Tennis
Please note: our courts will be unavailable because of resurfacing June 26 - July 4.
4 Courts - Ball Machine Available to Members - Court Lights on until 11pm - Club house with hospitality drinks - Friendly People - Fun Competitions - In southwest Edmonton at 3803-114 Street - Phone: 780-435-9499 - Email: gcltennis@gmail.com
Contents
- Pro on Site
- Events
- Tennis Club Membership
- Weekly Programs for Members
- Summer Tennis Camps and Lessons with Mark
- Cost for Tennis Lessons
- Timetables
- Online Registration
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| Spring/Summer Programs for all ages Summer Camps Private Lessons |
Groups Lessons Socials Tournaments Teen Ladder |
Adult Ladders Club Night Shot Of The Week Hit With A Pro |
Head Pro: Mark Zion
Mark Zion will be returning May 1st as our head Tennis Pro for his fifth season with our club. Mark did a superb job last year and he is looking forward to another great season ahead.
Pro on site:
- Weekdays until 9pm
- Saturdays until 8pm
- Sundays until 9pm
topThis year we're holding several events:
- Saturday May 1, 2010 1:00—4:00pm Strawberry Social
- May 7—May 9, 2010 TA Play Tennis Tournament Adults 3.0—5.0
- May 27—May 30, 2010 TA Jr. Challenger Tournament
- Thursday June 3, 2010 BBQ Social 6:00pm followed by Shot Of The Week
- July 9—10, 2010 Club Jr. Tournament All Ages Greenfield Junior Tournament flyer
- July 16—17, 2010 U9/U10 TA Progressive Tournament
- Thursday July 22, 2010 BBQ Social 6:00pm followed by Shot Of The Week
- August 20—22, 2010 Greenfield Invitational Tournament
Tennis Club Membership
Membership is open to all City of Edmonton residents with a valid community league membership. These are our competitive rates:
| Membership Type | Full Season | Summer Season |
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| Family | $110.00 | $80.00 |
| Single Adult | $90.00 | $65.00 |
| Senior | $80.00 | $50.00 |
| Junior | $50.00 | $40.00 |
| Post-secondary Student (must register in person with ID) | $50.00 | $40.00 |
Benefits of Tennis Club Membership:
- Access to 4 lit, well-maintained outdoor courts.
- Ability to play in Tennis Edmonton fun leagues or interclub competitive leagues.
- Group lessons discounts
- Access to private/semi-private lessons with a Tennis Pro.
- Access to the ball machine.
- Regular social events and tournaments for adult and juniors.
- Outstanding weekly programs (see below).
Weekly Programs for Members:
Club Night with Nancy: Every week adult club members get together to play doubles. No partner is needed - bring only a desire to play!
Tuesdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm all season. Free of charge for all tennis members!
Shot-of-the-Week with Mark: Mark will teach one stroke for the first twenty minutes before doubles matches are played. Learn about topspin backhands, volleys, serves, approach shots, the slice backhand, tactical lobs, and even backhand overheads! It’s a great way to get specific instruction, meet other members, and have a lot of fun.
Thursdays 7:00 - 9:00 pm all season. Free of charge for all tennis members!
Junior Ladder Night with Dan: This is a fun opportunity for experienced junior players to practice skills learned in lessons through real competition.
Friday evenings on a drop-in basis. Free of charge!
Private lessons with Mark, Dan, and Anastasia: These are available for members only; there are limited openings! Contact us for more information.
Summer Tennis Camps and Lessons with Mark (Register online!):
We have exciting programs to suit players of all ages and abilities in July and August (see descriptions and timetable below):
| Week 1* | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5* | Week 6 | Week 7 | Week 8 |
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| July 6-9 | July 12-16 | July 19-23 | July 26-30 | Aug 3-6 | Aug 9-13 | Aug 16-20 | Aug 23-27 |
Parents and Tots is a great introduction for kids aged 4 to 6! Mark will conduct hand-eye coordination exercises through fun games. Parent participation is required.
Saturdays, July 10 - Aug 21, 2:00 - 3:00 pm.
Junior Lessons for ages 6 to 8 cover basic strokes and include fun games.
Weeks 1-8: Wednesday and/or Friday 4:15 - 5:00 pm.
Junior Camps for ages 8 to 12 are great for those children who are just learning how to play tennis. Basic skill refinement is combined with a variety of fun games.
Weeks 1 and 5 only: Tuesday through Friday from 1:00 - 4:00 pm, rain or shine.
Junior Lessons for ages 9 to 12 cover basic strokes and include fun games.
Weeks 2-4, 6-8: Monday and/or Wednesday 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
Girls Only Junior Lessons for ages 9 to 13 take place in a fun, supportive environment.
Weeks 1-8: Wednesday 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Beginner Teen lessons for ages 13 to 18 are for new players interested in learning tennis skills and meeting other teens.
Weeks 1 and 5: Wed and/or Fri 5:00 - 6:00 pm. Weeks 2-4, 6-8: Tu and/or Th 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
High Performance Camps for ages 13 to 18 are for more experienced players interested in preparing their strokes and tactics for competitive play.
Weeks 2-4, 6-8: Mon through Thurs 1:00 - 4:00 pm; Friday will be used if there is a rain-out.
High Performance Lessons for ages 13 to 18 are for more experienced players interested in preparing their strokes and tactics for competitive play.
Weeks 1 and 5: Tues and/or Thurs 4:30 - 6:00 pm.
Beginner Adult Group Lessons: An enjoyable way to learn basic tennis skills; you'll get addicted to tennis!
Saturdays, July 10 - Aug 21, 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
Intermediate Adult Group Lessons (Play Tennis Level 2.0-3.5): Be sure to try this group if you know the basics and are looking for a competitive edge.
Saturdays, July 10 - Aug 21, 7:00 - 8:00 pm.
Experienced Adult Group Lessons (Play Tennis Level 4.0+): Take your game to the next level; these advanced lessons will cover professional singles and doubles tactics and world-class technique based on the latest biomechanical research.
Saturdays, July 10 - Aug 21, 8:00 - 9:00 pm.
Cost for tennis lessons:
| Lesson Type | Standard Rate | Club Member Rate |
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| Set of 6 | $75.00 | $55.00 |
| Set of 12 | $135.00 | $95.00 |
| Junior Camp/week | $100.00 | $75.00 |
| Teen Camp/week | $120.00 | $90.00 |
We offer additional $5 discounts for enrolling more than one child per family in tennis lessons or camps. Please note that 4 participants are needed to run a lesson and 6 participants are needed to run a camp.
Do you have friends who want to learn how to play tennis? Have you enjoyed camps in the past? Please help us spread the word about summer programs!
Timetables
Weeks 1 and 5 (July 6-9, August 3-6)
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Junior Camp |
Junior Camp |
Junior Camp |
Junior Camp |
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2:00 PM |
Parents and Tots |
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3:00 PM |
Singles 5.0+ League |
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4:15 PM |
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6 - 8 yr olds |
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6 - 8 yr olds |
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5:00 PM |
HP lesson (4:30-6) |
Teen Beginner |
HP lesson (4:30-6) |
Teen Beginner |
Adult Beginner |
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6:00 PM |
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7:00 PM |
Club Night |
Girls only |
Shot of the Week |
Jr. Ladder Night |
Adult Intermediate |
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8:00 PM |
Private |
Adult Advanced |
Weeks 2-4, 6-8 (July 12-16, 19-23, 26-30; August 9-13, 16-20, 23-27)
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1:00 PM |
HP Camp |
HP Camp |
HP Camp |
HP Camp |
HP Camp rain back-up |
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2:00 PM |
Parents and Tots |
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3:00 PM |
Singles 5.0+ League |
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4:15 PM |
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6 -8 yr olds |
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6 - 8 yr olds |
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5:00 PM |
9 - 12 yr olds |
Teen Beginner |
9 - 12 yr olds |
Teen Beginner |
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Adult Beginner |
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6:00 PM |
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7:00 PM |
Private lessons |
Club Night |
Girls only |
Shot of the Week |
Jr. Ladder Night |
Adult Intermediate |
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8:00 PM |
Private |
Adult Advanced |
Online Registration
New this year! Buy your tennis membership and/or register for lessons online. Summer memberships are only available from July 1st on. Registration for summer lessons and camps is on now.
Buy Greenfield Tennis Club Membership
Register for Summer Lessons