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Youth Tennis Programs

We offer tennis programming for all levels and all ages from three through adult, in a fun and challenging environment.

Registration: Payment & registration required in advance at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex.
Deadline: Registration takes place up until the Friday before the session starts. Session 1: September 11, Session 2: October 30
Questions: Contact Michele Conlon, Tennis Coordinator, 335-9307
Location: All classes will be held at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex, 384-1215.
Attire: Non-marking tennis shoes only. Many black soled shoes will mark the courts.
Schedule: For Fall 2009, there are two, six-week sessions with a one-week break in between

 

Tiny Tots

Tuesday, 10:30 - 11 am OR Sunday, 3:30 - 4 pm

$35

Ages 3 - 5 - Designed to work on kid's hand-eye coordination, basic strokes, balance, agility and fun!

Tuesday
Session 1: September 15 - October 20
Session 2: November 3 - December 15

Sunday
Session 1: September 13 - October 18
Session 2: November 1 - December 13

 

Herky Tennis Class Tuesday OR Thursday 5:30 - 6:30 pm
$90

Ages 5 - 7 - Students will learn basic strokes, start rallying and have fun with USTA QuickStart format.

Tuesday
Session 1: September 15 - Oct. 20
Session 2: November 3 - December 15

Thursday
Session 1: September 17 - October 22
Session 2: November 5 - December 17

 

Black I Tennis Class Sunday 5:30 - 6:30 pm
$90

Ages 8 - 12 - A class for beginners and advanced beginners. Students will learn basic strokes and start playing points with USTA QuickStart format.

Session 1: September 13 - October 18
Session 2: November 1 - December 13


Black II Tennis Class Sunday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
$90

Similar to Black I, except has taken Black I several times or equivalent.

Session 1: September 13 - October 18
Session 2: November 1 - December 13

 

Gold I Tennis Class Thursday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
$90

Ages 8 - 12 - A class for intermediate players. Students will focus on strokes, introduce strategy and competition and use some QuickStart format.

Session 1: September 17 - October 22
Session 2: November 5 - December 17

 

Gold II Tennis Class Monday 6:30 - 7:30 pm
$90

Ages 13 - 18, Beginner to intermediate class. Designed for students in this age group who are starting to play tennis and/or learning to get their serve in and play points.

Session 1: September 14 - October 19
Session 2: November 2 - December 14

 

Hawk I Tennis Class Monday 5:30 - 6:30 pm
$90

Ages 12 - 18 - Designed for kids who can play points and have played USTA tournaments or play on the high school team.

Session 1: September 14 - October 19
Session 2: November 2 - December 14

 

Hawk Tennis Academy Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm OR Sunday 4:00 - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 6:30 - 8:00 pm AND Sunday 4:00 - 5:30 pm

 

Open to junior players who regularly compete in USTA tournaments and have earned state or sectional rankings. Tennis Coordinator approval is required.

Session 1:

  • Sun. Only: September 13 - October 18 - $135
  • Tues. Only: September 15 - October 20 - $135
  • Sun. & Tues.: September 13 & 15 - October 18 & 20 - $235

Session 2:

  • Sun. Only: November 1 - December 13 - $135
  • Tues. Only: November 3 - December 15 - $135
  • Sun. & Tues.: November 1 & 3 - December 13 & 15 - $235


Junior League Play Friday 5:30 - 7:30 pm $7.50/class

This is a junior competition league that goes on weekly. Juniors can pick the weeks that they want to play. Players are required to know scoring and be capable of playing points. Players will play singles and doubles.

Fall Dates: September 11 - December 18

 

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