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Dulwich Junior Tennis Program

Kerstin Polster is the Head Coach, and holds a C Trainer certificate (German qualification) and the RPT National Professional coaching qualification. Kerstin is assisted by . . . . .

The club runs co-ordinated structured tennis coaching and playing programmes, catering for juniors of all ages from 3 through to 18 years of age. Please note separate coaching fees will be charged when participating in these programmes. These coaching and playing programmes will typically operate on 5-week booking cycles and take place on Saturday mornings (8.30am to 12pm), Saturday evenings (5.00pm to 7.00pm) and every weekday evening during term times.Download membership form

The 2010 Easter Tennis Camp will be held from Tuesday 6th April to Friday 9th April. This is open to all juniors. Details and forms to book for this session can be found in the clubhouse or email Kerstin on: kerstinpolster@mac.com or download here: DULWICH TENNIS Easter Camp 2010.doc.
Full details of the Summer Program 2010 can be downloaded here.

During the year the club runs a number of junior teams and plays matches against other local tennis clubs. The club also runs an annual junior competition.


Dulwich Tennis Academy Calendar

Term dates

Length

Amount

MONDAY - FRIDAY groups



Streetennis (3-5 years only):



19th April 2010 - 28th May 2010

6 weeks

£30 for everyone

7th June 2010 - 2nd July 2010

4 weeks

£20 for everyone

all other groups:



19th April 2010 - 28th May 2010

6 weeks

£52 Members

£54 Non-Members

7th June 2010 - 2nd July 2010

4 weeks

£37 Non-Members

NOTE: Monday groups will only be 5 weeks due to May Bank holiday

5 weeks

£44 Members

£46 Non-Members

Saturday groups:



Streetennis (3-5 years only):



24th April 2010 - 29th May 2010

6 weeks

£30 for everyone

5th June 2010 - 10th July 2010

6 weeks

£30 for everyone

all other groups: please note the group from 11-12 is a joined group (green/DS)



24th April 2010 - 29th May 2010

6 weeks

£52 Members

5th June 2010 - 10th July 2010

6 weeks

£52 Members

£54 Non-Members


Please find below the days and times:

Days

ST

Mini red

Mini orange

Mini Green

Development squad

Performance squad

Monday

4-5pm

4-5pm


5-6pm

Tuesday

4-5pm

4-5pm

5-6pm

Wednesday

4-4.45pm 

4-5pm

5-6pm


Thursday

3.30-4pm 

4-5pm

4-5pm

5-6pm

Friday

4-4.45pm 

 4.45-5.45pm


4-5pm

6-7pm 

4-5pm

Saturday

8.30-9am

9-10am

10-11am

11-12pm

11-12pm


GENERAL INFORMATION FOR JUNIORS

Junior members can use the tennis courts except at organised club sessions This is free and forms a part of the benefit of membership - we would encourage all juniors to take advantage of the coaching sessions listed below. Tel: Kerstin Polster 07866 765505 or Jason Liasides 07725 314491.

Which Group Should I Be In?

Streetennisis for players 3-5yrs and is the development of core motor skills: Co-ordination, agility and balance as well as the basic tennis strokes and court rules.

Mini Red is for players aged 6-8 yrs, it is played on smaller courts and with softer balls.

Mini Orange is for players aged 8-9 yrs, it is played on slightly larger courts than red.

Mini Green is for the players aged 9-10yrs and is for the promising players making the transition to full court.

Development Squad is for the existing player with a consistent game and it will also give a solid start to older beginners

Performance Squad is for the more serious player hoping to develop into the future Academy squad