Intermediate Level classes are for kids that have demonstrated proficiency in tennis specific skills and are just about ready, or ready for competition. These players at minimum have been playing weekly for over a year in a group lesson setting, and/or is approved by an Empire Tennis Academy Program Director. Players in these classes will be challenged mentally and physically. As they progress with age and skill, more technical and tactical themes are introduced so they can learn how to address the challenges they will face in match-play situations. All Intermediate level players in our program are expected to compete in either United States Tennis Association (USTA) or Universal Tennis Ratings (UTR) match play to test the skills they are learning in class. Click here for more on our Match Play Programs. Additionally, check out our non for profit wing, Tennis Saves on UTR. It offers year round inexpensive match play opportunities for kids 11 & older, or kids already competing in USTA Green ball match play events.