How do I get an invitation to Top Flight Summer Camp?
If you are currently, or have in the past, been a participant in our Top Flight Academy or our Top Flight Camp, you are welcome to register. For players that are new to the Top Flight program, admittance is based on several factors, including UTR, age, skill, dedication and experience.
- To find out if you are qualified to participate in this program, contact the Club via phone: 248-253-9300, or you may request an evaluation.
- Evaluations are $55 for a two hour session and are paid at the time of scheduling. Register online for an Evaluation HERE
- For more information on a Top Flight evaluation, please follow THIS LINK.
- Players must sign-up in advance for an evaluation. Players that show up and have not pre-scheduled will be asked to come back after they have properly scheduled their evaluation.
When can I register for Top Flight Summer Camp?
Online registration opens immediately following our Top Flight Summer Camp Kick-Off on April 9, 2023. Players that attend the Kick-Off event receive a 15% discount on camp registrations. Attendance is mandatory to receive the discount. If you know you are not able to participate in the Kick-Off event, you are welcome to call the Club prior to April 9 to register for summer camp, 248-253-9300. Early registrations will recieve the 10% Early Bird Discount, which is in effect through May 23, 2023.
When is the Top Flight Summer Camp Kick-Off?
This year’s Top Flight Summer Camp Kick-Off event on Saturday, April 8, 5:30-7:30 PM. Players that attend the event can receive a 15% discount if they register for camp AT the event. The Kick-Off event is open to Junior Excellence, High School Training and Top Flight players. Players are required to register in advance to attend the Kick-Off. REGISTER FOR KICK-OFF EVENT
Is there a minimum age to participate?
No. Our Academy is separated into levels. Age does not play a significant role in determining eligibility to join the group. Skill level is the most important factor, followed by age/size. That being said, we don’t want anyone to get hurt on the court, so at some point, age may play a minor role.
When does Top Flight Summer Camp meet?
- Top Flight Summer Camp meets twice-per-day, Monday through Thursday mornings 10am-12pm. Monday & Wednesday afternoons 1:00-3:00 pm. Top Flight Camp verified UTR Match Play is on Tuesday & Thursday afternoons at *12:30 pm. We do not have class on Friday, Saturday or Sunday. (*Match play may start as early as 12:00 pm based on number of participants.)
- Students can choose to attend morning, afternoon or full day. The camp is a “choose-your-own-schedule” format, so players do not have to choose the time/date ahead of time. Once a player purchases a package of visits, he/she can show up to camp at anytime. The only exception is for UTR Match Play, which requires that the player register online through the UTR website.
Where is the location of the Top Flight Summer Camp?
OUTDOORS at Bloomfield Hills High School tennis courts.
OUTDOORS at Bloomfield Hills Middle School tennis courts.
What happens if it rains?
If it is raining; the courts are wet; or when needed, the Camp will be moved indoors to Wessen Indoor Tennis Club.
How will I know that the Camp is indoors at Wessen?
- As soon as a decision is made to move indoors, we will send out a Tweet. You can follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/WessenITC
I do not subscribe to Twitter. What now?
- On the home page of our website, we have a Twitter feed where you can see the updates. To find out if there is a delay, or if the group is moving indoors, just look at our website’s homepage wessenitc.com. On our PC, you will find the Twitter Feed on the right-hand side of our website homepage. On your phone, scroll down to the bottom.
What if it starts raining during the group?
- If we are at Bloomfield Hills High School and it starts to rain, we will either end the class early, or we will move indoors to Wessen. This will be based on the amount of time left in the class. Once the determination is made, we will use Twitter to communicate. Students that were dropped off and need a ride to Wessen will carpool with our Tennis Pros to the Club.
- IMPORTANT: Do not call about rain-outs – the moment a decision is made to delay or cancel, we will post it on Twitter and on our website homepage.
- We have hundreds of players in our outdoor top flight and recreational programs, and we cannot answer hundreds of calls about rainouts. If we have not made an announcement, you can assume the class is still on as scheduled. We would rather not cancel if possible and will try as best we can to keep classes on their scheduled day, time, and location, if at all possible.
How does the Tuesday/Thursday Verified UTR Match Play work?
- Players register for VERIFIED UTR match play online through the UTR website. Match Play is offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12:30* pm. (*If we have a large turnout, matches could start as early as 12:00 pm.) Summer Camp participants can compete in twice-per-week match play (1/2 visit per event.) Online registration is free; however, it is necessary to register online as outlined below:
- Players that have a UTR Power Subscription can register FREE at any time – no special link is required. We will charge players internally 1/2 visit for each event.
- Players without a UTR Power Subscription may request a special link (sent via email) to register online for FREE. The deadline to request the link is 12:00 pm two-days prior to match play:
- Tuesday Match Play: Deadline to request the link is 12:00 pm on Sunday.
- Thursday Match Play: Deadline to request the link is 12:00 pm on Tuesday.
- Online registration will be free with the link, however you will be charged 1/2 visit internally for each match play event.
- Non-power subscribers that miss the “special link” deadline, can still sign up for match play, provided that online registration has not ended. There will, however be a $12 registration fee in addition to the 1/2 visit.
- All match play results count toward the players’ VERIFIED UTR rating. This is a great opportunity to improve match play results AND a player’s rating over the course of the summer!
- Summer UTR Match Play meets at Bloomfield Hills High School tennis courts. REGISTER FOR UTR MATCH PLAY
How do I become a UTR Power Subscriber?
UTR Power Subscriptions are available for purchase on the UTR website. Please follow this link to learn more about becoming a Power Subscriber. WHAT ARE POWER PLAYERS?
What if I run out of visits, but I want to come to additional classes?
- Packages can always be upgraded. For instance, if you buy a package of 10 visits, you can upgrade to 24, 48 or Full Summer at any time. You will be charged the difference in the package price. Keep in mind that the 10% discount ends on the date specified and will not carry forward into the summer if you decide to upgrade AFTER the early bird discount has expired. This also applies to Kick-Off event participants that received the 15% discount – upgrades after the event will be at the current price point.
What if I only want to come to a couple of extra classes beyond my package limit?
- If a player has depleted his/her package and wants to come to a few extra classes beyone the package limit, the player will be charged a per-visit fee at the non-discount rate of the package that was purchased. This does not apply to Tues/Thurs UTR match play, where players can register as a non-Academy player.
- 48 visit package: per-time rate $34
- 24 visit package: per-time rate $46
- 10 visit package: per-time rate $59
- Players without a package: per-time rate $88
- UTR Match Play – Rate for players without a package: $28 (power subscriber); $40 (non-power subscriber)
- Players that exceed their package limit will be charged per-time using the credit card on file.
What if I don’t use all my visits by the end of the summer?
- Summer Top Flight Camp session packages do not extend into the fall session or next year’s summer camp. Keep in mind, however, that even if a player doesn’t use all of their visits, they will still save on the daily per-time rate. For instance, if you purchase a 48 visit package and only come 40 times, you still save. Example below:
- Player purchased a 48 visit package at the 10% discount rate but only used 40 visits:
- 24 visit package with 10% discount = $989
- 16 additional visits = $736
- $989 + $736 = $1725
- 48 visit package with 10% discount = $1485
- In the above example, the player still saved $240 even though they only used 40 of their 48 possible visits.
- Player purchased a 48 visit package at the 10% discount rate but only used 40 visits:
- IMPORTANT: Players are not able to “downgrade” their package once the camp begins (June 6, 2023.) This is non-negotiable. For instance, if you buy 24 visits, you cannot downgrade to 10 visits and receive a credit balance. The exception to this would be a significant injury with a doctor’s note. Players that are out for an extended period of time with a doctor’s note can receive a club credit for unused visits at the end of the summer camp session. This “injury” clause is for very specific cases, and is not a policy to be abused.
What is a “visit?”
- A “visit” refers to a two-hour block of the group. We have a morning session (10a-12 pm) and an afternoon session (1-3 pm.) The morning session is one visit, and the Monday/Wednesday afternoon sessions are one visit. Tuesday/Thursday match play is equal to 1/2 visit for each event.
Can I share a package with my sister/brother?
- Players are not able to “share” packages, however we do offer a 10% sibling discount for families with more than one Top Flight Summer Camp participant. When registering online, please choose the “Sibling Discount” option for each player in your family.
How do I pay for a drop-in “per-time” visit?
- Drop-in, per-time visits for players that have not purchased a package are $88. For those with a package that has been depleted, extra “drop-in” visits will be charged at the per-time regular published rate of your package using the credit card that we have on file. Players can also upgrade their package by calling the Club. 248-253-9300. Payment must be made either before, or at the time of the visit.
- 48 visit package: per-time rate $34
- 24 visit package: per-time rate $46
- 10 visit package: per-time rate $59
- Players without a package: per-time rate $88
Do you offer racquet stringing services during the summer months?
- Yes, we offer racquet stringing during the summer months. You may drop-off/pick-up your racquet(s) at the Camp site. Our pro shop offers racquets, tennis supplies and stringing services. PRO SHOP INFO