Tennis (Girls)

2026 Girls Tennis Information

 

Thank you for your interest in the 2026 Irvine High School Girls Tennis team.  The tennis season promises to be a very competitive and exciting one.  The following information will help guide you towards making sure you are prepared for the upcoming tryouts and season.

Tryouts for the 2026 girls tennis team are scheduled for
 Aug 3RD and 4th MON/Tues) 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Official SUMMER CAMP FLYER (2026) - COMING SOON 

TENATIVE camp DATES

Tennis Boot Camp:       June 15 – June 18 (M-Th)   M-Th   1:00 – 3:00PM

This 1-week camp focuses on basics.  It is designed for players who are new to tennis or have limited experience, and for the more advanced players wanting to improve their form and proper technique.

Tennis Team Camp:      June 22 – July 2 & July 14 – July 30 (4 Wks)   M-Th   1:00 – 3:00PM

(NO CAMP - ALL SPORTS - 7/6 – 7/18 – IHS Athletic Dead Period)

For all level players wanting to focus on learning and improving skills and techniques. Stretching, conditioning, skill development and tennis knowledge will be part of each day of camp. Players will play singles and doubles in various competitive formats.  The camps are an excellent way to become comfortable with other players on the team and Coach Russell.  Returning players should plan to attend a minimum of 4 days of camp. Players who want to learn and improve their tennis skills, but do not plan to try out for the team, are also welcome.

There are full camp and day rate options for camps.

Before Summer Camp, Tryouts and Season

All athletes must be cleared through AthleticClearance.com to be eligible to participate in camp and/or the team.

  • Go to https://irvinehigh.iusd.org/athletics/athletic-clearance to view the instructions for creating an Athletic Clearance account.
  • In addition to completing the online information, you will need to upload a copy of the Pre-Participation Form, insurance card and the signed Letter of Consent.
  • Complete the Download the Pre-Participation Exam Form (physical). Complete the form at your Health Care Provider, then add the form to your online clearance account. Physicals are good for 12 months.

Tryouts are tentatively scheduled for Aug 3th & 4th (Mon/Tue) from 2:00pm – 4:00pm

Tryouts are for all players not currently on the team. All necessary cuts will be made after the tryout are complete.  New players will have their schedule changed after successfully making the team. Skill is not necessarily the most important factor in determining the results of the tryouts.  The players that make the team will be decided by several factors including skill, experience, potential, attitude, and work ethic.  The total team size (varsity and jv) is usually between 28-32 players.  Varsity and jv squads will not be determined until after tryouts. Note: Returning players will be evaluated when practice begins and are not guaranteed their spots on the team.

Tennis Season starts on Monday, August 10th, and runs through the end of the 1st quarter (end of October).

All players, except seniors and winter sports athletes, should also be signed up for 2nd quarter off-season tennis.  Matches begin at the end of August.

  • Practices are Monday-Friday from 2:00pm – 5:00pm before school starts and 2:25 – 5:00pm after the start of school.
  • Players are expected to be at practice every day (Mon-Fri each week, except Labor Day)
  • Match play will tentatively begin the week of August 24th.
  • Matches start at 3:15 pm and usually end at approximately 5:30-6:00pm.
  • Matches are played mainly on Tuesday and Thursday. Pre-season matches can vary.
  • There are between 18 and 22 matches per season, plus PCL league finals and CIF playoffs (provided we finish in the top three in the PCL league).

Requested Team Contributions

Team requested contribution is approximately $175 (depends on player uniform options).

If you or your parents have any questions, please feel free to contact me (email is best).

Gary Russell
Irvine High School
Director of Tennis

GaryRussell@iusd.org

 

 

IUSD/IHS Non-Discrimination Policy Statement

IUSD does not discriminate in enrollment in or access to any athletics program available. Admission to these programs is based on age appropriateness, team roster space, aptitude and meeting academic and behavioral eligibility requirements. The lack of English skills shall not be a barrier to admission to or participation in the District’s activities and programs. See Bd Policy 5145.5 Nondiscrimination for more information and who to contact.