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The Foxridge Club Junior Tennis

Welcome to the Foxridge Club Junior Tennis Page.

The Club at Foxridge provides tennis options for all levels of junior development and you will find information on programs based on age and skill level. We offerJunior Development Lessons as well as Junior Team Tennis (JTT).

If you are new to tennis, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) rolled out a program in 2010 called Quickstart Tennis. It is designed to bring kids to the game by using a step by step progression in tennis development. The program utilizes appropriate racquet sizes for different ages, slower and lighter balls, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to the age, ability and size of your child.

PLEASE READ ALL INFORMATION BELOW BEFORE REGISTERING. 

Register for Junior Development and Junior Team Tennis (JTT) Drills/Practices

If you plan on joining JTT you must also register with Foxridge below:

Register for Junior Team Tennis with Foxridge


Junior Development Lessons

Junior Development Tennis Lessons for your child is a great place to start as a new tennis player, or to build on current tennis skills. These are high energy and fun-filled lessons that allows players to grasp the fundamentals of the sport or grow their game. Participants learn about grips, preparation, swing path and ball placement. The equipment and courts are tailored to skill level, so kids can see their improvement and have fun right from the start. Our tennis professionals use a learn-through-play philosophy with focus on building athletics, character, and tennis skills. Your child will develop skills rapidly while having a great time on the court.

Colorado USTA follows national guidelines with junior tennis and we use the ball colors to identify the different junior ages and abilities. ROGY (Red Orange Green Yellow) refers to the ball color and corresponding age group. The tennis balls used increase in bounce, weight and get smaller as your child moves up in age and skill. There are also different racquet sizes available.

Summer Session (June 3-July 26): 7 weeks

*No class the week of July 2-5

Sign up by May 7th to get early registration pricing!

Pricing: Non-members pay 30% more per class

Junior Development Lessons are offered to the following age groups:

Red Ball (ages 5-7): Wednesdays/Fridays 8:00am - 9:00am
1-hour class 1 day a week: Member price $175, Early Registration price $157.50
1-hour class 2 days a week: Member price $350, Early Registration price $315

Orange Ball (ages 7-10): Wednesdays/Fridays 10:30am - 12:00pm
1.5-hour class 1 day a week: Member price $262.50, Early Registration price $236.25
1.5 hour class 2 days a week: Member price $525, Early Registration price $472.50

Green Ball (ages 10-12) Wednesdays/Fridays 9:00am - 10:30am
1.5-hour class 1 day a week: Member price $262.50, Early Registration price $236.25
1.5 hour class 2 days a week: Member price $525, Early Registration price $472.50

Yellow Ball (ages 13+) Wednesdays/Fridays 12:00pm - 1:30pm
1.5-hour class 1 day a week: Member price $262.50, Early Registration price $236.25
1.5 hour class 2 days a week: Member price $525, Early Registration price $472.50

Make-Ups for missing a class:

If you miss a class, we offer 1 make-up per session. Make-ups must be done in a class of the same level or lower level. Make-ups are not guaranteed. We need a minimum of 24 hours notice to qualify for a make-up.

If your child will be 8 years old by August 4, 2024, they are eligible to play in one of our Junior Team Tennis leagues! Check out our page on JTT.

For ages 10 and Under, the graphic below helps visualize your child's anticipated progression.



USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT)

What is JTT?

Junior Team Tennis, otherwise known as JTT, is a tennis league program that offers summer and fall sessions. These sessions feature age-group competition (10U, 12U, 14U, 18U) and each age group is further divided into skill levels (Beginner, Intermediate-Low, Intermediate-High, and Advanced).

JTT brings together boys and girls ages 8 to 18 to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches against other teams. JTT is a competitive level-based environment that promotes individual growth, social growth, team work and life skills.

Junior Team Tennis emphasizes fun, fitness, and friends! The focus is on enjoying the exhilaration of exercise, as well as refining the skills that make tennis fun for players of all ages and levels of competition! The Club at Foxridge is thrilled to provide the opportunity for kids to gather as a team, practice good sportsmanship, and learn valuable lessons that apply both on and off the court!

We offer Summer and Fall JTT leagues to allow more time for the players to enjoy the fun of competing on a tennis team with their friends.

All JTT players for Foxridge must have a USTA Membership number. These are free for anyone under 18 years old. Go to the website below to obtain a number.

USTA Membership

Age groups:

The Colorado Junior Team Tennis program follows national guidelines with Orange Balls being used for 8-10 year olds, Green Balls for 11-12 year olds and Yellow Balls for 13-18 year olds.

The age cutoff for JTT is August 4, 2024. For example, if your child turns 13 on or before August 4, 2024, they would play at the 14 and Under level.

JTT Season Dates and Important Information:

JTT practices are set to begin on Wednesday, June 5th with the first match taking place on Monday, June 10.

Practice Days and Times:

10 & Under: Wednesdays/Fridays 10:30am - 12:00pm
12 & Under: Wednesdays/Fridays 9:00am - 10:30am
14 & Under and 18 & Under:
Wednesdays/Fridays 12:00pm - 1:30pm

Match Days and Times:

Matches will always be played on Mondays with the exception of reschedules. The first match of the season is Monday, June 10th. The last match is July 22nd.

Match Times:

10 & Under: 8:00am - 9:30am
12 & Under: 9:30am - 11:00am
14 & Under: 11:00am - 12:30pm
18 & Under: 12:30pm - 2:00pm

The format is one singles and one doubles match per week. Junior Team Tennis allows for player to sub in on a set in either singles or doubles for 2024.

The minimum number of players needed to form a team is 4; however we want 6 players on each team to give some flexibility to families who may travel during the summer.

If your child's team finishes first in their region then they will qualify for the State Championship Tournament. 
The 2024 State Championship will be held Friday, August 2nd-Saturday, August 3rd.

Cost:

1 day a week practice: Member price $262.50, Early Registration price $236.25

2 days a week practice:  Member price $525, Early Registration price $472.50

This amount is paid to AdvantageYou when you sign your players up. The price includes 1.5-hour practices, once a week or twice a week for seven weeks and 3-4 matches.  The Club @ Foxridge will invoice the equipment and registration fee once teams are final - that fee will include USTA League Registration, game balls for matches and a Foxridge JTT shirt.  The amount will be between $50.00 - $75.00.

Levels of Play:

There are several levels of play within each age group for JTT. Below you will find a chart to help identify which level to sign your child up for.

Finally, there are also several different levels of play. 
​The chart below will help you identify which level to sign your child up for.

Beginner (BEG)

  • General Experience - Entering competition for the first time.
  • Game Strategy - Just learning to play and primarily working on getting the ball into play.
  • Movement & Footwork - Understands correct positioning when returning or serving. Lacks court recognition after point has started.     
  • Ball Control & Placement - Consistent hitting soft paced loopy balls. Does not have intended placement or direction.
  • Strokes - Comfortable hitting forehands, backhands and serves.
  • Net Play - Can make contact with the ball when at the net.
  • Serve - Able to serve some balls into the correct box from the baseline.
  • Consistency - Inconsistent but can sometimes sustain a slow-paced rally with someone of the same ability.

Lower Intermediate (INT LO)

  • General Experience - Prior match experience including JTT & some entry-level or circuit challenger tournaments.
  • Game Strategy - Lacks shot anticipation on returns and therefore can only react.
  • Movement & Footwork - Lacks ability to anticipate and therefore has difficulty covering the court. Limited footwork.    
  • Ball Control & Placement - Consistent when hitting medium paced shots but lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power.
  • Strokes - Not comfortable with all strokes like volleys, lobs, overheads and approach shots.
  • Net Play - Can volley slower paced balls on both forehand and backhand side.
  • Serve - (5 out of 10 times). Limited double-faults.
  • Consistency - Fairly consistent hitting medium paced shots within reach. Difficulty ending points.

Higher Intermediate (INT HI)

  • General Experience - Extensive match experience and some success with challenger (Level 7) tournaments.
  • Game Strategy - Has an idea of what game strategy to use but lacks ability to fully execute game plan.
  • Movement & Footwork - Can cover the court well but may make errors because of timing and footwork.     
  • Ball Control & Placement - Improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots.
  • Strokes - Comfortable with all strokes. Player needs to improve control of height, depth, direction and speed.
  • Net Play - Can volley medium paced balls and return with directional intent.
  • Serve - Player is developing more spin and power on the first serve and seldom double-faults.
    (7 out of 10 times)
  • Consistency - Consistent hitting medium paced shots but may error when opponent uses varying pace, depth and spins.

Advanced  (ADV)

  • General Experience – Playing Level 5, 6 and 7 tournaments with some success.
  • Game Strategy – Can attempt to vary game plan according to their opponents & can successfully execute strategy.
  • Movement & Footwork – Can easily make adjustments to footwork and swing to execute a return.
  • Ball Control & Placement – Dependable strokes including directional intent, depth, spin and pace.
  • Strokes – Can control depth of shots, pace and use various spins.
  • Net Play – Aggressive net play
  • Serve – Can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve with accuracy.
  • Consistency – Can consistently return a variety of spins and paces from various depths with control.



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