Friday Jul 30, 2010
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Ontario Tennis Association

Lessons 2010

Beginner? Rusty? Want to improve on your skills?

We are pleased to provide details of the 2010 lesson program. Please note that you must be a member of Howard Park Tennis Club to participate in lessons.

Check out the Time to Play, House League and Ladder Programs to supplement your lessons.

How to Register:

The Basics for Beginners

An introduction to the fundamental skills for beginners with very little previous instruction or playing experience.
 
Cost: $70 + GST
Level: For levels 1.0 to 1.5
Class Size: Up to eight people per class.

 
* If there is demand, we will add another session in July on Mondays or Wednesdays at 6 p.m.
Session*
1 April 26
May 3, 10, 17
Monday
6 to 7:15 p.m.
2 April 28
May 5, 12, 19
(rain date: May 26)
Wednesday
6 to 7:15 p.m.
3 April 28
May 5, 12, 19
(rain date: May 26)
Wednesday
7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
4

May 31
June 7, 14, 21

Monday
6 to 7:15 p.m.
5 June 2, 9, 16, 23
(rain date: June 30)

Wednesday
6 to 7:15 p.m.
6 June 2, 9, 16, 23
(rain date: June 30)
Wednesday
7:15 to 8:30 p.m.

 

Solidifying the Basics -- Advanced Beginners

Train the basic technical and tactical elements required for singles and doubles play. This is a continuation of the beginners class or the place to start if you’re an athletic beginner with good hand-eye coordination and/or other racquet sport experience.
 
Cost: $85 + GST
Level: For levels 2.0 to 2.5
Session
1 April 26
May 3, 10, 17
Monday
6 to 7:15 p.m.
2

April 28
May 5, 12, 19
(rain date: May 26)

Wednesday
6 to 7:15 p.m.
3 April 28
May 5, 12, 19
(rain date: May 26)
Wednesday
7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
4 April 28
May 5, 12, 19
(rain date: May 26)
Wednesday
8:30 to 9:45 p.m.
5 May 31
June 7, 14, 21
Monday
6 to 7:15 p.m.
6 June 2, 9, 16, 23 Wednesday
6 to 7:15 p.m.
7 June 2, 9, 16, 23 Wednesday
7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
8 June 2, 9, 16, 23 Wednesday
8:30 to 9:45 p.m.
9 July 5, 12, 19, 26 Monday
6 to 7:15 p.m.
10 July 7, 14, 21, 28
(rain date: Aug 4)
Wednesday
6 to 7:15 p.m.
11 July 7, 14, 21, 28
(rain date: Aug 4)
Wednesday
7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
12 July 7, 14, 21, 28
(rain date: Aug 4)
Wednesday
8:30 to 9:45 p.m.

 

Review for Intermediates

A review of the fundamental strategies and techniques for players rated 3.0 to 3.5.
 
Cost: $85 + GST
Level: For levels 3.0 to 3.5
Session
1

April 28
May 5, 12, 19
(rain date: May 26)

Wednesday
7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
2 April 28
May 5, 12, 19
(rain date: May 26)
Wednesday
8:30 to 9:45 p.m.
3 June 2, 9, 16, 23
(rain date: June 30)
Wednesday
7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
4 June 2, 9, 16, 23
(rain date: June 30)
Wednesday
8:30 to 9:45 p.m.
5 July 7, 14, 21, 28
(rain date: August 4)
Wednesday
7:15 to 8:30 p.m.
6 July 7, 14, 21, 28
(rain date: August 4)
Wednesday
8:30 to 9:45 p.m.

 

Smart Singles Play

Work on basic skills and tactics for singles play. Topics include being tactically sound by playing with consistency, tempo, exploiting a weakness, etc...
 
Cost: $85 + GST
Level: Recommended for players rated 3.0 and above
Session
1 April 29
May 6, 13, 20, 27
Thursday
6 to 7 p.m.
2 June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 8
Thursday
6 to 7 p.m.

3 July 7, 14, 21, 28
Wednesday
6 to 7:15 p.m.


 

Tennis Fitness/Workout

Improve your game and fitness in a series of drills and exercises that are guaranteed to make you sweat! The coaches will ensure that you get a great workout and hit a ton of balls.
 
Cost: $65 + GST

* We will add more classes if there is a demand.

Session*
1 April 26
May 3, 10, 17
Monday
6 to 7 p.m.
2 April 28
May 5, 12, 19
(rain date: May 26)
Wednesday
6:15 to 7:15 p.m.
3 May 31
June 7, 14, 21
Monday
6 to 7 p.m.
4 June 28
July 5, 12, 19
Monday
6 to 7 p.m.

 

Adult Weekday Camps (2010 Information TBC)

Take the morning off work and improve your game. These four day morning camps will run from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday through Thursday (rain date: Friday).
 
Cost: $180 + GST
Level: Best suited for players rated
3.0 and above.
Camp
1 Get the Rust Out
May 25 to 28
Monday to Thursday
9 a.m. to noon
2 Ladies Week 4.0+
June 1, 2, 4 & 5
Monday to Thursday
9 a.m. to noon
3 Ladies Week 2.5 to 3.5
June 15 to 19
Monday to Thursday
9 a.m. to noon

 

Private Lessons

Private and Semi-private lessons are available from our tennis professionals. For information, please visit our Private Lessons page.

Note: There are limited times for booking privates during Club hours.


Tennis Equip.m.ent Discount
Howard Park Tennis Club members receive a 15% discount on regularly priced items at Game Set Match Tennis Boutique.

Plus great deals and specials for beginners!
Game Set Match Tennis Boutique
784 Annette Street
(416) 760-0999
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