TENNIS & Volleyball
Youth INDOOR Tennis
Ages 5–13
Everyone can learn to play tennis using the
USTA Quickstart method! Modifications to
the game and equipment, including the
court and racquet size, net height, and the
type of ball used, help kids easily achieve
success. Kids learn to love the sport, even if
they have never picked up a racquet before.
We have a limited number of racquets
available for use by participants. jc
Min/Max: 5/10
Matthew Pangborn, Instructor
Leisure Center, Gym
8 weeks
Level 1 (Ages 5–7)
Minimal tennis experience.
For the player who wants to learn the
fundamentals of tennis. A 19–21” racquet
is recommended for this level.
Saturdays, 1:00–2:15p
9/14–11/9*
R: $73/NR: $91
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*No class 10/5
Level 2 (Ages 8–10)
Limited tennis experience.
Players develop their racquet skills
and improve on fundamental strokes.
Introduction to service motion is taught. A
21”, 23”, or 25” racquet is recommended
for this level.
Saturdays, 2:15–4:00p 9/14–11/9*
R: $73/NR: $91
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*No class 10/5
Level 3 (Ages 11–13)
Ability to serve and hit ground shots with
moderate success required. A 25” or 26”
racquet is recommended for this level.
Saturdays, 4:00–5:30p 9/14–11/9*
R: $73/NR: $91
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*No class 10/5
T ENNIS E LITE
Ages 8–13
This class is for advanced players.
Participants will focus on footwork, cardio
and game play. jc
Prerequisite: Accepted by Mr. Pangborn.
Min/Max: 4/6
Matthew Pangborn, Instructor
Leisure Center, Gym
8 weeks
Sundays, 2:00–4:00p 9/15–11/10*
R: $125/NR: $150
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*No class 10/6
PLAY TENNIS!
at the Des Plaines Park District
Prairie lakes
Open Gym
EVP Academy
Boys & Girls
youth Volleyball
Ages 5–14 • 9/27–11/8
Join us for seven weeks of volleyball skills,
drills, games, and fun taught and directed
by EVP instructors. We concentrate on
the fundamentals of passing, setting, and
spiking. Each participant is challenged
weekly and as a class to build on their skill
sets. jc
Min/Max: 12/50
EVP Staff, Instructors
Prairie Lakes, South Gym
Thursdays, 7 weeks
R: $89/NR: $113
9/19–10/31
Volleykidz
Daily 10 -Pass
Youth resident $3
$15
Adult resident $5
$30
Youth non-resident $5
$30
Adult non-resident $8
$60
Family ( adult and 1 child)* $6
*$2 for each additional child
Open Gym Times
Mondays and Fridays, 3:30 –10:00p
Saturdays, 3:00 –7:00p
Sundays, noon–5:00p
Hours are subject to change.
The current schedule is at the front desk.
847-391-5711.
Open Volleyball
Thursdays: 3:30 –9:00p
Open PICKLEBALL
Prairie Lakes:
Ages 5–7
Mondays
&
4:00–5:00p #241081-1 Wednesdays, 9:00a–noon
Daily Fee, R:$3/NR:$5
Youth Volleyball Skills & Drills
Chippewa Park:
Ages 8–11
5:00–6:00p #241082-1 6 brand new outdoor Pickleball Courts!
Free!
Junior Volleyball Skills & Drills –––––––––– IMPORTANT ––––––––––
Ages 12–14
6:00–7:00p #241083-1 The Fitness Center is CLOSED
August 26–September 2 for maintenance.
............ The Track and Gym are CLOSED
August 19–September 2 for renovation.
Court Up! Volleyball Match Play
Ages 10–14
The EVP lesson plan is perfect for athletes
who aspire to play on their grade school
and high school teams. Advanced volleyball
training for junior athletes who want to excel
in volleyball Match play. Sessions include
performance exercises and skill training.
Players will be tested weekly in setting
both side-out and transition mode. The
training will allow the athletes to play all
positions. Court defense and other workouts
including digging, blocking and spiking will be
implemented. Match Play games will allow
the athlete to develop a winning approach.
All players will divided into two separate skill
levels to ensure the improvement of skills. jc
Min/Max: 20/50
EVP Staff, Instructors
Prairie Lakes, South Gym
8 weeks
Thursdays, 7:00–8:30p
9/19–10/31
R: $99/NR: $124
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