12 and Under Pathway

Energetic coaches teach the basics of the game and stroke fundamentals. Classes are designed for players to learn the game of tennis in a fun, stress-free environment. The appropriate ball and court size are tailored to each player’s needs. Please scroll down to learn more about our age-specific class offerings and to find registration links.

Questions? Check out our Junior FAQ page or contact Andrea Claassen

Summer Camps

Registration is Now Open for Summer Camps!

Summer Session 1: June 9 - August 1
Summer Session 2: August 4 - August 29

registration opens March 17 for patrons, and March 24 for non-patrons.

To preview Summer Session classes & prices, click the digital flyer!

Prices reflect one class per week.

No classes on the following dates:

  • July 4 (Friday)

Spring Session: April 14 - June 6

registration opens March 17 for patrons, and March 24 for non-patrons.

To preview Spring Session classes & prices, click the digital flyer!

Prices reflect one class per week.

No classes on the following dates:

  • April 20 for Easter (Sunday)

  • May 24-26 for Memorial Day (Saturday-Monday)

6U (6 & Under)

Minimum age is 5 years. The focus is on athletic development using the age-appropriate 36’ court and Red ball. This will help set the stage for their development as tennis players and athletes. Energetic coaches teach the fundamentals of the game through ‘Games Based” practices. There is no additional cost for non-members. *Recommended racket size is 19"

8U (8 & Under)

Minimum age is 7 years. Students continue to build on their athletic development using the age-appropriate 36’ court and Red ball. Emphasis will be on rally skills, but players will also begin basic technique work through a ‘Games Based” approach to skill development. *Recommended racket size 19”-23”

10U (10 & UNDER)

Minimum age is 9 years. Emphasis on proper stroke mechanics and rally skills on a 60’ court with an orange ball. *Recommended racket size 23”-25”

12U (12 & UNDER)

Minimum age is 11 years. Emphasis on proper stroke mechanics and rally skills on a 78’ court with orange or green balls.

FWTEC will not provide make-up classes or account credit for individual dates missed during a program session (i.e., a player misses a class due to an illness, school, or family event).

Saturday Match Play for 10U/12U Players

Register on a week-by-week basis. These 90-minute sessions will allow players to take what they have learned in their weekly classes and apply it to matches.