National Junior Tennis League (NJTL)
of Philadelphia
Program Information:
Dates & Times
The NJTL runs from June 25 to August 9, 2007.
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from our Sites
Arthur
Ashe Youth Tennis and Education
Cecil
B. Moore Recreation Center
East
Poplar Vs. Cecil B. Moore
Penrose
Playground
Ardmore
Recreation Center
Outdoors
NJTL programs are conducted at 62 sites in Philadelphia;
2 in Camden and 2 sites in Norristown Borough for kids between the
ages of 7-18. Youngsters are grouped according to their ability,
within their age group. Beginners meet five days a week from 9 AM
to noon for instruction and match play. Intermediate and advanced
players meet five days a week from 1 PM to 4 PM in the afternoon.
We offer:
- Seven weeks of top-notch tennis instruction, team match play
and citywide competition.
- A fun, structured activity for boys and girls at
60+ inner-city playgrounds and recreation centers.
- Jobs and training for Junior Instructors from the neighborhoods.
- Racquets, balls and T-shirts.
- First Serve Life Skills Curriculum
- Program-wide participation in the USTA "Arthur Ashe"
Essay Contest.
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Educational Component
Participants at each NJTL site will take a periodic break
from tennis to participate in our new Life Skills Curriculum for
at least thirty minutes each day. This summer at select sites
will also include pilot reading and scrabble programs.
Levels of Instruction
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Players are eligible.
Fees
$60 for an individual child; $85 for a family (2 or more children).
Each participant receives an NJTL T-shirt.
Other Activities
Inter-District
Play
Selected sites throughout the city play against each other
at all levels.
City Championships
At the end of the NJTL season, all inter-regional play
sites play against each other to determine the city championship.
Scholarships
Scholarships are readily available for children who could
not otherwise afford to join our programs.
Contact
J.
Chapman
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