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s r l y e l r Tennis Benefits of Tennis Tennis players scored higher in vigor, optimism and self-esteem while scoring lower in depression, anger, confusion, anxiety and tension than other athletes and non-athletes according to Dr. Joan Finn and colleagues at Southern Connecticut State University. The junior program includes different ability classes, starting with Red Ball 1 and advancing to our Jr. Development groups. The program aims to provide a structured and fun framework for learning with the goal of fostering a lasting enjoyment of the game of tennis and willingness and desire to improve. USTA 10 and UnderTennis format will be used at certain levels. Unsure about the weather? Call the weather hotline at (630) 232-7868. Intro To Tennis: Red Ball 2 Ages 5 – 7 Classes Vary Players will develop agility, balance, basic movement patterns, forehand and backhand groundstrokes, serves, return, volleys, placement and rally skills. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group. (BK) $69 (N/R $89) - 6 Classes Indoor Session I Tu F Intro To Tennis: Red Ball 1 Ages 4 - 7 Classes Vary Each class will emphasize basic movement, catching, throwing, hitting, forehand and backhand groundstrokes, the “drop-hit” serve, scoring and basic positioning through a series of fun games and activities in a social learning environment. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group. (BK) $52 (N/R $72) - 6 Classes 1/3-2/7 1/6-2/10 SPRC Jr. Development Tennis 1 5:00 - 6:00 pm 6:00 - 7:00 pm 1221802-01 1221802-03 Session 2 Tu 2/14-3/21 5:00 - 6:00 pm 1221802-05 F 2/17-3/24 6:00 - 7:00 pm 1221802-07 $58 (N/R $78) - 5 Classes SPRC Sa 1/7-2/11* 10:00 - 11:00 am 1221802-04 Sa 2/18-3/18 10:00 - 11:00 am 1221802-08 *No Class 2/4 SPRC Tennis: Orange Ball 1 Indoor Ages 8 - 10 Classes Vary Session I Players will develop agility, coordination, Tu Th Th F 1/3-2/7 1/5-2/9 1/5-2/9 1/6-2/10 4:15 - 5:00 pm 9:15 - 10:00 am 4:15 - 5:00 pm 5:15 - 6:00 pm 1221801-01 1221801-02 1221801-03 1221801-04 dynamic balance, movement patterns, court positioning, scoring and reliable technique on forehand, back hand, serve and volleys. Instructor: Tu 2/14-3/21 4:15 - 5:00 pm Th 2/16-3/23 9:15 - 10:00 am Th 2/16-3/23 4:15 - 5:00 pm F 2/17-3/24 5:15 - 6:00 pm $44 (N/R $64) - 5 Classes Sa 1/7-2/11* 9:15 - 10:00 am Sa 2/18-3/18 9:15 - 10:00 am *No Class 2/4 1221801-06 1221801-07 1221801-08 1221801-09 SPRC 1221801-05 1221801-10 Indoor Session I Session 2 MTL Tennis Management Group. (BK) $69 (N/R $89) - 6 Classes Tu Th F 1/3-2/7 1/5-2/9 1/6-2/10 Session 2 6:00 - 7:00 pm 5:00 - 6:00 pm 4:15 - 5:15 pm SPRC 1221803-01 1221803-02 1221803-03 Tu 2/14-3/21 6:00 - 7:00 pm 1221803-05 Th 2/16-3/23 5:00 - 6:00 pm 1221803-06 F 2/17-3/24 4:15 - 5:15 pm 1221803-07 $58 (N/R $78) - 5 Classes SPRC Sa 1/7-2/11* 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 1221803-04 Sa 2/18-3/18 11:00 am - 12:00 pm 1221803-08 *No Class 2/4 Ages 11 – 18 6 Classes This program is designed to introduce the game to junior high and high school players based on age and ability. Players will develop agility, coordination, dynamic balance, movement patterns, court positioning, scoring and reliable technique on forehand and backhand, serve, return and volleys. Class will use green ball for skill development with an introduction to yellow ball. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group. (BK) $69 (N/R $89) Indoor Th 1/5-2/9 6:00 - 7:00 pm Th 2/16-3/23 6:00 - 7:00 pm $58 (N/R $79) Sa 1/7-2/11* 12:00 - 1:00 pm Sa 2/18-3/18 12:00 - 1:00 pm *No Class 2/4 SPRC 1221804-01 1221804-02 SPRC 1221804-03 1221804-04 Tennis Play Day Ages 5-10 Saturday, March 4 1:15 - 3:15 pm Come out and enjoy a fun afternoon of tennis, games and pizza. Instructor: MTL Tennis Management Group (BK) $12 (N/R $18) Sa 3/4 1:00 - 3:00 pm Resident Registration Day December 6 SPRC 1221807-01 75