Learn tennis in beautiful La Grande Park! Tennis skills are the focal point of this program. All aspects of the game (grip, backhand, forehand, volley and serve) will be instructed and practiced in an encouraging small group atmosphere. Fun games and footwork skills are incorporated in the lesson. Students need to wear sneakers, and bring a tennis racquet and a water bottle to each lesson.
Maximum of 6 students on court.
Dates: Saturdays, September 21, 28, October 12, 19, 26. Make-ups due to inclement weather will be held the next day (Sunday) at the same scheduled time.
Times: Tots (5-7 years): 1:30–2:30 PM
Beginners (8-11 years): 2:30–3:30 PM
Intermediates—this student must be able to sustain a rally from the base line and have a level of understanding of all strokes (9-13 years): 3:30–4:30 PM
Place: La Grande Park Tennis Courts
Cost: $175 for 5-class program
About the Instructor: Lessons are taught by pro Brian Maloney PTR, APTA, PPR
This program will be run in accordance with New Jersey Department of Health COVID-19 safety guidelines. If required by NJDOH guidelines, registrants should bring their own face coverings. Parents/guardians of minor registrants will need to read and agree to an online COVID-19 legal waiver.
Registration: To register, please go to Community Pass, log in, click on “Browse Activities,” select Fall 2024 Programs for Children & Adults, find this program, and follow the instructions on how to register online. If you haven’t created a family account on Community Pass yet, it’s free! No paper registrations or checks will be accepted for this program. For more information, call Fanwood Recreation, 908 370-7092.