Tennis
Pee Wee Tennis
(RED BALL) Each class will emphasize basic movement,
catching, throwing, hitting, forehand and backhand
groundstrokes. The class will also work on “drop-hit” serve,
scoring and basic postioning through a series of fun games and
activities in a social learning environment. In case of inclement
weather, please call the tennis weather hotline at (815) 436-8812,
ext. 47. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group. AD
The junior program includes different ability classes, starting
with Pee Wee and advancing to our Jr. Development 2 groups.
The program aims to provide a structured and fun framework
for learning with the goal of fostering a lasting enjoyment of the
game of tennis and willingness and desire to improve. USTA 10
and UnderTennis format will be used at certain levels.
Ages 4-5 | R $48/NR $60 | Min. 4/Max. 12
Program #
Day
Date
Time
Location
62212A1
Sa
Apr. 11-May 16
9:15-10a
Northwest Community Park
Tennis Stars
(RED BALL) Players will develop agility, balance, basic
movement patterns, forehand and backhand groundstrokes,
serves, return, volleys, placement and rally skills. In case of
inclement weather, please call the tennis weather hotline at (815)
436-8812, ext. 47. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group.
AD
Ages 6-7 | R $64/NR $80 | Min. 4/Max. 13
Program #
Day
Date
Time
Location
62214A1
Sa
Apr. 11-May 16
10-11a
Northwest Community Park
Tennis Jr. Development 1
This program is designed to introduce the game to junior high and
high school players based on age and ability. Players will develop
agility, coordination, dynamic balance, movement pattern,
court positioning, scoring and reliable technique on forehand
and backhand, serve, return and volleys. In case of inclement
weather, please call the tennis weather hotline at (815) 436-8812,
ext. 47. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group. AD
Ages 11-18 | R $64/NR $80 | Min. 4/Max. 12
Program #
Day
Date
Time
Location
63210A1
Sa
Apr. 11-May 16
12-1p
Northwest Community Park
Tennis Jr. Development 2
Tennis Champions
(ORANGE BALL) Players will develop agility, coordination,
dynamic balance, movement patterns, court positioning, scoring
and reliable technique on forehand, back hand, serve, and
volleys. In case of inclement weather, please call the tennis
weather hotline at (815) 436-8812, ext 47. Instructor: MTL
Tennis Management Group. AD
The program will develop complex coordination, body awareness
and control, reaction time, understanding of the game situation
(offense, defense and neutral) in different phases of a point and
high percentage shot selection. Singles and doubles match-play
for last 1/2 hour. In case of inclement weather, please call the
tennis weather hotline at (815) 436-8812, ext. 47. Instructor:
MTL Tennis Management Group. AD
Ages 8-10 | R $64/NR $80 | Min. 4/Max. 12
Ages 11-13 | R $64/NR $80 | Min. 4/Max. 12
Program #
Day
Date
Time
Location
Program #
Day
Date
Time
Location
62215A1
Sa
Apr. 11-May 16
11a-12p
Northwest Community Park
63211A1
Sa
Apr. 11-May 16
12-1p
Northwest Community Park
RACKET SIZING CHART
AGE
3-4
4-5
6-7
8-11
11+
48
RACKET SIZE
19”
21”
23”
25”
27” (Adult)
BALL COLORS
Red felt or foam for reduced
bounce (25% compression).
Reduced bounce (50% compression)
Resident Registration Begins DECEMBER 8 | Non-Resident DECEMBER 15