Grassroots
Junior Tennis, Inc
501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Grassroots Junior Tennis ... helping kids learn valuable “life lessons” through the sport of tennis.
The innovative teaching approach used to “plant the seed” has been developed by United States Professional Tennis Registry instructor, Kay Butler. Through the sport of tennis, Coach Butler is able to inspire healthy lifestyles, develop social skills and a positive self-image, helping kids grow and flourish in many aspects of their lives.
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Open to all playing skill levels - beginners, intermediates and advanced.
*students may attend as many clinics each week as they like.
ALL RACKETS AND BALLS ARE FURNISHED. T-SHIRTS, TOO!!
*Enrollment is required.
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1st Semester:
October 3rd - February 1st
2nd Semester:
February 6th to May 30th
*Enrollment limited to 25 students.
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Tuesday 4:00 to 5:00 pm
Wednesday 1:30 to 2:30 pm
Thursday 4:00 to 5:00 pm
*Teachers will be on the courts at 3:45 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 1:15 on Wednesdays — students may come early.
REGISTRATION
2023 -2024 Clinics
Grassroots Junior Tennis teaches tennis as a lifetime recreation and educational sport. Classes are available to young adults and children regardless of financial status.
CLINICS
Clinics are held on the tennis courts at Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs. The lessons are 60 minutes in length, three days per week for four months, twice a year. Additionally, non-stress tournaments are held periodically to reinforce tennis skills, etiquette of the game and social interaction.
Included in all Jr Clinics
• Stroke Fundamentals
• Drill Work
• Match Play
• Footwork
• Conditioning
• Strategy and Mental Focus
• Nutrition
• Sportsmanship
LEVELS OF INSTRUCTION
- BEGINNER
- ADVANCED BEGINNER
- INTERMEDIATE
- ADVANCED
TENNIS COURT POLICIES
Clinics are held on the tennis courts at Ruth Hardy Park in Palm Springs. The lessons are 60 minutes in length, three days per week for four months, twice a year. Additionally, non-stress tournaments are held periodically to reinforce tennis skills, etiquette of the game and social interaction.
- Tennis shoes with non-marking soles.
- No food or drinks other than water & power drinks in non-breakable containers.
- No gum allowed on the courts.
- Proper language, sportsmanship, and tennis etiquette are expected at all times.
- Only tennis activities are allowed on tennis courts.
- You’ll be expected to follow directions closely and with enthusiasm to maximize your learning.
Grassroots Junior Tennis
Founded in 2004
501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Federal Tax ID 42-167430