Junior Team Tennis League Forming
Junior Team Tennis begin its second season of second year this May. JTT is a USTA product designed to acclimate young tennis players ages 18 and below to team competition ending in a State Championship in July in Sumter. Kids, beginner through intermediate, will be broken into age groups to compete as Boys Singles, Girls Singles, Boys Doubles, Girls Doubles, and Mixed Doubles in an 8 game pro-set format, total games won determine match for team. Traditionally, teams form from Beaufort. Bluffton (High School), and Hilton Head (Long Cove, Rec. Center, Palmetto Dunes and Wexford). Last season 60 children participated in the league, which is the county’s largest Junior program, with Wexford winning the honor of representing in Sumter. Coach list includes; David Riedmayer, Patrick Mason, Scot Nichols, Robert Brown, Cameron Everett, and Jackie Reynecke.
USTA Membership is required at a special Junior rate and a team fee is paid to include professional training, weekend matches, balls, and team t-shirt. This program is an ideal way to keep high school teams active during off periods as well as introduce rising stars to team chemistry and camaraderie. It is also a great springboard into summer tournaments. For more information contact your local pro or League Coordinator Robert Brown at 290-2833 or go to SCtennis.com.