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RICHMOND TENNIS PROGRAM

SUMMER 2008

Weekly Junior Tennis (Members Only)

     Mini Tennis Squads, 5 to 7 yrs old

            (Monday 3.45- 4.30pm and Wednesday 4 pm – 4.45 pm)

Combines fun lessons and activities to tennis. Children are introduced to tennis in a progressions format geared to their athletic development as they grow and learn.

     Mini Tennis Squad (By invitation ONLY)

            (Monday 4.30-5.30pm)

         Richmond Bronze Squads, 8 to 11 yrs old based on ability

            (Monday 5.30-6.30pm and Wednesday 5 pm – 6 pm)

Played in three quarter court. Players should be rallying more comfortably and starting to develop their topspin. Thinking about where to place the ball during point play.

         Richmond Silver Squads, 12 yrs and older based on ability

            (Tuesday and Thursday 4.30 pm – 5.30 pm)

Players should be rallying of baseline using topspin off both sides, having a good understanding of match play, when to be defensive and aggressive.

         Richmond Gold Squads (By invitation ONLY)

            (Tuesday and Thursday 5.30 pm – 7.00 pm)

Should have developed consistency, placement, increased ball speed and a high level of control utilizing all types of spin. Great match play ability.

 

Junior Price List

45 min CLASS: £7

1hr CLASS: £9

1.5hr CLASS: £13.50

Summer term will run from week commencing

Monday April 14th until week ending July 26th

(14 week Term)

Half term week May 26th  

Sign up via email and payment for whole term will be accepted at first attended lesson.

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact Michael Jones (Head Tennis Coach)

on 07976 228 075 or via email at

mjtennis@hotmail.co.uk

Saturday Junior Tennis*

(Members & non members are welcome)

 

Each hour lesson is £9 and will start Saturday April 19th until July 26th. Sign up via email and payment for whole term will be accepted at first lesson    

(14 Week term)

         Richmond mini tennis, 4-7 yrs old (9am-10am)  

         Richmond “T1”, 7-9 yrs old (10am-11am)

         Richmond “T2”, 10-12 yrs old (11am-12pm)

         Richmond “T3”, 12 yrs old and above (12pm-1pm)

 

Lessons will be catered to maturity. Children will be introduced to tennis in a progressions format geared to their athletic development, developing all the skills needed to become a great tennis player.

Adult courses

Cost: £9

Max: 6 people per class

(Classes must have 3 or more people to run)

         Beginner Group

            (Tuesday 9.30-10.30am)

            Picking up the racket for first time, concentrating on

            learning the basic stroke techniques.

         Intermediate Group

            (Tuesday 10.30-11.30am & Thursday 7-8pm)

Added pace to ground strokes and serve; introduction to spin with swing and pace variation.

           Intermediate/Advanced

             (Saturday 2-4pm)

             Perfecting mechanics of all shots; taking the ball on the rise; perfecting various   

 spins, pace, swing, net clearance and shot patterns.

Adult Weekly Program

Monday “Early Starter”: 10.00-11:30am

Weekly sign up, 12 adults maximum per session

Intermediate level

Costs: £10 per person

Tuesday Men’s Training: 7-8:30pm

Advanced level

Cost: £5 per person 

Thursday “Ladies Team”: 9:30-11:30am

By invitation ONLY

Intermediate – Advanced level

Costs: £10 per person