Sport Overview
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!
Registration for tennis is open April 1 – May 15 of the current season.
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!
Division Descriptions
Players may only play in one division.
5-8 year-olds Midwest Youth Team Tennis
The registration cost covers an age appropriate racquet, uniform, balls, a 1-year USTA Jr. Membership, kids tennis magazine, custodians, facility, insurance, and website fees. All players in this league will receive a tennis racquet. Limit of 48 players for each hour.
- 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 using age appropriate equipment. This includes slower bouncing balls, smaller racquets and smaller court sizes. Age and level appropriate drills and games will reinforce the fundamentals while also working on eye-hand coordination, movement and development of strokes. Drills will be fun, fast-paced with focus on building confidence, sportsmanship and teamwork.
- Saturday, June 2, 9, 16, 23 30 and July 14 from 9am-10am or 10am-11am. Rain date will be July 21. Please select either 9am-10am or 10am-11am.
- Open to girls and boys who will be 5-8 years old through August 31 of current season.
- Children will build on the basics of tennis – forehand, backhand, volleys, and service taught by
instructors and volunteers.
9-11 year-olds Junior Team Tennis with Match Days
The registration cost covers a uniform, balls, trophies or medals, custodians, facility, insurance, and website fees. Players must provide their own tennis racquet.
PRACTICE: Monday, June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 9, 16 from 5:30-6:30PM. Rain date will be 7/23.
Junior Team Tennis Match Play: Wednesday, June 6, 13, 20, 27 and July 11, 18 from 6-7:30PM. Rain dates will be July 19, 20.
- Open to girls and boys who will be 9-11 years old through August 31 of current season.
- Monday night practice will be run by a combination of instructors and coaches so players will build on basics of tennis. The rec division is great for returning and intermediate level players
- All players should receive equal playing time
- This division will end with a round robin tournament with fun prizes and snacks on the last match date.
- This program will require 5 parent volunteers to serve as court monitors
12-15 year-olds Junior Team Tennis with Match Days
The registration cost covers a uniform, balls, trophies or medals, custodians, facility, insurance, and website fees. Players must provide their own tennis racquet.
PRACTICE: Monday, June 4, 11, 18, 25 and July 9, 16 from 6:30-7:30PM. Rain date will be 7/23.
Junior Team Tennis Match Play: Thursday, June 7, 14, 21, 28 and July 12, 19 from 6-7:30PM. Rain dates will be July 19, 20.
- Open to girls and boys who will be 12-15 years old through August 31 of current season.
- Monday night practice will be run by a combination of instructors and coaches so players will build on basics of tennis. The rec division is great for returning and advanced beginner level players.
- All players should receive equal playing time
- This division will end with a round robin tournament with fun prizes and snacks on the last match date.
- This program will require 5 parent volunteers to serve as court monitors.