Tennis play pathway_-programming final
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The document discusses various USTA programming options to introduce youth to tennis and keep them engaged in the sport. It outlines reasons why kids play youth sports, how to take tennis to schools, and tips for running youth leagues, tournaments, and developing competitive play opportunities for children ages 10 and under as well as 11 and older. The document also provides information on utilizing adult volunteers and offers ways to grow adult tennis through tournaments and leagues.
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Tennis play pathway_-programming final
- 5. Top Ten Reasons Kids Play Youth Sports 1. To have fun 2. To improve their skills 3. To stay in shape 4. To do something they are good at 5. The excitement of the competition 6. To get exercise 7. To play as part of a team 8. The challenge of the competition 9. To learn new skills 10. To win According to the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association (SGMA)
- 8. Where the kids are! Park, Playground, Local Community Center or School Adopt-A-School Handbook
- 9. Adopt-A-School Handbook Tips for taking tennis to a School, YMCA, Boys and Girls Club Sell your program How to meet with decision makers Creating Interest Lunch time tennis demo Assembly outline/class visit Games and Play Formats Resources
- 10. Youth Pathway
- 12. Youth Pathway
- 14. Reading’s Tennis Philosophy Make available the game of tennis that emphasizes fun, increases wellness & self esteem and teaches life skills that participants can carry over to their everyday lives. a. Using Quickstart to introduce tennis b. Fun first approach (healthy happy environment) c. Fun with other kids (social skills/ladies and gentlemen d. Fund with adults positive role model/leadership e. Fun playing tennis "Using tennis as a way to connect with our kids"
- 15. Introduction to Tennis 1. School Assembly a. By grade level b. Classes 2. Physical Education Lessons a. 3 lessons/weeks long b. Play right away
- 16. Additional Play 3. Early Bird Tennis-Tennis Club a. 45 minutes before school starts b. Assigned days by grade level c. Students report with completed homework and behavior chart. d. Spectator Section and Jobs
- 17. Keep Them Playing! 4. Players Club “Ballers” a. Identified students play 1 hour and 15 minutes after-school b. 10-12 Students selected c. High Performance Players d. Winter play at Tennis Indoor facilities 5. Tournaments/Special Events a. Students play against other schools b. Rotating Basis (every student goes)
- 18. Youth Pathway
- 19. Structured Play
- 20. USTA Jr. Team Tennis Many ways to run leagues: Start small Key organizers Word of mouth
- 21. 10 & Under Team Tennis Philadelphia Area Team Tennis Association (PATTA) Quickstart Leagues One Location focusing on local community Kids sign up for leagues, then divided 2 divisions- 8 and under, 10 and under Kids play and keep score All Star Tournament
- 22. 10 & Under Team Tennis Why It Could Work for You? Kids are able to rally with Quickstart Team concept like other sports Transition to 11& Over Can use non-tennis facilities
- 23. 11& Over PATTA JTT Spring and Fall Leagues Low cost travel league Coaches/Clubs set up their own team Parents High School Coaches Tennis Pros Membership and uniform Advancement Tennis Link- Easy Registration
- 24. 11& Over Jr. Team Tennis Running a Team (Existing League) Very Easy Secure Courts Practices Fees Add-On’s Comparison to other sports
- 25. 11 & Over Jr. Team Tennis Why It Could Work for You? Next Big Thing Great for Intermediate Players Gives Play Opportunity outside of school Advancement
- 26. How to Utilize Parent Volunteers 10 & Under Ball Tossers Phone Chain Score Keepers 11 & Over Team Manager
- 27. Youth Pathway
- 28. Competitive Play
- 29. QuickStart Tournaments 10 & Under Rule Change-2012 9-10 on 60-foot courts with orange low-compression tennis balls and regulation nets. (3 feet at the center) 8 & U on 36-foot courts using red foam balls and nets at a height of 2 feet, 9 inches. www.usta.com/rulechange
- 30. Junior Tournaments Fundraiser for your CTA/NJTL A good way to reach junior players to expand your programs. DR-Level 7 or beginner unranked tournaments.
- 31. Junior Tournament Sanction Requirements 1. Tournament Director and have Organization Membership 2. Complete Tournament Request Form 3. Complete TDM & TennisLink Training 4. Secure courts 5. Run tournament!
- 32. Adult Opportunities To Grow and Connect One Day Tournaments Limited Time Commitment Non-Elimination Competitive Introduction Social Impact
- 33. Adult Leagues Flex League Flexible schedule Singles, Doubles & Mixed By ability level (NTRP) USTA League Adult, Senior, Super Senior, and Mixed
- 34. Share Best Practices Supervised Play School Tennis Community Tennis Structured Play Team Tennis Competitive Play Tournaments Leagues
Notas del editor
- Start off with Video Ask audience how many of them are running any programs that are youth based Go over quiz answers-prize for tables…..(JTT Bag).
- If were looking to grow youth participations-look at retention
- The number one reason is to have fun!
- The top ten reasons, also pay attention to number 7 as part of a team is on the list.
- Today we are going to go through the youth pathway of tennis. We will have 2 local organizers talking specifically about what has worked in their communities, if I may ask for you to please save your questions until the end as we have a lot of great information to share with you as well as there will time at the end for questions and networking with each of the presenters and getting more information for anything that may work for your community program. These are just two examples of ways to get our youth involved in tennis, and I know everyone in this room also has some great ways.
- Positive first experience: mAs with any sport in order to keep coming back and wanting to learn more, a child needs to have a positive first experience.
- An introduction to tennis can happen in various locations. Included in your resource binder is the USTA’s Adopt a school hand book which can also be used where kids are-YMCA, Boys and Girls Club etc…. Look at handbook to add to this.
- Spontaneous play-Letting kids be creative, and have fun, hitting balls off of a garage door, on a home court, in the driveway or with friends. Once kids are excited about tennis they start to play on their own-make up games, build basic skills.
- Now I am going to hand off to Lou Lepore, a Physical Education Teacher from the Reading School District who has become very involved in the City of Readings Park and Rec schools program. He will be detailing an example of supervised play.
- Lou hand off to Justin for Structured Play.
- Hand off to Kasey competitive play
- QuickStart Tournaments Rule change for 2012- also in resource binder All 10 &Under sanctioned tournaments will be held on 60 foot courts with the orange low compression ball All 8 & Under tournametns on 36 foot courts-with red ball. A great way to end a season
- Junior Tournaments are a great way to offer a competitive play opportunity for your players, as well as a way to bring in revenue or funding. Can reach juniors this way as well to keep them coming back Start out running Dr-7 or beginner unranked
- Mike Kennedy and Meghan Goodwin can assist you with this in our office.
- Don’t want to leave the adults out! Way to keep parents inolved or another avenue to gain mone or volunteers, identify pied pipers. -Multiple matches in a short amount of time. – Guarantees multiple matches for participants – Provides incremental steps for new players – Friendly environment cultivates camaraderie and sportsmanship.
- Flex Leagues offer fun and competitive matches for players of all levels—from beginner to advanced. You’ll get all the thrills, excitement and fun of USTA League, but on your own schedule. You play whenever it’s convenient for you—weekends, mornings, nights, even on your lunch hour! Looking for coordinators-raise money for CTA
- Within your table you have markers and a piece of paper –to share your ideas on supervised, structured and competitive play that you offer and how it has gotten started. As all of you have lots to share. If you have specific questions for Lou-and the city of Reading, Justin or on USTA programming in general you can go to the resource tables, materials will be available now and after the final session. We will have a TSR help facilitate each table.