Parks And Recreation Department

Municipal Service Center – 4811 N. Saginaw Rd.  Midland, MI 48640   Phone: 989-837-6930  Email: recreation@midland-mi.org

 

Tennis in Midland

 

tennis.jpg“Play Tennis Midland!” is a cooperative effort of the Midland Parks and Recreation Department and the Midland Community Tennis Center. Three sessions will be held during the summer of 2009.

 

Registration begins Monday, May 4, 2009 at the Parks and Recreation office. We can now accept credit card payments (in-person only).

 

         SESSION ONE:          June 15 – July 9, 2009 (4 weeks)

         SESSION TWO:         July 13 – August 6, 2009 (4 weeks)

         SESSION THREE:     August 10 – September 3, 2009 (4 weeks)

 

All classes are a maximum of 10 to 1 instructor ratio (except Little Kids Tennis).  Equipment (racquets & tennis balls) will be provided, but participants must wear tennis shoes.  All classes will be taught at the Midland Community Tennis Center. Classes that have low numbers will be shortened, if there is no other class to move your child to.

 

Little Kids Tennis:  Ages 4 – 7

A fun class emphasizing basic skills and hand/eye coordination.  Instructor ratio is 6 players to 1 teacher.  Your child must meet the age requirements by the starting date of the program.

        

         Age                  Day                  Time                             Fee

         4-5                    Mon                  3:30-4:15 pm                 $26 each

         4-5                    Wed                 3:30-4:15 pm                 $26 each

         6-7                    Mon                  4:15-5:00 pm                 $26 each

         6-7                    Wed                 4:15-5:00 pm                 $26 each

 

Juniors:  Ages 8 – 14

This program is designed for players ages 8–14 who want to learn how to play the great game of tennis.  Players will learn basics of the game:  forehand, backhand, serve, volley, scoring, games, and FUN.

 

         Age                  Day                  Time                             Fee

           8-10                Mon & Wed       12:30-1:30 pm               $31

         11-12                Mon & Wed         1:30-2:30 pm               $31

         13-14                Mon & Wed         2:30-3:30 pm               $31

 

Junior Workout:  Ages 13 – 17

This program is for older players who want to prepare for their upcoming intermediate and high school seasons.  Emphasis will be on stroke development and doubles/singles strategy.

 

Age                  Day                  Time                             Fee

         13-17                Mon & Wed       5:00-6:00 pm                 $31

 

Play Tennis Fast Midland – Play Tennis Fast 1

This program is for adults new to the game of tennis.  Emphasis will be to learn all the essential strokes including forehand, backhand, volley and serve. 

 

Age                  Day                  Time                             Racquet/No Racquet

         Adult                Mon                    6:00-7:00 pm               $54/$44

         Adult                Wed                   6:00-7:00 pm               $54/$44

         Adult                Thurs                10:00-11:00 am              $54/$44

 

Play Tennis Fast Midland – Play Tennis Fast 2

This program revisits the basics, add specialty shots, learn and practice doubles play. For returnee players too.

 

Age                  Day                  Time                             Fee

         Adult                Mon                    7:00-8:00 pm               $54

         Adult                Wed                   7:00-8:00 pm               $54

         Adult                Thurs                11:00 am-Noon              $54