Advantage QuickStart – tennis customized for your child’s age and ability

Now kids can learn tennis more easily, rally faster, and develop a love of the game earlier. All with our expanded QuickStart program. We’ve added more classes and more chances to practice outside of class – like our Red Ball Rally Club, Orange Ball Team and Green Ball Team! Kids always play with appropriately-sized racquets and slower-bouncing balls. No experience or equipment necessary.

It’s never too early to get in the game!

Now in its sixth full season, Advantage QuickStart unlocks your child’s tennis potential. The program offers young players four stages, beginner (1) and intermediate (2) red and orange, named for the colors of the slower-bouncing balls we use. We offer young players three stages, named for the colors of the slower-bouncing balls we use: red, orange and green. Each delivers different accommodations—approved by the USTA and ITF—and challenges for players. For example, red stage boys and girls play on courts that are about 25% of regulation size, eventually moving to full-sized courts at the green stage.

See which of the 4 QuickStart stages is most appropriate for your child:

RED 1

Age: 4-6
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red foam/felt
Court: 36′ x 18′
Racquet: Up to 21″

RED 2

Age: 5-8
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red felt
Court: 36′ x 18′
Racquet: Up to 21″

ORANGE 1

Age: 6-9
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Orange felt
Court: 60′ x 21′
Racquet: 23″ to 25″

ORANGE 2

Age: 8-12
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Orange & Green Felt
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 26″

Tryouts and Enrollment

Being in the right class is key to having a successful tennis experience! To ensure this, we must evaluate each new student. Tryouts are essential to our enrollment process and are conducted personally by Paul Fontana and Site Directors. Tryouts are held in Roosevelt Island Racquet Club and Manhattan Racquet Club. Call Paul Fontana at 646.884.9649 to schedule one for your child.

Children are placed in classes based on the following criteria:

Advantage QuickStart Membership

Junior Program players receive full membership benefits at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club for the entire time they are enrolled in QuickStart–including member prices on court rentals and private lessons plus reservation privileges two weeks in advance. Plus:

• Free Advantage Junior Tennis t-shirt ($20 value)
• Play More Season Pass – unlimited sessions during the indoor season ($280 value)
• Athletic Zone Season Pass – unlimited sessions during the indoor season ($280 value)
• 1 voucher for free adult class at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club

Play More

Advantage Play More helps children hone their ability to rally the ball and play low-pressure, competitive games in a fun environment. We also encourage parents to participate and be a positive influence on the court.

All QuickStart players receive a free Season Pass to our Play More program. Stop in as often as you like:

Athletic Zone

Advantage Athletic Zone gives players the athletic skills needed to improve their tennis development. Girls and boys participate in level- and age-appropriate exercises and drills for better balance, agility, coordination, footwork, speed and strength.

All QuickStart players receive a free Season Pass to our Athletic Zone program. Stop in as often as you like:

Locations and Schedules

Private Lessons

Private Lessons are available at all of our locations pending registration for our group classes.

Junior Development Programs

Junior Development Programs are offered at Hunter College, Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, Manhattan Plaza Racquet Club and New York Tennis Club for boys and girls ages 7 years and older. Please contact Xavier Luna at xluna@advantagetennisclubs.com for additional information.