Summer Tennis League RED DIVISION

The Summer Tennis League Red Division is for children ages 5 thru 8 of all beginner experience levels. It is a great way for them to have fun with their friends while learning and improving their tennis skills.

Ages 5 to 8, New to advanced beginners, 1 1/2-hour sessions, Mondays and Wednesdays, up to 5 weeks.

2024 Summer Tennis League
10UT Limited time offer:
Free age appropriate 10 and Under tennis racquet with registration!
Click here for details.

About the Red Division:

• Red Ball / 36 foot Court Format
  Kids ages 5 thru 8 years old learn tennis using the USTA 10UT play-based format using tennis to scale courts, balls, games and scoring.

• Players learn racquet and rally skills using interactive progressions to develop essential ABC's (agility, balance, coordination) skills.

• Players learn basic tennis tactics by playing games including singles and doubles, learn rules and age specific scoring.

• Activities are age and skill level specific. .

  • Includes:

    • Tactical games

    • Singles and doubles.

    • Site Ladder matches

    • Site Team Matches.

    • Challenge Day Team Tournament Prep.

• SCJTL site ladder match play standings posted weekly.

• Site Coaches are trained to coach and guide players through their experience.

• Players registered for the Red Division Challenge represent their site as important members of the team. Click here to learn more about Red Challenge Day.

• Every STL Red Division player is placed on and treated as part of a tennis team.

Red Division Teams

Red Team 36: New players 5-8 yo. - Red Ball / 36 ft. court

Red Team 36 Adv.: Advance beginners - 5-8yo - Red Ball / 36ft court.

Please note:
Players are grouped according to experience and skill level evaluated by Site Director.
Varying 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!

Registration Includes:

• 2025 Summer Tennis League Limited time offer: Free age appropriate 10 and Under tennis racquet with registration! Click here for details..
• 1 SCJTL program commemorative medal included with registration.
• Program tennis balls provided..
• 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. *
  • Red (6-8yo): 21” to 23”
    May be purchased when registering and available for pick up at the Site for player's first day of program.

  *2025 10UT Racquet offer: Registration includes an age appropriate new tennis racquet. Racquet size based on age:

  • 5-6yo = 21"
  • 7-8yo = 23"
  • 9-10yo = 25"

  Tennis racquet will be added to registration at not charge. Player will be given racquet on first day of registration.
  Available while quantities last.
  Please note: If size no longer available, next size up will be provided.
  Only applies for tennis racquets up to 25".

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

  Click here to go the SCJTL Equipment Site.

• Parent / assigned guardian for younger players may be requested expected to stay for full 1 1/2-hour session.
  Most parents can leave their players and pick up, on time, before the end of the session.
  Bathroom access not available at all sites.

Summer Tennis League Site Location:

• East Northport Middle School Tennis Courts:
  1075 5th Ave, East Northport, NY 11731

Please note: This is an outdoor program, subject to weather.
Click here to read SCJTL Weather Cancellation and Make-up policies.

SCJTL Red Division Challenge Days!

Program culminating event for players whose registration includes Challenge Week (Wk#5).

Singles Challenge is a Singles Tournament event for Summer Tennis League Red Division players.

Team Challenge is a Team Tournament event for Summer Tennis League Red Division players. Players will experience team competition for Challenge medals and Challenge Site Cup points against all other SCJTL Summer Tennis League sites.

Everyone plays!
Challenge Competition medals for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.
Players will receive their SCJTL program medal at the end of the Challenge and meet receive SCJTL program and Challenge Day medals are distributed after the games.
Players will also get to meet "Deuce", the mascot for the Suffolk County Tennis and Education Foundation