Tennis in Ledyard, CT, at The VAT!
Cost: $10 non-refundable registration fee, then $120 per month (Billed Monthly).
Hassle-Free Enrollment: No need to register again—your child remains enrolled unless you notify us by the 5th of the preceding month that you will be giving up your spot!
Tiny Tennis Pups: Ages 6-8
Start you child in a game for life! Our goal is to keep your child active and help them develop a love of the sport of tennis!
Kids 8 & under use a small court, half the length and half the width of a regular court. Players learn the basics of tennis and focus on agility, balance and coordination. Red dot balls are used.
Sundays 12:45pm
Pup Stars: Ages 9-12
Pup Stars use a court 3/4 the length and width of a regular court. Players begin focusing on ball control including aim, speed and spin. Match play tactics, footwork skills, decision making, and sportsmanship skills are emphasized.
For movement to next level, these skills must be demonstrated:
- Volley the ball from the net back and forth to a baseline player
- Hit cross court rallies at least 10 times on a 60 ft court
- Hit 60% of serves on a 60 ft court
Sundays 1:30pm
Future Top Dogs: Ages 12 and over
Players focus on improving their skills, learning court coverage and game strategy.is where they will learn to hit top spin, overheads and serves, proper stance, diagonal movement patterns for ground strokes and volleys.
For movement to next level, these skills must be demonstrated:
- Rally the ball over the net 15 times in a row
- Hit 60% serves
- Play tournaments
Sundays 12:00noon
Top Dogs: Ages 11 and older
This training group is for those students that are ready to make an increased commitment to the sport of tennis. Whether it is playing tournaments, playing in high school or having a goal to someday play in college,
Call to schedule
860-230-1473
Top Dogs N Training Ages 9-12
TDNT is our introductory clinic for kids ages 9-12 who are interested in learning tennis. Using green dot tennis balls and beginner drills allows us to build the foundation of a tennis game including swing technique and foot work. Players will graduate from this clinic and move on to Future Top Dogs.
Class on hold.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are available. Player Evaluation is recommended. Please call us at 860-230-1473 or email to schedule an appointment.
Registration for any group can be made in person at the Front Desk, or over the phone by calling 860-230-1473. Payment is required at the time of registration. Spots will not be held without payment.
Vitale Aquatic and Tennis (The VAT) – Located At 14 Iron St. Ledyard, CT 06339. Your premier location for tennis near Groton, Preston, North Stonington and Uncasville, CT!