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USTA JTT and League registration now taking place

Calabasas area Junior Team Tennis and League registration great way to stay active this summer.

WHAT: USTA League and Junior Team Tennis registration is now open in Calabasas. Spring is a great time to get out the racquet, shoes and balls and head to your local tennis court and be part of a fun, social and healthy activity. The USTA offers a wide variety of competitive tennis programs available for members of all ages.

Junior Team Tennis (JTT) introduces children of all skill levels, ages 5-18, to tennis as a team sport while USTA Leagues offers recreational tennis players, ages 18 and over, the opportunity to compete against players of similar ability levels.

WHEN: Registration for USTA Leagues is ongoing. Registration for Junior Team Tennis ends on May 1.

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TO REGISTER: Contact the local USTA Southern California Section coordinator for USTA League Registration: Heidi Stryker at Heidi.stryker3@gmail.com or call 714.357.0261. She will facilitate sign up with a local team.

To sign up for Junior Team Tennis, contact Montez Noa at 562.234.1869. For more information, visit http://www.usta.com/leagueregistration

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ABOUT: USTA League Registrations for adult tennis leagues are now taking place for those looking to enjoy the thrill of competition while making friends in the process. Health benefits of tennis include increased burning of calories, reduction in blood pressure and reduced stress. These benefits play a role in reducing a person’s risk of heart disease, the number one life-threatening disease among men and women. USTA Leagues offer several programs throughout the year that vary by gender, age, and skill level. Formats also vary by offering singles, doubles, and mixed doubles. Teams and leagues are set up by skill level which means matches will be fun and competitive.

JTT

Established in 1991, USTA Junior Team Tennis provides youth with all of the health and social benefits of tennis in a fun and competitive team environment. It promotes social skills and important values by fostering a spirit of cooperation and unity, as well as individual self-growth. USTA Junior Team Tennis is also a fun environment for kids to learn that succeeding is really more about how they play the game – win or lose.

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