The City of St Joseph is once again hosting the Summer Youth Tennis Program but you’ll need to pre-register soon.

The St. Joseph Parks, Recreation & Civic Facilities Department will host the program for children ages 5-10 during the months of June and July, at the Noyes Tennis Complex. The program will be divided into three age/ability divisions and modified equipment will be available for use by registered participants.

The program will follow the guidelines of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) 10 and Under Tennis and instructed by trained tennis staff. This program promotes an organized process, focusing on teaching the game of tennis to youth from 5 to 10 years of age in a fun, positive environment.

The teaching methods, modified equipment, and kid-tailored court size lead to provide a fun atmosphere for skill development. The process of 10 and Under Tennis helps kids learn and play quickly in a way that is both enjoyable and rewarding. Equipment will be supplied and available for use of registered participants.

Cost is $30 per participant, per session. Each session will consist of two 45-minute lessons per week for a four-week period. The June session will begin on Monday, June 1, and run through June 25. The July session will begin Monday, July 6, and will conclude on July 30. Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday lesson times will be available and filled according to level of interest.

All sessions will take place at the Noyes Tennis Complex, located at 402 South Noyes. Deadline for sign-ups is May 27, 2016.

Registration forms can be found at http://www.stjoemo.info/DocumentCenter/View/2935.