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Junior Team Tennis League
Parents, Deer Lake will once again participate in the USA Junior Team Tennis League.  We will have Red, White and Blue teams.  The League began in October with matches played on either Saturday or Sunday afternoons depending on the club hosting the match. 
For more information please call Geraldine Parkison.

 

2008 Winter/Spring Classes

Winter Session III:     Jan 7 - Mar 1 * Schedule may change
 Spring Sessions IV & V:     Mar 3 - May 3 & May 5 - June 14 * Schedule may change  (No classes Mar 24 - 29 for Spring Break)
 
 
 TINY TOTS - BEGINNER ~ Ages 3 to 4 & Ages 5 - 6
These classes are for players with no or very little tennis experience.  Introduces the game in a safe, fun, enthusisastic environment.  Children are introduced to the court, balls and racquet.  Hand-eye coordination is developed through games and drills.  Tiny Tots classes include FREE RACQUET, FREE WALK-ON COURT TIME and FREE T-SHIRT!

Mondays

   10:30am -11:30am (3 - 4 yrs); 11am - 12pm (5 - 6yrs) or 5:00pm - 6:00pm (3 - 6 yrs)

Tuesdays:

   12:30pm -1:30pm  (5 - 6 yrs)

Wednesdays:

Thursdays:

10:30am -11:30am (3 - 4 yrs) or 5:00pm - 6:00pm (3 - 6 yrs)

11:00am - 12:00pm (5 - 6 yrs)

Saturdays:    9:00am - 10:00am (3 - 4 yrs)   or 10:00am -11:00am (3 - 6yrs)
 TINY TOTS - INTERMEDIATE ~ Ages 4 to 6
For players who have completed the Beginner classes.  This class will review forehand, backhand, volley and the serve.  Introduces tennis scoring, where to stand, short court rallying and feeding, cooperative and competitive games taught in a fun and enthusiastic environment.

Tuesdays:

   5:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursdays:

   5:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturdays:    11:00am -12:00pm

 YOUNG STARS - BEGINNER ~ Ages 7 to 9
For the child just beginning tennis.  Introduces forehand, backhand, serve, volley, scoring and where to stand in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.  Full court hitting, rallying, feeding, cooperative and competitive games taught in an enthusiastic environment.

Mondays

    6:00pm -7:00pm

Wednesdays:     6:00pm -7:00pm
Saturdays:    10:00am -11:00am
   

 YOUNG STARS - ADVANCED BEGINNER  ~  Ages 7 to 9
This class is for students who are beyond the beginner level program who have knowledge of grips and of proper strokes, but still need plenty of work on technique.  Movement, footwork, basic tactics and strategy are emphasized along with learning to rally with proper form and increased consistency.

Tuesdays:

   5:00pm - 6:00pm

Thursdays:

   5:00pm - 6:00pm

Fridays:

   5:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturdays:    9:00am -10:00am

HOT SHOTS - BEGINNER ~  Ages 10 to 12
For players with little or no tennis experience.  Forehand, backhand, volley and serve fundamentals stressed.  Movement, footwork, basic tactics and strategy are introduced as are competitive and cooperative games, scoring and where to stand on court.
 

Mondays

    6:00pm - 7:30pm

Wednesdays:     6:00pm - 7:30pm
Saturdays:    11:00am - 12:30pm
 
 HOT SHOTS - ADVANCED BEGINNER ~ Ages 10 to 12
For players with some tennis experience who are not yet ready for competitive play.  These players have knowledge of grips and proper strokes but still need plenty of work on technique.  Movement, footwork, basic tactics and strategy are emphasized along with learning to rally with proper form and increased consistency. 

Tuesdays:

   5:00pm - 6:30pm

Thursdays:

   5:00pm - 6:30pm

Fridays:

   5:00pm - 6:30pm

Saturdays:    10:00am - 11:30am

 HIGH SCHOOL BEGINNER/ADVANCED BEGINNER ~ Ages 13 to 18
For players who have had previous instruction and would like to play high school tennis.  Introduction to proper grip, forehand, backhand, serve and volley are taught with emphasis placed on technique, footwork, match play and rules of the game. 

Mondays

    5:00pm -7:00pm

Wednesdays:     5:00pm -7:00pm
Saturdays:    12:00pm -2:00pm

 INTERMEDIATE JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT ~ Ages 9 - 12  
For players who have completed beginner requirements.  Students should be ready to start playing in leagues and tournaments.  More emphasis will be placed on spins (topspin, slice...) and styles of play.  Students will increase in consistency, power and control. 

Tuesdays or Thursdays::    4:00pm -6:00pm

Saturdays: 

  11:00am - 1:00pm

 ADVANCED HIGH SCHOOL/TOURNAMENT TRAINING  ~  Ages 13 to 18 
Strictly for serious tournament and varsity high school players between 13 and 18 who compete in local or sectional USTA sanctioned tournaments.  Emphasis will be on increasing your range of playing styles.  Advanced stroke production, grips and spins, cooperative and competitive games, footwork, conditioning, discipline, strategy and match play skills.  Players are expected to maintain a high level of intensity, to play challenge matches, to participate in USTA tournaments and to pursue district and sectional rankings.  Must have approval by Head Tennis Professional to be admitted to this class...

Mondays or Wednesdays:    4:00pm - 6:00pm

Saturdays:

  2:00pm - 4:00pm

 

JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM INFORMATION

1. 

Payment must be made by the start of the first class.

2. 

Families with 2 or more students enrolled in the junior tennis program at the same time are eligible for 10% off the lowest fee.

3. 

Payments will be prorated for those entering the class after sessions have begun.

4. 

No make-ups will be honored after a session is finished.

5. 

No refunds after session has started.

6. 

Call Deer Lake Athletic Club to register for classes (248) 625-8686.


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Deer Lake Athletic Club
6167 White Lake Road
Clarkston,  Michigan  48346
P. 248.625.8686
F. 248.625.5350

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