Tennis

Sponsor: USTA Middle School Program

2022-23 Jefferson MS Tennis Team Information

Welcome to Jefferson Middle School Tennis!!! Come and learn the game of tennis with your friends in a positive and fun environment. No experience necessary! Everyone of all tennis ability (Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced) and grade levels (6, 7, 8) are welcome to join us! 

Here is some important information:

• First practice: Thursday, September 8th, 3:30-5:00pm. Please, complete the steps below before the first practice and bring any necessary forms to us on the first day. 
• Practice times: Mondays and Thursdays, 3:30-5:00pm.
• Practice location: Tennis Club of Albuquerque (TCA), 2901 Indian School Rd NE (Important: Practice is at TCA, not Jefferson Middle School).
• Match Schedule: Matches begin on Thursday, September 15th and will happen every Thursday until the state championship tournament on the weekend of October 22-23.

What to do before the first practice, on September 8th:

1. Fill out the Tennis Team Sign-Up Form 
2. Send the following to Jefferson Athletic Director Philip Clevenger at philip.clevenger@aps.edu  
   1. Completed sports physical form
   2. Completed APS Permission to Participate Form
   3. The completed APS Transportation Form
   4. Concussion training certificate of completion

What to bring to the first practice:

1. $25 cash or check. This will be used for the USTA fee, and to offset the team t-shirts and equipment costs. Scholarships are available through the USTA
2. Some comfortable tennis shoes with non-marking soles and comfortable athletic attire 
3. A tennis racket (if you have one)
4. A water bottle
5. A positive attitude! :)

Don’t hesitate to contact the coaches if you have any questions! Their contact information is above.

GO JETS!!!!