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Tennis CALENDARŽ TENNIS 30 CENTEGRA HEALTH SYSTEM TENNIS EVALUATION If you are unsure of your level or which class or league to sign up for, you may schedule a 30-minute evaluation with our tennis manager. $15 per evaluation ADULT TENNIS CLASSES Session 1: Jan. 4 – Feb. 28 Session 2: Feb. 29 – May 1 (no class March 28 – April 3) All sessions at CHBFC-H. Call 815-444-2900 to register. BEGINNER'S CLASS For people with very little experience. Grips, technique and proper form will be emphasized. Mondays, 8 – 9 p.m. Member Rate: $120 premiere, $148 classic Community Rate: $184 ADVANCED BEGINNER'S CLASS For individuals who have prior playing experience and have developed some consistency in their game. Strategy, footwork, court movement and stroke production will be emphasized. Thursdays, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Member Rate: $180 premiere, $222 classic Community Rate: $276 INTERMEDIATE CLASS A class for individuals with match play experience who want to take their game to a higher level. More aggressive net play and situational match strategy will be developed. There will also be an emphasis on becoming more consistent from the baseline. USTA 3.0 – 3.5 rating. Tuesdays, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Wednesdays, 8 – 9:30 p.m. Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. – noon Member Rate: $180 premiere, $222 classic Community Rate: $276 ADVANCED CLASS This is a fast-paced class with situational play and emphasis on serving, returning and increasing power and consistency. Setting up points and poaching will also be stressed during this class. USTA 3.5+ rating. Tuesdays, 7 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 9:30 – 11 a.m. Member Rate: $180 premiere, $222 classic Community Rate: $276 MEN'S ADVANCED DRILL This drill is for men with a USTA rating of 4.0+ or pro approval. High-level drills with singles and doubles situations will be incorporated. These drills will test your movement, control and ball placement. Sundays, 7:30 – 9 p.m. Member Rate: $180 premiere, $222 classic Community Rate: $276 JUNIOR TENNIS CLASSES Session 1: Jan. 4 – Feb. 28 Session 2: Feb. 29 – May 1 (no class March 28 – April 3) All sessions at CHBFC-H. Call 815-444-2900 to register. QUICK START RED A class for kids ages 4 – 6 that gets them into the game immediately. The basic elements of tennis will be taught in this class. Scaling the court down and using slower-bouncing balls makes the learning process easier and more fun. Thursdays, 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. Sundays, 3 – 4 p.m. Member Rate: $120 premiere, $148 classic Community Rate: $184 QUICK START ORANGE For players ages 6 – 8 who want to learn how to serve and continue to work on proper technique for ground strokes and volleys. Players will develop all the necessary skills to begin playing matches on a smaller court with slower- bouncing balls. Tuesdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. Sundays, 4 – 5 p.m. Member Rate: $120 premiere, $148 classic Community Rate: $184 QUICK START GREEN In this class for players ages 8 – 10, play will be on a full-sized court with green- dot balls. These balls bounce slightly slower than regular tennis balls, and the kids continue to increase ground-stroke and volley skills. Full-court serves will be developed as they practice skills for competitive match play. Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Sundays, 5 – 6 p.m. Member Rate: $120 premiere, $148 classic Community Rate: $184 JUNIOR INTRO TO TENNIS This class is for players ages 10 –13 who are new to the game, have played only a little or just want a less competitive environment. Learn the fundamentals and scoring, all while drilling and having fun. Tuesdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. Member Rate: $120 premiere, $148 classic Community Rate: $184 TEEN INTRO TO TENNIS Teens who are new to the game or have very little tennis experience will learn the fundamentals in a less competitive environment. Fridays, 4 – 5 p.m. Member Rate: $120 premiere, $148 classic Community Rate: $184 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM I HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL This is the highest-level class offered for our junior players. Registration for this class must be approved by a tennis professional. Tournament players and those who play on their varsity high school teams are the appropriate level for this class. Mondays, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Tuesdays, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 5:30 – 7 p.m. Member Rate: $180 premiere, $222 classic Community Rate: $276 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM II HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL For teens who want to improve their skills, strategies and techniques and who play JV at their high schools. This class will prepare them for tournament and high school matches in a fun environment. Mondays, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Saturdays, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Member Rate: $180 premiere, $222 classic Community Rate: $276 JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM I PRE-HIGH SCHOOL LEVEL This is the highest-level class that is offered for our junior players ages 10 – 13. Registration for this class must be approved by a tennis professional. Young tournament players are the appropriate level for this class. Mondays, 4 – 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, 4 – 5:30 p.m.