Advantage Junior Programs at RIRC

For kids who’ve never held a racquet to those ready for tournaments

Players of all ages and levels are welcome in Advantage Junior Programs – where they’ll develop tennis and all-around athletic skills, confidence and a lifelong love of the game! Always with skilled coaches who are specially training in teaching kids.

Get in the game with Advantage QuickStart – Red Ball

For ages 5 and up
Real tennis sized for kids
Engaging games & drills keep everyone active & learning
Players learn more easily, rally faster
Tennis is fun from day one!

Learn, compete and play with Advantage Junior Development

For ages 7 and up
Players improve their game and maximize their potential
Year-round, easily accessible, well supervised development experience
Instruction, practice, competition and special events
Program has developed hundreds of ranked players and thousands of lifetime recreational players!

*Reserve your spot with a $500 deposit

RED 1

Age: 3-5
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red foam
Court: 36′ x 18′
Racquet: Up to 21″

RED 2

Age: 5-7
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red felt
Court: 36′ x 18′
Racquet: Up to 21″

RED 3

Age: 6-8
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″

GREEN 1

Ball: Green & Yellow
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″

GREEN 2

Ball: Green & Yellow
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″

YELLOW 1

Ball: Yellow
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″

YELLOW 2

Ball: Yellow
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″

Program Directors

Steve O'Keefe is the General Manager of Roosevelt Island Racquet Club. He has been involved in the tennis industry for over 20 years as a teaching professional, program director, coach, and owner and he is thrilled to be part of NYC's best junior development program! Steve's philosophy on junior programs is based on the premise that getting children to have fun is crucial to them wanting to get better, and we have to provide an environment that fosters fun and learning at the same time, which is not as easy as it sounds. If you would like to contact Steve please email him at sokeefe@advantagetennisclubs.com

Xavier Luna is the Director of Junior Tennis for the Advantage All-City Junior Tennis Programs. Xavier has over 30 years’ experience in tennis, commencing as a ranked junior. He was the Director of Junior Programs at Stadium Racquet Club, the owner and founder of Metro Tennis Academy, and has held many other positions in the tennis industry. Xavier inspires players with his love of tennis and possesses the professional skills to keep campers returning year after year to the All-City Junior Tennis Programs.

Dates and Tuition – 2021-2022

Classes in the Junior Development are offered in 1, 1 1/2, and 2 hour units, once weekly, in two, 17 week sessions.

Semester I: Fall/Winter	Thursday, September 16 – Sunday, January 30 (17 weeks) with no classes Thursday, Nov. 25 – Sunday, Nov. 29 and Dec. 20-Jan. 2
Semester II: Fall/Winter	Minimum Commitment— pay for 17 weeks Winter/Spring Break Flexibility – choose 2 weeks off!

Class Times: After school during the week and on Saturdays

Tuition-
Sibling Discount: There is a 5% discount on each additional child enrolled from the same family.

1 hour classes:	Red Ball Program(ages 5-7), $985 per session
1 hour classes:	Orange Ball Program(ages 7-9), $1695 per session
1 1/2 hour classes:	Green Ball Program(ages 10+), $2505 per session
2 hour classes:	Yellow Ball Program, $3300 per session
2 hour classes/2 times per week, includes match play	High Performance, $6310 per session

Athletic Zone

All 1 1/2 hour and 2 hour classes after school and Saturday include 30 minutes of training in the Athletic Zone with the goal of developing athletes as well as tennis players. We feel it is critical to a child's tennis development to improve athletic skills. Players will participate in level- and age-appropriate exercises and drills focusing on improving balance, agility, footwork, speed and strength. Athletic Zone classes are conducted primarily on court.

Match Play/Supervised Practice

Sessions are scheduled on Fridays and Saturdays from 6-8PM and are supervised by a member of our professional staff. The cost per week is $90, or if your child is registered for two classes per semester then match play/practice is FREE. To register your child week please email Xavier Luna at xluna@advantagetennisclubs.com

Transportation

Door-to-door transportation is available for weekday and some weekend classes at an additional cost of $765 per session.

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 Xavier Luna, and the RIRC Professional staff and are scheduled starting in August on weekdays from 4-7PM, Saturdays from Noon – 4PM, or by special appointment. Call Steve O'Keefe or Mike Barbato at 212.935.0250 to make an appointment for a tryout.

Children are placed in classes based on the following criteria:

Skill Level	Players within a group must be at similar levels.
Age	Generally a class is most successful when players are near the same age.
Location	If a child needs transportation, logistics of pick-up and drop-off become a significant consideration in class placement. (Available at Roosevelt Island Racquet Club only)

We need as much information about the player as possible. Available time, playing experience, and transportation needs are very important. Please supply this information in the appropriate spaces on the application. A deposit of $500 is required with online submission and the balance is due in two scheduled payments or paid in full. Delinquent accounts will be charged interest at the rate of 1 1/2% per month. While we attempt to find make-ups for missed classes, make-ups are not guaranteed and refunds are not given.

Vacation and Holiday Week Camps

We offer Holiday Camps for ages 6-17 during the December and Spring vacations. On court time is divided between instruction, drills, competitive games, training in the Athletic Zone and match play. The hours of the program are 1-4PM daily.

Note that students may also attend the Vacation Week Camps on a daily basis. Fees for Tuition and Transportation are pro-rated.

Dates	TBD
Tuition	Tennis Camp-$145/day Quickstart Camp- $120/day
Transportation:	N/A

RIRC Membership Benefit

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

Liability Waiver

I understand and acknowledge the risk of injury is inherent when playing tennis or in any program involving physical activity. By playing tennis at the club or participating in any club program, I hereby waive and release any rights and claims for damages I may have against Roosevelt Island Racquet Club, HCK Recreation Inc., any Program Director, or any of the professionals, for any injuries sustained by the player. I also give my consent to medical treatment, emergency or otherwise, inclusive of necessary transportation in order to receive such treatment in the event of injury or any other illness.

For Information Contact

Steve O'Keefe, General Manager at sokeefe@advantagetennisclubs.com or 212.935.0250 ext 812
Mike Barbato, Tennis Coordinator at dgilbert@advantagetennisclubs.com or 212.935.0250 ext 819
Xavier Luna, Director, Junior Programs at xluna@advantagetennisclubs.com or 212.935.0250 ext 811