Eastmoor follows the Colorado Tennis Junior Pathway, a guide designed to put junior tennis players in the appropriate program, while making tennis fun and approachable. ROGY, which stands for RED, ORANGE, GREEN, YELLOW, was introduced in 2013 by USTA Colorado. ROGY uses age- and skill-appropriate balls, racquets, and court sizes to naturally progress youth players. Eastmoor offers classes for all levels and ages of junior players.

MATCHES

Matches will always be played on Mondays, with the exception of reschedules.

MATCH TIMES 8–9:30 AM 10 & UNDER 9:30–11 AM 12 & UNDER 11–12:30 PM 14 & UNDER 12:30–2 PM 18 & UNDER

The format is one singles match and one doubles match per week.  Junior Team Tennis allows for players to sub in on a set in either singles or doubles.
The minimum number of players to form a team is 4; however, most teams will consist of 5-6 players in order to give some flexibility with summer travel plans.  Your child is guaranteed at least 3 matches, with most players getting 4 matches.

If your child’s team finishes first in their region then they will qualify for the State Championship Tournament.

LEVELS OF PLAY

The guidelines below will help you identify which level to sign your child up for. Levels are subject to coach approval. Participating in the correct level helps make for a better experience for everyone!

BEGINNER

• General Experience – Entering competition for the first time.
• Game Strategy – Just learning to play and primarily working on getting the ball into play.
• Movement & Footwork – Understands correct positioning when returning or serving. Lacks court recognition after point has started.
• Ball Control & Placement – Consistent hitting soft paced loopy balls. Does not have intended placement or direction.
• Strokes – Still developing basic mechanics of hitting forehands, backhands and serves.
• Net Play – Can make contact with the ball when at the net.
• Serve – Able to serve some balls into the correct box from the baseline.
• Consistency – Inconsistent but can sometimes sustain a slow-paced rally with someone of the same ability.

LOWER INTERMEDIATE

• General Experience – Prior match experience including JTT & some entry-level or circuit tournaments.
• Game Strategy – Lacks shot anticipation on returns and therefore can only react.
• Movement & Footwork – Lacks ability to anticipate and therefore has difficulty covering the court. Limited footwork.
• Ball Control & Placement – Consistent when hitting medium paced shots but lacks execution when trying for directional control, depth or power.
• Strokes – Not comfortable with all strokes including volleys, lobs, overheads and approach shots.
• Net Play – Can volley slower paced balls on both forehand and backhand side.
• Serve – (5 out of 10 times). Limited double-faults.
• Consistency – Fairly consistent hitting medium paced shots within reach. Difficulty ending points.

HIGHER INTERMEDIATE

• General Experience – Extensive match  experience and some success with Level 7 tournaments.
• Game Strategy – Has an idea of what game strategy to use but lacks ability to fully execute game plan.
• Movement & Footwork – Can cover the court well but may make errors because of timing and footwork.
• Ball Control & Placement – Improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots.
• Strokes – Comfortable with all strokes. Player needs to improve control of height, depth, direction and speed.
• Net Play – Can volley medium paced balls and return with directional intent.
• Serve – Player is developing more spin and power on the first serve and seldom double-faults.
  (7 out of 10 times)
• Consistency – Consistent hitting medium paced shots but may error when opponent uses varying pace, depth and spins.