301 Lake Street • Oak Park, Illinois 60302 • Phone: 708.386.2175 • Fax: 708.386.2187

 

Youth Programs: 2010-2011 Season

 

*Super Excellence (9-14)
Sunday: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
or Wednesday: 4:00 - 5:00 pm

Players will be introduced to all shots and begin or continue focus on development of strokes. In addition, players will begin to rally balls from the baseline, begin to develop the muscle memory for the serve, keep score, and begin to know the positions on the court.

*Super Tournament: (14-18)
Monday: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
or Wednesday: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
*Tournament: (13-17)
Monday: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
or Wednesday: 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Players in the ATP division play challenge matches, mini-tournaments, round robins, have earned a Chicago ranking, and may have extensive USTA tournament experience. They are seeking higher spots on their high school teams, or often playing the highest positions. They are looking to improve their sectional/national ranking and are interested in pursuing a college level play. ATP players play four times a week with a combination of small and large groups, private lessons, and play tournaments. This level is designed for players who are interested in playing on their high school team. Players in this group generally are 13 –17 years old. They may have begun playing USTA matches but have not earned a Chicago USTA ranking. These players may want to work toward earning a place on their junior varsity or varsity high school tennis team. Primary goals of these players are to play three to four times a week and to continue challenge matches and round robin play.
*Boys/Girls Junior Varsity I & II (13-17)
Tuesday: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
or Thursday: 4:00 - 5:30 pm
*Girls Varsity Team (13-18)
Tuesday: 3:30 - 5:30 pm
This level is geared for players who are just beginning to play on their own and/or players developing an interest in playing tournaments. Players in this group generally have not yet achieved a Chicago USTA ranking. Primary goals for players are to play twice a week on a regular basis, including round robins and challenge matches. For players who have made a commitment to tennis and want to be with other committed players. It is a long-term program requiring a thirty-five week commitment during the indoor tennis season and an eight week commitment during the summer season. Need permission from Head Pro to enroll.
Junior Match Play & Pizza Party

Friday
*4:00 - 5:30 pm
Super Tournament Match Play

*5:30 - 7:00 pm
Tournament Match Play

Pizza & Pop!

Match Play is designed and organized for practice in a real-game setting. Pros will give analysis and feedback of matches. The Friday classes will also include Doubles and Singles tactics and some physical conditioning.
NON-MEMBER PROGRAMS
Shot Makers (3-5)
Sunday: 1:00 - 2:00 pm
or Wednesday: 1:45 - 2:30 pm
Future Stars I (5-7) and Future Stars II (5-10) Sunday: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
  • Players are introduced to the game in a fun learning atmosphere, focusing primarily on stroke production.
  • Players will be introduced to all shots and begin or continue focus on development of strokes. In addition, players will begin to rally balls from the mid-court, begin to develop the muscle memory for the serve, keep score, and begin to know the positions on the court.
Young Beginners (8-12)
and Advanced Beginners (8-12)
Sunday: 3:00 - 4:00 pm
or Wednesday: 2:30 - 3:30 pm
or Wednesday: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
JR High/High School Beginner,
Advanced Beginner (13-16)
Sunday: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
  • Players will be introduced to all shots and begin or continue focus on development of strokes. Players will be learn positions of court, how to keep score, terminology of specific shots and areas of the court.
  • Introductory class for JR Varsity High School students. Players will learn positions of the court, how to keep score, use and terminology of specific shots and areas of the court.

*Membership required.

  • Classes require at least four participants. Instructors may limit class size.
  • The reduced price for Shot Makers and Future Stars I are based on $16.00 per hour. The fees for other Jr. Classes are based on $23.00 per hour. Full session price due prior to class onset. Total is based on the number of weeks in the session and the number of class hours per week. (Full sessions only! No Pro-rations!).
  • Class Sessions (number of weeks in parentheses):
    Session #1: Sept. 12 – Oct 30, 2010 (7wks)
    Session #2: October 31 – Dec 18, 2010 (7/6wks)
    Session #3: Jan 2 – Mar 5, 2011 (9wks)
    Session #4: Mar 6 – May 14, 2011 (9/8 wks)

There will be no classes on November 25, 2010, December 19, 2010 – January 1, 2011 and March 26 - April 2, 2011 (OPRFHS Spring Break Week) and April 24, 2011.

Junior Walk-On Rate is available at 50% off for Junior Members!

Parent/Child Tennis Tournament
Saturday, December 4, 2010
3:00pm to 6:00pm
or Until the End of the Final Match


Entry Fee: Members: $45.00 per Parent/Child Team;
Non-Members: $60.00 per Parent/Child Team

Registration Deadline:
Monday, November 29, 2010
Matches Will Be Pre-Scheduled
Before Tournament Times

Court Fees, Tennis Balls Included in Fees
Includes T-Shirt for Each Team Member

Prizes for 1st Place Winners in Each Category

Children Ages: 8 to 18

Advanced Player Level and Intermediate Player Level

Call or Stop In to Register Now!
(708) 386-2175

Register at the Front Desk Before 1st Class


 

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