2018 Kentucky Tennis Camps
2018 WILDCAT TENNIS CAMPS
June 17-21 • July 15-19
These camps cover all aspects of tennis from stroke play, match play, technique, strategy and fitness. A great camp for all levels and very competitive for tournament level players
CURRICULUM
The camp curriculum covers all aspects of tennis. Players are grouped according to both age and ability. Areas that we will cover are:
• Forehand • Volley
• Approach shots • Backhand
• Serve • Overhead
• Service Returns • Drop Shots
• Game to reinforce skills
• Match Play/Singles
• Different levels of junior play & Doubles Strategy
• Enthusiastic instruction by UK Coaches and players
CHOOSE FROM THREE CAMP OPTIONS
MORNING CAMP
COST: $250 AGES: 8-18 Years Old TIME: 9 am – Noon(Mon-Thur)
FULL-DAY CAMP
COST: $370 AGES: 8-18 Years Old TIME: 9 am – 5 pm(lunch included) (Mon-Thur)
OVERNIGHT CAMP
COST: $560 AGES: 12-18 Years Old TIME: All Day
For campers to stay overnight at any UK Athletics Camp, the camper must be at least 12 years of age at the start of the camp.
CAMP SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, JUNE 17/JULY 15
4:00 – 5:30 pm Registration/ Check Into Dorms
6:00 – 8:00 pm Introduction/Evaluation
8:00 – 8:30 pm Pizza dinner at Courts
MONDAY-WEDNESDAYJUNE 18-20/JULY 16-18
7:30 am Wake up
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am – Noon Tennis Training
Noon – 2:00 pm Lunch/Rest
2:00 – 2:45 pm Guest Speaker/Exhibition
2:45 – 5:00 pm Tennis Training
THURSDAY, JUNE 21/JULY 19
7:30 am Wake up
8:00 am Breakfast
9:00 am – Noon Tennis Training
Noon – 2:00 pm Lunch/Rest
2:00 – 4:30 pm Camp Davis Cup
4:30 – 5:00 pm Awards Ceremony
GENERAL INFORMATION
MEDICAL INFO & REQUIREMENTS
UK camps require the following forms to be completed prior to participation:
- Registration & Payment (online preferred)
- Copy of Physical Form (must be signed by a physician in the last 12 months)
- Copy of the front and back of health insurance card
UPLOAD MEDICAL FORMS ONLINE
Medical forms may be uploaded on your registration page; however you’re welcome to email [uktenniscamp@gmail.com] or bring them the first day of camp. Additional questions and concerns are welcome by email or phone [859-420-7290].
You will NOT be able to pay by credit card at check-in.
ONLY CHECKS OR CASH.
SIBLING DISCOUNT
Discounts will only be applied to siblings who attend the same category of camp (i.e. Morning, Day, or Overnight Camp).
1 camper: Regular price
2 campers Morning Camp: Save $30!
2 campers Day Camp or Overnight Camp: Save $40!
UK Employee Discount: Save $50!
GROUP DISCOUNT
A reduction of $40 per camper will be granted to teams of 5 or more staying overnight. (Email uktenniscamp@gmail.com to receive this discount.)
WHAT TO BRING
Water jug, sunscreen, hat, racket, tennis shoes and proper attire.
Overnight campers also need to bring tennis clothes (shorts and t-shirts), socks, toiletries, towels, linens (blankets, sheets, pillows for an oversized twin bed), spending money for snacks (no more than $25 is suggested).
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Check in for all camp options will be at the Boone Tennis Center on June 17 and/or July 15, from 4-5:30 pm with a tennis evaluation from 6-8 pm that evening.
At the day of check-in, there will be complimentary pizza for all campers at 8 pm.
The camp week ends at 5 pm on Thursday with a special awards ceremony at 4:30 pm. Parents are welcome to attend!
MISSION STATEMENT
We hope to provide a positive, learning environment in which the camper can learn fundamentals, individual skills, and competitive skills if they want to advance their game to the next competitive level. Additionally, we want to expose the campers to instructors and players who have been successful on the NAIA, Division I and professional level. The camper’s growth as a player and person is important to us while spending the week at Wildcat Tennis Camp.
FACILITIES AND PARKING
The Dr. H.H. Downing Outdoor Tennis Complex, and the nine-court Hilary J. Boone Varsity Tennis Stadium Complex, is the facility for the Wildcat Tennis Camp. It is located off of Cooper Drive in Lexington, across from the Lexington Community College. One of the nation’s finest indoor collegiate facilities, the Boone Indoor Center, houses the Wildcat Tennis Hall of Fame and serves as the head-quarters for the camp. All registration will take place indoors. The parking lot at the intersection of Cooper Drive and Sports Center Drive, adjacent to the E.J. Nutter Training Facility, is available during the summer for you to park and walk your camper to the Indoors Building. Paid parking is also available in the new parking garage adjacent to the tennis courts. You may enter the Boone Center off of the grass facing Cooper or come down the sidewalk (Complex Drive) and enter by crossing the outdoor tennis courts.
TRAINER
A University of Kentucky trainer will be a member of our full-time staff and will stay in the dorms with our campers. Please notify our trainer at check-in of any special health concerns you may have.
EQUIPMENT
The camp will only use regular balls for all ages.
