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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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2010-2011 Fall - Winter Junior Programs
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Download Fall 2010-2011 Jr. Program Info: [Download PDF]
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Download Fall 2010-2011 Jr. - Member Application [ Download PDF] |
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Download Fall 2010-2011 Jr. - New-Member Application [Download PDF] |
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Download Fall 2010-2011 Jr. - Non-Member Application [ Download PDF] |
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CLASSES:MEMBERS ONLY - 90 Minute Classes
$135 per Registered Class
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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.
Fri 5:00 – 6:30 pm Sat 1:30 – 3:00 pm
Sun 1:00 – 2:30 pm
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 – 5:30 pm Fri 5:00 – 6:30 pm
Sat 1:30 – 3:00 pm Sun 1:00-2:30 pm
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.
Wed 6:00 – 7:30 pm Thu 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Sat 3:00 - 4:30 pm Sun 2:30-4:00 pm
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.
Mon 4:30 – 6:00 pm Tue 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Thu 7:00 – 8:30 pm Fri 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Sat 11:00 – 12:30 pm Sun 4:00 – 5:30 pm
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).
Mon 6:00 – 7:30 pm (Inv #1 only) Wed 4:30 – 6:00 pm Inv#1&2
Sun 5:30 – 7:00 pm (Inv#1 only) Thurs 4:00 – 5:30 pm (Inv #2 only)
Sun 7:00 – 8:30 pm (Inv #2 only)
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Session 1
(6 weeks)
Sept 13-Oct 24
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Session 2
(6 weeks)
Oct 25 – Dec 12
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Session 3
(6 weeks)
Jan 2 – Feb 13
No class Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 6
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Session 4
(6 weeks)
Feb 14 – Mar 27
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Session 5
(5 & 6 weeks)
April 10 – May 22
(6 wk M – Sat)
(5 wk Sun No class 4/24 & 5/8
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Registration
Dates
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Monday, Aug 2, 2010
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Monday, Sept 20, 2010
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Monday, Nov. 1, 2010
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Monday, Jan 10, 2011
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Monday , Feb 21, 2011
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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. Due to high volume registration, missed classes must be made up in current session. Make up classes are NOT guaranteed. Updated 7/26/2010
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CLASSES:MEMBER + NON MEMBERS - 30 Minute Classes
$55 Members / $65 Non-Members per Registered Class
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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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CLASSES:MEMBER + NON MEMBERS - 60 Minute Classes
$80 Members / $95 Non-Members per Registered Class
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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 – 5:00 pm Fri 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Sat 12:30 – 1:30 pm Sun 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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 – 5:00 pm Fri 4:00 – 5:00 pm
Sat 12:30 – 1:30 pm Sun 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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 – 5:30 pm Sun 12:00 – 1:00 pm
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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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1st Session
(6 weeks)
Sept 13 – Oct 24
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Aug 2, 2010
*Aug 9, 2010
(members joining after 8/1/10)
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Aug 16, 2010
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Aug 30, 2010
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2nd Session
(6 weeks)
Oct 25 – Dec 12
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Sept 20,2010
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Sept 27,2010 |
Oct 11,2010
no classes 11/22 – 11/28
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3rd Session
(6 weeks)
Jan 2 – Feb 13
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Nov 1, 2010
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Nov 8,2010 |
Nov 22,2010
No class Super Bowl Sunday, Feb 6
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4th Session
(6 weeks)
Feb 14 – March 27
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Jan 10, 2011
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Jan 17, 2011 |
Jan 31, 2011
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5th Session
(6 weeks-Mon–Fri
classes; 5 weeks
Sun classes)
Apr 10 – May 22
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Feb 21, 2011
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Feb 28,2011
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March 7,2011
No classes April 24 or May 8
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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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2010 Summer Junior Programs
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2010 Summer Jr. Program:
- Download Program information [PDF]
2010 Summer Jr. Registration Forms:
- Download Registration Form [PDF]
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CLASSES: (Tentative based on staff and enrollment)
9 Weeks - June 14-August 13, 2010 |
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Invitational
Matches will be played at two Levels: “Elite” and Level 1(Top Varsity)
INV 1 #1 Tue & Thu 8:00–9:30 w/Country Club Matches Wednesdays 1:00–3:00
INV 1 #2 Tue & Thu 9:30–11:00 w/Country Club Matches Wednesdays 1:00–3:00
INV 1 #3 Tue 3:30–5:00 w/Country Club Matches Wednesdays 1:00–3:00
INV 2 #1 Tue 3:30–5:00 w/Country Club Matches Wednesdays 1:00–3:00
Advanced
Matches will be played at two Levels: Level 1(Top Varsity) or Level II (Junior Varsity)
ADV #1: Tue & Thu 8:00 -9:30 w/ Country Club Matches Wednesdays 1:00-3:00
ADV #2: Tue & Thu 9:30 -11:00 w/Country Club Matches Wednesday 1:00 – 3:00
Advanced Intermediate
ADV INT #1 Tue & Thu 11:00-12:30 w/Country Club Matches Mondays 1:00–3:00
ADV INT #2 Thu 2:00–3:30 w/Country Club Matches Mondays 1:00–3:00
ADV INT #3 Fri 8:30-10:00 w/Country Club Matches Mondays 1:00–3:00
Intermediate
INT #1 Tue & Thu 11:00-12:30 w/ Country Club Matches Mondays 1:00–3:00
INT #2 Tue & Thu 12:30-1:30 w/ Country Club Matches Mondays 1:00–3:00
INT #3 Thu 2:00–3:30 w/Country Club Matches Mondays 1:00–3:00
INT #4 Fri 8:30–10:00 w/ Country Club Matches Mondays 1:00–3:00
Beginning Intermediate
BEG INT #1 Mon & Wed 9:30 -11:00 w/ Country Club Matches Fridays 1:00–3:00
BEG INT #2 Mon & Wed 11:00–12:30 w/ Country Club Matches Fridays 1:00–3:00
BEG INT #3 Thu 3:30– 5:00 w/ Country Club Matches Fridays 1:00–3:00
BEG INT #3D Thu drills only 3:30– 5:00
BEG INT #4 Wed 6:00– 7:30 w/Country Club Matches Fridays 1:00–3:00
BEG INT #4D Wed drills only 6:00– 7:30
Teen Beginners
T BEG #1 Thu 3:30- 4:30 (plus two matches over the summer)
T BEG #2 Fri 11:00-12:00 (plus two matches over the summer)
Advanced Beginners
ADV BEG #1 Mon &Wed 11:00-12:00
ADV BEG #2 Fri 10:00-11:00
ADV BEG #3 Wed 5:00- 6:00
Advanced Tiny Stars
ADV TS #1 Tues & Thurs 12:30- 1:15
ADV TS#2 Wed 4:00- 4:45
ADV TS #3 Fri 11:30-12:15
Beginners
BEG #1 Mon & Wed 11:00-12:00
BEG #2 Fri 10:00-11:00
BEG #3 Fri 11:00-12:00
BEG #4 Wed 5:00- 6:00
Tiny Stars TS #2 Fri 11:30–12:15
TS #1 Wed 4:00– 4:45
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MEMBER FEES: $15 discount if registered before May 1, 2010 |
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Invitational 1 or 2 (1 x per week)
Invitational 1 or 2 (1 x per week) w/ Wednesday “Elite” or Level I Matches
Invitational 1 or 2 (2 x per week) w/ Wednesday Level 1 Matches
Advanced, Advanced Intermediate, Intermediate, Beg. Inter (24 class sessions)
Advanced Intermediate, Intermediate & Beg. Int ,Thursdays or (once a week)
Intermediate & Beg. Int,: Thursday or Friday drills & matches
USTA Junior Team Info Available soon.
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$185
$268
$470
$470
$185
$265
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MEMBER / NON-MEMBER CLASSES:
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Beginning, Advanced Beginning (2 x per week)
Beginning, Advanced Beginning, Teen Beginning (once a week)
Advanced Tiny Stars/Tiny Stars (once a week)
Advanced Tiny Stars/Tiny Stars ( 2 x per week)
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Mbr
$220
$118
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$235
$130
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$190
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2010 SUMMER REGISTRATION PROCEDURES: |
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(Please read very carefully)
#1 March 22: Present MTC Members will have priority registration
#2 April 5: New Members who join MTC after March 22nd
#3 April 12: Non-members who have been involved with our program within the past year
#4 April 26: *New Participants may sign up for the program.
Note: all new participants will need to be evaluated before registration.
*New participants joining the club as a member after March 22nd will register April 5th
MAKE UP SESSIONS/VACATIONS:
One of the benefits of playing in the summer program at MTC is the opportunity to play in every class, rain or shine. No pro-rating will be done for vacations. If the junior misses a class, there will be opportunities to make up those classes during one of the other classes at that level; (s)he may often play 2-3 hours in a day to make up the time.z
No refunds will be given after registration has been submitted. Register carefully; consider the needs of your child and your schedule. Payment is due with registration form! Call Scott prior to registration if you have any questions regarding registration for the appropriate junior levels.
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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 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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