(News release) – Registration for the Summer Youth Tennis Program is available through the Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities Department until June 23, 2017. This summer program is for ages 5-10 and will occur during the months of June and July at the Noyes Tennis Center. The program will be divided into three age divisions.

The program will follow the guidelines of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) 10 and Under Tennis. 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 city said teaching methods, modified equipment, and kid-tailored court size lead to fun and skill development from the very beginning of the program. The process of 10 and Under Tennis helps kids learn, rally, and play quickly in a way that is both enjoyable and rewarding. The Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities Department will have a supply of modified rackets and balls available for the use of the registered participants.

The St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities Department is administering this youth tennis program, with instruction provided by trained tennis staff.

Cost of the program is $30 per participant, per session. Each session will consist of two 45-minute lessons per week for a four week period. The session will begin on Monday, June 26 and run through July 20. Monday/Wednesday and Tuesday/Thursday lesson times will be available and filled according to level of interest.

The city said all attempts will be made to group children according to both age and ability, but some accommodations may have to be made, depending on the number of registered participants.

To register youth into the program complete a registration form, available at the St. Joseph Parks Administration Building, 1920 Grand Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64505. For more information about the youth tennis program, contact Jannie Castanada, 816-271-5515 or David Cavin at 816-271-5518.