Red Ball (Ages 5-7)

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IRC Junior Development Program – Red Ball

The IRC Junior Development Program strives to create a fun environment focusing on a strong foundation of fundamentals. This includes correct grips, technique, ball control, agility, balance, coordination and play. Players will also learn the importance of teamwork, develop self confidence and learn to love the game.

For players ages 5-7 using a modified court (36′) , racquet and tennis ball (foam or red balls) .

Levels of Play

Red Ball is divided into three levels of play.

  • Hot Shots: Age 5 – Emphasis on developing hand-eye coordination as well as send/receive skills with a ball.
  • Red Ball 1 & 2: Players age 6 – 7 who are new to the game or have limited experience. Developing rallying skills, basic strokes, and coachability.
  • Red Ball 3: Players age 6 – 7 who can maintain 20 shot rally using a variety of shots, spins & speed. Advanced athletic development & coordination. Beginning to participate in competitive play. Emphasis on coachability.

Additional Information

  • All play held at IRC Dean Road (8249 Dean Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240)
  • Membership required for all programs.

SessionDates (Start – Finish)Priority TransitionOpen
Session 1August 11 - October 12N/AN/AJuly 16
Session 2October 13 - December 21Sept. 9Sept. 16Sept. 23
Session 3January 5 - March 15Nov. 18Nov. 25Dec. 2
Session 4March 16 - May 22Feb. 10Feb. 17Feb. 24

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.

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.

Record an absence form

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.

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.

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.

 

Court Size

36' Court. 2'9" Net Height.

Tennis Ball

*Red Felt or Red Foam balls.

Racquet

Ages 4-5: Up to a 21" racquet.
Ages 6-7: Up to a 23" racquet.

*Red foam ball. Moves slower, bounces,lower and travels less distance.Red felt ball. Low bounce, low compression ball. 75% lower speed than a standard ball.

Session 2: October 13 - December 21

To register: Contact Member Services at (317) 516-5617 or irc@indyracquet.com.

Membership required for all Hot Shots & Red Ball programs.

All play @ IRC Dean

Pro assignments are subject to change. For further information, please see the FAQ above

Hot Shots | Red Ball 1 & 2 | Red Ball 3

Hot ShotsAge 5 – Emphasis on developing hand-eye coordination as well as send/receive skills with a ball.

Red Ball 1 & 2: Players age 6 – 7 who are new to the game or have limited experience. Developing rallying skills, basic strokes, and coachability.

Red Ball 3: Players age 6 – 7 who can maintain 20 shot rally using a variety of shots, spins & speed. Advanced athletic development & coordination. Beginning to participate in competitive play. Emphasis on coachability.

LevelDayTimeCost
Hot ShotsSaturday9:00 - 9:45 am$153.00
Red Ball 1 & 2Monday4:45 - 5:30 pm$170.00
Red Ball 1 & 2Wednesday4:45 - 5:30 pm$170.00
Red Ball 1 & 2Saturday9:00 - 9:45 am$153.00
Red Ball 1 & 2Saturday9:45 - 10:30 am$153.00
Red Ball 3Monday4:00 - 4:45 pm$170.00
Red Ball 3Wednesday4:00 - 4:45 pm$170.00

Session 3: January 5 - March 15

To register: Contact Member Services at (317) 516-5617 or irc@indyracquet.com.

Membership required for all Hot Shots & Red Ball programs.

All play @ IRC Dean

Pro assignments are subject to change. For further information, please see the FAQ above

Hot Shots | Red Ball 1 & 2 | Red Ball 3

Hot ShotsAge 5 – Emphasis on developing hand-eye coordination as well as send/receive skills with a ball.

Red Ball 1 & 2: Players age 6 – 7 who are new to the game or have limited experience. Developing rallying skills, basic strokes, and coachability.

Red Ball 3: Players age 6 – 7 who can maintain 20 shot rally using a variety of shots, spins & speed. Advanced athletic development & coordination. Beginning to participate in competitive play. Emphasis on coachability.

LevelDayTimeCost
Hot ShotsSaturday9:00 - 9:45 am$170.00
Red Ball 1 & 2Monday4:45 - 5:30 pm$170.00
Red Ball 1 & 2Wednesday4:45 - 5:30 pm$170.00
Red Ball 1 & 2Saturday9:00 - 9:45 am$170.00
Red Ball 1 & 2Saturday9:45 - 10:30 am$170.00
Red Ball 3Monday4:00 - 4:45 pm$170.00
Red Ball 3Wednesday4:00 - 4:45 pm$170.00