Programs

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Winter Elementary Tennis League

This is a Team Tennis league for 1st to 5th graders with beginner and intermediate skills. Matches will be in the Sacred Heart Catholic School  gymnasium, every Friday for 5 weeks (Feb 9-March 8).  Although the league is beginner friendly, player should be able to serve and receive serves

Sign Up Deadline: Feb 8

Choose a preferred team – Sacred Heart, Heritage, Danville City, Westover Christian, Open

Registration is now CLOSED!

Sessions:

5 Week Program Starting February 9, 2024

Fee:

$55 per participant

Location:

Sacred Heart Catholic School Gymnasium 

Time:

4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. and each team will have a 1 hour session at 4:00 p.m. or 5:00 p.m. 

Learn, Practice,
& Play

These five-week programs, conducted one hour per week, implement the games-based approach to teaching tennis as well as modified courts and equipment as needed, and are a fast and fun way to learn tennis and/or improve your game. Programs are available from ages 4 to 99+ and from beginner to intermediate skill levels. The atmosphere is informal, with emphasis on fun, fitness, and play.  Free loaner racquets are available.

Sessions:

Learn, Practice, and Play is a five-week program, with sessions conducted one hour per week. This program runs spring, summer and fall. Click the connect button below to be informed when our next class is starting in 2025, and stay in the loop!

Fee:

$55 per participant

Location:

O.T. Bonner Middle School Courts and George Washington High School (see below)

Age Categories:
  • Pee Wees (recommended ages 4–6) Tuesday nights 5:15-6:00pm, (O.T. Bonner Middle School)

  • Little Aces  (recommended ages 7–10) Tuesday nights 6-7pm, (O.T. Bonner Middle School)

  • Juniors (recommended ages 11–15) Wednesday nights 5-6pm, (George Washington High School)

  • Young Adults (recommended ages 16-99) Wednesday nights 6-7pm, (George Washington High School)

BOYS & GIRLS MIDDLE/HIGH SCHOOL LEAGUE

This program is designed to prepare athletes for the match play and high school tennis and to keep their skills sharp all season long. Players will meet weekly (scheduled for Wednesday) for practice conducted by a SATA coach, which will include 90 min of drills, cardio and play. Also we will compete against other
private/public schools in the area.

This program will accommodate middle school, high school JV players and individuals not able to compete on or don’t have a high school program. Intermediate Skill level is recommended and you must be able to serve and keep score. Program size is limited and cost is $65.

Sessions:

Boys and Girls Middle School/High School Tennis League program starts the Week of February 19.

5 weeks minimum (week of March 15)

Click the enroll button today!

Fee:

$65 per participant

Location:

O.T. Bonner Middle School Courts and away matches

Time:

Wednesdays 4-5:30pm

SATA High Performance Program

For Competitive Juniors.

The program will emphasize modern stroke mechanics and Match play strategy along with intensive drills and strength & conditioning. This program will also provide a pathway to USTA matches in the region, Individual player Grants and USTA Camps.

To be considered for these opportunities, a player must be training and competing in tournaments year-round and also meet at least one of the following requirements :

  • Ranked in the Top 300 USTA National
  • Ranked in Top 20 in his/her section age category
  • Have an ITF ranking
  • Have an ATP / WTA ranking). 

Invitation only program. Please email us at info@southsideareatennis.org if you are interested!

Session:

HPP is a 7-week-long program, running in the spring, summer and fall. Please click connect below to stay tuned for the next session!

*Requires a SATA coaches recommendation to register.

Fee:

$75 per participant

Location:

George Washington High School

Time:

Friday evenings –  5pm-6:30pm

 

Adult Team Tennis

This fun competitive league is Co-ed and for playing levels from intermediate to advanced. This league offers a great way for all levels and abilities to play in a flexible and fun format. This 8-week season will be played at Stratford Tennis Club on Thursday Nights at 5:30pm. This league will finish with an all-team championship. Cost is $40. View our recent video here: 

Sessions:

Adult Team League runs in 8-week-long sessions in the spring, summer and fall. Stay tuned for the next session by clicking connect below.

Fee:

$40 per participant

Location:

Stratford Tennis Club

Time:

5:30-7:30pm

 

SUMMER BREAK CAMP

This is a fun and instructional camp for kids of all ages. We will introduce the sport of tennis to beginners and also work with all levels of players to continue to develop their tennis skills. We might also mix in a few special events and have a surprise visitor or two!

Sessions:

Annual 2-week program for youth that includes one week session in June, and one week in July.

Fee:

$100 per participant

Location:

Ballou Park Courts

Time:

Daily 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

ADULT RED BALL

Adult Red Ball Tennis is a FUN adult social experience designed to bring new players to the court and have them playing the game in 10 minutes! With modified equipment and an all-inclusive package, Adult Red Ball Tennis supercharges the success of each player and brings a new level of fitness and energy to all involved.

Sessions:

Classes last 1 hr and are ongoing at George Washington High School tennis courts in Danville VA.

Fee:

Free

Location:

GW Tennis Courts

Time:

Mondays 5:30-6:30pm

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM

This 5 week program will meet immediately after school on Friday’s (01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/7 and 2/14in the Sacred Heart Gymnasium. This program will precede the weekly Elementary tennis league and will be meant to get your child ready for that leagues competitive play. The fun, low-pressure program is a great way to introduce your child to tennis for beginners as well elevate their skills for intermediate players. Your child will be able to stay until the Elementary league starts so you won’t have to worry about picking them up then coming back for their elementary league session. This program is open to all students even if they are not playing in the Elementary league.

Sessions:

5-Week Program at Sacred Heart in Danville – Starting January 17

Fee:

$40

Location:

Sacred Heart Gym

Time:

Fridays – Immediately after school

Winter Elementary League

This 5 week program is a Team Tennis league for 1st to 5th graders with beginner and intermediate skills. Matches will be in the school gymnasium on Fridays (01/17, 01/24, 01/31, 02/7 and 2/14). Although the league is beginner friendly, players should be able to serve and receive serves. Choose a preferred team – Sacred Heart, Heritage, Danville City, Westover Christian.

Sessions:

5-Week Program at Sacred Heart in Danville – Starting January 17

Fee:

$50

Location:

Sacred Heart Gym

Time:

Friday’s After school – 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Interested in Our Programs?

Thank you for your interest in these programs. If you would like to join our waitlist for any of these program while we finalize our schedule, please fill out the form below or contact us at info@southsideareatennis.org.

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