Junior Tennis
Introduce your child to the lifetime sport of tennis at Deer Creek Racquet Club. Our progressive USTA Junior Lesson
Program is structured from beginning to advanced skill levels for preschoolers through high school players. Kids will be
hitting the ball and having fun from the first moment they step on the court! Our experienced teaching professionals
customize the curriculum to ensure all students get the most from their instruction.
Junior Program Evaluation Participant:Pro Ratio
New juniors registering for lessons (except for Red Ball 1-2 &
JDP 1-3) must be evaluated first. Contact Richard Watson at
847.579.4127 for an appointment. Prior to a new session, junior classes with one or two participants
will be moved to another class on another day and time.
Class Make Up Policy
The Park District does not guarantee a participant’s ability to
make up a class that is missed.
Please take a moment to call our desk at 847.433.5450 and let
us know about any future absence.
Please follow these guidelines when making up a class.
1. There is a limit of two make-ups per session.
2. Classes may only be made up during the session in which
the classes were missed.
3. Participant must make up at their level or below; never
above.
4. If participant did not notify the club of an absence prior to
their scheduled lesson, they are not able to make up that
class.
5. If participant shows up to a class that is full, they may not
attend the class.
6. If participant does not show up after reserving a spot, it will
still count as their make-up.
Parent-Pro Conferences
All junior classes will end 10 minutes early the week of Jul 22-
28. Pros will discuss with interested parents the progress of
their children. For more information, contact 847.579.4123
Parent Teaching Child
Adult members are able to teach their children only during
non-peak times. No uncles, cousins, in-laws, brother/sister, etc.
One ball hopper will be supplied.
No class Jul 4
Private Classes
Private classes must run the full length of the indoor season.
Private classes must be a full class with a 4-6 player to 1 pro
ratio. If class is not full, the class will not be considered private.
Other students will be allowed to join the class and use class for
make-ups.
Deer Creek Racquet Club Supports Highland
Park High School Tennis Teams
Highland Park High School has a great tradition
of fielding championship-caliber boys and girls
tennis teams, and Deer Creek Racquet Club is proud to have
taught many of those players. We understand the skill and
dedication necessary to succeed at high school tennis, and
will continue developing players who can contribute to our
local schools’ success.
Summer 2019 • Park District of Highland Park
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Junior Tennis Begins at
Deer Creek Racquet Club!