Youth tennis program planned in VW

VW independent/submitted information

Boys and girls going into grades K-8 are invited to play Midwest Youth & Futures Team Tennis at the Van Wert County Tennis Complex (at Van Wert High School) this summer.

The programs will be led by the Van Wert County Tennis Association on Wednesdays — June 10, 17, 24; July 1 and 8 — at the following times:

• 6-7 p.m. — Grades K-1
• 6-7 p.m. — Grades 2-3
• 7-8 p.m. — Grades 4-5
• 8-9 p.m. — Grades 6-8

The cost is $55 per child, if registered by May 15; $75 per child, if registered between May 16 and May 22. Children may be registered at www.MidwestTeamTennis.com.

For more information, contact the Van Wert Parks Department at 419.238.9121 or by email at vanwerttennis@gmail.com.

The United States Tennis Association program for Grades K-5 introduces tennis to youths by using equipment, court dimensions and scoring tailored to their age and size. Whether a child has ever held a racquet, there’s a spot on the team. Each participant will receive a new tennis racquet of appropriate size, a can of tennis balls and a team uniform.

Parents may review recommended team competition activities for this program at www.MidwestTeamTennis.com.

The Van Wert Futures program for Grades 6-8 will continue to work on technique, movement, and tactics using the skill and age-appropriate green dot tennis ball. This program makes the game more accessible and more fun by allowing kids to continue to develop their game in a fun team atmosphere. Each participant will receive a team uniform, a can of tennis balls and new tennis racquet.

Volunteers and coaches are needed for the success of these programs.

To sign up as a volunteer or coach, email vanwerttennis@gmail.com.