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The ALTA Guide To Summer Camps By Cory Sekine-Pettite
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ou’ve probably read the news or watched TV reports over the last year touting tennis as the safe, socially distant outdoor activity. Participation in the sport is up at all levels. According to the USTA, total racquet sales jumped 22 percent last year and were up more than 27 percent for kids. The Physical Activity Council, an industry
commission that tracks sports participation in the United States, reports that nearly 11 percent of the U.S. population now plays tennis, which represents a 50-percent increase over 2019. Yes, even ALTA is seeing record involvement! As more Americans are playing the sport we all love and as tennis continues to prove to be safe, the organizers for many local tennis
summer camps want you to know that they are operating and taking reservations. Take the opportunity to improve your skills or schedule lessons for your kids. No matter their skill level, there’s a program to improve their game. Keep reading to find a camp that fits your needs and get out on the courts!
ACE Tennis Academy ACE Summer Tennis Camps are held at the Fields Club in Peachtree Corners and Medlock Bridge in Johns Creek. Jeff Weaver and his staff have been developing top-ranked juniors since 1994. ACE players have won more than 35 national titles, including 12 Gold Balls (national championships). Camps begin the last week of May and continue through early August. For the summer, ACE offers Morning Camps and Full-Day Camps for players of all levels, ages 7 & up. Reserve your spot today! • ACE Kids Academy (newer players) Morning Camp, Mon-Thu 8:30 - 10:00 a.m. • ACE Camps (recreational players) • ACE Advanced Camps (competitive players) • ACE Elite Camps (tournament players only/selection by UTR) Morning Camp, Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Full-Day Camp, Mon-Fri 10 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit ACETennisAcademy.net or email manager@ACETennisAcademy.net.
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