Visit the Henson Robinson Zoo!

Springfield Jr. Blues

Current Weather:
Springfield, IL

33.1°F

15
mph
 



Tennis
Tennis Camps, Clinics, Drills and Tournaments
Velasco Tennis Center

Pee Wee Tennis Lessons
Pee Wee Tennis lessons offer a great way to introduce children to the sport of tennis through fun interactive games and drills geared toward children.

Learn more about this program

Youth and Adult Tennis Clinics
Three different clinics are offered at each time: beginner, intermediate, and advanced. Beginners will be introduced to the sport and the basic tennis strokes through drills and repetition. The beginners class includes an introduction to tennis ethics. Intermediates will experience drills on basic strokes and foot work and low level conditioning. The intermediate clinic also includes Score Keeping and ball rallies between students. The advanced clinics are designed to continue the development of basic strokes and also offer an introduction to game strategies, conditioning and game playing. Introduction to rules and regulations of the sports and tennis protocol for competition.

Learn more about this program

Mini Tennis Camp
The mini camp is design to prepare students to compete at a higher level including competitive high school teams, summer USTA tournament and/or local, regional or national tournaments. Conditioning will be taught through consistency drills and education on the impact of proper nutrition. Additionally, the code of behavior during practice and competitions will be taught.

Learn more about this program

Jr Development Tennis Camp
Design for children that wish to compete in local and regional tournaments or those preparing to try-out for high school tennis. Consistency drills. This class includes basic drills to develop singles and doubles strategies. One day a week is used for competition.

Learn more about this program

Advanced Player Tennis Camp
The advanced player camp is design to prepare students to compete at a higher level including competitive high school teams, summer USTA tournament and/or local, regional or national tournaments. Conditioning will be taught through consistency drills and education on the impact of proper nutrition. Additionally, the code of behavior during practice and competitions will be taught.

Learn more about this program

Manny’s Tennis Practice
Local tennis pro Manny Velasco will educate students on specific parts of the sport, with individual attention placed on strategies, basic strokes, and conditioning. Basic equipment repair is included in the class. Try-out will be held for this class

Learn more about this program

Manny’s Tennis Drills
Open to all ages, all sexes and all levels through repetition the student will improve his- her skills for better enjoyment of the sport. At the end of drill the student will participate in games design for the improvement of their game

Learn more about this program

Private Tennis Lessons
Students who are looking for one-on-one tennis instruction may want to consider private lessons. Private Tennis Lessons are available throughout the season based on your availability. Please call the tennis pro shop to schedule a private lesson.

Learn more about this program

Tennis Tournaments
A variety of tournaments for all ages and ability levels will be offered during the Spring, Summer and Fall seasons. For more information please call the Pro Shop at 753-6225.

 


<<November 2008>>
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
            1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
           
View all Special Events scheduled for November 2008

Download:
Seasonal Brochure
Seasonal Brochure

Bunn Administrative Office
Phone: 217-544-1751
Fax: 217-544-1811
2500 South Eleventh St.
Springfield, IL 62703

Facility Contact Info

 

 © Copyright 2008 Springfield Park District Design & hosting by KingTech