Adaptive Tennis Programs

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JTCC’s Adaptive Tennis Programs provide inclusive, high-quality instruction for athletes with physical, cognitive, and developmental disabilities. Whether you’re a veteran returning to the game, a Special Olympics athlete building skills, or a wheelchair or standing player competing nationally, JTCC offers a welcoming and empowering environment.

Programs include Para Standing Tennis, Special Olympics Tennis, Veterans Tennis, and Wheelchair Tennis. Led by certified coaches with adaptive experience, JTCC fosters confidence, community, and a lifelong love of the sport for athletes of all backgrounds and abilities. Everyone belongs on the court at JTCC.

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ACEing Autism

ACEing Autism:

All Levels

Para Standing

Summer: Adaptive Matchplay:

All Levels

Summer: Para Standing Tennis:

All Levels

Para Standing Skills & Drills:

All Levels

Para Standing Matchplay & Strategy:

All Levels

Special Olympics

Summer: Beginner Special Olympics (Levels 1-2):

Beginner

Summer: Adaptive Matchplay:

All Levels

Summer: Intermediate Special Olympics:

Intermediate

Summer: Beginner Special Olympics (Levels 1-2):

Beginner

Daytime Special Olympics:

Beginner

Special Olympics Beginner (Level 1-3):

Beginner

Special Olympics Advanced (Level 4-6):

Advanced

Wheelchair

Tournament-Level Wheelchair:

Summer: Junior & Beginner Adult Wheelchair:

Beginner

Summer: Adaptive Matchplay:

All Levels

Summer: Junior & Beginner Adult Wheelchair:

Beginner

JTCC/MNRH Junior Wheelchair:

Beginner

JTCC/MNRH Adult Beginner Wheelchair:

Beginner

JTCC/MNRH Tournament Level Wheelchair:

Intermediate-Advanced

Veterans

Summer: Adaptive Matchplay:

All Levels

Summer: Veterans Tennis Corps:

All Levels

Veterans Practice & Play:

All Levels

Veterans Tennis Corps:

All Levels

Matchplay

Summer: Adaptive Matchplay:

All Levels

Adaptive Doubles Matchplay:

Intermediate-Advanced

Tournament-Level Wheelchair

For competitive players preparing for tournament play.

Prerequisites:

  • Demonstrated mobility competency
  • Baseline stroke consistency

Focus:

  • Conditioning
  • Advanced mobility patterns
  • Tactical development
  • Competitive standards

Sundays, 2:00-3:00 pm: June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23

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Beginner

Summer: Beginner Special Olympics (Levels 1-2)

For athletes learning the basics of tennis in a structured, high-support environment.

Focus:

  • Individual stroke development
  • Basic sending/receiving
  • Motor skill coordination
  • No rally expectation

Structure mirrors ACEing Autism in simplicity and repetition.

Sundays, 1:00-2:00 pm: June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23

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Beginner

Summer: Junior & Beginner Adult Wheelchair

For athletes with physical disabilities learning:

  • Wheelchair mobility patterns
  • Stroke fundamentals
  • Court positioning basics

Focus is high repetition and confidence building.

Sundays, 1:00-2:00 pm: June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16

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All Levels

Summer: Adaptive Matchplay

Open to players across wheelchair, para standing, Special Olympics, and veterans.

Format:

  • 15-minute warm-up
  • 2–3 rotations of partners/opponents
  • Singles and doubles
  • Integrated play across disabilities

Purpose:

  • Build competitive confidence
  • Encourage cross-program community
  • Simulate tournament environments

Saturdays, 2:30-4:00 pm): June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25 (NO CLASS JULY 4)

Sundays, 3:00-4:30 pm): June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23

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All Levels

Summer: Veterans Tennis Corps

For active duty service members and veterans with and without disabilities and their family members to learn the game in a rehabilitative and camaraderie-centered setting.

Days: Thursdays, 12:00-2:00 pm

Dates: June 11, June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20

Beginner

Summer: Junior & Beginner Adult Wheelchair

For athletes with physical disabilities learning:

  • Wheelchair mobility patterns
  • Stroke fundamentals
  • Court positioning basics

Focus is high repetition and confidence building.

Days: Sundays, 1:00-2:00 pm

Dates: June 21, July 5, July 19, August 2, August 16

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Intermediate

Summer: Intermediate Special Olympics

For athletes with intellectual/developmental disabilities who:

  • Know fundamental strokes
  • Can send/receive cooperatively
  • Are developing competitive skills

Focus:

  • Consistency
  • Target-based training
  • Stroke refinement
  • Orange & Green Ball doubles preparation

Days: Saturdays, 1:00-2:30 pm

Dates: June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22 (NO CLASS JULY 4)

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Beginner

Summer: Beginner Special Olympics (Levels 1-2)

For athletes learning the basics of tennis in a structured, high-support environment.
Focus:

  • Individual stroke development
  • Basic sending/receiving
  • Motor skill coordination
  • No rally expectation
  • Structure mirrors ACEing Autism in simplicity and repetition.

Sundays, 1:-00 –Β  2:00 pm: June 28, July 12, July 26, August 9, August 23

 

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All Levels

Summer: Para Standing Tennis

For athletes with physical disabilities who play standing, including players with limb difference, limited mobility, and neurological disabilities.

Focus:

  • Stroke fundamentals
  • Skill development
  • Play-based learning
  • Community building

Dates: June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22 (NO CLASS JULY 4)

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All Levels

ACEing Autism

Summer: ACEing Autism (Ages 5-11) | Saturdays 9:00-9:45 am

Summer: ACEing Autism (Ages 12-18) | Saturdays 10:00-11:00 am

An external program serving athletes with autism ages 5–18. The class runs in a 1:1 volunteer-to-player format with coach-led instruction focused on stroke fundamentals and confidence building.

Session I Dates: June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18 – NO CLASS JULY 4

Session II Dates: July 25, August 1, August 8, August 15, August 22

 

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All Levels

Para Standing Skills & Drills

Para Standing Tennis:Β  Saturdays 11am-12:30pm

For athletes with physical disabilities who play standing, including players with limb difference, limited mobility, and neurological disabilities.

Session IV Dates: April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13

 

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All Levels

Para Standing Matchplay & Strategy

Sundays 1:00-2:30 pm

For players with physical disabilities who want to rally, compete, and grow through live play and coaching.

Session IV Dates: April 12, April 19*, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 31, June 7, June 14 (No Class May 24; TBD Weather Dependent)

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Beginner

Daytime Special Olympics

Tuesdays 12:00 – 1:00 pm

A beginner class designed for individuals interested in trying tennis for the first time, or looking for extra support learning the basics.

 

Session III Dates: January 27, February 3, February 10, February 17, February 24, March 3, March 10, March 17, March 24, March 31

Session IV Dates: April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28, May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2, June 9

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Beginner

Special Olympics Beginner (Level 1-3)

Sundays 2:30-3:30 pm

An engaging tennis class focused on learning fundamentals, building confidence, and developing a love for the game in a supportive group.

Session III Dates: February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, March 8, March 15, March 22*, March 29 (No Class March 1 or AprilΒ  5; *TBD Weather Dependent)

Session IV Dates: April 12, April 19*, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 31, June 7, June 14 (No Class May 24; *TBD Weather Dependent)

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Advanced

Special Olympics Advanced (Level 4-6)

Saturdays 1-2:30pm

A faster-paced class for experienced Special Olympics athletes to sharpen their technique, tactics, and matchplay readiness.

Session III Dates: January 31, February 7, February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14*, March 21*, March 28, April 4 – (No Class FebruaryΒ  14; *TBD Weather Dependent)

Session IV Dates: April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13

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Beginner

JTCC/MNRH Junior Wheelchair

Sundays 1:00-2:30 pm

A youth-focused class offering skill development, mobility training, and inclusive play for junior wheelchair athletes.

Session III Dates: February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, March 8, March 15, March 22*, March 29 (No Class March 1 or April 5; *TBD Weather Dependent)

Session IV Dates: April 12, April 19*, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 31, June 7, June 14 (No Class May 24; *TBD Weather Dependent)

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Beginner

JTCC/MNRH Adult Beginner Wheelchair

Sundays 1:00-2:30 pm

An entry-level class for adults learning to play wheelchair tennis, focused on foundational skills, mobility, and fun.

Session III Dates: February 1, February 8, February 15, February 22, March 8, March 15, March 22*, March 29 (No Class March 1 or April 5; *TBD Weather Dependent)

Session IV Dates: April 12, April 19*, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 31, June 7, June 14 (No Class May 24; *TBD Weather Dependent)

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Intermediate-Advanced

JTCC/MNRH Tournament Level Wheelchair

For competitive players preparing for tournament play.

Prerequisites:

  • Demonstrated mobility competency
  • Baseline stroke consistency

Focus:

  • Conditioning
  • Advanced mobility patterns
  • Tactical development
  • Competitive standards

 

SundaysΒ  2:30 – 4:30 pm

Session IV Dates: April 12, April 19, April 26, May 3, May 10, May 17, May 31, June 7 , June 14 (*No class May 24; *TBD Weather Dependent)

 

Summer: Sundays 2-3pm

Dates: June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23

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All Levels

Veterans Practice & Play

Saturdays 2:30-4:00pm

A relaxed and supportive environment for active duty and retired service membersβ€”with and without disabilitiesβ€”to build community while playing games and rallying on court.

Session III Dates: January 31, February 7, February 21, February 28, March 7, March 14*, March 21*, March 28, April 4 – (No Class February 14; *TBD Weather Dependent)

Session IV Dates: April 11, April 18, April 25, May 2, May 9, May 16, May 23, May 30, June 6, June 13

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All Levels

Veterans Tennis Corps

Thursdays 12:00-2pm

For active duty service members and veterans with and without disabilities and their family members to learn the game in a rehabilitative and camaraderie-centered setting.

Year-Round Registration

Session IV Dates: April 9, April 23, April 30, May 7, May 14, May 21, May 28, June 4, June 11 (No Class April 16)

Session I Dates: June 18, June 25, July 2, July 9, July 16, July 23, July 30, August 6, August 13, August 20

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Intermediate-Advanced

Adaptive Doubles Matchplay

Open to players across wheelchair, para standing, Special Olympics, and veterans.

Format:

  • 15-minute warm-up
  • 2–3 rotations of partners/opponents
  • Singles and doubles
  • Integrated play across disabilities

Purpose:

  • Build competitive confidence
  • Encourage cross-program community
  • Simulate tournament environments

 

Saturdays 2:30-4pm

Saturday Dates: June 20, June 27, July 11, July 18, July 25 NO CLASS JULY 4

 

Sundays 3-4:30pm

Sunday Dates: June 21, June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19, July 26, August 2, August 9, August 16, August 23

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