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Riverview Athletic Club Tennis Programs

*An Overview
Riverview offers a learning experience suited to your individual needs. The participants are grouped according to ability. Our lesson program will help you learn proper techniques, rules, sportsmanship, and team co-operation. Our tennis pros are always available to discuss class placement, class progression, and supplemental activities. To aid in learning, parents are not allowed on the court during group lessons.

*Tennis Session/ Schedule

Our Fall, Winter and Spring lessons, drills and leagues are divided into five (5) week sessions.

Dates are as follows:

*Session Dates 2007 - 2008:

Session 081 January 7th- February 9th (5 Weeks)

Session 082 February 11th – March 15th (5 Weeks)

Session 083 March 17th – April 26th (5 Weeks)

(No classes during Spring Break March 31st April 5th)

Session 084 April 28th –May 31st (5 Weeks)

(No classes on Memorial Day)

*USTA & Club Tournaments hosted by Riverview Athletic Club:

January 25th – 27th--2008 Non USTA Riverview Club Tournament
February 15-17, 2008--USTA Valentine’s Open Tournament
May 2-4th 2008--USTA Riverview Athletic Club Spring Tournament

* Court Charges
The tennis court charge is $12.00/hour for members and $20.00/hour for non-members plus guest fee. Please cancel your tennis reservations ahead of time to avoid the $12.00 no show charge.

*Rent Our Ball Machine
Improve your strokes and work on your game by renting the ball machine.
Just $8.00 per hour plus court fee!

*Private Lessons $40.00/hour member $50.00/hour non-member
*Semi-Private Lessons $44.00/hour member $54.00/hour non-member

*Private Group Rates Available

Schools groups welcomed! Call and schedule your lesson today!

Junior Tennis Programs, Descriptions & Schedule

Discounted prices available for enrollment in 2 classes

*Pee Wees ages 4-6
This class is for 4-6 year olds just beginning tennis. The program introduces the basics of tennis in a fun and positive atmosphere.
$25.00 member/session $30.00 non-member/session
Offered: Tuesdays or Wednesdays (9:30 – 10:00 am) or Fridays 4:00-4:30pm

*Hot Shots ages 6-9
This class is for 6-9 year olds who are just beginning tennis. Focus of the class is proper technique on forehands, backhands, and serves in a fun learning environment. Scoring, various parts of the court, and some rules are also introduced in this class.
$50.00 member/session $60.00 non member/session
Offered: Mondays or Wednesdays or Fridays (4:30 – 5:30pm)

*Future Stars
This class is for the player still needing fundamental instruction in strokes and strategy. Focus of the class is learning to rally the ball over the net with other members of class. These players should have had past instruction and are relatively familiar with the game of tennis.
$75.00 member/session $90.00 non member/session
Offered: Mondays or Wednesdays or Fridays (4:30 – 6:00 pm)

*Tournament Gold
The players in this class can successfully rally, have match play experience through Grand Prix’s, middle school tennis, or USTA Tournaments. Players will be working on building offense weapons to compete at higher levels in tennis. Reinforcement of proper technique, as well as singles and doubles strategy will be the focus.
$100.00 member/session $120.00 non member/session
Offered: Mondays or Wednesdays (4:30 – 6:30 pm)

*Tournament Platinum
This class is for the player who has made their high school varsity team, and may also be involved in USTA tournaments. Intense drilling, to improve on the finer details in tennis will be the focus.
$100.00 member/session $120.00 non member/session
Offered: Tuesdays or Thursdays (4:00 – 6:00 pm)

*Teenage Tennis Training (TTT) ages 12-16
This Class is for the teenage player new to tennis. This class focuses on learning proper technique, rallying, and rules of the game.
$68.00 member/session $83.00 non member/session
Offered: Tuesdays only (6:00 – 7:30 pm)

Join our JR Grand Prix Fridays
This is for the younger tennis players that would like to gain valuable match play experience. Pros will be on court to direct the players. Pizza and Pop for the players!

Grand Prix Dates available in 2007 & 2008: November 30th, December 14th, January 18th, February 2nd & 22nd,
March 7th & 28th, April 11th, & May 9th
Match Plays @ 4:30 – 7:30 pm

Riverview Athletic Club Adult Tennis Programs & Drills

Adult Tennis Program Descriptions
Beginner estimated 2.5 Level….
This player is learning to judge where the ball is going on the court. Although court coverage is weak they can sustain a short rally of slower pace with other players of same ability.

Advance Beginner estimated 3.0 Level…..
This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium paced shots, but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks execution when trying for directorial control, depth, or power. Most common doubles formation is one-up one-back.

Intermediate estimated 3.5 Level….
This player has achieved improved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth and variety. This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, and is developing teamwork in doubles.

Advance estimated 4.0 Level….
You have dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both forehand and backhand sides on moderate-paced shots. You can use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success and occasionally force errors when serving. Rallies may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.

RAC Travel Teams ……Welcoming New Players….
Riverview Athletic Club currently has several travel teams which compete in the United States Tennis Association (USTA) in the Midwest/Western League. Visit their website for more information: USTA website www.usta.com

3.0 Men….Match Days Saturdays
3.5 Women…Match Days Fridays
3.5 Senior Women (50+)…Match Days Wednesdays
3.5 Men…Match Days Saturdays
3.5 Senior Mens (50+)… Match Days Saturdays
3.5 Working Women… Match Days Saturdays
4.0 Working Women…Match Days Saturdays
7.0 Mix …Match Days Sundays ***NEW***

Please contact Jared Flick, RAC Adult Tennis Pro
for addition information on travel teams or ratings.

Adult description of estimated tennis playing levels:

Beginner estimated 2.5 Level….
This player is learning to judge where the ball is going on the court. Although court coverage is weak they can sustain a short rally of slower pace with other players of same ability.

In addition to tennis drills and practices, Riverview Athletic Club has several Travel Teams, Men’s Night and Ladies Leagues. We are always welcoming new players to join our teams.

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All lessons must be paid in full by the first day of classes. Members will be billed. Late sign-ups will be billed rom the date of enrollment and refunds will not be given for missed classes.

Riverview's programs are flexible! If we cannot fit into your schedule, please let us know and we will try our best to accommodate you. Please remember a minimum of three people is neccessary to make up a clinic.

Special Notes

Court Charges
The tennis court charge is $12.00 per person at all times. Please cancel your tennis reservations ahead of time to avoid the $12.00 no show charge.

*Rent Our Ball Machine……..

Improve your strokes and work on your game by renting the ball machine. Just $8.00 per hour plus court fee!

Men’s Night
Monday night is scheduled for 7:00-9:00 p.m. @ $10.00 per person with a limit of 20 players. Sign up at the front desk, first come basis. Balls, snack, and pop supplied. This program may be cancelled if not enough players sign up.

Friday Night
We offer mixed doubles on Friday night. Prices will vary depending on services provided (Limited to 12 couples).

Special Event Parties
Special events will be announced as appropriate. Events will be priced according to food.

Tennis Court Reservation Procedures
Court time can be reserved three (3) days in advance. Reservation limits: Singles-1 hour, Doubles-2 hours. There may be only one reservation per day, per member. If you would like to play more than once, you may do so on a walk-on basis only.