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Mission:
- Make available the game of tennis that emphasizes fun, increase wellness & self-esteem and teaches life skills that participants can carry over to their everyday lives.
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*ONLINE REGISTRATION:
This will require a USTA account. Free to create.
If you do not have a USTA account, it will ask you to create one. The parent should register and add any children 12 & under to the account. If your child is 13 years or older and has an account, they should use their child's login to register. If your child is 13 & older and does not have an account, you must create on for your child. There is no fee to do so.
If you need assistance with creating a USTA account, call 800.990.8782 option 1
English, option 2 Spanish.
For registration information, please contact: Brian Wardhammar
Phone: 610.655.6528
Para obtener ayuda en español, 610-655-6201
***WINTER YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAM ***
November 15, 2025 - February 14, 2026
COR Red Ball Program
This beginner program, designed for ages 4-7, uses red or sponge balls, which bounce lower and move slower to help new players develop their skills. It’s played on a 36' x18' court with a 2'9" net. Suitable for Beginner and Advanced Beginner levels.
Dates: November 15, 2025 – February 14, 2026
Day/Time/Location: Saturday | 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. | 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center, 320 S. 3rd St. Reading, PA 19602
Cost: $30.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/edc9d065-ee33-4417-8fa3-62b340cbf68c COR Orange Ball Program
This program is for beginner to advanced beginner players, ages 8-14, using orange balls. Players are grouped by age and skill.
Dates: November 15, 2025 – February 14, 2026
Day/Time/Location:Saturday | 10:00a.m.-11:00a.m. | 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center, 320 S. 3rd St. Reading, PA 19602
Cost: $40.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/7cfc0c42-98a2-4df0-b9ee-15493447f4fb
For more information or to register, please call our main office at 610-655-6201.
***WINTER ADULT TENNIS PROGRAM ***
November 12, 2025 - February 18, 2026
COR Adult Advanced
This program meets once a week and is for men and women 3.5 level and above. Drills and play make up the most of this program.
Dates: November 12, 2025 - February 18, 2026
Day/Time/Location: Wednesday| 8:00p.m.-9:30p.m. | YMCA of Sinking Spring, 4920 Penn Avenue, Sinking Spring, PA 19608
Cost: $80.00
If you're interested in participating in this program, please contact Brian Wardhammar, Racquet Sports Director, at brian.wardhammar@readingpa.gov or via phone at 610-655-6528.
For more information or to register, please call our main office at 610-655-6201.
***WINTER COR Tennis School Clubs***
Offered at:
3rd and Spruce Recreation Center, 11th and Pike Recreation Center, Northeast Middle School, Northwest Middle School, Riverside Elementary, and 13th and Green Elementary School
If you're interested in participating in any of these programs, please contact Brian Wardhammar, Racquet Sports Director, at brian.wardhammar@readingpa.gov or via phone at 610-655-6528.
For more information or to register, please call our main office at 610-655-6201.
AWARDS
2023 Racquet Sports Industry-Public Park of the Year: Hampden Park
2022 USTA Middle States NJTL Chapter of the Year
2021-22 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2019-20 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2018-19 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2017 USTA
EPD Volunteer of the Year - Carroll "Chip" Fossett
2017
USTA EPD #1 Ranked Junior 12's - Zachary Schrader
2017 BCTA Hall of Fame Inductee - Larry Zerbe
2016 Tennis Industry Magazine-Park & Rec Agency of the Year
2016 Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) Excellence
in Recreation & Parks
2016 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2016 BCTA Hall of Fame Inductee - Russ Moore
2015 USTA Middle States Premier Provider - CTA
2015 USTA EPD Media Award - Tyler Washington
2015 18U Berks & District Champion, Section Runner-Up
2015 14U Berks Champion, District Runner-Up
2014 USTA EPD Pro of the Year- Larry Zerbe
2014 18U Berks & District Champion, Section Runner-Up
2013 USTA Middle States Media Excellence Award - David Emkey
2013 USTA EPD Media Award - David Emkey
2013 USTA 18U Berks & District Champion, Section Runner-Up
2013 Named in Tennis magazine as organization who efforts have made a difference
in the world
2012 USTA Middle States Junior Volunteer of the Year- Mara Trifoi
2012 USTA EPD Courage Award - Russ Moore
2012 USTA 14U Berks & District Champion, Section Runner-Up
2011 USPTA Middle States Professional of the Year - Larry Zerbe
2011 USTA Middle States NJTL Chapter of the Year
2011 USTA 14U Berks, District & Section Runner-Up
2010 USTA 12U Berks, District & Section Champion
2009 USTA Middle States NJTL Chapter of the Year
2009 USTA NJTL of the Year
2005 USTA EPD Organization of the Year
Links
https://www.youtube.com/user/CORTennis
https://www.instagram.com/cortennisprogram/
https://www.facebook.com/cortennis
Questions:Brian.Wardhammar@readingpa.gov Phone: 610.655.6528
Para obtener ayuda en español, 610-655-6201
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