About NJTLThe NJTL network, co-founded in 1968 by tennis legend Arthur Ashe, serves more than 225,000 children each year, thanks to the efforts of more than 500 nonprofit organizations which provide free or low-cost tennis, education and life skills programming to under-resourced children throughout the U.S. Tennis Memphis is honored to be rated by the USTA Foundation as a top-tier level “Four Star” NJTL Chapter for its work in the Memphis community and the surrounding areas.

About The Great Base Tennis Memphis (TM) is home of the Great Base Tennis (GBT) curriculum. Steve Smith, the GBT founder, has made a lifelong study of tennis teaching masters and their methods. GBT, an assembled system of systems, is fact-based instruction for long-term player development and is supported by tennis enthusiasts and experts all over the world. Key components of the GBT are skill testing, documentation of development, core information based on scientific principles, peer teaching and the building of a championship culture.

To learn more about Tennis Memphis’ core curriculum, Great Base Tennis, visit: www.greatbasetennis.com

DONATION & VOLUNTEERSTennis Memphis as 501 c 3 nonprofit organization, works tirelessly and resourcefully to deliver our mission “to build a better community and enhance lives through tennis and education.”  

We rely on individual and company philanthropy, grants, and volunteers to make our tennis and educational programs accessible, affordable and enjoyable for everyone.

Donations are tax-deductible and there are many ways to volunteer. For more information go to tennismemphis.org or contact:

STEPHEN LANGExecutive Director

Tennis MemphisEmail: slang@tennismemphis.org

About Tennis Memphis Tennis Memphis is a 501 c 3 nonprofit organization. Our mission is “to build a better community and enhance lives through tennis and education.” Tennis Memphis provides youth programs after school and during the summer, including comprehensive year-round Junior Development, Tennis and Tutoring (TnT) at Bellevue Tennis Center, free tennis clinics and outreach programs and USTA programming. We manage (7) seven City of Memphis public tennis centers: Bellevue, Eldon Roark/Whitehaven, Frayser, Leftwich, Raleigh, Wolbrecht and Wooddale Tennis Centers.

About NJTL Tennis Summer CampsSince 2001, Tennis Memphis has offered quality summercamps to thousands of children in the Memphis area. As a United States Tennis Association (USTA) Foundation supported National JuniorTennis and Learning (NJTL) chapter,Tennis Memphis offers camps which strive to implement the ideals of the late tennis great Arthur Ashe by providing opportunities for kids who otherwise could not participate, with a focus on mentorship and the importance of education and of tennis as a lifetime sport.

Go to tennismemphis.org and click on the 2017 NJTL Tennis Summer Camp button to register.

MAIL-IN REGISTRATION

Mail completed form and payment to Leftwich Tennis Center c/o NJTL Camp, 4145 Southern Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117.

IN-PERSON REGISTRATION

Advance registration will be accepted at the Eldon Roark/Whitehaven Tennis Center.

a 501(c) non-profit organization

SPONSORING ORGANIZATION

TENNISMEMPHIS.ORG

GREATBASETENNIS.COM

Camp Sponsors

SM

2017 NJTLTENNIS

SUMMER CAMPS

JUNE 5 - JULY 21

T E N N I S M E M P H I S . O R G

Three Ways to Register

Registration openS April 1

*SPACE IS LIMITED. Advance registration is strongly recommended. However, players may register on-site on Mondays if space is available.

ONLINE REGISTRATION

Eldon Roark / Whitehaven Tennis Center

1500 Finley Rd.Memphis, TN 38116

Camp LocationEldon Roark/Whitehaven 1500 Finley, Memphis, TN 38116

See separate brochure of other camp locations: Bellevue, Frayser, Leftwich Raleigh, Wolbrecht Tennis Centers.

KENT SMITH Camp Coordinator 901-237-5677

ksmith@tennismemphis.org

Tennis Memphis (TM) is home of the Great Base Tennis (GBT) curriculum. Steve Smith, the GBT founder, has made a lifelong study of tennis teaching masters and their methods. GBT, an assembled system of systems, is a fact-based instruction for long-term development and is supported by tennis enthusiasts and experts all over the world. Key components of the GBT are: skill testing, documentation of development, core information based on scientific principles, peer teaching and the building of a championship culture.

Program goals for the summer camp:

• Check the Checkpoints (Knowledge)• Take Tennis Home (Practice)• Form Tournaments (Learning)• Target Tournaments (Skill Acquisition)• Athletic Achievement (Fun)

Camp is offered 5 days a week, Monday-Friday, from 9am-12pm and every camper will participate in USTA Junior Team Tennis match play and games, which will enhance and develop the skills learned during camp.

• Weekly Camps: Monday – Friday• Dates: June 5 – July 21• Times: 9:00 AM – 12:00 Noon• Ages: 5 – 18• Weekly Cost: $40 per child• Summer Pass: $155 per child• Camps open at 8:45 AM. Pick up no later

than 12:15 PM

2017 NJTL Tennis Camps Registration Form

Child’s first name ________________________________________Child’s last name _________________________________________

Gender: Male Female Date of Birth ______ / ______ / _____________

Address _______________________________________________ City ____________________________ State ____ ZIP____________

School attended (2016 – 2017) _____________________________________________________________________________________

Student’s level: No Experience Beginner Advanced Beginner Intermediate Advanced Intermediate

T-shirt: Youth Sizes S M L Adult Sizes S M L XL

List any medical conditions/restrictions that might affect your child’s participation: __________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s name _________________________________________________ Relationship to child ________________________

Cell # _________________________________________________ Alternate # ______________________________________________

Parent’s email address ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Emergency contact ______________________________ Relationship to child ____________________ Best # ____________________

Weekly Total Amount Enclosed $______________ =

$______________ weekly cost x ________ # of camp weeks attending.

Summer Pass Amount Enclosed $________________________

Check Cash Money Order

STAFF USE:

Date ___________________ Pd $_____________ Csh MO Ck #__________ CC Processing Staff (print) ___________

WAIVER, RELEASE & AUTHORIZATIONI, the undersigned parent/guardian, hereby consent for my child to participate in the 2017 NJTL Tennis Summer Camps. In consideration of participation in the program, I hereby indemnify and hold harmless the City of Memphis, Tennis Memphis, MPTC, Great Base and any sponsors of the program and it’s respective employees, staff, board members, officers, agents, successors. I release the same from any and all liability for any injury or illness which may be suffered by my child arising out of or in any way connected with the summer pro-grams. I assume the risk for such injury or illness. I, the undersigned, have read this release and understand all of it’s terms and hereby execute it voluntarily with all knowledge and understanding of it’s significance.

PUBLICITY RELEASE: I hereby give my consent for my child to be interviewed or photographed by the media, Tennis Memphis and GreatBase for purposes of website, marketing, advertising or newspaper publication. PARENT’S AUTHORIZATION: In the event that I (we) can not be reached in an emergency, the undersigned gives permission to the physician selected by Tennis Memphis to hospitalize, administer treatment or secure proper treatment for my child.

Parent/Guardian Signature ___________________________________________________________ Date ________________________

Print Name______________________________________________________________________________________________________

(Please complete separate form for each child & print clearly)

JUNE 5 – 9

JUNE 12 – 16

JUNE 19 – 23

JUNE 26 – 30

JULY 10 – 14

JULY 17 – 21

CAMP COST – $40 weekly/$155 summer pass

CAMP WEEKS – Check week (s) attending*:

PAYMENT (Payable to Tennis Memphis) – Check boxes & fill in blanks:

Camp Overview

• 19th Annual Arthur Ashe Essay Contest• Jamboree, Friday, July 21• Tournament of Champions, July 18-21These activities are optional and are offered forno extra fee.

USTA Junior Team Tennis is partnering with NJTL Tennis Summer Camps in Memphis!

Team Match play and games for all levels wiill be offered a minimum two days per week during camp at each camp location.

WEATHER POLICYNJTL Summer Camp is a weather-dependent camp. In case of inclement weather, parents will be notified by 8:00 AM the morning of camp if camp will be held that day. Camp closings will be made on a site-by-site basis. If inclement weather develops during camp hours, parents will be notified and staff will be on site to remain with campers as they are picked up.

Make-up policy: See Tennis Memphis’ websitefor details.

additional camp activities