Advantage Junior Programs at RIRC
For kids who’ve never held a racquet to those ready for tournaments
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
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red foam
Court: 36′ x 18′
Racquet: Up to 21″
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red felt
Court: 36′ x 18′
Racquet: Up to 21″
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Red felt
Court: 36′ x 18′
Racquet: Up to 21″
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Orange felt
Court: 60′ x 21′
Racquet: 23″ to 25″
Timeframe: 6-18 MO
Ball: Orange & Green Felt
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 26″
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″
Court: 78′ x 27′
Racquet: Up to 27″
Program Directors
Pam Glick is the General Manager of Roosevelt Island Racquet Club. She has been involved in the tennis industry for over 25 years starting with The New York Junior Tennis League where she was the Special Events Manager. In her role she was responsible for all fundraising events, directing the USTA Pro Challenger tournament in the Bronx for 15 years, and directing The Mayor’s Cup Tournament 2017-2021. Pam has run adult leagues of all types in NYC from USTA to corporate, and everything in between! Along with her role here at the club, Pam still maintains her responsibility as the treasurer of Metrotennis CTA, which offers adult programs through out NYC.
Pam can be reached at pglick@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 Monday, January 31 – Monday, June 13 (17 weeks) with no classes Monday, May 30 |
| Semester II: Winter/Spring | Minimum Commitment— pay for 17 weeks with no classes May 30. Monday, January 31, 2022 – Monday, June 13, 2022 Winter/Spring Break Flexibility – choose 2 weeks off! Feb 21-27 and April 15-22 for public schools, or 3/14-3/27 for private schools. |
Class Times: After school during the week and on Saturdays
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), $990 per session |
| 1 hour classes: | Orange Ball Program(ages 7-9), $1695 per session |
| 1 1/2 hour classes: | Green Ball Program(ages 10+), $2510 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 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. In the event that a child is registered for a class and cannot continue club credit will be offered on a case by case basis.
Vacation and Holiday Week Camps
We offer Holiday Camps for ages 4-16 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 9 am-12 pm daily.
Note that students may also attend the Vacation Week Camps on a daily basis. Fees for Tuition and Transportation are pro-rated.
| Dates | Holiday Break—12/20-12/24/21 & 12/27-12/31/21 | |
| Tuition | QuickStart Camp for ages 4-7 | |
| 1 or 2 days | 3+ days | |
| $120/day | $105/day | |
| Tuition | Tennis Specialty Camp for ages 8-16 | |
| $155/day | $135/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
Mike Barbato, Junior Program Administrative Director at mbarbato@advantagetennisclubs.com or 212.935.0250 ext 819
Xavier Luna, Director, Junior Programs at xluna@advantagetennisclubs.com or 212.935.0250 ext 811