For 40 years, Shippan Racquet Club in Stamford Connecticut has set the standard of excellence for indoor tennis clubs. Our goal is simple. Provide our members with a fun and relaxed environment where they can hone their skills, get involved in tournaments, and have access to world-class instruction. Our programs are perfect for players of all levels and all ages.
If you love tennis, Shippan is the club for you.
JUNIOR PROGRAMS
Our junior tennis programs help kids learn in an environment that focuses on camaraderie, self-esteem, physical fitness, discipline and good sportsmanship. They will develop just as many life skills as they will tennis skills.
Kids will develop motor, racquet and playing skills through fun filled activities and games
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Kids will learn basic skills to play the game and enjoy the experience of hitting balls over the net and playing points.
Kids will learn basic skills to play the game and enjoy the experience of hitting balls over the net and playing points. This program includes clinic/s with a supervised match play on Saturdays, social events, Tour Events (pro recommended)
Kids will transition from the 36’ court to the 60’ court. This program includes a clinic/s with supervised match play on Saturdays and events.
Lessons focus on strokes, movement and strategy.
Kids will be challenged to their full potential, including advanced stroke techniques, singles and doubles strategy, footwork patterns, fun drills and competitive match play on Saturday afternoons. This program also includes Junior Team Tennis Practice on Sundays, (1) one hour private lesson per session per student, social events and Tour Events (pro recommended)
This is an intense program designed for competitive high school players. On court drills will include point play, dead ball drills, fitness drills and mental toughness skills. Includes two hour clinic once per week, two hour match play, one hour JTT practice, social events and (1) one hour private lesson per session per player.
All participants must be enrolled in one of our junior programs and have knowledge of court positioning, how to serve and score. May require pro recommendation.
SPRING & SUMMER PROGRAMS
Our tennis camp provides young players the opportunity to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our accomplished pros have a passion for teaching kids and will help them take their game to the next level.
JUNIOR BEGINNER SPECIAL
ALL AGES
Group classes meet once a week for six weeks with a 6:1 player to pro ratio. Learn to play quickly and begin your “sport for a lifetime”.
JUNIOR TENNIS
AGES 4-10
An exciting play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring. Designed for children to start playing points immediately. Special balls and smaller courts are used based on the child’s age and level. It teaches them the basic skills to play the game and to enjoy the experience of hitting balls over the net and playing points.
JUNIOR TENNIS
AGES 11 -17
This Junior Tennis program includes intensive tennis instruction, stroke and movement drills, doubles and singles strategy, on-court games, awards, prizes and plenty of fun. Age and ability separate students from beginner to advanced players.
SUMMER CAMP
Our tennis camp provides young players the opportunity to improve their tennis game, work hard, make new friends and have a lot of fun. Our accomplished pros have a passion for teaching kids and will help them take their game to the next level.
HOW TO SAVE ON CAMP
2-FOR-1 SPECIAL: Sign up two children for the price of one. PLAY MORE AND SAVE: Sign up for more that one week and get 10% off each additional week.
