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BREC Tennis – Developmental Benefits of Tennis For Kids

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While tennis might not be as popular as sports like baseball or football, it remains a great option for young athletes. As a parent trying to decide which sports will benefit your children the most, be sure to consider tennis as an option. Enrolling your child in tennis will not only expose them to a great sport now but could also lead to a lifelong passion for this popular game. BREC Tennis lessons are the perfect way to introduce your child to the sport that many call the sport of a lifetime! Following are ten benefits of choosing tennis as one of your child’s sports.

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Top 10 Developmental Benefits of BREC Tennis For Kids

  • Bone Strength. Playing tennis regularly strengthens the bones of young players and has been proven to help prevent osteoporosis later on in life. Thus the reason why Tennis is often called the sport of a lifetime.
  • Hand-Eye Coordination. 
  • Aerobic and Cardiovascular Exercise. 
  • Speed.
  • Flexibility. 
  • Gross Motor Coordination. 
  • Fine Motor Coordination. 
  • Agility.

There are numerous options to get your kids involved in Tennis at BREC, including Spring Break Camp and Summer Camp! 

Easter Junior BREC Tennis Camp (Ages 4-17) Monday-Friday, April 22-26. Full day from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Half day from 9-11:30 a.m. Full-day campers must bring their own lunch. Registration Deadline: Saturday, April 20. $10 late fee after registration deadline.

Junior Beginner Instruction (Ages 8 and older) This four-week program introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques. Tuesdays, April 2-23, from 5-6 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. 
 
Junior Advanced Beginner Instruction (Ages 8 and older) This four-week program reinforces fundamental tennis techniques, stroke development, and conditioning for advanced beginners. Wednesdays, April 3-24, from 5-6 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. 
 
Junior Beginner Instruction (Ages 8 and older) This four-week program introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques. Tuesdays, May 7-28, from 5-6 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. 
 
Junior Advanced Beginner Instruction (Ages 8 and older) This four-week program reinforces fundamental tennis techniques, stroke development, and conditioning for advanced beginners. Wednesdays, May 8-29, from 5-6 p.m. Walk-ins accepted. 
 
Spring Junior BREC Tennis Academy (Ages 5-17) A continuous year-round program. Spring semester is Jan. 7-May 23. Skill levels include 10 and under, beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate. Academy operates Monday-Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. Semester and monthly rates available. Must register 24 hours prior to attending class. Same day walk-ins will not be accepted. 
 
Summer Junior BREC Tennis Camp (Ages 4-17) Learn the game of tennis or improve your current game. Full day is Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m. Half day is Monday-Friday 9-11:30 a.m. Weekly early drop-off available from 8-9 a.m. Monday-Friday. Late pick-up (full-day campers only) Monday-Thursday from 2-5 p.m. Registration Deadline: Friday before the session begins, $10 late fee after registration deadline. 
 
Summer BREC Tennis Academy (Ages 5-17) Two three-week sessions that operate on Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.  June session: June 3-12 and June 24-26 (no session the week of June 18). July session: July 8-24.  Skill levels include QuickStart, beginner, advanced, and intermediate. Options for one day per week, two days per week, or drop-ins.
 

National Junior BREC Tennis League (NJTL) Program (Ages 8-17) Six-week program to introduce the game of tennis to children. June 10-July 19. Morning session is Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 8-9:30 a.m. Evening sessions are Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. (intermediate players only for 7:30-9 p.m. session).

Learn more about each program and register: http://bit.ly/BRECTennisLessons

 
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