Junior Program
Foam Ball $20 per class•Purchase required to enroll
Foam Ball - Ages 4 to 5 (All levels)
Court size – 36 feet Racket 17-19 inches
Foam Ball 1 emphasizes complete athletic development as a solid foundation for not only tennis, but all sports. Players will participate in fun, game-based training in agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. Students will gain familiarity with racquets, courts, and the movement coordination to build basic tennis strokes.
Red Ball $30 per class•Purchase required to enroll
Red Ball - Ages 6 to 7 (All Levels)
Court size – 36 feet, Racket 17-19 inches
In Red Ball, students will further develop the fundamental skills covered in Foam Ball: agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. In addition, we introduce more specific tennis movement, coordination, footwork, and stroke production. Students gain familiarity with rallying in preparation for match play.
Orange Ball $30 per class•Purchase required to enroll
Orange Ball - Ages 7 to 10* (Beginner - Intermediate)
Court size – 60 feet, Racket 21-23 inches
In Orange Ball, participants will further develop the fundamental skills covered in Red Ball 1 & 2: agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. In addition, players gain skill and confidence in stroke production, rallying and consistency. We introduce the basics of scoring and positioning for match play.
Green Ball $30 per class•Purchase required to enroll
Green Ball - Ages 7 to 10* (Intermediate)
Court size – 78 feet, Racket 25 inches
In Green Ball, participants will further develop the fundamental skills covered in Red Ball and Orange Ball: agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. Players gain increased skill and confidence in rallying, consistency, scoring and positioning. Cooperative and competitive drills and games prepare students for match play.
Yellow Ball $30 per class•Purchase required to enroll
Yellow Ball - Ages 11 to 18 (All Levels)
Court size – 78 feet, Racket 27 inches
In Yellow Ball, coaches introduce basic positioning and tactics for both singles and doubles play. Students graduate to playing with higher-bouncing, regulation tennis balls. Further attention is given to proper footwork and stroke production. Cooperative and competitive drills and practice games prepare students for potential USTA tournament play.
Coached Match Play $20 per class•Purchase required to enroll
Play 4 matches in a calendar month 3 FREE visits
Receive immediate tactical and positioning coaching during match play. Players receive 1 point for every game won and all games start at deuce!
Yellow Ball & Green Ball Summer Camp $150•Purchase required to enroll
Orange Ball & Red Ball Summer Camp $115•Purchase required to enroll
Foam Ball Summer Camp $80•Purchase required to enroll
Red Ball Summer Camp $80•Purchase required to enroll
Orange Ball Summer Camp $80•Purchase required to enroll
Fall Yellow Ball $150•Purchase required to enroll
Yellow Ball - Ages 11 to 18 (All Levels)
Court size – 78 feet, Racket 27 inches
In Yellow Ball, coaches introduce basic positioning and tactics for both singles and doubles play. Students graduate to playing with higher-bouncing, regulation tennis balls. Further attention is given to proper footwork and stroke production. Cooperative and competitive drills and practice games prepare students for potential USTA tournament play.
Fall Green Ball $150•Purchase required to enroll
Green Ball - Ages 7 to 10 (Intermediate)
Court size – 78 feet, Racket 25 inches
In Green Ball, participants will further develop the fundamental skills covered in Red Ball and Orange Ball: agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. Players gain increased skill and confidence in rallying, consistency, scoring and positioning. Cooperative and competitive drills and games prepare students for match play.
Fall Orange Ball $150•Purchase required to enroll
Orange Ball - Ages 7 to 10 (Beginner - Intermediate)
Court size – 60 feet, Racket 21-23 inches
In Orange Ball, participants will further develop the fundamental skills covered in Red Ball: agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. In addition, players gain skill and confidence in stroke production, rallying and consistency. We introduce the basics of scoring and positioning for match play.
Fall Red Ball $150•Purchase required to enroll
Red Ball - Ages 6 to 7 (All Levels)
Court size – 36 feet, Racket 17-19 inches
In Red Ball, students will further develop the fundamental skills covered in Foam Ball: agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. In addition, we introduce more specific tennis movement, coordination, footwork, and stroke production. Students gain familiarity with rallying in preparation for match play.
Fall Foam Ball $100•Purchase required to enroll
Foam Ball - Ages 4 to 5 (All levels)
Court size – 36 feet Racket 17-19 inches
Foam Ball emphasizes complete athletic development as a solid foundation for not only tennis, but all sports. Players will participate in fun, game-based training in agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. Students will gain familiarity with racquets, courts, and the movement coordination to build basic tennis strokes.
Davis Cup $150•Purchase required to enroll
Competitive Player Development $150•Purchase required to enroll
Tennis 1 2 3 $150•Purchase required to enroll
Yellow Ball Holiday Camp $100•Purchase required to enroll
Winter Yellow Ball $150•Purchase required to enroll
Yellow Ball - Ages 11 to 18 (All Levels)
Court size – 78 feet, Racket 27 inches
In Yellow Ball, coaches introduce basic positioning and tactics for both singles and doubles play. Students graduate to playing with higher-bouncing, regulation tennis balls. Further attention is given to proper footwork and stroke production. Cooperative and competitive drills and practice games prepare students for potential USTA tournament play.
Winter Green Ball $150•Purchase required to enroll
Green Ball - Ages 7 to 10 (Intermediate)
Court size – 78 feet, Racket 25 inches
In Green Ball, participants will further develop the fundamental skills covered in Red Ball and Orange Ball: agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. Players gain increased skill and confidence in rallying, consistency, scoring and positioning. Cooperative and competitive drills and games prepare students for match play.
Winter Orange Ball $150•Purchase required to enroll
Orange Ball - Ages 7 to 10 (Beginner - Intermediate)
Court size – 60 feet, Racket 21-23 inches
In Orange Ball, participants will further develop the fundamental skills covered in Red Ball: agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. In addition, players gain skill and confidence in stroke production, rallying and consistency. We introduce the basics of scoring and positioning for match play.
Winter Red Ball $100•Purchase required to enroll
Red Ball - Ages 6 to 7 (All Levels)
Court size – 36 feet, Racket 17-19 inches
In Red Ball, students will further develop the fundamental skills covered in Foam Ball: agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. In addition, we introduce more specific tennis movement, coordination, footwork, and stroke production. Students gain familiarity with rallying in preparation for match play.
Winter Foam Ball $100•Purchase required to enroll
Foam Ball - Ages 4 to 5 (All levels)
Court size – 36 feet Racket 17-19 inches
Foam Ball emphasizes complete athletic development as a solid foundation for not only tennis, but all sports. Players will participate in fun, game-based training in agility, throwing, catching, kicking, ball striking, team-building, and balance. Students will gain familiarity with racquets, courts, and the movement coordination to build basic tennis strokes.
Junior Tournament Teams
Sunday Green Ball Tournament Team $200•Purchase required to enroll
5-week sessions, beginning in January
Tuesday Jr Tournament Team $250•Purchase required to enroll
Players should be competing in 6 - 10 tournaments a year. Coaches will be at these tournaments to watch players for goal achievement and lesson planning.
Advanced Tournaments
Intermediate Tournaments
Thursday Jr Tournament Team $250•Purchase required to enroll
Players should be competing in 6 - 10 tournaments a year. Coaches will be at these tournaments to watch players for goal achievement and lesson planning.
Advanced Tournaments
Intermediate Tournaments
Summer Green Ball Tournament Team $200•Purchase required to enroll
Players should be competing in 6 - 10 tournaments a year. Coaches will be at these tournaments to watch players for goal achievement and lesson planning.
Advanced Tournaments
Intermediate Tournaments
Summer Yellow Ball Tournament Team $200•Purchase required to enroll
Players should be competing in 6 - 10 tournaments a year. Coaches will be at these tournaments to watch players for goal achievement and lesson planning.
Advanced Tournaments
Intermediate Tournaments
Adult Tournament Teams
3.5 - 4.0 Doubles Tournament Team $250•Purchase required to enroll
July 29 - August 4, Seattle, WA
December 5 - 8, Bellingham, WA
Wednesday 4.0 - 4.5 Singles Tournament Team $250•Purchase required to enroll
July 29 - August 4, Seattle, WA
December 5 - 8, Bellingham, WA
Sunday 4.0 - 4.5 Singles Tournament Team $250•Purchase required to enroll
July 29 - August 4, Seattle, WA
December 5 - 8, Bellingham, WA
4.0 - 4.5 Singles Tournament Team $250•Purchase required to enroll
3.0 - 3.5 Singles Tournament Team $250•Purchase required to enroll
Would you like to join our team? These sessions are for players who want focused training; small player/coach ratios with a strong emphasis on helping you accomplish your specific goals. While training in a group, plans are developed specifically for each individual player to work on their strengths and weaknesses. Coaches attend select tournaments throughout the year to watch players compete in order to provide feedback and make individual training adaptations.
3.5 - 4.0 Singles Tournament Team $250•Purchase required to enroll
5.0 Doubles Tactics $22 per class•From $20 per visit with Adult 10 Pack Pass (get 1 FREE) pass•No purchase required to enroll
4.0 - 4.5 Adult Tournament Team $40 per class•From $37 per visit with Adult Tournament Team pass•No purchase required to enroll
3.5 - 4.0 Adult Tournament Team $40 per class•From $37 per visit with Adult Tournament Team pass•No purchase required to enroll
5.0 Tournament Team $25 per class•No purchase required to enroll
Events
Celebration of Life - Russ Bucklin Free
Born in Tacoma, WA on August 15, 1936 to Gerald and Mary Bucklin, Russ attended Marymount Military Academy and Mt. Tahoma High School in Tacoma. He graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in electrical engineering.
He went to work for Seattle City Light, where he worked on preparations for the 1962 Worlds Fair. Afterwards, Russ began investing in real estate and opened several restaurants in the University District.
Russ was an avid ballroom dancer and a fixture on the PNW tennis scene. One of his proudest achievements in tennis was earning the #1 PNW ranking in both the the 50+ and 55+ age divisions for men's singles in the same year.
Russ founded Forest Crest Athletic Club 43 years ago and it continues to hold its original charm.
Russ lived a long and eventful life, always on his own terms, always looking ahead to the next adventure. He was an accomplished athlete, entrepreneur and real estate investor.
Russ leaves behind eight children and seventeen grandchildren. A prayer service will be held at Our Lady of Fatima church in Seattle.
A Celebration of Russ's life will be held on Sunday, May 5th at Forest Crest Athletic Club. Doors will open at 3:00 pm and the Celebration will begin at 4:00.
Please call FCAC at 425-774-0014 for details. Anyone who knew Russ and wishes to join us in celebrating his life is warmly invited.
Ace Out Hunger Free
We will have a raffle drawing at the end of the event. Most prizes TBD, there will be a new head radical racket!
Earning tickets include
1 ticket - per canned food item
1 ticket - per class attended
1 ticket - per racket strung