Geneva Park District Spring 2019 Program Guide Spring 2019 | Page 65

Athletics Tennis - At A Glance The junior program includes different ability classes, starting with Red Ball 1 and advancing to our Jr. Development 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 Under Tennis format will be used at certain levels. Intro To Tennis - Red Ball 1 Ages 4-7 Classes Vary Each class will emphasize basic movement, catching, throwing, hitting, forehand and backhand groundstrokes, the drop-hit serve, scoring and basic positioning through a series of fun games and activities in a social learning environment. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group. (BK) $75(N/R $95)-8 Classes SPRC Tu 4/2-5/21 4:15-5:00pm 2221801-01 Th 4/4-5/23 4:15-5:00pm 2221801-03 F 4/5-5/31* 5:15-6:00pm 2221801-04 *No Class 4/19 $66(N/R $86)-6 Classes Sa 4/6-6/1* *No Class 4/20 5/25 DRY 9:15-10:00am 2221801-05 Jr. Development Tennis 1 Ages 11-18 Intro To Tennis - Red Ball 2 Ages 5-7 Players will develop agility, balance, basic movement patterns, forehand and backhand groundstrokes, serves, return, volleys, placement and rally skills. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group. (BK) $98(N/R $118) -8 Classes SPRC Tu 4/2-5/21 5:00-6:00pm 2221802-01 F 4/5-5/31* 6:00-7:00pm 2221802-02 *No Class 4/19 $86(N/R $106) -7 Classes DRY Sa 4/6-6/1* 10:00-11:00am 2221802-03 *No Class 4/20 5/25 Tennis - Orange Ball 1 Ages 8-10 Classes Vary Players will develop agility, coordination, dynamic balance, movement patterns, court positioning, scoring and reliable technique on forehand, back hand, serve and volleys. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group. (BK) $98(N/R $118) -8 Classes SPRC Tu 4/2-5/21 6:00-7:00pm 2221803-01 Th 4/4-5/23 5:00-6:00pm 2221803-02 F 4/5-5/31* 4:15-5:15pm 2221803-03 *No Class 4/19 $86(N/R $106) -7 Classes DRY Sa 4/6-6/1* 11:00am-12:00pm 2221803-06 *No Class 4/20 5/25 Jr. Development Tennis 2 Classes Vary Ages 11-18 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 patterns, court positioning, scoring and reliable technique on forehand and backhand, serve, return and volleys. Class will use green ball for skill development with an introduction to yellow ball. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group (BK) $98(N/R $118) -8 Classes SPRC Th 4/4-5/23 6:00-7:00pm 2221804-01 $86(N/R $106) -7 Classes DRY Sa 4/6-6/1* 12:00-1:00pm 2221804-04 *No Class 4/20 5/25 Classes Vary 7 Classes Players 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 the last ½ hour. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group (BK) $128(N/R $148) DRY Sa 4/6-6/1* 1:00-2:30pm 2221805-01 *No Class 4/20 5/25 Spring 2019 Registration starts March 12 65