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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
***SPRING YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAM ***
April 6, 2026 - MAY 20, 2026
COR Green Yellow Ball Program
This program, designed for ages 8-16, meets twice a week and is for players who have experience with green and yellow balls. All skill level players welcome.
Dates: April 6, 2026 – May 20, 2026
Day/Time/Location: Mondays & Wednesdays | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.| Hampden Park
Cost: $70.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/b9983308-5867-4ee0-a8c6-53b429e1d381
COR Jr. Advanced Program
This program requires staff approval. Program meets twice a week and is designed for players 15-18 years old who are going to play high school tennis and/or in tournaments. Players in this program frequently play with Adult Advanced players.
Dates: April 6, 2026 – May 20, 2026
Day/Time/Location: Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.| Hampden Park
Cost: $70.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/6efdad38-5cfb-42c3-ace1-0ce62638f809
COR Orange Ball Program
This program meets once a week and is designed for players 8-14 years old who use an orange ball. Suitable for beginner and advanced beginner levels.
Dates: April 7, 2026 – May 19, 2026
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays | 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.| Hampden Park
Cost: $45.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/5b7c9e84-e21d-48e3-9352-04b6b657b50c
COR Red Ball Program
This 6-week program, designed for ages 4-7, is designed for players who use red or sponge balls, which bounce lower and move slower to help new players develop their skills.
Dates: April 11, 2026 – May 16, 2026
Day/Time/Location: Saturdays | 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. | Hampden Park
Cost: $30.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/c2e9256a-6519-43bf-9728-afc6dda76b2f
COR Orange Ball Program (Beginner through Intermediate)
This 6-week program meets once a week and is designed for players 8-14 years old who use an orange ball. Suitable for beginner and advanced beginner levels.
Dates: April 11, 2026 – May 16, 2026
Day/Time/Location: Saturdays | 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.| Hampden Park
Cost: $40.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/47b643ef-829a-42fb-a397-de2ed885023f
***SPRING ADULT TENNIS PROGRAM ***
April 6, 2026 - MAY 20, 2026
COR Adult Advanced
This program meets twice a week and is for men and women 3.5 level and above. Drills and play make up the most of this program.
Dates: April 6, 2026 - May 20, 2026
Day/Time/Location: Mondays and Wednesdays | 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. | Hampden Park
Cost: $80.00
To register for this program, click on the following link: https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/c4b6e982-5de6-4972-894d-4f0455ddb0e6
COR Adult Advanced Beginner/Intermediate
This program meets once a week and is for men and women who are advanced beginner/low intermediate players.
Dates: April 7, 2026 - May 19, 2026
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays | 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. | Hampden Park
Cost: $45.00
To register for this program, click on the following link: https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/fd3dc7f2-555a-49ff-af8f-26232652a227
COR Adult Beginner 101
This program meets once a week and is for men and women who are new to the sport of tennis.
Dates: April 7, 2026 - May 19, 2026
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays | 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. | Hampden Park
Cost: $40.00
To register for this program, click on the following link: https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/f457ee08-18db-4cc8-8379-dadbbc4fb53b
AWARDS
2025-26 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2024-25 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2023-24 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2022-23 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
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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