Westwood Racquet Club

Tennis

Juniors

At Westwood Racquet Club we are dedicated to providing the highest quality instruction in a fun environment for our Junior Development program. Providing a variety of programming for all ability levels ensures that we are able to serve the needs of all of our junior players.

The following is a parent/player guide for initially determining where players will start. Players will not be able to move up a group until standards are reached and maintained or on the recommendation of the coach.

* Players should arrive 15 minutes early to the first class for placement determination details, or schedule time to be evaluated by a club pro. *

QuickStart Tennis (Red & Orange Ball)

$12 per class

(Junior membership is NOT required)

The game of tennis is modified for younger inexperienced players, in which the skills of the game can be learned and used. Games are played with scaled down courts and shorter nets. Racquets are provided or can be purchased from the Tennis Pro Shop. Click here to visit the 10andUnderTennis.com website.

  • Saturday — 10:30 to 11:15 am (4-6 yrs old)
  • Saturday — 10:30 to 11:15 am (7-9 yrs old)
  • Monday — 4:30 to 5:15 pm (4-6 yrs old)
  • Monday — 4:30 to 5:15 pm (7-9 yrs old)


Next Gen (Green Ball)

$16 per class

(Junior membership is NOT required)

For novice juniors 10-13 years of age newer to tennis or have played before but never taken lessons. Players will be introduced to tennis and learn basic stroke techniques as well as develop game sense. Because of their age and physicality, players in the novice program typically progress rapidly to full court tennis.

  • Monday — 4:00 to 5:00 pm
  • Saturday — 10:30 to 11:30 am


Futures

$22 per class

(Junior membership is required)

Players who are newer to the game but developing athletically and are able to complete tasks such as rallying, serving, returning, volleying, and overhead smashing within the court area. Players progress to full court tennis where techniques and ideal tactics are further developed through drills and game situations.

  • Tuesday — 4:00 to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday — 4:00 to 5:30 pm


Challengers

$22 per class

(Junior membership is required)

Players who would like to eventually challenge to the top junior program. This class is for the mid-level high school or rising grade school player with some match play experience. Instruction will incorporate technical skills, footwork and fitness, match play skills, doubles skills, and strategy.

  • Tuesday — 4:00 to 5:30 pm
  • Thursday — 4:00 to 5:30 pm


Tournament Team

$25 per class

(Junior membership is required)

Westwood’s top Junior program is designed for juniors who train year-round with tennis being their primary sport and who are actively involved with USTA and/or high school level competition. There is an emphasis on weapon development, offensive and defensive shot making and tactics, mental toughness, goal setting, footwork and fitness.

  • Wednesday — 3:30 to 5:30 pm


Match Play

$25 per class

(Junior membership is required)

Players will simulate tournament play, including singles and doubles matches. This program is great for preparing juniors for upcoming tournaments or for competitive players wanting to compete at higher levels. Pizza & Pop Included.

  • Saturday — 1:00 to 3:00 pm

Adults

Westwood Racquet Club is Erie’s ONLY tennis club for Adult Tennis Programs. We are proud to offer a variety of options for every ability level. All of our Adult Programs provide an extensive, healthy workout guaranteed to advance your skills and fitness. In addition, our programs are offered at a variety of different times to cater to your work and home schedules, while providing an excellent networking opportunity.


Play Tennis America (PTA)

$22 per class for members and $25 for non-members

Play Tennis America is designed for the intermediate level player. This program is taught in a group environment. PTA concentrates on further developing your existing groundstrokes, serve and match play skills while concentrating on strengthening weaknesses.

  • Monday — 6:30 to 8:00 pm


Cardio Tennis

$18 per class for members and $21 for non-members

Cardio Tennis is an engaging group fitness program featuring the heart pumping effects of tennis drills, games, and skills delivering the ultimate full body and calorie burning aerobic and anaerobic workout. Cardio Tennis is a very social activity for all ages, ability and fitness levels.

  • Monday — 10:30 am to 12:00 pm
  • Friday — 10:30 am to 12:00 pm


Match Play Tennis

$25 per session

Match Play Tennis is a fun program that mixes some of the top junior players at Westwood with adults that want to join them for a few hours of fun, competitive match play tennis. This allows our juniors to gain experience playing the more seasoned adult players and provides for a fun afternoon of socializing. Pizza and drinks are included.

  • Saturday — 1:00 to 3:00 pm