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	Court Time: $25.00 per hour. Permanent court time available. Court reservations can be made 7 days in advance. Private Lessons: $68 per hour/ members; $80 per hour/ non-members 1-2 students. Private lessons are personally arranged with our tennis teaching professionals. Private lessons with 3 or more students will require an additional $10 per person fee. Payment is expected for any lessons cancelled less than 24 hours in advance. Members will have priority in scheduling weekly/regular private lessons. Guest Fee: $15 per person. The same guest may play 2 x per month. Staff [View Current Staff].
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2011-2012 Fall - Winter Junior Programs

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FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2011-12
CLASSES: MEMBERS ONLY - 90 Minute Classes
$135 per registered Class

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.

Tue 4:00-05:30pm
Fri 5:00-6:30pm
Sat 1:20-3:00pm
Sun 1:00-2:30

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 4:00-05:30pm
Fri 5:00-6:30pm
Sat 1:20-3:00pm
Sun 1:00-2:30

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 6:00-7:30pm
Thur 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; exceptions made for those participating in another same season sport, with approval by Tennis Director.

Mon 4:30-6:00pm
Tue 6:30-8:00pm
Thur 7:30-9:00pm
Sat 9:30-11:00am
Sun 4:00-5:30pm

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 selected by the tennis professional staff.

Mon 6:00-7:30pm
Wed 4:30-6:00pm
Sat 11:00-12:30pm
Sun 5:30-7:00pm

FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2011-12
CLASSES: MEMBERS ONLY - 120 Minute Classes
$175 per registered Class

High Performance This new level is dedicated to select tournament players. Tournament play is mandatory. Conditioning and physical training with be another component of this class. Players are selected by the tennis professional staff. 2 hour classes.

Wed 4:00-6:00pm
Thurs 4:00-6:00pm
Sun 7:00-9:00pm
REQUIRED - match play on Saturdays non-tournament weeks from 4:30–6:00 pm ($25 each day)

Registration Dates for Members:
Session Dates	Session 1 (6 weeks) Sept 12-Oct 23	Session 2 (6 weeks) Oct 24-Dec 11 No Class 11/21-11/27	Session 3 (6 weeks) Jan 3-Feb 12 No Class Sun 2/5	Session 4 (6 weeks) Feb 13-Mar 25	Session 5 (6 weeks) Apr 9-May 20 6 wk M-Sat 5 Wk Sun No Class 5/31
Registration Dates	Monday Aug 8, 2011	Monday, Sep 19, 2011	Monday Nov 7, 2011	Monday Jan 9, 2012	Monday Feb 20, 2012

*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 8/1/2011

FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2011-12
CLASSES: NON-MEMBERS - 30 Minute Classes
$55 Members / $65 Non-Members

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.

Fri 4:30-5:00pm
Sat 12:00-12:30pm
Sun 11:30-12:00pm

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.

Fri 4:30-5:00pm
Sat 12:00-12:30pm
Sun 11:30-12:00pm

FALL - WINTER - SPRING 2011-12
CLASSES: NON-MEMBERS - 60 Minute Classes
$85 Members / $95 Non-Members

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.

Class #1, Thurs 3:30-4:30pm
Class #2, Friday 11:00-12:00pm

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.

Fri 6:30-7:30pm
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.

Fri 6:30-7:30pm
Sat 12:30-1:30pm
Sun 12:00-1:00pm

Teen Beginner 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.

Fri 6:30-7:30pm
Sat 4:30-5:30pm
Sun 12:00-1:00pm

Sessions 1-5	Member Registration All juniors that play in the Beginning Int. or above will need to be a member	Non-Member for those who have been in our program within the past year	Non-Member New to the Program A personal evaluation will be necessary to be allowed to register for our program
1 (6 weeks) Sept 12 – Oct 23	Aug 8, 2011 *Aug 15, 2011 (members joining after 8/1/11)	Aug 22, 2011	Aug 29, 2011
2 (6 weeks) Oct 24 – Dec 11	Sept 19,2011	Sept 26,2011	Oct 10,2011 no classes 11/21 – 11/27
3 (6 weeks) (5 weeks-Sun & Mon) Jan 3 – Feb 12	Nov 7, 2011	Nov 14, 2011	Nov 28,2011 No class Sunday, Feb 5
4 (6 weeks) Feb 13 – March 25	Jan 9, 2012	Jan 16, 2012	Jan 30, 2012
5 (6 weeks) (5 weeks-Sunday class) Apr 9 – May 20	Feb 20, 2012	Feb 27, 2012	March 12,2012 No class, May 13

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.

REGISTRATION EVALUATION PROCEDURES

Junior Evaluation Procedures

PAYMENT NOTE: Members: No over the phone registrations. Members may drop off, mail or e-mail their registration forms.
Non-members: All Non-members registering for classes, must pay at time of registration. Non members may Faxed in registration forms or submit orders over the phone (NO AMX)

Call Scott or Pam prior to registration if you have any questions regarding registration for the appropriate levels.

Staff [View Current Staff].

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

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.

Advanced Tiny Stars:

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.

Beginner

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.

Advanced Beginner

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.

Teen Beginner / Pre Intermediate:

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.

Begining Intermediate

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.

Intermediate:

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.

Advanced/Advanced Intermediate:

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.

Advanced/Invitational:

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.

If you have any questions regarding our programs at the Minnetonka Tennis Club please contact our staff at 952-473-2591.