Tennis Programs: March 31st - May 11th, 2008

We offer five and six week clinics to all ages and skill levels! The registration deadline is March 28th, the Friday before the session starts. Please register at the main counter in the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex. Fees must be paid in advance when registering. All classes, except Tiny Tots, are $15.00 an hour. The tennis program has a no refund policy; however we can recognize unusual and extenuating circumstances. For questions about the UI Tennis Program, please contact our Tennis Coordinator, Steve Nash at 335-9307 or email steven-v-nash@uiowa.edu.

ALL CLASSES WILL BE HELD AT THE HAWKEYE TENNIS & RECREATION COMPLEX LOCATED AT 2820 PRAIRIE MEADOW DRIVE. CALL 384-1215 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

Junior Tennis Classes

Tiny Tots

Start Date - April 1st

Tuesday

10:30 - 11:00 AM

$60

This class is for tennis players ages 3-5! The class is designed to improve motor skills development by teaching basic strokes, eye-hand coordination, balance and agility.

Herky Tennis Class

Start Date - April 1st

Tuesday OR Thursday

5:30 - 6:30 PM

$90 or $75

This class is for 5, 6, and 7-year old tennis players. Juniors will learn the basic tennis strokes of forehand and backhand and volley. No Class Thursday, April 24th.

Black I

Start Date - April 6th

Sunday

5:30 - 6: 30 PM OR 6:30 - 7:30 PM

$90

This class is for children ages 8-12 who are taking up tennis for the first time. Instructors will focus on the forehand, backhand, volleys and serve.

Gold I

Start Date - April 3rd

Thursday

6:30 - 7:30 PM

$75

This class is for intermediate junior tennis players ages 8-12. The class will emphasize ground strokes and consistency in execution. The instructors will also focus on footwork, scoring and competitive games. No Class Thursday, April 24th.

Gold II

Start Date - March 31st

Monday

6:30 - 7:30 PM

$90

This class is for intermediate junior players ages 13-17. The class will emphasize ground strokes and consistency in execution. The instructors will also focus on footwork, scoring and competitive games.

Hawk I

Start Date - March 31st

Monday

5:30 - 6:30 PM

$90

This class is designed for eighth through eleventh grade junior tennis players who want to improve and prepare for the high school season.

Hawk II

Start Date - April 1st

Tuesday 6:30 - 7:30 PM AND Sunday 4:00 - 5:30 PM

$198

This class is open only to junior tennis players who participate in USTA tournaments. Emphasis is on high-level drills, match play, tactics, conditioning, video analysis and competitive games.

Adult Tennis Classes

Men's & Women's (all levels)

Start Date - April 2nd

Wednesday 5:30 - 6:30 PM OR Sunday 6:30 - 7:30 PM

$75 or $90

This class covers all of the strokes, court positioning, strategy and tactics. We will split participants into groups of ability and experience. Class size is limited to eight players. No Class Wednesday, April 23rd.

Women's Morning Intermediate

Start Date - April 2nd

Wednesday

9:30 - 10:30 AM

$75

This class focuses primarily on doubles play with some singles strategy covered. This class is designed for players with a 3.2 to 3.5 rating. Class size is limited to eight players. No Class Wednesday, April 23rd.

Adult Indoor Tennis Leagues

Call 335-9307 for information regarding starting dates and cost.
No Class Thursday, April 24th.

Women's 3.0-3.5 Doubles Leagues

Tuesdays

7:30 - 9:30 PM

Women's 3.5 Doubles League

Mondays

7:30 - 9:30 PM

Special Services

Private lessons are available for all ages and abilities.

Professional Video Analysis is available with copies duplicated on DVD, VHS and QuickTime.

Conditioning consultation and individual training programs designed for advanced juniors looking to make it to the collegiate level and serious adults wanting to play on the summer tournament circuit. (plyometrics, weight training, speed work, endurance)

All classes will be held at the new Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex, located off Hawkeye Park Road. You can call 384-1215 for information regarding the location. If you have any questions regarding the tennis programs, you can contact Steven Nash at 335-9307.