What a great summer our 12 kids enjoyed every Monday night for 12 weeks from 6-8pm to participate in the summer junior tennis program. Ages ranged from 7-17 years old and we had some new faces along with plenty of kids back from last year.

With the help from grants provided by TV13 The Gannett Foundation, Finish Line and Kohl's Department store we were able to purchase new tennis equipment, supplies, provide some great tennis prizes, have an up/down doubles competition and send a player to the USTA junior training camp for one week. This year we were able to divide the juniors into two divisions, a competitive track for more serious juniors and a recreational track based on skill level.  We are now going to be offering junior tennis year round for the more competitive juniors to continue their training, with the anticipation of some of the teenagers to begin playing competitive tournaments. 

Thanks to Katie Unsworth, our head junior tennis instructor and to her many volunteers and interns provided by the City of Kentwood Parks and Rec. Dept and Mary Free Bed who assisted her every week, thanks to everyone who helped make it a great summer!

   

Photos courtesy of Pam Cook

Go Chris!!
Chris attended the 3 day Cincinnati tennis camp and the July USTA/ITF junior training camp