Winter 2012 Sessions (4-week sessions)

• Session 1: January 8 – February 4
  • No classes on January 16
• Session 2: February 5 – March 3
  • No classes on February 20
• Session 3: March 4 – March 31

Fees are adjusted for no-class dates: call 949-724-6610 or visit irvinequickreg.org for details.

We suggest starting off with instructional classes and adding workout classes as you game improves. Class levels may be combined as the instructor may utilize two or more courts. More info: tennis@citofirvine.org, 949-724-6617

Levels

• BEGINNER (B): First-time players have fun learning the basic grips, strokes and scoring. NTRP level 2.0/2.5

• ADVANCED BEGINNER (AB): Can hit forehands, backhands, volleys, serves and keep score. Work on overheads, lobs, control and consistency. NTRP level 3.0/3.5

• INTERMEDIATE (I): Can rally and serve well during match situations. Work on strategy and placement. Jr. Team Tennis/Satellite Tournament players. NTRP level 3.5

• **INTERMEDIATE ADVANCED (I/A): Must have consistent and competitive playing experience. Work on spin, drop shots, passing shots, footwork and games. Jr. Team Tennis/Satellite Tournament players. NTRP level 4.0.

• **ADVANCED (A): For experienced players with focus on conditioning, drills and match play to improve mental toughness and physical skills. Jr. Team Tennis/Open Tournament players. NTRP level 4.5.

**For advanced players only; need Instructor approval prior to enrolling.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• ATTIRE: Wear athletic attire and non-marking tennis shoes (no running shoes)

• BRING: Tennis racquet (instructor provides tennis balls)

• WEATHER: If the courts are wet from rain at the time of the class, the class will be canceled. Rained-out classes will be made up at the end of the session or per instructor’s availability.

• MAKE-UPS: No make-ups for classes missed by the student; fees are not prorated

• LANGUAGES: Lessons/Programs are available in these languages:
  • Chinese – Di
  • Spanish – Elena & Juan 
  • Korean – Tae
  • Japanese - Minako

PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS

City of Irvine contact instructors are available to teach private tennis lessons on City owned courts. Lessons are arranged with the instructor. Procedure: call 949-724-6617 for instructor recommendation and contact information; contact instructor to arrange schedule; pay online (instructor will provide course # to enroll in based on number of hours agreed upon).

• Tae Byon - $60
• Chris Emery - $75
• Rommel Endozo - $60
• Jun Espiritu – $45
• Jimmy Gleason - $55
• Lanea Holesinsky - $60
• Ross Holesinsky - $60
• Rick Jackson - $50
• Di Lin - $65
• Quynh Le - $60
• Ruben Millado - $60
• Juan Naranjo - $60
• John Staph - $55
• Minako Stickney - $65

GROUP LESSONS

Group tennis lessons are available on most tennis courts throughout the City of Irvine. To find tennis classes, go to irvinequickreg.org, click on Activities, then Tennis and Racquet Sports on the navigation bar.  For additional help, e-mail tennis@cityofirvine.org or call 949-724-6617.

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10 and Under (Quickstart) Tennis

Designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. Like T-ball, the size of the court and the ball used is modified so that children can progress from a court of 36 feet (level I) to 60 feet (level II).

10 and Under (Quickstart) classes are for Beginners and Advanced Beginners.

For more information on tennis classes, please call 949-724-6617 or e-mail tennis@cityofirvine.org