players learn tactics by playing games including singles and doubles.

• Rules of tennis and how to practice with others included in every training theme..

• Training format develop and supervised by 2 USTA National Coaches and Specialist in Competitive Player Development.

Summer Tennis League session includes:

Agility-Balance-Coordination skill development.
Live-ball all-court hitting warm-up.
Tennis training theme of the day.
Tennis skills progressions
Skills games - Junior Team Tennis
Court & Site tournaments.
Ladder match play.
USTA Top 10 Games
SCJTL Challenge Day Prep

Green Division Format

Players work on match play skills and experience by playing challenge matches and games against members of school tennis teams from all over Suffolk  County.

Activities are age and skill level specific.

• 2 skill groups:
  - Green Dot / 78 ft. court
  - Yellow Ball / 78 ft. court.

• Includes:

  • Tactical games

  • Singles and doubles.

  • Site Ladder matches

  • Site Team Matches.

  • Challenge Day Team Tournament Prep.

• Activities include tennis skill building team drills and Game Based tactical skill building games including: USTA nationally recognized Top 10 Games.

• Green Division player development instructional units combined with drills and match topics covered weekly play offer junior tennis players the opportunity to improve their game. 

• SCJTL site ladder match play standings posted weekly.

• Site staff is made up of experienced school tennis and tournament experienced players trained to help players improve their skills.

Please note:
Players are grouped according to experience and skill level evaluated by Site Director.
Court sizes and balls may be used according to session teaching theme and objectives.
Friends can play in the same groups together, regardless of experience, managed by the Site Director!

Additional Benefits for Green Division Players:

For players looking to develop and train in addition to the Summer Tennis League, White Division players are eligible for Performance | Competition Training program discount: $20 off multi-session package.
Learn more about the SCJTL Performance |Competition Training Program.

Registration Includes:

• Team Shirt: 1 per registered player.

• 1 SCJTL program commemorative medal included with registration.

• Program tennis balls and training equipment.

• Challenge Day Team Tournament Medals for players whose registration includes Challenge Week.

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.
  • Green, Yellow: 27” (full size)
    May be purchased when registering and available for pick up at the Site for player's first day of program.
    Click here to go the SCJTL Equipment Site.
  • 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.
  • 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).

  Click here to go the SCJTL Equipment Site.

STL Green Division Locations:

• Summer Tennis League will run in 2020 at the following locations*.

  • SCJTL Training Center - Commack << Only Location.

  • As of 7/8/20 (5:00 pm):
    Due to policy decision by the Town of Islip the Hobrook and Sayville park locations will not be available for 2020.

  Click here for maps and directions to all Summer Tennis League Sites.

  *Sites may be changed or modified determined by registration.

  ** Challenge Day Site - SCJTL Training Center - Commack

SCJTL Challenge Day!

Program culminating event for players whose registration includes Challenge Day.

Challenge Day takes place at SCJTL Training Center - Commack tennis courts.
All other sites are closed that day.

Challenge Day is a Team Tournament event for Summer Tennis League, Green Division players. Registered and attending players will receive an SCJTL Challenge Day Division wrist band.
Everyone plays! Players will experience team competition for Challenge medals and Challenge Site Cup points against all other SCJTL Summer Tennis League sites.

Challenge Competition medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.