Deer Lake Athletic Club

At Deer Lake Athletic Club our Professional Pro Staff will help your child learn the sport of a lifetime.
Whether your child is a Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, High School or Elite Tournament Player, our Instructors will help your child improve his or her skills. Children learn stroke production, techniques, footwork, conditioning, strategy and match play skills. Private lessons are also available for players.
Contact, Geraldine, for enrollment information

USTA Team Tennis is a Junior Team League. Levels range from Beginners to Ranked players ages 8-18 years.
All players will play singles and doubles at each match. Pizza and Pop after each match. Teams are co-ed and start in September thru March. Participants are required to become USTA members.

AGE DIVISIONS
12 & UNDER BEGINNER
12 & UNDER INTERMEDIATE
12 & UNDER ADVANCED

14 & UNDER INTERMEDIATE
14 & UNDER ADVANCED

18 & UNDER INTERMEDIATE
18 & UNDER ADVANCED

Contact Geraldine for enrollment information.

TINY TOT CLASSES GET A FREE RACQUET
ALL JUNIORS GET FREE WALK ON COURT TIME WITH ENROLLMENT IN JUNIOR GROUP CLASS

NO CLASSES Dec 24 - 25 Christmas (rates will be prorated on Friday and Saturday)
PLEASE NOTE: There is an additional $3.00 charge for anyone who drops in on a class.
Drop in students are not entitled to free walk on court time.

There are NO refunds for classes missed.
Students may make up a class during the current session only.

TINY TOTS - BEGINNER (3-4 yrs)

These classes are for players with no or very little tennis experience. Introduces the game in
a safe, fun, enthusiastic environment. Children are introduced to the court, balls, racquet, forehand,
backhand, volleys and cooperative hitting. Hand-eye coordination is developed through games and drills.

MONDAY 10:30 - 11:30am, 5:00 - 6:00pm
TUESDAY 11:30 - 12:30pm, 5:00 - 6:00pm
WEDNESDAY 10:30 - 11:30am
SATURDAY 9:00 - 10:00am, 10:00 - 11:00am (NEW) **

TINY TOTS - BEGINNER (5-6 yrs)

For players with no or very little tennis experience. Introduces the game in a safe, fun, enthusiastic
environment. Children are introduced to the court, balls, racquet, forehand, backhand, volleys, serve,
stationary and some movement on the court. Introduce ball feeding and short court rallying. Hand-eye
coordination is developed through games and drills.

MONDAY 11:00 - 12:00pm, 5:00 - 6:00pm (NEW)**
TUESDAY 12:30 - 1:30pm
WEDNESDAY 5:00 - 6:00pm
THURSDAY 1:00 - 2:00pm
SATURDAY 10:00 - 11:00am, 5:00 - 6:00pm (NEW) **

TINY TOTS - INTERMEDIATE (4-6 yrs)

For players who have completed the Beginner classes. This class will review forehand, backhand, volley
and the serve. Will introduce tennis scoring, where to stand, short court rallying and feeding, cooperative
and competitive games taught in a fun and enthusiastic environment.

TUESDAY 5:00 - 6:00pm
THURSDAY 5:00 - 6:00pm
SATURDAY 11:00 - 12:00pm

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.

MONDAY 6:00 - 7:00pm
WEDNESDAY 6:00 - 7:00pm
SATURDAY 10:00 - 11:00am

YOUNG STARS - ADVANCED BEGINNERS (7-9 yrs)
This class is for students who are beyond the beginner level program and have the following skills: 1) knowledge of grips 2) knowledge of proper stroke, but still need plenty of work on technique. Moving and hitting are
emphasized along with learning to rally with proper form and increase in consistency.

TUESDAY 6:00 - 7:00pm
THURSDAY 6:00 - 7:00pm
FRIDAY 5:00 - 6:00pm
SATURDAY (NEW) ** 9:00 - 10:00am

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

MONDAY 6:00 - 7:30pm
WEDNESDAY 6:00 - 7:30pm
SATURDAY 11:00 - 12:30pm

HOT SHOTS - ADVANCED BEGINNER (10-12 yrs)
For players with some tennis experience, yet not ready for competitive play and have the following skills: 1) knowledge of grips 2) knowledge of proper stroke, but still need plenty of work on technique. Movement, footwork, basic tactics, strategy are emphasized along with learning to rally with proper form and increase in consistency.

TUESDAY 6:00 - 7:30pm
THURSDAY 6:00 - 7:30pm
FRIDAY 4:30 - 6:00pm
SATURDAY (NEW) **  10:00 - 11:30am

HIGH SCHOOL BEGINNER AND ADVANCED BEGINNER (13-18 yrs)
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.
MONDAY 5:00 - 7:00pm
WEDNESDAY 5:00 - 7:00pm
SATURDAY (NEW) ** 12:00 - 2:00pm

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

TUESDAY 4:00 - 6:00pm
THURSDAY 4:00 - 6:00pm
SATURDAY 11:30 am - 1:30pm

HIGH SCHOOL INTERMEDIATE DEVELOPMENT (13-18 yrs)
For students who would like to play on High School JV or Varsity teams. This class continues to build on the techniques established in the beginner and advanced beginner class with more emphasis on match play skills including tennis rules, positioning, strategy and shot selection.

TUESDAY 4:00 - 6:00pm
THURSDAY 4:00 - 6:00pm
SATURDAY 11:30 - 1:30pm (NEW)**

ADVANCED / TOURNAMENT TRAINING (13-18 yrs)
Strictly for serious tournament and varsity high school players between the ages of 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, participate in USTA tournaments and pursue district and sectional rankings. Must have approval by Head Tennis Professional to be admitted into this class.........

MONDAY 4:00 - 6:00pm
WEDNESDAY 4:00 - 6:00pm
SATURDAY 12:00 - 2:00pm (High School Varsity)

Junior Tennis Policy
1) Payment must be made by the start of the first class.
2) Only Members with 2 or more member students enrolled 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 a session has started.
6) JUNIOR WALK ON COURT TIME:
A: All Juniors enrolled in the Junior Tennis Program, except those who drop in, are entitled to “Free” Walk on Court Time with other enrolled juniors.
B: When these Juniors hit with adults, they may hit with their own parent/family only. The parents/family must pay half the court fees.
C: No parent, family or adult is allowed to run drills with or condition any child they are not related to.