Tennis - Youth Lessons
May 11 - Aug 14 (Monday, Wednesday)
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Ages 3-18 · Co-Ed
Janesville Recreation Division
Tennis - Youth High School (Ages 13-18)
May 11 - Aug 14 (Monday, Wednesday)
12:00 PM - 5:30 PM
Ages 13-18 · Co-Ed
Janesville Recreation Division
Tennis - Youth Jr. Development (Ages 9-12)
May 11 - Aug 14 (Monday, Wednesday)
10:30 AM - 4:00 PM
Ages 9-12 · Co-Ed
Janesville Recreation Division
Tennis - Youth Orange Ball (Ages 7-8)
May 11 - Aug 14 (Saturday)
9:45 AM - 2:30 PM
Ages 7-8 · Co-Ed
Janesville Recreation Division
Tennis - Youth Red Ball (Ages 3-6)
May 11 - Aug 14 (Saturday)
9:00 AM - 1:45 PM
Ages 3-6 · Co-Ed
Janesville Recreation Division
About This Activity
Description
The Janesville Recreation Division is partnering with Premier Tennis and Fitness (PTF) to provide youth tennis lessons for boys and girls ranging from beginner to advanced levels. Barry Hankel, PTF Tennis Director, is USPTA certified and will be overseeing the program. All equipment will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own tennis racquet. Lessons are taught at the Palmer Park tennis courts and moved indoors to Premier Tennis & Fitness (3410 Bell Street) in the event of inclement weather. If unexpected inclement weather arrives during outdoor lessons, then make up will be on Saturday, June 17 for Spring Lessons and on Friday (that week missed) for summer Lessons. Please pre-register online at www.janesvillewi.gov/register or at the Janesville Recreation Division office at least 3 working days prior to the start of the session. Minimum: 3 per session/per level.
CLASS DESCRIPTIONS:
Red Ball (Ages 3-6) - Using the Quick Start approach, children are taught tennis using balls that bounce lower and don't move as fast, so they are easier to hit. This approach allows kids to get to the ball and helps them develop optimal swing patterns.
Orange Ball (Ages 7-8) - Children will further develop tennis strokes, groundstrokes, volleys, and the serve. We will begin adding footwork drills and point playing. Kids will use the appropriate balls and racquets.
Junior Development (Ages 9-12) - Students will refine stroke mechanics with major emphasis on improving the consistency and accuracy of groundstrokes, volleys, overheads, and learn the rules of the game.
High School Training (Ages 13-18) - This group is designed for youth entering 7th-12th grades that play or plan on playing for their high school Junior Varsity or Varsity teams. Drills become more intense and focus on strategy, point play for singles and doubles, all while working towards a Varsity level of play.
COMPETE IN A TOURNAMENT AGAINST PLAYERS FROM 7 OTHER LOCAL PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENTS! This Park & Rec Tournament is included in the cost of the youth tennis lessons and only for those who sign up for the above youth tennis lessons. It will be held at the end of each summer session indoors at Premier Tennis and Fitness, located at 3410 Bell Street in Janesville (behind Target). You must RSVP Barry at (608) 208-1760 or barry@ptfjanesville.com to participate in either of these tournaments, depending on which session you took lessons in.
TOURNAMENT DATES:
Session 1: Friday, July 14
Session 2: Friday, August 18
In the event of inclement weather, contact our Rainout Line (608) 447-4007 ext. 26 or sign up for email and text alerts (https://rainoutline.com/search/dnis/6084474007), or download the free Android and iPhone Rainout Line app in the App Store or Google Play (once free app is downloaded, search for City of Janesville Recreation Division).
Activity
Tennis - Youth Lessons #6134
Sub-Activities
- Tennis - Youth High School (Ages 13-18)
- Tennis - Youth Jr. Development (Ages 9-12)
- Tennis - Youth Orange Ball (Ages 7-8)
- Tennis - Youth Red Ball (Ages 3-6)
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