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Babette Horenstein Tennis Center 503-629-6331

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Q: My child’s birthday is next month, can I register them
for the next age group?
Q: How long does it take to move up a level?
A: The system will allow you to register for the class if their
A: Completing a class does not guarantee advancement. age falls within the requirements by the start of the class.
In fact, most students stay in a level for multiple seasons
before reaching the benchmarks needed to move up. Q: Why is there no instructor listed for the class?
Practicing the skills taught outside of class is just one way A: With the Activity Guides being produced months in
to help you advance. Ask your instructor for more tips. advance and our coaches’ schedules changing often,
Q: Can I register for multiple levels at the same time? instructors are not assigned until closer to the start of class.
If you have a preference, requests can be sent to j.rankin@
A: You can only register for the level listed in your THPRD thprd.org and we can see if we are able to accommodate.
account (or level 1 if you do not have a level yet). If your
level advances during the term, we can then look for YOUTH PROGRAMS PLAYER PROGRESSION
openings to enroll you in.
Players are required to meet certain competencies to move up
Please note: it’s better to have the consistency of a class, a level. Coaches are evaluating players throughout the session.
even at the lower level, than to have no class at all. So sign
up for the entire term at your current level! Some areas to keep in mind:
9 Technical deficiencies, such as grips and swing patterns,
Q: I’ve been taking lessons outside of THPRD, how do I will be considered.
get a level assignment? 9 Success Rallying and point play is another consideration
A: If you have taken lessons with a private coach or non- 9 Top players in a class will not automatically be promoted
THPRD facility, contact the Tennis Center to schedule a to a higher-level class
free 15-minute evaluation. Our instructor will briefly test 9 It is very common for players to be in a class for more than
your skills and assign a level accordingly. one session
9 Parents and players will be notified at the end of the
session IF they are ready for the next level.

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