Classes
Important: We have increased capacity this year, but we may still hit our caps. We give residents a week headstart on registering for classes, and then open it up to the public.
If you are unsure what class you or your child should take, please contact us.
Adult classes are offered fall*(3-week sessions), spring*(3-week sessions), and summer (6-week sessions).
Our youth classes begin the week of June 23rd (6-week sessions).
Our lessons for our youngest kids will be 45 minutes while our older kids will get an hour. Most of our adult classes are 1 hour.
If there is a rainout, these will be made up either on Fridays, or after the 6 week session.
*dependent on coach availability and registrant interest
Alley Cats
ages 5-8
summers only
Mondays/Wednesdays
10:00-10:45am, 10:45-11:30am
Tuesdays/Thursdays
10:00-10:45, 10:45-11:30am
This class is generally recommended for children 5-8 years old and is a good introduction for kids who have had minimal formal tennis exposure. These participants are essentially 1st time players who want to learn the fundamentals of the game. Tracking and contacting the ball will be a focus of this class with an introduction to ground strokes, volleys, and serves. We will focus on a technique and put it into a fun game at the end of a lesson. This class will be taught on a smaller court with lighter, easier to hit tennis balls.
Rookies
ages 9+
summers only
Mondays/Wednesdays
11:30-12:15, 12:15-1:00
Tuesdays/Thursdays
11:30-12:15, 12:15-1:00
This class is generally recommended for children 9 and up. These players have a foundational understanding of the game of tennis and know the fundamentals of ground strokes, volleys, and serves. Emphasis will be on developing strokes, being able to rally to 10, knowing the sections of the court, and how to keep score all in a fun environment to develop a love of tennis. This class will be taught in service boxes and working our way to a 60ft. court.
Junior Team
ages 11+
summers only
Tuesdays/Thursdays
1:00-2:00pm
Mondays/Wednesdays
Not Offered this Year
Players must have a solid understanding of the game of tennis as well as strategy. Players have mastered fundamentals of basic strokes and can serve the ball using a 60 ft. court and working their way to full court. The focus of this class is to get players ready to play on the Tennis Team and play in exhibition matches.
Tennis Team
(spring/summer)
Practices are Mondays/Wednesdays until matches start the second week of July. Fridays will be World Team Tennis.
Mondays
2:00 – 3:00pm (assigned by skill level)
3:00 – 4:00pm (assigned by skill level)
4:00 - 5:00pm (assigned by skill level)
5:00 - 6:00pm (assigned by skill level)
Wednesdays
Same times as Mondays
These players are ready for competitive matches and will participate in the Varsity classes as part of the tennis team. Players must have a very solid understanding of tennis rules and court etiquette during match play. These players are able to clearly understand the concepts of winning and losing. Players enjoy being partnered with other players to compete. Players are dedicated to practice and enjoy playing competitively. These players will work on consistency with ground strokes, volleys, approach shots, lobs, and must know how to serve from the baseline. Players must be able to keep score within a tennis game format.
Adult Beginner
Tuesdays/Thursdays
9:00 – 10:00am
These classes are designed to give adults an opportunity to play and learn with others. Instruction will cover fundamental tennis strokes. No previous tennis experience is required. Considerable amount of instruction will be given to developing and refining ground strokes, volleys, and serves. Participants Learn through specific stroke drills and match play.
USTA + Doubles Strategy
(spring/summer)
Tuesdays/Thursdays
8am – 9am
Must play on a USTA team to register. This class is geared for 3.5 and above. Get specific strategy for Doubles.
Here are some of the strategies we will work on; staggered positioning, drop volleys, targeting, and return of serve.
Adult Intermediate
Mondays/Wednesdays
9:00-10:00am
This class is for adults who have some general knowledge of tennis. Adults could have gone through our beginner program, or could have played competitively a long time ago.
Advanced Drill Class
Wednesday Evenings
Not Offered this Session
This class is for people who have some competitive tennis experience. Players who have played USTA at a 3.5-4.5 level would be good to sign up for this class.