Tennis Programs: October 27 - December 14, 2008
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: October 24th, the Friday before the session starts
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: No class November 23 - 29 (Thanksgiving Break)
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Junior Tennis Classes - 6 Week Classes |
Tiny Tots |
October 28 - December 14 |
Tuesday 10:30 - 11:00 AM OR Sunday 3:30 - 4:00 PM |
$35 |
Ages 3 - 5 - Designed to work on kid's hand-eye coordination, basic strokes, balance, agility and fun! |
Herky Tennis Class |
October 28 - December 11 |
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. |
Black I |
November 2 - December 14 |
Sunday |
5:30 - 6: 30 PM OR 6:30 - 7:30 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. |
Gold I |
October 30 - December 11 |
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. |
Gold II |
October 27 - December 8 |
Monday |
6:30 - 7:30 PM |
$90 |
Ages 13 - 18, Intermediate class for kids in this age bracket. Students will focus on strokes, strategy and competitive games. |
Hawk I |
October 27 - December 8 |
Monday |
5:30 - 6:30 PM |
$90 |
Ages 12 - 18, Designed for players who have played some tennis and are preparing for the high school team. |
Hawkeye Tennis Academy |
October 28 - December 14 |
Tues. 6:30 - 8 PM OR Sun. 4 - 5:30 PM ($135)
Tues. 6:30 - 8 PM AND Sun. 4 - 5:30 PM ($235) |
Formerly Hawk II, this class is open to junior players who regularly compete in USTA tournaments and have earned state or sectional rankings. All participants will receive an academy t-shirt. Tennis Coordinator approval is required. |
| Junior League Play |
through December 19 |
Friday |
5:30 - 7:30 PM |
$7.50 per 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. Our newly established "tennis ladder" will be utilitized! |
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Adult Tennis Classes |
All classes will cover the basic strokes and strategy with drills and play. |
Sundays |
November 2 - December 14 |
$90 |
- Beginners: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
- Intermediate: 6:30 - 7:30 PM (2.5 - 3.0 rating)
- Advanced: 7:30 - 8:30 PM (3.1+ rating)
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Wednesdays |
October 29 - December 10 |
$90 |
- Advanced Beginner/Intermediate: 5:30 - 6:30 PM
- Intermediate 9:30 - 10:30 AM (2.5 - 3.0 rating)
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| Cardio Tennis |
A fun group fitness activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate high-energy workout. If current or new players are looking for a great way to get in shape and burn calories, they must try cardio tennis!
$10/class or a 10 punch card for $75 which can be used at any of the cardio classes. You may sign up for each class seperately. Registration required by 5 PM the day before the class.
Class offered:
- Mondays: 10:30 - 11:30 AM
- Wednesday: 6:30 - 7:30 PM
- Friday: 9:30 - 10:30 AM
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Adult Indoor Tennis Leagues |
Call 335-9307 for information regarding starting dates and cost.
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Women's 3.0 - 3.5 Doubles Leagues |
Tuesdays |
7:30 - 9:30 PM |
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Women's 3.5 Doubles League |
Mondays |
7:30 - 9:30 PM |
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| Men's 3.5 - 4.5 Singles League |
Sundays |
7:30 - 9:30 PM |
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| Men's 3.5 - 4.5 Doubles League |
Thursdays |
7:30 - 9:30 PM |
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Special Announcements |
New at the HTRC: QuickStart Tennis!
QuickStart is a new tennis industry wide format for kids 10 and under to learn tennis. It is the T-ball of tennis. We will use smaller racquets, shorter court dimensions and slower bouncing tennis balls to get kids playing sooner and having fun. Kids in our classes will learn the basics of tennis plus hand-eye coordination, balance and agility - all lifelong skills. Visit www.quickstarttennis.com for more details.
Website Expansion
We are in the process of updating the tennis portion of our website. Watch for more information on clinics, special events, staff bios, private lesson information, photos and tennis services offered through the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex. |
Special Services |
The following services are offered through the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreaiton Complex:
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- Clinics/Lessons
- Private Lessons
- Leauges
- Special Events
- Birthday Parties
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- Drop in Play
- Video Analysis
- Racquet Stringing (picked up by Racquet Master)
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