2012 BCTA TENNIS IN NEWTOWN
Newtown Middle School,116 Richboro Rd., Newtown, PA 18940
Participants outside Newtown Township must pay additional $15 nonresident fee.
RECEIVE A $10 DISCOUNT BY REGISTERING FOR TWO OR
MORE PROGRAMS PER PARTICIPANT AT ONE TIME.
LEARN, PRACTICE & PLAY
Five-week programs implement the games-based approach to teaching tennis and the QuickStart format—the fast and fun ways to learn tennis and/or improve your game. Emphasis is on fun, fitness and play. Loaner racquets are available. Program size is limited.
New online registration available soon.
To register by mail, please click here.
Recommended Ages & Fees
· Pee Wees (ages 4–6): $60 per participant
· Little Aces (ages 7–9): $65 per participant*
· Juniors (ages 10–13): $65 per participant*
· Adult Beginners/Intermediates (ages 14 and up): $65 per participant**
*Note: All Little Aces and Juniors participants receive a discounted invitation to represent Newtown at the BCTA Team Tennis Play Day Challenge at the end of each season. Challenge dates: Fridays,5/18, 6/29, 8/10(6:00–8:00 pm); Saturday10/20(2:00–4:00 pm).
**Adults receive a discounted invitation to participate in two fun and social adult tournaments tentatively scheduled for 6/22 (Doylestown) and 9/15 (Middletown). Check back for details.
Saturdays:
· Adult Beginners/Intermediates: 9:00 – 10:00 a.m.
· Pee Wees: 10:15 – 11:00 a.m.
· Little Aces:11:00 a.m. – 12:00p.m.
· Juniors: 12:00 noon–1:00 p.m.
SEASON 1:April 21, 28, May 5, 12, 19 Rain date Sunday May 20
SEASON 2:June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
SEASON 3:July 14, 21, 28; Aug. 4, 11
SEASON 4: Sept. 15, 22, 29; Oct. 6, 13
SPECIAL CAMP PROGRAMS
In the event of inclement weather, programs will be cancelled, with rain date being Friday of that week.
Fee: $52 per participant
SPRING “Swing Break” CAMP
April 2 – 6 (Rain date: April 7)
· Pee Wee 9:15 – 10:00 a.m.
· Little Aces 10:00 – 11:00 a.m.
· Juniors 11:00 a.m. – noon
SUMMER CAMPS
Season 1:June 18 – 21 (Rain date: June 25)
Season 2: June 25 – June 28 (Rain date: July 2)
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· Pee Wees (ages 4–6): 9:00 – 10:00 (Parents and guardians are invited to participate for free! Enjoy a fun family activity with your child - limit one adult per child)!
· Little Aces (ages 7–9): 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
· Juniors (ages 10–13): 11:00 – 12:00 noon
TUESDAY IS BCTA JR. TEAM TENNIS NIGHT IN BUCKS COUNTY
Low-key, age/skill appropriate competition and team fun—perfect for participants who have previously been involved in BCTA’s Learn, Practice & Play program and others (including junior high school players training for their high school team). Program adopts the “learn by playing” model common in other youth sports. Each Tuesday, players will participate in warm-up drills/practice and supervised match play (singles and doubles). QuickStart tennis courts and equipment will be used as age/skill appropriate. Teams are co-ed and will have home and away matches. Newtown Township home matches will be played at Newtown Middle School and away matches will be played at other municipal sites in Bucks County. Minimum of 4 players per team—maximum of 8. A volunteer parent team manager is required for each team (BCTA will provide the coach)
For registration instructions, please click here.
Age divisions:
· Little Aces, ages 6–8 (matches on 36-foot courts): 5:30–6:30 pm
· Future Stars, ages 9–10 (matches on 36-foot/60 ft. courts): 6:30-7:30 pm
· Juniors, ages 11–14 (matches on 60 ft./78ft. courts): 7:30–8:30 pm
· High School Training, ages 14 - 18 (matches on 78 ft. courts) 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Fee: $70 per participant, includes team T-shirt
Season J1: Tuesdays: May 22, 29; June 5, 12, 19
Season J2: Tuesdays: July 10, 17, 24; 31; Aug. 7
BUCKS COUNTY YOUTH QUICKSTART TOURNAMENTS
The new way to play tennis for kids 8 & under!
The BCTA will sponsor two fun tournaments for players ages 8-and-under in Central/Upper Bucks and Lower Bucks County. These 3–4 hours USTA tournaments will be held Friday evenings,(rain date Saturday) and will use the QuickStart 36-foot courts and equipment. Tentative schedule is 7/13 (Doylestown Borough) and 9/21 (Bensalem). Check back for registration details.
Fee: $15 per player
USTA FLEX-TIME TENNIS FOR ADULTS
Play men’s or women’s singles, doubles, and/or mixed doubles at your skill level and convenience—any time, any place.
To register, please click here.
Location: Flexible
Skill levels: Advanced beginner (NTRP 2.5–3.0); Intermediate (NTRP 3.5–4.0)
Season F1: June 24–August 12 (Registration deadline: June 19)
Season F2: August 26–October 21 (Registration deadline: August 21)
Fee: $35per person singles;$30per person doubles
$10 discount for USTA members
BCTA FALL ADULT DOUBLES LEAGUES
Enjoy weekend doubles at a set time and place. Sign up with or without a teammate (the BCTA will try to find you a partner)
New online registration available soon.
To register by mail, please click here.
Lower Bucks Location: Core Creek Park Tennis Courts, Woodbourne Road, Langhorne, PA 19047
Upper Bucks Location:William E. Neis Park Tennis Courts, West Street, Doylestown, PA 18901
Skill levels: Advanced beginner (NTRP 2.5–3.0); Intermediate (NTRP 3.5–4.0)
· Men’s Doubles: Saturdays, September 8 – October 20(9:00–10:30 am)
· Women’s Doubles: Saturdays, September 8– October 20(10:30 am–12:00 noon)
· Mixed Doubles: Sundays, September 9 – October 21(10:30 am–noon)
Fee: $30 per team
USTA Jr. Team Tennis & High School Training
Ideal for teens who are aspiring to play high school tennis or are already on a school team! Co-ed teams of 4–6 players practice for 90 minutes each week, followed by home and away match play on Saturday afternoon at other sites in Bucks County. Six- to seven-week Spring (April–May) and Fall (September–October) seasons. League is divided into two divisions: 14 and under and 18 and under. For details, please e-mail buckscountytennis@verizon.net..