Tennis
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Westfield Youth Sports | Tennis
WYSI Tennis is aimed at teaching the fundamentals of tennis in a fun and encouraging atmosphere. There is no experience necessary to play, only a willingness to learn, listen, and have fun!
Note: Enrollment numbers are limited. Once the enrollment numbers have been met, enrollment will close and all others will be placed on a wait list. Unfortunately our numbers must be capped due to limited court space. We encourage players to enroll early!
Most practices and games will be held at the Westfield High School Tennis Complex.
LEAGUE DESCRIPTION
5-7 year-old League
Limit: 65 players
For young players working on agility, balance, and coordination while introducing the fun sport of tennis. Clinic will utilizing the larger, slower bouncing red ball on 36 ft. court. Registration cost covers an age appropriate racquet, t-shirt, balls, coaches, facility, insurance, and website fees. All players in this league will receive a tennis racquet.
- The main focus of this program is to make tennis fun for kids
- Kids will be taught the fundamental of tennis including forehand, backhand, volleys, and serve
- Age and level appropriate drills and games will reinforce the fundamentals while also working on eye-hand coordination, footwork, movement and teamwork
8-9 year-old League
Limit: 65 players
For players who are transitioning into orange ball and learning to play on the 60 ft. court. Players will work on being able to consistently rally and cooperate with a partner. Registration cost covers an age appropriate racquet, t-shirt, balls, coaches, facility, insurance, and website fees. All players in this league will receive a tennis racquet.
- Activities and games will focus on developing groundstroke consistency, serve direction and transition to the net
- Drills will be fun, fast-paced with focus on building confidence, sportsmanship and teamwork
- Red balls, on 36 ft. court, can also be used as needed
10-11 year old League
Limit: 65 players
For players who are transitioning into full-court play with green balls. This session will further emphasize player’s ability to adjust to different heights and depth, while maintaining technical foundation, and covering the full court effectively. Players will be further exposed to transitioning to the net, more advanced tactics and serve consistency and scoring. Registration cost covers a t-shirt, balls, trophies, coaches, facility, insurance, and website fees.
- This division is great for returning intermediate level players.
- All players will receive equal practice and match play time (See match format information)
- If player is not ready for match play they will continue to practice on scheduled match days, however, the goal will be to teach kids to play in matches as quickly as possible
12-15 year old League
Limit: 65 players
Junior Team Tennis (JTT) brings together boys and girls, to play singles, doubles and mixed doubles. Beyond being fun, JTT sessions are dedicated to serve players in need of further skill development in order to move into more competitive play. Through a variety of game-based and cooperative drills on practice nights, players will learn the fundamental skills needed to continue to progress in match play. Registration cost covers a t-shirt, balls, trophies, coaches, facility, insurance, and website fees.
- This division is great for returning intermediate level players, middle school players and players just starting competitive match play.
- All players will receive equal practice and match play time (See match format information)
- If player is not ready for match play they will continue to practice on scheduled match days, however, the goal will be to teach kids to play in matches as quickly as possible
League Overview
General Information
Commissioner
TBD Please Email Us if interested
Background Checks Required
If you’re looking to volunteer or coach one of our sports, you’ll need to complete a background check.
Volunteers-Parent Needed
Parent volunteers are needed for all levels.
5-7 year-olds parents are needed for organizing kids, coaching, feeding balls, ball pick up, with a point person for each session.
8-9 year-olds parents are needed for organizing kids, coaching, feeding balls, ball pick up, with a point person for each session.
10-11 & 12-15 year-olds parents are needed for coaching at Tuesday night practices and are also needed on-court as match monitors with a point person for each session. You will record scores and help kids if they have questions during a match.
*Please note on the registration if you can volunteer
2025 Registration Information
Age: 5-7: $150
Age: 8-9: $150
Age: 10-11: $160
Age: 12-15: $160
* Ages based on player's age on June 1 of the current season
Registration:
Early Bird Registration Deadline ($20 discount): May 9th
Registration Deadline: May 23rd
Dates to Remember
*All matches and practices will be held at Westfield High School at the new tennis courts.
Picture Day:
Date: Tuesday, June 10
Ages: 10-15
Time: 5:30 (10-11 yrs old)/ 7:00 (12-15 yrs old)
Location: new courts
Date: Saturday, June 14
Ages: 5-9
5-7: 8:45 AM
8-9: 10:15
Location: new courts
Season
Age 5-7
June 7 - July 26 (with July 5 off) August 2 rain make up date
Saturdays, 9 AM - 10 AM
Age 8-9
June 7 - July 26 (with July 5 off) August 2 rain make up date
Saturdays, 10:15 AM - 11:15 AM
Age 10-11
June 3 - July 22 (with July 1 off)
Practices: Tuesdays, 6 PM - 7 PM
Match play: Wednesday 5:30 PM - 7 PM- Rain make up date on July 29 and 30
Age 12-15
June 3 - July 22 (with July 1 off)
Practices: Tuesdays, 7:15 PM - 8:15 PM:
Match play: Wednesday 7:15 PM - 8:45 PM -Rain make up date on July 29 and 30
Match Format For Matches
- Round Robin format of singles and doubles play
- Singles will play for 20 minutes or first to 6 games – no ad scoring
- Doubles will play for 25 minute or first to 6 games – no ad scoring
- Game totals will be tracked by player in both singles and doubles play for league standings
- Wednesday night matches will be on 60 foot court using orange ball
- Thursday night matches will be on 78 foot court using green ball
- The goal of the Junior Team tennis league is to encourage the development of all WYSI players and enjoyment of the sport; the focus is not on winning.