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What should my child bring to tennis?
Participants should bring an
age-appropriate tennis racquet and ample water for proper hydration.
Do you sell racquets?
Yes, tennis pros are equipped with junior
sized racquets (21-inch, 23-inch, 25-inch and 26-inch racquets) and 27-inch
adult racquets. Pros are a valuable resource for determining age-appropriate
racquets for children as well as grip sizes for adult players. Prices may
vary. Inquire with pro for details.
What should my child wear?
We encourage participants to wear tennis
sneakers, comfortable clothing and sun protection including a hat to protect
against harmful rays. For programs offering waterslides, children may wear
bathing suits underneath their tennis clothes and bring a towel.
When are rain make-ups?
Policies for rain make-ups may vary among
towns. Please refer to
www.fairfieldcountytennis.com for specific policies regarding rain
dates.
How can I know if my child is ready
for match play?
Your child is ready for match play when
he/she can consistently serve the ball and maintain a slow-paced rally.
How can I sign up my child for tennis
programs?
Most programs encourage online
registration. Please refer to each town’s website for details.
Can I get private lessons for my
child?
Some towns offer the option of private
lessons. However, other towns have strict rules against private lessons.
Refer to Tennis Director for details concerning your town.
Are there any tennis programs indoors
for my child?
For ages 5 through 9, we offer indoor
programs using Pee Wee nets at some area schools. Also, we now use
Westport’s Sylvan Tennis Club as a site for children and adults to play from
September to May. Non-residents are welcome.
When will information be available for
Spring and Summer tennis programs?
By the end of February 2008.
How do I know which level to sign my
child up for?
Courts are divided by level and ability
according to the descriptions below. We will switch students during the
session if necessary to make sure your child is in the appropriate level.
Beginner: Player has either never
held a racquet or has played sparingly without having formal instruction.
Advanced Beginner:
Player has completed the beginner class or has had introduction to grips
and strokes and starts to make contact with ball on a regular basis.
Low Intermediate:
Player is starting to keep the ball in play, is learning to serve, can
volley, and learning court positioning.
Intermediate:
Player can keep ball in play consistently, can hit with some spin and can
serve and volley consistently.
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