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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: 610.655.6528
Para obtener ayuda en español, 610-655-6201
***2024 FALL YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAM***
COR Red Ball Program
This program meets 1 day a week and is for beginner/advanced/beginner players, 5-7 years old, who use a sponge or red ball.
Dates: September 7- October 26, 2024
Day/Time/Location: Saturdays 9:30a.m.-10:30a.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/44a1b5cd-d2b1-446a-a27d-13f32739ef28
COR Orange Ball Program
This program meets 1 day a week and is for beginner/intermediate players 8-14 years old who use an orange ball.
Dates: September 7 - October 28, 2024
Day/Time/Location: Saturdays 10:30a.m.-11:30a.m. - Hampden Park
Cost: $30.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
Reading Recreation Commission - Programming / Course playtennis.usta.com
COR Orange Ball Program
This program meets 1 day a week and is for players 8-14 years old who use an orange ball.
Dates: September 10 - October 29, 2024
Day/Time/Location: Tues 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. - Hampden Park
Cost: $40.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
Reading Recreation Commission - Programming / Course playtennis.usta.com
COR Yellow/Green Ball Program
This program meets 2 days a week and is for advanced/beginner players 8-18 years old who use a yellow or green ball.
Dates: September 9 - October 30, 2024
Days/Time/Location: Mon & Wed 5:30p.m.-7:00p.m. - Hampden Park
Cost: $70.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
Reading Recreation Commission - Programming / Course
playtennis.usta.com
COR Junior Advanced Program (Staff Appoval Required)
This program meets 2 times per week and is for the advanced high school/tournament players, ages 15-18. This program plays in with our adult advanced program frequently.
Dates: September 9 - October 30
Days/Time/Location: Mon & Wed
7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. - Hampden Park
Cost: $70.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
Reading Recreation Commission - Programming / Course
playtennis.usta.com
**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.
Dates: September 9 - October 20, 2024
Days/Time/Location: 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/Coaching/Book/ba3cb8a3-1534-45c2-b649-72e2519bada8
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.
Dates: September 10 - October 29, 2024
Day/Time/Location: 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/Coaching/Book/b360b905-3cc8-4667-8bbc-4871c9ce3154
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.
Dates: September 10 - October 29, 2024
Day/Time/Location: 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/Coaching/Book/604c4029-c099-4f74-987f-b8991b17bdf7
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***2024 WINTER YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAM - SESSION I***
Note: No clinics on Saturday, November 30 due to the Thanksgiving Holiday.
COR Red Ball Program
This program meets once a week and is for beginner/advanced/beginner players, 5-7 years old, who use a sponge or red ball. Suitable for Beginner and Advanced Beginner levels.
Dates: November 9 - December 21, 2024
Day/Time/Location: Saturdays | 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. | 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center
Cost: $25.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/2e7304e7-1138-48bb-bcef-25f325c60ca1
COR Orange Ball Program
This program meets once a week and is for beginner/intermediate players 8-14 years old who use an orange ball.
Dates: November 9 - December 21, 2024
Day/Time/Location: Saturdays | 10:00a.m.-11:15a.m. | 3rd & Spruce Recreation Center
Cost: $35.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/98474f68-555f-4d38-a836-c61b05fc4a90
COR Winter Tennis School Clubs
These clubs typically take place before school starts and during our after-school programs. Below is a list of locations where clubs will be held:
Reading Middle School District Clubs:
- Northeast Middle School
- Northwest Middle School
Reading Elementary School Clubs:
- 13th and Green Elementary School
- Riverside Elementary School
- 10th and Penn Elementary School
- Millmont Elementary School
Time and Days: TBD
For any questions about these clubs, please contact Brian via email at Brian.Wardhammar@readingpa.gov or speak to the main office at the schools listed above.
After School Club Programs*
After-school club programs take place at the following locations:
- 11th and Pike Recreation Center
- 3rd and Spruce Recreation Center
*Note: You must be registered in one of our after school programs to participate. For more information or to register, please call our main office at 610-655-6201.
***2024 WINTER ADULT TENNIS PROGRAM - SESSION I***
COR Adult Advancedl Program
This 6-week program meets once a week and is for men and women at a 3.5 level or above.
Dates: November 13 - December 18, 2024
Day/Time/Location: Wednesdays | 8:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.| YMCA Sinking Spring
Cost: $60.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
This program is “Direct Link Only” for more information, please contact Brian via email: Brian.Wardhammar@readingpa.gov.
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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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