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Mission:
- Make available the game of tennis that emphasizes fun, increase wellness & self-esteem and teaches life skills that participants can carry over to their everyday lives.
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Special Events at Hampden Park!
Event: Friday Night Lights
When: Friday July 11th, 2025 & Friday August 1st, 2025, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Where: Hampden Park, Reading, PA 19604
Everyone is welcome to join the action! Come out for two summer evenings at Hampden Park and enjoy a beautiful sunset while playing on the court. Don’t miss out on the perfect mix of tennis, community, and summer vibes!
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*ONLINE REGISTRATION:
This will require a USTA account. Free to create.
If you do not have a USTA account, it will ask you to create one. The parent should register and add any children 12 & under to the account. If your child is 13 years or older and has an account, they should use their child's login to register. If your child is 13 & older and does not have an account, you must create on for your child. There is no fee to do so.
If you need assistance with creating a USTA account, call 800.990.8782 option 1
English, option 2 Spanish.
For registration information, please contact: Brian Wardhammar
Phone: 610.655.6528
Para obtener ayuda en español, 610-655-6201
***2025 SUMMER YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAM ***
June 16 - August 7, 2025
COR Red Ball Program
This beginner program uses red or sponge balls, which bounce lower and move slower to help new players develop their skills. It’s played on a 36' x18' court with a 2'9" net. .Suitable for Beginner and Advanced Beginner levels. Participants receive a T-shirt
Dates: June 16 – August 7, 2025
Day/Time/Location: Monday - Thursday | 9:00a.m.-10:00a.m. | Hampden Park
Cost: $40.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/8695629e-df8c-451c-8842-ea9b097ef762
COR Futures Program
This program is for beginner to advanced players using orange, green, or yellow balls. Players are grouped by age and skill. Lunch is provided daily, and all participants receive a T-shirt.
Dates: June 16 - August 7, 2025
Day/Time/Location: Monday - Thursday| 9:30 a.m.-12:00p.m. | Hampden Park
Cost: $80.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/40c26dbb-a826-473e-925c-773c15641e78
COR Jr. Advanced
This program is for high school players (ages 15–18) who play in the top 3 on their team and requires Director of Tennis approval. It meets twice a week and often trains with the Adult Advanced Program. Participants receive a T-shirt.
Dates: June 16 - August 6, 2025
Day/Time/Location: Mondays and Wednesdays | 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. | Hampden Park
Cost: $70.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/f8610bd0-ea6f-4d57-a4c4-7ac017f9da12
For more information or to register, please call our main office at 610-655-6201.
***2025 SUMMER ADULT TENNIS PROGRAM***
June 16 - August 7, 2025
Adult Beginner 101
This is a 1-day a week program for men and women who are new players.
Learn the basics of this lifetime sport!
Dates: June 17 - August 5, 2025
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays | 7:00 p.m. -8:30p.m. | Hampden Park
Cost: $40.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/2409dd33-c3f8-4d6b-96b1-c0bff5c0332d
COR Adult Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Program
This is a 1-day a week program for men and women who have taken the Beginner 101 program and/or have played for at least a year. This is primarily for the levels above beginners.
Dates: June 17 - August 5, 2025
Day/Time/Location: Tuesdays | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.| Hampden Park
Cost: $45.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/93e13527-16f2-41e6-b576-911808ca6388
COR Adult Advanced
This program meets twice a week and is for men and women 3.5 advanced levels and above. Drills and play make up the most of this program.
Dates: June 16 - August 6, 2025
Day/Time/Location: Monday and Wednesdays| 7:00p.m.-8:30p.m. | Hampden Park
Cost: $80.00
To register for this program, click on the following link:
https://playtennis.usta.com/reading-recreation-commission/Coaching/Book/2ecf832d-6846-443c-97f7-c23a17a14c06
For more information or to register, please call our main office at 610-655-6201.
Special Events at Hampden Park!
Event: Friday Night Lights
When: Friday July 11th, 2025 & Friday August 1st, 2025, 6:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Where: Hampden Park, Reading, PA 19604
Everyone is welcome to join the action! Come out for two summer evenings at Hampden Park and enjoy a beautiful sunset while playing on the court. Don’t miss out on the perfect mix of tennis, community, and summer vibes!
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AWARDS
2023 Racquet Sports Industry-Public Park of the Year: Hampden Park
2022 USTA Middle States NJTL Chapter of the Year
2021-22 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2019-20 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2018-19 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2017 USTA
EPD Volunteer of the Year - Carroll "Chip" Fossett
2017
USTA EPD #1 Ranked Junior 12's - Zachary Schrader
2017 BCTA Hall of Fame Inductee - Larry Zerbe
2016 Tennis Industry Magazine-Park & Rec Agency of the Year
2016 Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) Excellence
in Recreation & Parks
2016 USTA Middle States Premier Provider
2016 BCTA Hall of Fame Inductee - Russ Moore
2015 USTA Middle States Premier Provider - CTA
2015 USTA EPD Media Award - Tyler Washington
2015 18U Berks & District Champion, Section Runner-Up
2015 14U Berks Champion, District Runner-Up
2014 USTA EPD Pro of the Year- Larry Zerbe
2014 18U Berks & District Champion, Section Runner-Up
2013 USTA Middle States Media Excellence Award - David Emkey
2013 USTA EPD Media Award - David Emkey
2013 USTA 18U Berks & District Champion, Section Runner-Up
2013 Named in Tennis magazine as organization who efforts have made a difference
in the world
2012 USTA Middle States Junior Volunteer of the Year- Mara Trifoi
2012 USTA EPD Courage Award - Russ Moore
2012 USTA 14U Berks & District Champion, Section Runner-Up
2011 USPTA Middle States Professional of the Year - Larry Zerbe
2011 USTA Middle States NJTL Chapter of the Year
2011 USTA 14U Berks, District & Section Runner-Up
2010 USTA 12U Berks, District & Section Champion
2009 USTA Middle States NJTL Chapter of the Year
2009 USTA NJTL of the Year
2005 USTA EPD Organization of the Year
Links
https://www.youtube.com/user/CORTennis
https://www.instagram.com/cortennisprogram/
https://www.facebook.com/cortennis
Questions:Brian.Wardhammar@readingpa.gov Phone: 610.655.6528
Para obtener ayuda en español, 610-655-6201
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