Tennis

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: glctennis@gmail.com

Contents

Tennis court Tenis Raquet Tennis Ball
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:

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This year we're holding several events:

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Tennis Alberta Workshop

Tennis Alberta and Tennis Edmonton are offering a Community Tennis Volunteer Workshop to train volunteers (15 years old and up) to effectively assist with the organization and implementation of entry level tennis programs. The workshop will be on Saturday April 10, 2010 at the Saville Sports Centre. More information (.pdf)

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Tennis Club Membership

Memberships are open to all City of Edmonton residents with a valid community league membership. Costs for memberships are very reasonable:

  1. $110 for families;
  2. $90 for single adults;
  3. $80 for senior adults;
  4. $50 for juniors.

Benefits of Tennis Club Membership:

  1. Access to 4 lit, well-maintained outdoor courts (all four courts are being resurfaced this spring/summer)
  2. Eligibility to play in Tennis Edmonton interclub competitive leagues
  3. Discount on tennis lessons or access to private/semi private lessons with a Tennis Pro
  4. Shot-of-the-Week and Club night (see below for descriptions)
  5. Junior Ladder Night (see below for description)
  6. Access to brand new ball machine for practicing your strokes
  7. Social events and tournaments for both adult and juniors are offered through the season
  8. New this year is Hit With A Pro Monday to Wednesday evenings (see below for description)

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Tennis Programs Offered:

We are offering programs to people of all ages and abilities. Here’s a list of what we are offering in May and June:

Parents and Tots is a great introduction for kids aged 4 to 6!  Our pro will conduct hand-eye coordination exercises through fun games on Saturdays from 2:15 – 3:00 pm and/or Sundays from 4:00 pm. – 4:45 pm. Parent participation is required. 

Beginner Junior lessons are great for those children ages 7-9 who are just learning how to play tennis.  Basic skill refinement is combined with a variety of fun games. Lessons are Tuesdays at 4 pm. and/or Thursdays, at 2:30 pm.

Junior lessons involve games and a fun atmosphere, for children ages 9 - 12 who are interested in eventual competitive play. Lessons are Mondays, 4:00 pm. and/or  Wednesdays, at 4:00 pm.

Girls Only junior lessons gives girls ages 9-13 a chance to learn tennis skills in a supportive, non-competitive environment. Lessons are Thursdays at 4:00 pm. and/or Saturdays at noon.

Teen Scene is a program geared for youth aged 14-17 years. If you have never played tennis and are interested in learning, please join us on the courts on Mondays, 5:00 pm. and/or Wednesdays at 5:00 pm. 

Advanced Teen if you are a more experienced 14–17 year old tennis player and interested in improving your strokes or game tactics for competitive play then advanced lessons are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:00 pm.

Junior Ladder Night is a special time on Friday evenings for experienced junior players to drop-in and play some matches to hone their skills and challenge other juniors on the ladder. There is no charge for this opportunity.

Beginner Adult Group Lessons: An enjoyable way to learn basic tennis skills; you’ll get addicted to tennis! Sundays, 5:00 – 6:00 pm.

Intermediate Adult Group Lessons: For those who know their basic strokes and are looking to improve their game. Sundays, 7:00 – 8:00 pm.

Experienced Adult Group Lessons: Take your game to the next level; drills will be designed to improve your technical consistency and competitive exercises will refine your tactics. Sundays, 8:00 – 9:00 pm.

Shot-of-the-Week: The Tennis Pro 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, and tactical lobs.  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.

Club Night: Every week club adult members get together and play doubles, you do not need a partner, you just have to want to play! Tuesdays, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. All season, free of charge for all members.

Hit With A Pro: If you want to get on the court, but lack a hitting partner, or simply want to try your skills at a higher level you can book an hour with our pro Monday – Wednesday evenings for a nominal fee of $5.00. These sessions are not a lesson, so do not expect feedback. To play in this you must book your time directly with the pro by calling or dropping in to the clubhouse weekday evenings and speak to Dan.

GETA Interclub League. If you are interested in playing in the Tennis Edmonton (formerly known as the Greater Edmonton Tennis Association – GETA) competitive tennis league this year, please contact Doug Rault at tennisedmonton@gmail.com . Please note that tennis membership is required to play in the Mens, Ladies or Mixed Interclub Leagues or Ladies Fun League.

Cost for tennis lessons: The cost for a set of six lessons (children or adult) once per week is $45 for tennis club members; $60 for non-members. Cost for lessons twice per week (12 lessons) is $80 for tennis club members; $110 for non-members. Discounts of $5 are also offered for enrolling more than one child per family in tennis lessons.

Private lessons can be arranged by speaking directly to Nancy Petersen, however, time slots are very limited, sorry for any inconvenience this may cause.

The nets and windscreens are scheduled to be installed once the snow clears the courts and the weather warms up.

We hope to see you on the Greenfield Community tennis courts, we are looking forward to an exciting season!

Nancy Petersen
Tennis Director
gcltennis@gmail.com

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Online Registration

New this year! Buy your tennis membership and/or register for lessons online. Lesson registration starts April 1, 2010. Greenfield Tennis Club online registration.

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