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Reading Recreation Commission
320 S. 3rd St.
Reading, PA 19602
Phone: 610-655-6201
Fax: 610-655-6130

 

Tennis

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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.
  • *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: 610.655.6068

    Para obtener ayuda en español, 610-655-6201  

    2024 SPRING YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAM

    COR Red Ball Program
    This program meets 1 day  a week and is for players 5-8 years old who use a sponge or red ball.
    April 6 - May 18, 2024
    Saturdays 9:30a.m.-10:30p.m. - Hampden Park
    Cost: $30.00
    To register for this program, click on the following link:
    https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/BookCourse/609f2d99-f9c3-4e43-8ba0-915fd1237d80

    COR Orange Ball Program
    This program meets 1 day a week and is for players 8-14 years old who use an orange ball.
    April 6 - May 18, 2024
    Saturdays 10:30a.m.-11:30p.m. - Hampden Park
    Cost: $30.00
    To register for this program, click on the following link:
    https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/BookCourse/09181161-ae20-4ab5-9bba-34619b3107e4

    COR Orange Ball Program
    This program meets 2 days a week and is for players 8-14 years old who use an orange ball.
    April 9 - May 23, 2024
    Tues & Thurs 5:30a.m.-6:45p.m. - Hampden Park
    Cost: $55.00
    To register for this program, click on the following link:
    https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/BookCourse/86884160-56bd-4fab-bbf5-64cc92f1b8e6

    COR Yellow/Green Ball Program
    This program meets 2 daya a week and is for players 8-18 years old who use a yellow or green ball.
    April 8 - May 22, 2024
    Mon & Wed 5:30a.m.-7:00p.m. - Hampden Park
    Cost: $75.00
    To register for this program, click on the following link:
    https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/BookCourse/2b2bc0c5-98e4-4f1a-bb28-11462c4fb629

    COR HS Ballers Program (Staff Appoval Required)
    This program meets 2 days a week and is for yellow ball players 14-18 years old who want to focus on competitive play.
    April 8 - May 22, 2024
    Mon & Wed 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. - Hampden Park
    Cost: $75.00
    To register for this program, click on the following link:
    https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/BookCourse/504cd607-0f60-49e8-832f-c4d7324eb097

    COR School Clubs
    This program takes place before or after school and is only available to students enrolled at their respective school. During club meeting, students will develop their tennis skills through friendly games and activities. Developing sportsmanship, stressing teamwork, and building positive self-esteem are also integral components of the tennis club.
    Dec. 3, 2023 - March 1, 2024
    Days and Times vary.
    Amanda Stout, 10th & Penn, 13th & Green, Riverside, Northwest MS, Northeast MS
    Cost: $35.00
    For registration information, please contact:  Brian Wardhammar


    2024 FALL ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMS

    COR Adult Advance Program
    This program meets 2 days a week and is for men and women 3.5 level and above.
    April 8 - May 22, 2024
    Mon & Wed 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. - Hampden Park
    Cost: $80.00
    To register for this program online, click on the following link:
    https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/BookCourse/a65cce02-14aa-4d6f-a5f8-c5b44cc0b374

    COR Adult Advance Beginner/Intermediate Program
    This program meets 1 day a week and is for men and women who are advanced beginners/intermediate players.
    April 9 - May 21, 2024
    Tuesday 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. - Hampden Park
    Cost: $40.00
    To register for this program online, clink on the link below:
    https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/BookCourse/165dc5fa-9200-4496-a73d-c58554c1d0d5

    COR Adult Beginner 101 Program
    This program meets 1 day a week and is for men and women new to the sport of tennis. Learn the basics of this lifetime sport.
    April 9 - May 21, 2024
    Tuesday 7:00p.m. - 8:30p.m. - Hampden Park
    Cost: $40.00
    To register for this program online, clink on the link below:
    https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/BookCourse/a9f7889b-7761-4981-9b28-3037f97adc87

     

    2023 WINTER YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAM-Session II

    COR Red Ball Program
    This program meets 1 day  a week and is for players 4-8 years old who use a sponge or red ball.
    January 6- March 2, 2024 (no class Feb 17)
    Saturdays 9:00a.m.-10:00p.m.
    3rd & Spruce Rec Center
    Cost: $35.00
    To register for this program, click on the following link:
    https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/BookCourse/f7d1fdfb-e4b5-4219-930e-a61cfa86b810

    COR Orange/Green Ball Program
    This program meets 1 day a week and is for players 8-14 years old.
    Program will use sponge ball & focus on footwork and rally tennis.
    January 6- March 2, 2023 (no class Feb 17)
    Saturdays 10:00a.m.-11:15p.m.
    3rd & Spruce Rec Center
    Cost: $45.00
    To register for this program, click on the following link:
    https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/BookCourse/684c5e70-71a5-4a6d-be78-26e9e76c6718 

    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: 610.655.6068

    Para obtener ayuda en español, 610-655-6201 

     

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