Welcome to Buddy Up Tennis at Five Star Tennis Center—an exceptional and inclusive experience tailored for athletes with Down Syndrome aged 5 and over. Our 90-minute clinics seamlessly blend 60 minutes of professional tennis instruction with 30 minutes of invigorating fitness conditioning.
Five Star Tennis Center proudly partners with Buddy Up for Life to make this program truly special. Professionally train instructors orchestrate a harmonious blend of activities for players, buddies, and volunteers. Join us in celebrating the spirit of Buddy Up Tennis.
Within our Health and Wellness Pillar, the Buddy Up Tennis program is a weekly high-energy adaptive tennis and fitness program for children and adults with Down Syndrome ages 5+ (our oldest Athlete is approaching 55!). We enable our Athletes to flourish, succeed, and reach their fullest potential by providing a unique environment that combines tennis, fitness, and social activities through our weekly 90-minute clinics consisting of 30 minutes of fitness conditioning and 60 minutes of professional tennis instruction.
Athletes are partnered with our volunteer Buddies to provide support, develop friendships, and reinforce the Coaches’ instructions. Coaches are trained to implement the tennis curriculum specifically created for our Athletes with Down syndrome.
We develop brave athletes on the court with the self-worth and confidence to conquer their challenges and achieve their fullest potential off the court.
Love Tennis? Join us!
Join our team and become one of our valued Athletes, where participation in our programs offers a gateway to fostering new friendships, learning new skills, and promoting social and emotional growth. Engage in fitness conditioning that enhances muscle tone and core strengthening. Buddy Up Tennis teaches all aspects of the game, making it an inclusive experience for our Athletes aged 5 and above. Our clinics, held weekly, extend for 90 minutes, providing a holistic approach to tennis and fitness development.
Join Buddy Up for Life with Five Star Tennis Center! We’re always on the lookout for enthusiastic volunteer buddies to be part of our program. It’s the perfect opportunity to give back to our community and get involved with a fantastic nonprofit. Don’t forget, volunteer buddies earn valuable service hours and even receive recommendation letters for college. Make a difference on and off the court—become a volunteer buddy today!
*Note: All athletes and buddies MUST sign-up on the Buddy Up for Life website, registrations and applications ARE NOT manage by FSTC.