Tennis

Youth Tennis

• Players progress along a continuum of skills, following a recreational or high-performance path, based on ability and commitment.
• Five, aged based, recreational levels with players grouped by ability.
• Apex Tournament Team for stronger, committed players. By invite only.
• CARA Tennis: For stronger recreation level players looking for entry level competition, in a fun and supportive environment. Summer only program.

Youth Programs – Year Round

• Level 1 Youth Tennis – Pre-Rally Red: (4-6 years) Introduction to tennis in a fun and positive environment.
• Level 2 Youth Tennis – Orange Ball Rally: (7-9 years) Emphasis on starting/sustaining a rally.
• Level 3 Youth Tennis – Green Ball Rally: (10-12 years) Increased rally ability provides game expansion.
• Level 4 Youth Tennis – Middle/High School Beginners: (13-18 years) New to program, limited experience, or JV level players.
• Level 5 Youth Tennis – Middle/High School Intermediate: (13-18 years) New to program, plays related sports, holds higher JV or varsity position, or instructor approval.
• Apex Tournament Team: (invite only).

Youth Programs – Summer Only

• CARA – Colorado Association of Recreational Athletes
  Entry level competition in a fun, supportive environment for ages 7-18. Ability to underhand or serve overhead with 50% accuracy and sustain a 2-3 ball rally.

Adult Tennis

• Three lesson levels to fit your ability.
• Tennis drills for 2.5-5.0 players. Register online for Adult Tennis Drills or call 303.420.1210.
• USTA sanctioned league play is available through our partnership with North Jeffco Tennis Club (http://njtctennis.com), Mar.-Sep. The Colorado Wheelchair Tennis Foundation (http://cwtf.net) plays out of the ATC. A recreational league, Up/Down pairs an able-bodied player with a player using a wheelchair.
• Four USTA sanctioned tournaments for juniors available during summer months. (http://usta.com)

Adults

• Adult Tennis Level 1: Players new to the game, having limited or no experience.
• Adult Tennis Level 2: NTRP 2.5-3.0 level players, focusing on control and consistency.

Tennis Staff Biographies

Apex Tournament Team

ATT Futures (Ages 5 – 7) Uses foam or low compression red ball

• Basic knowledge of tennis strokes and footwork.
• Maintain a 3-4 ball rally with peer
• Must have participated in previous rec level 1 classes.
• Coach approval required

ATT Orange (Ages 7-10) Uses low compression orange ball

• Progression from ATT Futures or Rec L1 or L2 w/coach approval
• Demonstrates on court focus, footwork, working towards proper stroke
  development, coachability
• Maintain a 5-7 ball rally with peer
• Played in CARA program in summer
• Coach approval required

ATT Green (Ages 9-12) Uses low compression green ball

• Progression from ATT Orange or Rec L3 w/coach approval
• Demonstrates on court focus, proper stroke development, coachability
• Maintain a 7-10 ball rally with peer
• Serving with continental grip
• Played in CARA program or USTA Green ball tournaments
• Coach approval required

ATT Jr. Advanced (Ages 9-13) Uses regular yellow ball

• Progression from ATT Green
• Demonstrates on court focus, proper stroke development, willingness to
  improve, coachability
• Consistent serves with proper grip and spin variety
• Maintain a 10-20 ball rally with peer
• Serving with continental grip
• Committed to practicing and playing year round
• Played in CARA or JTT program or USTA L7 tournaments
• Coach approval required

ATT Level 7 (Ages 13-18) Uses regular yellow ball

• Progression from Jr. Adv. Or High School Prep
• Demonstrates on court focus, proper stroke development, willingness to
  improve, coachability
• Consistent serves with proper grip and spin variety
• Maintain a 10-20 ball rally with peer
• Serving with continental grip
• Committed to practicing and playing year round
• Played in CARA or JTT program or USTA L7 tournaments
• Coach approval required

ATT Level 6 (Ages 9-15) Uses regular yellow ball

• Progression from Jr. Adv.
• Demonstrates on court focus, proper stroke development, willingness to
  improve, coachability
• Consistent serves with proper grip and spin variety
• Maintain a 20-40 ball rally with peer
• Serving with continental grip and spin variety
• Committed to practicing and playing year round
• Plays USTA L6-L3 tournaments with success.
• Coach approval required

ATT UTR Level 5 (Ages 12-18) Uses regular yellow ball

• Progression from ATT Level 6
• Must have a Universal Tennis Rating of 5 or higher
• Committed to practicing and playing year round
• Must show commitment and focus during practices
• Plays USTA L6-L3 tournaments with success.
• Coach approval required