Descriptions for Tennis Lessons
Beginners: This level is for participants just starting to develop a joy for tennis. The focus is on developing coordination through a variety of exercises and drills, understanding court etiquette, learning basic tennis skills, and practicing sportsmanship.
Intermediate: This level is for participants who are proficient in basic tennis skills. Prior to joining this level, students must be able to serve and rally from the base line. This level emphasizes developing coordination through drills that incorporate basic to advanced strokes. Matches will be played periodically.
Advanced: This level is designed for students 12 and older with a solid foundation in tennis. The focus is on enhancing techniques, developing game strategies, and playing matches.
Adult/Teen: Adults and teens are invited to attend either a beginning or an intermediate/advanced class. The beginning lessons focus on staying active while learning basic tennis skills. The intermediate/advanced lessons emphasize skill mastery and playing matches.
Adult and Youth Tennis Lessons
Join us in learning the fundamentals of tennis where the emphasis is on being active and having fun! Tennis Brochure
- Each session is four weeks long, and youth participants may join at any time for a prorated fee
- Session I: June 14 - July 8
- Session II: July 12 - August 5
- Fee is:
- Residents of Helena: $25 ***Cost is $1.56 per lesson!!!***
- Non-Residents of Helena: $30 ***Cost is $1.87 per lesson!!!***
- Registration is accepted by:
- Mailing in the registration form below
- Registering at Last Chance Splash May 31 - June 11 (Monday - Friday) 8 AM - 2 PM
- Bringing it to the first lesson
- Scholarships are available to those who qualify, please call Jannice at 459-4479 to apply
- Tennis rackets and tennis balls are provided for use during lessons
- Rainy days may result in classes being cancelled
- Instructors make every effort to contact students when the courts are too wet for play
- An informational sheet is provided to each student that details proper attire, instructor contact numbers, etc
For more information, please call Jannice, Recreation Supervisor, at 459-4479.
ALL CLASSES ARE HELD AT THE CIVIC CENTER
Classes are held Mon-Thurs.
For a copy of the Tennis Registration Form and the Tennis Brochurefileadmin/user_upload/City_Parks/Recreation/Documents/Tennis_Registration_10.pdf.
Summer 2009 Parent & Student Comments
“The teachers were great! I learned a lot!”
“My child came home happy and looked forward to returning.”
“My son has special needs and the instructors were patient with him….that meant volumes to me.”
“These lessons are so affordable, you can’t beat it!”