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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
***SUMMER YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAM ***
JUNE 15, 2026 - AUGUST 7, 2026
*NO TENNIS PROGRAMS JULY 6TH - 9TH
COR Jr. Advanced Program
This program requires Racquet Sport Director's approval. Program meets twice a week and is designed for players 15-18 years old who are going to play high school tennis, ranked in the top 3 of their team, and/or in tournaments. Players in this program frequently play with Adult Advanced players.
Dates: June 15, 2026 – August 5, 2026*
Day/Time/Location: Mondays & Wednesdays | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.| Hampden Park
Cost: $75.00 includes t-shirt
To register for this program, click on the following link: COR Jr. Advanced Program Registration
COR Red Ball Program
This 7-week program is designed for players who use red or sponge balls, which bounce lower and move slower to help new players develop their skills. Courts at this level are 36' long and 18' wide, with a 2' x 9' net.
Dates: June 15, 2026 – August 6, 2026*
Day/Time/Location: Monday - Thursday | 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. | Hampden Park
Cost: $40.00
To register for this program, click on the following link: COR Red Ball Program Registration
COR Futures
This program is designed for beginner players to advanced players who use orange, green, or yellow balls. Participants will be grouped according to age and skill level.
Dates: June 15, 2026 – August 6, 2026*
Day/Time/Location: Mondays - Thursday | 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.| Hampden Park
Cost: $80.00 includes lunch and t-shirt
To register for this program, click on the following link: COR Futures Registration
***SUMMER ADULT TENNIS PROGRAM ***
June 15, 2026 - August 12, 2026
NO TENNIS PROGRAMS JULY 6TH - 9TH**
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: June 15, 2026 - August 12, 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: COR Adult Advanced Registration
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: June 16, 2026 - August 11, 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: COR Adult Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Registration
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: June 16, 2026 - August 11, 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: COR Adult Beginner 101 Registration
***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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