Our Junior Programs
IRC provides junior players a variety of playing opportunities no matter their schedule, playing level, or level of competitiveness. Clinics are divided into our Junior Programs (foam, red, orange, and yellow ball) and our High Performance Program for tournament players. All programs are offered as sessions and require advanced registration for the entire session. Membership is required unless otherwise noted.
Finding The Right Program
Age: Placement is first dictated by a players age. All players are required to play in the age appropriate program unless they have received special permission from our Tennis Director.
Level: Players are required to meet all of the competencies of a particular level before enrolling in or moving up from a lower level. These competencies are designed to give all players the best possible experience. Over the course of a session, players are continually assessed and may progress to higher level program. Should that occur, our IRC Pro Staff will contact our Member Services Team who will reach out to the parents/guardian to discuss next steps. Many factors impact how quickly a player may improve. Remaining at the same level is not a poor reflection of a players’ ability. As long as a player continues to be challenged – and more importantly, is having fun – the current playing level may still be appropriate.
When does each session start?
| Session | Dates (Start – Finish) | Priority | Transition | Open |
| Session 1 | August 11 - October 12 | N/A | N/A | July 16 |
| Session 2 | October 13 - December 21 | Sept. 9 | Sept. 16 | Sept. 23 |
| Session 3 | January 5 - March 15 | Nov. 18 | Nov. 25 | Dec. 2 |
| Session 4 | March 16 - May 22 | Feb. 10 | Feb. 17 | Feb. 24 |
When do I register?
Players must register in advance for each session. Membership must be active through the entire session.
I.) Priority Registration: Priority registration begins two weeks before open registration to allow players currently enrolled in a program to register for the exact same program (day, time and level) for the following session.
- Registration begins at 9am. Attempts to register prior to 9am will not be honored.
- Players who wish to move to a new program, including a new level, day or time must wait until open registration begins.
- There is no priority registration for Session 1 registration. Players from a previous year will not be given priority to register.
II.) Transition Registration: Transition registration allows current session players to move to a different time, day or level (space dependent) or add an additional class.
- Registration begins at 9am. Attempts to register prior to 9am will not be honored.
- Players will only be able to transition from a current class.
- Any additional classes will be processed under open registration.
III.) Open Registration: Open registration allows new players to register.
- Registration begins at 9am. Attempts to register prior to 9am will not be honored.
Can I schedule a makeup class?
Effective August 11, 2025
Players who complete a Record an Absence form a minimum of 4 hours in advance of a missed class, may be eligible for ONE make-up per session. Make-ups are not guaranteed and must be completed within the session of the absence. No refunds will be given for missed classes. Make-ups must be scheduled with Member Services.
What if I need to withdraw?
Players who withdraw with Member Services prior to the start of the session will be provided a full refund. Once the session begins and if more than half the session remains, players will receive a 50% account credit minus the classes prior to withdrawal. If less than half of the session remains, no credit or refund will be eligible.
Exception: Players who provide medical documentation of an injury or a forwarding address for relocation.
Will sessions always be available?
IRC reserves the right to alter or cancel any program (drop-in or session) for any reason deemed necessary including, but not limited to price, assigned teaching professionals, age, skill level or location. A minimum number of players is required to begin and/or continue a group.
Will teaching pros ever change?
Pro assignments may change unexpectedly due to unforeseen circumstances. These changes may be temporary or a permanent change in the pro assignment. We appreciate your understanding.