Adult Lessons.
You must be a member to participate in adult clinics and private lessons.
Registration will open on Mondays 3 weeks in advance for all programs beginning the same week, Monday through Friday.
To register, login to your Howard Park account and select "Register for Adult Programs" from the "Register for Programs, Lessons, Camps & Events" tab.
From there, if you don't see the program that you are looking for, make sure to select the appropriate category button at the top of the page. (e.g. "Spring Programs").
*For refund inquiries please contact info@howardparktennis.com.
Adult Lessons
Our adult clinics are designed to help you learn to play as quickly as possible, feel welcome at the Club and compete in friendly point play; sessions will cover the tactical, technical, physical and psychological aspects of the game and are open to all members*.
Important Notes:
*Ratings: Registrants must have a 2021/22 HPTC Rating to enroll in Lessons at the Club, EXCEPT for Sessions beginning between May 2nd and May 6th (in this case, you should do a self-rating here)
Registrants may be asked to switch groups in case of self-rating error;
A Club rating will be required before being accepted for subsequent Sessions
Note: Registrants may only join their current rating level
Holidays: No classes during Statutory (and optional) Holidays - Costs pro-rated
Covid-19: All staff, students and visitors to HPTC will need to abide by the current HPTC and government guidelines to keep everyone safe and to keep lessons running. For details, please click here.
Rain Policy: Cancellations due to rain will be communicated (to your primary / first listed email) on the same day of a lesson if rain is probable. If a lesson is cancelled before it begins OR if a lesson is stopped before half of the scheduled time is completed, a club credit will be provided for that lesson (see Refund Policy below).
Cancellation Policy: To avoid a 25% admin fee, a cancellation request must be submitted at least 48 hours prior to the first day of a session. Upon said request, a club credit will be provided (see Refund Policy below).
Note: Missed lessons due to personal reasons such as sickness, injuries, vacations, are not reimbursed.Refund Policy:
Refunds will only be provided where a club credit cannot be used for exceptional reasons at the discretion of HPTC.
All refunds will be subject to a $25.00 cancellation fee.
Enrollment: All HPTC programs subject to minimum enrollment.
Costs and Fees:
All Adult Program sessions run once per week for 4 weeks at a cost of $94 (pro-rated for Holidays), except for Shot & Strategy of the Week ($23.50/wk - Weekly sign up 6 days in advance).
All subject to HST
Participants:
Min 2 / Max 4 (except Doubles for Life: Max 8)
Adult Programs
1.0-1.5 (Beginner)
This program offers the fundamentals of technique, movement and tactics – learn and train the basics that carry forward no matter how advanced you become and get playing real tennis games right away.
Day & Time: Mon / Wed (6-7 p.m.) – Court 1
2.0-2.5 (Advanced Beginner)
Whether you have an athletic background or previous experience in tennis, this class will help you advance all aspects of your doubles and singles play in a tactics-based setting.
Day & Time: Mon / Wed (6-7 p.m.) – Court 2
3.0 (Intermediate)
As you progress through the ranks, this class will help you move, anticipate, and out-rally other Club players at the baseline, net and with both serves.
Day & Time:
Wed (7-8 p.m.) – Court 1
Thurs (6-7 p.m.) – Court 2
3.5 (Intermediate)
Focus in on strategic phases of play, make better decisions, and tweak your game to compete with the “A” players.
Day & Time:
Wed (8-9 p.m.) – Court 2
Min 2 / Max 8 Participants
Fri (6-7 p.m.) – Court 2
Min 2 / Max 4 Participants
Doubles for Life (3.0+)*
Move and win as a team, learn key shots, and train the tactics that elevate your league or social doubles.
*RATING REQUIRED upon Registration (Session 1 allows for a self-rating if you are still unrated)
Day & Time:
Wed (9-10 p.m.) – Courts 1 & 2
4.0+ (Adult High Performance)
High Intensity, high volume, advanced tactics and live ball training—even the Pro’s need to train!
Day & Time:
Wed (8-9 p.m.) – Court 2
Fri (6-7 p.m.) – Court 1
Adult Specialized Lessons
Tennis Movement & Fitness
Dynamic training with high volume basket-feeding, tennis movement patterns and live ball play to tie it all together.
Day & Time:
Tues, 6-7 p.m. (Level 2.5-3.0) – Court 1
Thurs, 6-7 p.m. (Level 3.5+) – Court 1
Shot & Strategy of the Week (Weekly Sign-up - NOT by Session)
Get technical tips on the shot, learn when to use it, and put it into play to win more points in effective patterns of play.
Day & Time*:
Tues (Level 2.5-3.0; 6-7 p.m.) – Court 2
Wed (Level 3.5+; 7-8 p.m.) – Court 2
*Registration will open 6 days prior, and close 24 hrs prior to start time
Cost: $22.50 (weekly sign-up)
Participants: Min 2 / Max 4