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Core Creek Tennis Center
Woodbourne Rd, Langhorne
A completely refurbished tennis center, which re-opened in October 2007.
2012 Programs
The following programs at the Core Creek Tennis Center are sponsored by the Bucks County Tennis Association (BCTA).
To register, log on to www.buckscounty.usta.com or call 215-322-6802
BCTA Youth/Adult Learn, Practice and Play!
These programs implement the games-based approach to teaching tennis and the Quick Start program - fast and fun ways to learn tennis or improve your game. Class size is limited. Loaner racquets are available.
| Recommended Ages |
Fees |
| Pee Wees (ages 4-6) |
$60 (includes T-shirt) |
| Little Aces (ages 7-9) |
$65 (includes T-shirt, see note below) |
| Juniors (ages 10-13) |
$65 (includes T-shirt, see note below) |
| Teen/Adult Beginners (ages 14+) |
$65 |
| Teen/Adult Intermediates (ages 14+) |
$65 |
**Please note: Little Aces and Juniors participants also receive a discount invitation to represent Core Creek/Frosty Hollow at the BCTA Youth Team Tennis Play Day Challenge at the end of each season: 5/18, 6/29, 8/10 (6-8 p.m.); Sat. 10/20 (2-4 p.m.) Don’t miss the fun!
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Dates |
Level/Times |
| Season 1 |
Monday, April 16, 23, 30
Monday, May 7, 14 |
Pee Wees: 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
Little Aces: 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
Tuesday, April 17, 24
Tuesday, May 1, 8, 15 |
Juniors: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Adults/Teens: 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm |
| Season 2 |
Monday, May 21, 28
Monday, June 4, 11, 18 |
Pee Wees: 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
Little Aces: 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
| Season 3 |
Monday, July 9, 16, 23, 30
Monday, August 6 |
Pee Wees: 5:30 pm to 6:15 pm
Little Aces: 6:15 pm to 7:15 pm |
| Season 4 |
NEW FOR 2012! August Ace Programs! Beat the “end of summer blues” with tennis twice a week for 3 weeks! Programs include BCTA’s signature Learn, Practice & Play programs, plus special team training, cardio drill, etc. Log onto www.buckscountytennis.usta.com for details! |
| Season 5 |
Monday, September 10, 24
Monday, October 1, 8, 15 |
Pee Wees: 4:45 pm to 5:30 pm
Little Aces: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
Tuesday, September 11, 18
Tuesday, October 2, 9, 16 |
Juniors: 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Adults/Teens: 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm |
| Limits |
Minimum 4 participants |
Maximum 16 participants |
BCTA Fall Adult Doubles League
Enjoy weekend doubles at a set time and place. Sign up with or without a teammate, and the BCTA will try to find you a tennis partner. Register online at www.buckscountytennis.usta.com.
Skill Level: Advanced Beginner (2.5-3.0); Intermediate (3.5-4.0)
Saturdays: Men's Doubles, September 8-October 20 (9:00 am to 10:30 am)
Saturdays: Women's Doubles, September 8-October 20 (10:30 am to 12:00 pm)
Sundays: Mixed Doubles, September 9-October 21 (10:30 am to 12:00 pm)
Fee: $30 per team
USTA Flex League for Adults
Play men’s or women’s singles, doubles, and/or mixed doubles at your skill level and
convenience - any time, any place. Register at www.buckscountytennis.usta.com.
| Location: |
Flexible |
| Skill Levels: |
Advanced Beginner (NTRP 2.5-3.0)
Intermediate (NTRP 3.5-4.0) |
| Dates & Times: |
Session 1: June 25-August 12 (registration deadline 6/19) Session 2: August 27-October 21 (registration deadline 8/21)
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| Fee: |
$35/person/singles, $30/person/doubles
$10 discount for USTA members |
Tuesday is BCTA Jr. Team Tennis Night in Bucks County!
This program adopts the “learn by playing” model common in other youth sports. Each Tuesday, players will participate in 20 minutes of warm-up drills/practice followed by 40 minutes of supervised match play (singles and doubles) QuickStart tennis 36’, 60’, and 78’ courts and equipment will be used. Teams are co-ed and will have home and away matches. Home matches will be played at Frosty Hollow or Core Creek (depending on the team you register for). Away matches will be played at other sites in Bucks County. Minimum of 4 players per team—maximum of 8. Register online at www.buckscountytennis.usta.com. Fee: $70 per player (includes a team t-shirt).
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Dates |
Levels/Times |
| Season 1 |
Tuesdays: May 22 & 29, June 5, 12 & 19 |
Little Aces (ages 6-8): 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm
Future Starts (ages 9-10): 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Juniors (ages 11-14): 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm |
| Season 2 |
Tuesdays: July 10, 17, 24, 31, August 7 |
BCTA Youth Tennis Camps
To register for this program, please go to: www.buckscountytennis.usta.com.
| Location: |
Flexible |
| Ages: |
7-11 |
| Dates & Times: |
Camp #1: June 18-21
Camp #2: July 16-19
(Rain Date Friday for both camps)
8:30 am to 12:00 pm
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| Fee: |
$99/person |
High School Training and USTA Jr. Team Tennis by BCTA
Ideal for teens who are aspiring to play high school tennis or are already on a school team! Co-ed teams of 4–6 players practice for 90 minutes each week, followed by home and away match play on Saturday afternoon at other sites in Bucks County. Six- to seven-week Spring (April–May) and Fall (September-October) seasons. League is divided into two divisions: 14 and under and 18 and under. For more details, log onto www.buckscountytennis.usta.com or e-mail buckscountytennis@verizon.net or call 215-322-7020.
The above programs at the Core Creek Tennis Center are sponsored by the Bucks County Tennis Association (BCTA). For more tennis opportunities, including: high school training, cardio tennis, family tennis, short tennis, fall double leagues at Core Creek, and "Frosty Friday Fun" (for high school, college and adult players), log on to www.buckscounty.usta.com or call 215-322-7020.
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