SCRANTON TENNIS CLUB JUNIOR LEARN AND PLAY PROGRAM - 2024
Scranton Tennis Club Junior Clinics - 2024
There will be two three-week sessions, with make-up sessions if there are cancellations due to rain.
Students register by making out a check to Joe McNulty and sending it with the registration form to
Kathleen McKenna at 608 Highland Ave, Clarks Green, PA 18411. Junior clinics are non-refundable and
non-transferable. The classes are limited in enrollment and students will be admitted to the classes in
the order in which their checks are received. Send in your check now to reserve your spot!
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY CLASSES FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS
First Session: June 17 thru July 10*. Make-up sessions (if needed): June 21 and 28, July 12
Second Session: July 15 thru July 31. Make-up sessions (if needed): July 19 and 26, August 2
* There will be no classes the week of July 1-4.
12:30-2:00 pm - Junior Aces: Class for students 10 and Under, who are entering first grade or higher. All
players will be grouped according to ability. There will be two courts set aside for these classes, with 6
students per instructor. Sign up early as there will be limited availability.
2:00-3:30 pm- Hot Shots: Class for those over 10 years old through Middle School age. All players will be
grouped according to ability. There will be two courts set aside for these classes, with 6 students per
instructor. Sign up early as there will be limited availability.
Cost: $150 for one session (6 lessons), $285 for two sessions (12 lessons) if paid in full at the time of
registration, check payable to Joe McNulty.
Instructors: Joe McNulty and staff
Scranton Tennis Club Junior Clinics - 2024
There will be two three-week sessions, with make-up sessions if there are cancellations due to rain.
Students register by making out a check to Joe McNulty and sending it with the registration form to
Kathleen McKenna at 608 Highland Ave, Clarks Green, PA 18411. Junior clinics are non-refundable and
non-transferable. The classes are limited in enrollment and students will be admitted to the classes in
the order in which their checks are received. Send in your check now to reserve your spot!
MONDAY-WEDNESDAY CLASSES FOR YOUNGER STUDENTS
First Session: June 17 thru July 10*. Make-up sessions (if needed): June 21 and 28, July 12
Second Session: July 15 thru July 31. Make-up sessions (if needed): July 19 and 26, August 2
* There will be no classes the week of July 1-4.
12:30-2:00 pm - Junior Aces: Class for students 10 and Under, who are entering first grade or higher. All
players will be grouped according to ability. There will be two courts set aside for these classes, with 6
students per instructor. Sign up early as there will be limited availability.
2:00-3:30 pm- Hot Shots: Class for those over 10 years old through Middle School age. All players will be
grouped according to ability. There will be two courts set aside for these classes, with 6 students per
instructor. Sign up early as there will be limited availability.
Cost: $150 for one session (6 lessons), $285 for two sessions (12 lessons) if paid in full at the time of
registration, check payable to Joe McNulty.
Instructors: Joe McNulty and staff
TUESDAY-THURSDAY CLASSES
First Session: June 18 thru July 11*. Make-up sessions (if needed): June 21 and 28, July 12
Second Session: July 16 thru August 1. Make-up sessions (if needed): July 19 and 26, August 2
* There will be no classes the week of July 1-4.
12:30-2:00 pm – For high school age players and more advanced younger players, we offer the
following groups:
Tennis Basics- Players who have no or limited tennis experience. Players will learn basic stroke
fundamentals, movement, rallying, and scorekeeping.
Futures- Players who are experienced and capable of playing on the full court. We will work on
strengthening the basic strokes, developing match strategy, and moving more efficiently on the court.
Tournament Training- We will work with players who regularly play in tournaments and/or compete for
their high school teams.
We would be happy to accommodate groups of 6 students who would prefer to be in a group with their
friends. Please sign up together so we can set aside a court and instructor for your group.
All other players will be grouped by ability. There will be up to four courts set aside for these classes,
with 6 students per instructor.
Cost: $150 for one session (6 lessons), $285 for two sessions (12 lessons) if paid in full at the time of
registration, check payable to Joe McNulty
Instructors: Joe McNulty and staff
First Session: June 18 thru July 11*. Make-up sessions (if needed): June 21 and 28, July 12
Second Session: July 16 thru August 1. Make-up sessions (if needed): July 19 and 26, August 2
* There will be no classes the week of July 1-4.
12:30-2:00 pm – For high school age players and more advanced younger players, we offer the
following groups:
Tennis Basics- Players who have no or limited tennis experience. Players will learn basic stroke
fundamentals, movement, rallying, and scorekeeping.
Futures- Players who are experienced and capable of playing on the full court. We will work on
strengthening the basic strokes, developing match strategy, and moving more efficiently on the court.
Tournament Training- We will work with players who regularly play in tournaments and/or compete for
their high school teams.
We would be happy to accommodate groups of 6 students who would prefer to be in a group with their
friends. Please sign up together so we can set aside a court and instructor for your group.
All other players will be grouped by ability. There will be up to four courts set aside for these classes,
with 6 students per instructor.
Cost: $150 for one session (6 lessons), $285 for two sessions (12 lessons) if paid in full at the time of
registration, check payable to Joe McNulty
Instructors: Joe McNulty and staff
STC JUNIOR MEMBERS HAVE ALL THE BENEFITS!
Junior Club Membership (separate fee of $125 payable to Scranton Tennis Club) - Please
consider joining the club as a member. You can save up to $50 on lessons and have the opportunity
to play in a number of club programs. Junior Club Membership entitles you to:
$10 off coupons- Each membership (junior or family) is entitled to five $10 off coupons, whichcan be applied to the group lessons above or toward private lessons. You can apply the couponsto your payment for the group lessons or give them to your instructor if you are taking a privatelesson.
Junior Play Program- Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:30 pm. This program is free for junior club members. It is a weekly sign-up where STC Pro Joe McNulty pairs up players with comparable opponents. Join weekly invite list and RSVP each week if you wish to play. Sign-ups: John [email protected] . Coordinator: Joe McNulty 570-877-4147. Group starts June 22.
Free use of the courts- Juniors are encouraged to play Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5pm and on Saturdays and Sundays after 1 pm. The club does not have a reservation system perse, but some courts are set aside for league play most mornings. Juniors are advised to check the weekly court schedule to see which times would be the best. All players are asked to call “court open” after completing a set, if the courts are filled, and players are waiting to play. On
weekday evenings and on weekends and holidays up to 1 pm, adults have preference on the
courts, and juniors would be asked to leave the court if adults wanted to use their court.
Participation in the club tournament- Juniors 15 and older are invited to participate in the club championships which we plan to hold on July 25 -28 (mixed doubles) and August 8-11 (men’s and women’s singles and doubles). Check the bulletin board for the sign-up sheets in mid-July. These are member-only events and there is no entry fee.
Participation in the STC junior tournament- All juniors are invited to participate in the 6th Annual STC Junior Tournament on August 5-8. There are two age divisions: 18 and Under and 14 and Under. STC Junior members pay a reduced entry fee.
Participation in adult play programs- Juniors 15 and older may participate in adult play programs as long as they meet the ability level requirements set for that play group and there are available spots in the group. Contact John Weiss [email protected] for more information.
Sunday Afternoon Family Play Program- Sun 4:00 to 5:30 pm- We’re planning on offering a variety of play opportunities on Sunday afternoon for juniors, their parents, and other adults. Both Junior and Adult Team Tennis will be offered, where players will have the opportunity to play singles, doubles, and mixed doubles in a “Team Tennis” format. There will also be a couple of Sundays for Parent-Child informal round robin tournaments. Players must be 13 years old or older to participate. Group starts June 2. Contact John Weiss at [email protected] if you are interested in participating. We’re hoping parents will take turns coordinating the weekly events.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
June 2 Teen Mixed Doubles
June 23 Parent-Child Tournament
July 7 Adult-Junior Team Tennis
July 21 Teen Mixed Doubles
August 4 Adult-Junior Team Tennis
Junior Club Membership (separate fee of $125 payable to Scranton Tennis Club) - Please
consider joining the club as a member. You can save up to $50 on lessons and have the opportunity
to play in a number of club programs. Junior Club Membership entitles you to:
$10 off coupons- Each membership (junior or family) is entitled to five $10 off coupons, whichcan be applied to the group lessons above or toward private lessons. You can apply the couponsto your payment for the group lessons or give them to your instructor if you are taking a privatelesson.
Junior Play Program- Thursdays from 2:15 to 3:30 pm. This program is free for junior club members. It is a weekly sign-up where STC Pro Joe McNulty pairs up players with comparable opponents. Join weekly invite list and RSVP each week if you wish to play. Sign-ups: John [email protected] . Coordinator: Joe McNulty 570-877-4147. Group starts June 22.
Free use of the courts- Juniors are encouraged to play Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5pm and on Saturdays and Sundays after 1 pm. The club does not have a reservation system perse, but some courts are set aside for league play most mornings. Juniors are advised to check the weekly court schedule to see which times would be the best. All players are asked to call “court open” after completing a set, if the courts are filled, and players are waiting to play. On
weekday evenings and on weekends and holidays up to 1 pm, adults have preference on the
courts, and juniors would be asked to leave the court if adults wanted to use their court.
Participation in the club tournament- Juniors 15 and older are invited to participate in the club championships which we plan to hold on July 25 -28 (mixed doubles) and August 8-11 (men’s and women’s singles and doubles). Check the bulletin board for the sign-up sheets in mid-July. These are member-only events and there is no entry fee.
Participation in the STC junior tournament- All juniors are invited to participate in the 6th Annual STC Junior Tournament on August 5-8. There are two age divisions: 18 and Under and 14 and Under. STC Junior members pay a reduced entry fee.
Participation in adult play programs- Juniors 15 and older may participate in adult play programs as long as they meet the ability level requirements set for that play group and there are available spots in the group. Contact John Weiss [email protected] for more information.
Sunday Afternoon Family Play Program- Sun 4:00 to 5:30 pm- We’re planning on offering a variety of play opportunities on Sunday afternoon for juniors, their parents, and other adults. Both Junior and Adult Team Tennis will be offered, where players will have the opportunity to play singles, doubles, and mixed doubles in a “Team Tennis” format. There will also be a couple of Sundays for Parent-Child informal round robin tournaments. Players must be 13 years old or older to participate. Group starts June 2. Contact John Weiss at [email protected] if you are interested in participating. We’re hoping parents will take turns coordinating the weekly events.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES
June 2 Teen Mixed Doubles
June 23 Parent-Child Tournament
July 7 Adult-Junior Team Tennis
July 21 Teen Mixed Doubles
August 4 Adult-Junior Team Tennis