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Tennis & Pickleball Programs
SUMMER PROGRAMS
Registration begins May 1, 2023.
REGISTRATION IS ONLINE ONLY - YOU WILL NEED TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS
All pickleball and tennis programs take place at Heritage Park Courts
14240 W. 151st Street, Homer Glen, IL 60491
All activities will be directed by South Suburban Tennis (and Pickleball) Academy certified professional, Andy Ventress (CPR certified) and staff. Each lesson will include instruction, drills, and play.
ALL Pickleball Classes include a loaner paddle.
SUMMER PICKLEBALL
Clinics
See what pickleball is all about in this introductory clinic! Participants will be given a brief overview of the game and learn some beginner techniques.
Saturday, June 3 (1 meeting) 10 am-noon
Saturday, July 8 (1meeting) 10 am - noon
Ages 18 and older
$15 R/$35 NR. min 8/max 16 students.
Adult Pickleball - Beginners
In these beginners’ classes, students will learn the rules of the game, scoring, and play format along with the basic forehand, backhand, volley, serve, and basic strategies of the game.
Session A: Tuesdays, June 13 - July 18 (5 classes, no class July 4) 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm.
Session B: Tuesdays, August 1 - August 29 (5 classes) 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm.
Ages 18 and over
$90 R/$110 NR. Min 4/max 8 students
Adult Pickleball - Advanced Beginners
For those who have playing experience and knowledge of scoring and basic rules and strategies for pickleball.
Tuesdays, June 13 - July 18 (5 classes, no class July 4) 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Tuesdays, August 1 - August 29 (5 classes) 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Ages 18 and over
$90 R/$110 NR. Min 4/max 8 students
Youth Pickleball – Play Days
Students will learn the basic strokes, rules, and scoring for pickleball using games and basic drills. The number-one objective is to have FUN with lots of smiles.
Thursdays, June 15 – July 20, 2:00 - 3:00 pm (5 classes, no class June 22)
Ages 8 - 12
$80 R/$100 NR. Min 4/max 8 students.
Teen Pickleball
Students will learn the strokes, rules, and scoring system to play pickleball games.
Thursdays, June 15 – July 20, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm (5 classes, no class June 22)
Ages 13 - 17
$90 R/$110 NR. Min 4/max 8 students
SUMMER TENNIS
BEGINNERS: Each lesson will include drill and instruction for the basic strokes (forehand, backhand, serve, and volley) as well as the rules of the game and play format for beginners.
INTERMEDIATES: For those who have had some instruction and have a knowledge of the basic strokes, rules, and play. Instruction will include singles and doubles strategy and tactics and advanced techniques such as spins on serves and groundstrokes, placement of shots, and special shots such as drop shots, stop volleys, and swing volleys.
Loaner racquets will be available to use. Basic equipment for tennis play will be explained and demonstrated.
Youth Beginners & Intermediates
Wednesdays, June 14 - July 19 (5 classes, no class June 21)
- Ages 5-7: 9:00 am – 10:00 am. $90 R/$110 NR
- Ages 8-12 Beginners: 10:00 am – 11:00 am $90 R/$110 NR
- Ages 8-12 Intermediates: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm $90 R/$110 NR
min 6/max 16 students
Teen Beginners & Intermediates (grouped according to ability)
Wednesdays, June 14 - July 19, 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m, (5 classes, no class June 21)
Ages 13 to 17
$90 R/$110 NR min 6/max 10 students
Adult Beginners & Intermediates (grouped according to ability)
Wednesdays, June 14 - July 19, 5:00 p.m-6:00 p.m., (5 classes, no class June 21)
Ages 18 and over
$90 R/$110 NR min 6/max 10 students
Tennis Camp
Beginners and Intermediates, July 31 - August 4 (5 classes, Monday-Friday)
- Ages 5-7: 9:00 a.m. $90 R/$110 NR
- Ages 8-12 Beginners: 10:00 a.m. $90 R/$110 NR
- Ages 8-12 Intermediates: 11:00 a.m. - Noon. $90 R/$110 NR
- Ages 13-17 (grouped according to ability) 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
- Min 6 / max 16 students
For any additional questions, please contact Village Hall at 708-301-0632 or email Jacquelyn Huff at jhuff@homerglenil.org