Tennis Summer Lessons (Ages 6-15)
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Lessons are designed for beginner/intermediate level players.
Players are grouped with children their own age for social comfort. Lessons will cover basic forehand and backhand ground strokes, volley and approach shots, overhead serves, court awareness, footwork, scoring, and playing games. Instructor will adjust drills and skills for all participants.
When:
Lessons will run Monday - Thursday, with Friday being the designated makeup day in case of rain cancellation.
Week #1: June 24 - 27, 2024 (rain makeup day 6/28)
Ages 6-8 Lessons | 9:00 - 9:55 am
Ages 9-11 Lessons | 10:00 - 10:55 am
Ages 12-15 Lessons | 11:00 - 11:55 am
Week #2: July 8 - 11, 2024 (rain makeup day 7/12)
Ages 6-8 Lessons | 9:00 - 9:55 am
Ages 9-11 Lessons | 10:00 - 10:55 am
Ages 12-15 Lessons | 11:00 - 11:55 am
Week #3: August 12 - 15, 2024 (rain makeup day 8/16)
Ages 6-8 Lessons | 9:00 - 9:55 am
Ages 9-11 Lessons | 10:00 - 10:55 am
Ages 12-15 Lessons | 11:00 - 11:55 am
Where:
Lessons will be held on the tennis courts at East Granby High School
(95 South Main Street).
What to bring:
Participants should bring an appropriately sized racket, lots of drinking water, a towel and wear appropriate footwear, sunscreen, and a hat. Practice balls will be provided.
About the Instructor:
Ms. Kelly Berry has been a certified member of the United States Professional Tennis Association for over 40 years. She was a coach at Miss Porters School for 10 years, Assistant Coach at Trinity college for 2 years, and has been the longtime Director of Tennis at Moving on Up with Tennis and Education - a non-profit program in Springfield, MA. She was the Assistant Director of Tennis at the Judy Dixon Tennis Camp for Women for 20 years and has taught at several town programs and private country clubs over the years. Currently, she is a teaching professional at Simsmore Tennis in Simsbury. She has been nationally ranked in her age group in women’s doubles and ranked in New England in singles and doubles over the years.
Inclusion and ADA Accessibility
- East Granby Parks and Recreation is committed to providing inclusive and accessible programs for all individuals. We strive to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and provide reasonable accommodations to facilitate participation in our programs by those with disabilities or medical conditions.
- To ensure that adequate resources are in place for the participant, registration and accommodation requests must be received no later than two weeks prior to the start date of the program.
- Please contact Alicia Van Neil to request accommodation: (860) 653-7660 or aliciav@egtownhall.com.
- Additional information may be requested to better understand the participant’s needs.