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 Private lessons are personally arranged with the tennis teaching professionals on staff and charged at a rate of
$65.00 per hour (1-2 Students)
$10 extra for each additional student attending the lesson
Fees for lessons with an assistant professional will be slightly lower. Any lesson canceled less than 24 hours in advance will be charged. Only teaching professionals on our staff will be allowed to conduct lessons or hitting sessions in our club.
Staff [View Current Staff].
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2009-10 Fall/Winter Program:
- Download Program information [PDF]
2009-10 Registration Forms:
- Download Registration CURRENT Members [PDF]
- Download Registration New Members AFTER 8-1-09 [PDF]
- Download Registration Non-Members [PDF]
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2009-10 Fall Winter Junior Programs
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MEMBER ONLY CLASSES:
90 Minute Classes / $126 Per Class Day |
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Beginning Intermediate players will experience intermediate techniques at a moderate pace. This class is for those students who have moved up from the Advanced Beginner or Teen Beginner class. Students will focus on learning basic singles and doubles strategies and must know how to properly play and score a game.
Thu 5:30–7:00pm Fri 4:30–6:00pm Sat 1:30–3:00pm Sun 1:00–2:30pm
Intermediate students are required to hit all of the shots and have the ability to play full court tennis. Improving stroke mechanics along with singles and doubles strategies is the main focus of the class.
Tue 4:00–5:30pm Fri 4:30–6:00pm Sat 1:30–3:00pm
Sun 10:30-12:00pm or 1:00-2:30pm
Advanced Intermediate participants are highly motivated, hard-working players who are on their junior high or high school teams. Players are working on topspin and slice ground strokes, spin serves and more advanced strategies. Students must play a minimum of two times per week; exceptions made for those participating in another same season sport, with approval by Tennis Director.
Mon 4:30–6:00 pm Wed 3:00-4:30 Wed 6:00-7:30pm
Sat 3:00-4:30pm Sun 2:30-4:00pm
Advanced players have mastered topspin forehands and backhands, spin serves and display game strategy when playing each point. Students must play a minimum of two times per week, unless participating in another same season sport.
Tue 6:30–8:00pm Thu 7:00–8:30pm Fri 6:00-7:30pm
Sun 4:00–5:30pm or 5:30-7:00pm
Invitational students are on their respective high school varsity or junior varsity teams plus are competing in tournaments and are very dedicated to their game! Players will be able to demonstrate a variety of strategies throughout their matches. Players are enrolled and placed by the tennis professional staff. This level will be divided into two groups- Invitational #1 & Invitational #2 (higher) but practice simultaneously on a couple of days.
Wed 4:30–6:00pm Inv#1&2 Sun 7:00-8:30 pm Inv#1&2
Mon 6:00-7:30pm Inv #1 only Sun 5:30-7:00pm Inv #1 only
Thu 4:00 -5:30 pm Inv #2 only
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Registration Dates for Members (during the year)
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Session 1
(6 weeks)
Sept 14–Oct 25
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Session 2
(6 weeks)
Oct 26–Dec 13
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Session 3
(6 weeks)
Jan 3–Feb 14
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Session 4
(5 weeks)
Feb 15-Mar 21
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Session 5
(6 weeks)
Apr 11–May 23
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Registration Dates
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*Note: Course offerings may change due to enrollment interest and demand. At times during the year we may make modifications in the junior schedule to accommodate juniors moving into and out of classes.
Members pre-registering for more than one session will be charged $25 per class at time of registration. This fee is non- refundable if students drop the class. The fee will be applied to each session and the net fee will be billed in the month that the student participates in a session.
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MEMBER / NON-MEMBER CLASSES:
30 Minute Classes
$55 Members $65 Non-Members |
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Tiny Stars is an introduction to the sport of tennis for children ages 5 to 7. Each class is 30 minutes long, where having fun is the primary goal. Players will learn forehand and backhand ground strokes and volleys.
Tue 5:00 – 5:30 pm Sat 12:00 – 12:30 pm
Advanced Tiny Stars is for children ages 5 – 7 who have previously participated in our Tiny Star Program. Our teaching staff will select players for this program. Each class is 30 minutes long where preparing for the beginner level is the goal. Players will learn forehand and backhand ground strokes and volleys.
Tue 5:00 – 5:30 pm Sat 12:00 – 12:30 pm
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MEMBER / NON-MEMBER CLASSES:
60 Minute Classes
$85 Members $95 Non-Members |
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Beginner students will experience a one hour long class for children 8 – 11 who have little or no playing experience. Players will be exposed to all aspects of tennis including ground strokes, volleys, serves, returns, along with a variety of fun tennis games. Introduction to scoring will be covered during the session.
Tue 4:00–5:00pm Fri 6:00–7:00pm Sat 12:30–1:30pm Sun 12:00–1:00pm
Advanced Beginner students ages 7 – 11 who have little or no playing experience. Players will be exposed to all aspects of tennis including ground strokes, volleys, serves, returns and some match play. Students should be able to “feed” a ball (bounce hit to another player) and game and set scoring should be mastered before moving up to Beginning Intermediate level.
Tue 4:00–5:00pm Fri 6:00–7:00pm Sat 12:30–1:30pm Sun 12:00–1:00pm
Teen Beginner is similar to the Beginner/Advanced Beginner classes but for players age 12 and up who have little or no playing experience. Players will be exposed to all aspects of tennis including ground strokes, volleys, serves and returns.
Sat 4:30–5:30pm Sun 12:00–1:00pm
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Session/
Dates |
*Member Registration
All juniors that play in the Beginning Int. or above will need to be a member.
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Non-Member
For those who have been in our program within the past year
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Non-Member New to the Program
A personal evaluation will be necessary to be allowed to register for our program
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Session 1
(6 weeks)
Sept 14–Oct 25
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Aug 3, 2009
*Aug 10,2009 (members joining after 8/1/09)
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Aug 17, 2009
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Aug 24, 2009
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Session 2
(6 weeks)
Oct 26 – Dec 13
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Sept 21, 2009
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Sept 28, 2009
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Oct 5, 2009
No class Nov 23 – Nov 29
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Session 3
(6 weeks)
Jan 3 – Feb 14
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Nov 2, 2009
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Nov 9, 2009
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Nov 23, 2009
No class Super Bowl, Sun, Feb 7
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Session 4
(5 weeks)
Feb 15–Mar 21
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Jan 11, 2010
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Jan 18, 2010
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Jan 25, 2010
No class from Mar 22 – Sat, April 10
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Session 5
(6 weeks)
Apr 11 – May 23
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Feb 22, 2010
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Mar 1, 2010
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March 8, 2010
No class on Mother’s Day, May 9
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*Note: Course offerings may change due to enrollment interest and demand. At times during the year we may make modifications in the junior schedule to accommodate juniors moving into and out of classes.
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2009 REGISTRATION EVALUATION PROCEDURES |
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Junior Evaluation Procedures
PAYMENT NOTE: Members: No over the phone registrations. Members may fax (952-404-2033) or e-mail their registration forms.
Non-members: All Non-members registering for Fall/Spring classes, must pay at time of registration. No Faxed registration forms for non-members. |
Call Scott or Pam prior to registration if you have any questions regarding registration for the appropriate levels.
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Staff [View Current Staff].
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The primary goal of the Junior Program at the Minnetonka Tennis Club is to teach and promote the fundamentals of tennis within a fun, encouraging, and creative atmosphere. In the summer, most of the juniors will participate in the National Junior Tennis League where area country clubs and community programs play informal singles and doubles matches against one another.
The Junior Program is divided into the following categories:
Tiny Stars
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Tiny stars is an introduction to the sport of tennis for children ages 5 to 7. Each class is 30 minutes long where having fun is the primary goal. Players will learn forehand and backhand ground strokes and volleys.
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Advanced Tiny Stars:
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This class is for children ages 5-7 who have previously participated in our Tiny Star Program- A teaching pro will select players for this program. Each class is now 45 minutes long where preparing for the beginner level is the goal. Players will learn forehand and backhand groundstrokes and volleys.
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This is a one-hour long class very similar to the Tiny Stars class but for children 8-11 who have little or no playing experience. Players will be exposed to all aspects of tennis including groundstrokes, volleys, serves/returns, along with a variety of fun tennis games.
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For children ages 7 to 12 who have little or no playing experience. Players will be exposed to all aspects of tennis including ground strokes, volleys, serves/returns and some match play.
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Teen Beginner / Pre Intermediate:
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For players ages 12 and up who have had instruction, can hit all of the shots and have the ability to play full court tennis. Improving stroke mechanics along with singles and doubles strategies is the main focus of the class. During the summer players in this program will have the opportunity to compete against other country clubs around the area.
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This class is for those who just left the Advanced Beginner or Teen Beginner class. Intermediate techniques will be approached at a slower rate along with learning basic singles and doubles strategies. Playing in the matches on Fridays is strongly encouraged.
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Intermediate:
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For players ages 7-12 who have had instruction, can hit all of the shots and have the ability to play full court tennis. Improving stroke mechanics along with singles and doubles strategies is the main focus of the class. During the summer players in this program will have the opportunity to compete against other country clubs around the area.
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Advanced/Advanced Intermediate:
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This level is for highly-motivated, hard-working players who are on their junior high or high school teams. Players are working on topspin forehands and backhands, spin serves, and more advanced strategies.
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Advanced/Invitational:
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These players are on their respective high school varsity or junior varsity teams. These players are competing in tournaments and are very dedicated to their game. Players are enrolled by approval only! For further detail on our levels, check out our "Skills & Criteria" description.
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If you have any questions regarding our programs at the Minnetonka Tennis Club please contact our staff at 952-473-2591.
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