Invitational Program

List of 4 items.

• Young Stars

  Young Stars will not be offered at this time.  

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  For advanced beginning to intermediate level players in grades 3 – 4

  
  

  The Young Stars program is the highest level of after school tennis for grades 3 – 4. Players invited into this program may also choose the Young Stars Plus option, which includes monthly opportunities for fun, non-threatening competitive play (see “Play Days” below).
  
  Young Stars is offered in Fall and Spring semesters. Program details (times, dates and cost), as well as registration information, are provided in the coaches’ invitation letters.

• Slamming Aces

  For advanced beginning to intermediate level players in grades 5 – 8

  
  

  Players invited into this program may also choose the Slamming Aces Plus option, which offers weekly competitive USTA Junior Team Tennis play.

  
  

  Slamming Aces is offered in Fall and Spring semesters. Program details (times, dates and cost), as well as registration information, are provided in the coaches’ invitation letters.

• ACE

  For intermediate to advanced level players in grades 5 – 8

  
  

  Punahou’s “A Competitive Edge” (ACE) Program is a competitive tennis training program for students who are looking to improve their competitive game play.
  
  The program features on-court stroke production, technique development, strategy and tactics, fitness and strength training, mental and emotional toughness training, video analysis and more. This program helps prepare players for future ILH team play, USTA Tournaments, USTA Junior Team Tennis league play and other competitive events.
  
  There are three levels within the ACE program, beginning with entry level (ACE III) and progressing to the highest competitive level (ACE I). In addition to having the skills and abilities to play at this level, students must possess a positive attitude and consistently display excellent sportsmanship.
  
  ACE participants also have the opportunity for competitive match play, in the form of “Play Days” for ACE I and II (see “Play Days” below) or USTA Junior Team Tennis for ACE II & III.
  
  The ACE program is offered in Fall and Spring semesters. Program details (times, dates and cost), as well as registration information, are provided in the coaches’ invitation letters.

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• Play Days

  Play Days at Punahou allow students to play tennis in a fun, non-threatening, non-elimination environment. Students learn the appropriate boundaries of the court (singles/doubles) and participate in competitive “play” scenarios against players of similar age and skill. These low-key competitions are organized in formats to allow children to play again and again, whether they win or lose. Emphasis is placed on participation, effort, sportsmanship, and fun. With equipment that is sized for young bodies and a level of play that is appropriate, students build confidence and improve on the fundamental skills they learn during the weekday group lessons.
  
  ACE Play Days are for more advanced, tournament-level players seeking more serious competition.
  
  Play Days take place on Saturdays throughout the school year and students are grouped by appropriate age and skill level.

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