2024 RANCHO SUMMER JR. TENNIS TEAM
The Rancho Colorados Junior Tennis Team is for the player who is ready to compete in matches against fellow Rancho Juniors as well as surrounding Clubs.
In addition, children will have the opportunity to be a member of a team that promotes sportsmanship, competition, camaraderie and fun!
Listed below are the qualifications needed to participate on the Rancho Summer Team.
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2024 SUMMER Jr. TENNIS TEAM June 3rd - July 26th
TO QUALIFY FOR THE RANCHO SUMMER TEAM:
*If your child has not participated on the team in the past, you must get approval from Brian or Iryna prior to registering for the team*
• Have played matches with green or regular tennis balls
• Be able to sustain a consistent rally of at least 3-4 shots
• Get the serve in play on a regular basis
• Have knowledge of the basic rules and etiquette of tennis
If a player cannot meet these performance standards, that Junior will need to enroll in the Summer Morning Jr. Tennis Clinic Program. **Applications are due May 1st, 2024**
FEES
TO APPLY CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO DOWNLOAD APPLICATION
2024 Rancho Jr. Team application-3 (1) (2) (2).docm
KEY DATES & SCHEDULES
PRACTICE
Players will attend practice in their respective age group. Practice activities include stroke production, point play production and match strategy under the direction of Iryna, Brian and the Summer Staff. Practice starts June 3rd and ends July 26th.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
June 3rd - July 26th
8 Weeks (NO TEAM PRACTICE JULY 5th)
• 12 and Under: Mondays and Fridays 1:00–2:30 pm
• 13 and Over: Mondays and Fridays 2:30–4:00 pm
MATCH PLAY
Tuesdays(League Match), Wednesday(Rancho Cup), Thursday(Open HS League Match)
IMPORTANT TO NOTE
A very important aspect of the program is sticking to the schedules. If your child does not show up to a scheduled match, it leaves another player in limbo. Please be considerate of others' time and please also help your child by being punctual and dependable when they are scheduled to play.
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LEAGUES
To better understand the league your junior may be participating in, please see descriptions below: Understand that your child might participate in more than one league…
WEDNESDAY RANCHO DAVIS CUP
This will be a Davis Cup Tennis format with Co-Ed Singles and Doubles that will include on-court coaching.
- Wednesday 1:00-3:00pm All Ages
LAMORINDA COED SATELLITE LEAGUE
Intermediate team matches against other local clubs. All teams are Co-Ed(10 and under, 12 and under, 13 and over). There will be 2 singles and 2 doubles matches for each age division. Participants play as many games as possible in one hour. Match play is on Tuesdays; 10’s at 1pm, 12’s at 2pm, and 13+ at 3pm.
LAMORINDA COED OPEN LEAGUE(High School Level Players Only)
Advanced level matches against other local clubs. Format is two singles and 2 doubles per match. Two out of three sets (match tiebreak in lieu of a third set). Matches will be on Thursdays and will start between 12:00-3:00 pm.
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PARENT PARTICIPATION
Parents help make this program a success. Throughout the summer season, we need volunteers to help out. Please choose one or more of the following volunteer opportunities:
AGE GROUP AWAY MATCH CAPTAIN
Responsible for on-site Away Match Coordinating
AGE GROUP CARPOOL DRIVERS
Drives players to away matches
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FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS, PLEASE CONTACT
Brian Berry, Rancho Colorados Tennis Director
925.283.5448 (office)
