SUMMER TENNIS PROGRAMS
2011
sponsored by ARLINGTON RECREATION DEPT.
REGISTRATION: Open to EVERYONE!!
We expect MOST WEEKS will SELL-OUT!!
WEEK-LONG PROGRAMS
Mondays thru Fridays
June 27-August 26
9:00 to Noon OR 30 or 50 minute "mini" classes
ALL-MORNING TENNIS PROGRAMS
(9:00-Noon) at Crosby Courts on Winter St.
GGT for Beginners
5 sessions, Mondays thru Fridays
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $259.
7-9 year olds
GGT for Beginners/Advanced Beginners
5 sessions, Mondays thru Fridays
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $259.
Modeled after the USTA's QuickStart program, this GGT program is designed to give beginners and advanced beginners, ages 7-9, a fun and successful tennis experience. GGT instructors will use mini-nets, a 36' court, and foam or low-compression balls in helping the players learn the basic skills to play tennis as quickly as possible and to enjoy the experience of hitting balls over the net. They will be taught rallying skills, serving skills, returning skills, and net-play skills. They will learn rules, scoring and appropriate behavior as part of their training. And they will get to play. Participants need a 21, 23, or 25-inch racket.
10-12 year olds
GGT for Beginners/Advanced Beginners II
Code: 424924 (A1 through A9--see 'Codes/Dates' below)
5 sessions, Mondays thru Fridays
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $259.
Modeled after the USTA's QuickStart program, this GGT program is designed to give beginners and advanced beginners, ages 10-12, a fun and successful tennis experience. GGT instructors will use a 60' court, the regular net, and a low-compression ball; participants will need a 23 or 25-inch racket. This program will help the players develop the skills needed to participate in different tennis situations by teaching proper stroke technique, and basic tennis strategy and tactics.
8-12 year olds
GGT Jr. Development Program for Intermediate/Advanced
5 sessions, Mondays through Fridays
Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $259.
This program is focused on training intermediate and advanced players to become well-rounded competitors, firmly grounded in good stroke mechanics and sound strategy. The program will include competitive drilling, match play with analysis, proper instruction based on scientific principles, and a FUN, positive environment
~~CODES/ DATES~~
A1, B1 or C1= June 27-July 1
A2, B2 or C2= July 5-8 (this is a 4-day week; price is pro-rated)
A3, B3 or C3= July 11-15
A4, B4 or C4= July 18-22
A5, B5 or C5= July 25-29
A6, B6 or C6= August 1-5
A7, B7 or C7= August 8-12
A8, B8 or C8= August 15-19
A9, B8 or C8= August 22-26
If you think 3 hrs. is too long for your children to play, then you might want to try these shorter sessions.
(My guess is that they'll want to stay all morning. It's so much FUN!)
~~CLASSES~~
3-4 year olds
GGT for Beginners
Code 424922 (C1-C9--see 'Codes/Dates' above)
5 sessions, Mondays thru Fridays
Time: 8:30-8:55 a.m.
Cost=$39/wk.
(This GGT program is designed to give youngsters ages 3-4 a fun and successful jump start in tennis. GGT instructors will use foam, low-compression and/or koosh balls in teaching basic hand-eye and foot-eye skills. We work on basic movement skills that apply to tennis and other sports. And we use creative games and contests to keep it fun. Parents are welcome to join in and/or watch to get helpful hints of things to do with their children at home.)
5-6 year olds
GGT for Beginners II
Code 424922 (B1-B9--see 'Codes/Dates' above)
5 sessions, Mondays thru Fridays
Time: 9:00-9:50 a.m.
Cost=$75/wk.
(See program description above in 'All Morning Programs'.)
7-9 year olds
GGT for Beginners/Advanced Beginners
Code 424923 (B1-B9--see 'Codes/Dates' above)
5 sessions, Mondays thru Fridays
Time: 10:00-10:50 a.m.
Cost=$75/wk.
(
See program description above in 'All Morning Programs'.)
10-12 year olds
GGT for Beginners/Advanced Beginners II
Code 424923 (C1-C9--see 'Codes/Dates' above)
5 sessions, Mondays thru Fridays
Time: 11:00-11:50 a.m.
Cost=$75/wk.
(See program description above in 'All Morning Programs'.)
(All these 'codes' and 'sections' may be a bit confusing. And online registration may be, too. If so, JUST CALL Arlington Rec. They are very helpful and will get your children signed up for the right program.)
