The City of Berkley Parks and Recreation and Placement Tennis are produce to offer a summer tennis program for the residents of Berkley and surrounding communities. Kristen Harrison USPTA, USPTR, Certified Professional and her staff manage the tennis program.
SUMMER TENNIS: June 19 and runs through August 26
JUNIOR PROGRAM
SESSION DATES
Session 1: June 15 - July 2 (3 weeks) $7800
Session 2: July 19 - July 23 (3 weeks) $78.00
Session 3: July 27 - August 13 (3 weeks) $78.00
Session 4: August 17 - August 27 (2 weeks) $52.00
Saturday Session 1: June 20 - July 18 (4 weeks) $48.00
Saturday Session 2: July 25 - August 22 (5 wks) $65.00
10 and Under Tennis: Is designed to enable kids to learn, rally, play, and compete right from the
start. Tailoring equipment and courts to a child’s size makes the game more accessible and FUN.
Kids will see their own immediate progress and success, making them more enthusiastic, developing confidence about continuing to play and improve. 10-under methods will be used in all
classes listed except Tournament Training.
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Pee Wee - Ages 4-5: Play will be on a 36’ court. Introduces tennis in a fun and exciting way. Basic
FUNdamentals will be taught. Emphasis on developing moving and balancing motor skills.
Monday & Wednesday 5-6 pm OR Tuesday & Thursday 9-10 am OR Saturday 9:30-10:30 am
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Beginner - Ages 6-10: Play will be on a 36’ court. Designed for the student with little or no prior tennis experience. Development on movement, balance, coordination and motor skills. Forehand, backhand, volley and serve will be introduced.
Monday & Wednesday 9-10 am OR Monday & Wednesday 5-6 pm OR Saturday 9:30-10:30 am
Junior Development - Ages 7-12: Children will make the transition from a 36’ court to a 60’ court. Some skills will be repeated from previous levels, with the addition of learning swing rhythms and work on serve progressions along with return of serve.
Monday & Wednesday 10-11 am OR Tuesday & Thursday 5-6 pm OR Saturday 9:30-10:30 am
Junior Excellence - Ages 9-15: For the student who has developed the skills necessary for match playand is interested in playing on a school team, and/ or in USTA tournaments. Advanced stroke
production, footwork and introduced to strategies for successful competitive play.
Monday & Wednesday 10-11 am OR Tuesday &Thursday 5-6 pm OR Saturday 9:30-10:30 am
Teen Beginner - Ages 11-15: Designed for the student with little or no prior tennis experience. Development on movement, balance, coordination and motor skills. Forehand, backhand, volley and serve will be introduced.
Tuesday & Thursday 10-11 am OR Saturday 9:30-10:30 am
Tournament Training: Ages: 10-18 ,
For the student who plays on a middle school or high school junior varsity or varsity team and /or inUSTA tournaments. Cooperative and competitive games will be played, footwork, conditioning, mentaltoughness, singles and doubles strategy as well as developing the player’s game will be part of eachsession. Students are encouraged to participate in tournaments during the session.
Tuesday and Thursday 11:00-12:30 p.m. $18.00 per class, weekly sign up required
Create A Clinic - If you have 3 or more juniors looking to form their own class, call Kristen to find a day and a time that meets your needs, 248-891-9525.
JUNIOR MATCH PLAY OPPORTUNITIES
Junior In-House MatchPlay: Ages 10-18: For those who have match play experience and are looking for an opportunity to put their skills to the test weekly. Each week you will be partner with a different partner oropponent. Awards will be given to league winner and runner up.
Friday 11:00-12:00 p.m., June 19-August 21. $10 per week
NEED TO KNOW
Register: Online at Berkley.maxgalaxy.com or at
Berkley Community Center, 2400 Robina, Berkley, MI 48072
Questions about registration: 248.658.3470
Questions about tennis program: 248.891.9525
or email: placementtennis@yahoo.com
Classes: 6 to 1 ratio. Classes with three or fewer registrants
may be combined with a different class or shorten the length of
the class. Rain-out classes will be made up at a later date.
Phone: 248.891.9525 • Fax: 248.548.9304
Email: Placementtennis@yahoo.com
Web: www.Placementtennis.com
TENNIS COURTS USED: 2 Locations
2400 ROBINA, OFF CATALPA BETWEEN GREENFIELD AND COOLIDGE
SOME LESSONS WILL BE HELD AT ANGEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED.