Tennis

-Tennis clinics and lessons from our pro (private & semi-private)

-Open Tennis

-Tournaments: Men’s Singles, Women’s Singles, Women’s Doubles, Men’s Doubles, Mixed Doubles, Family Tournaments, Junior Events, Team Tennis two evenings a week at various ability levels, Ladies’ inter clubs, several Sunday morning “mixers”.

2011 Tennis News & Information

We would like to introduce our new Tennis Director, George Muller.  George is excited to take on the role of Tennis Director where he will oversee all of the tennis programming, teach adult and kids lessons, teach clinics, doubles strategy sessions, and teach semi and private lessons.

George will organize Tuesday Night Mixed Doubles, Inter-Clubs for men and women, USTA tournaments and tennis fun.  MEN AND WOMEN’S TENNIS LADDERS AVAILABLE AT www.globaltennisnetwork.com.

Adult Lessons

Private lessons will be $50 per hour, $30 per ½ hour.

Tennis clinics and doubles strategy sessions will be $15 per person for 1 1/2 hours.

As you can see, we have kept prices affordable to offer value to our members.

***All new members will receive a free 1 hour tennis lesson from George Muller!

Kids Lessons

5 Week Sessions

Session 1: Starts June 26

Session 2: Starts August 1

All sessions meet 2 days per week. Tuesdays and Thursdays

9:00-10:00am 8-10 Years Old -        $65.00 ($170.00 for non-members)

10:00-10:30am 4-6 Years Old -        $50.00 ($110.00 for non-members)

10:30-11:15am 6-7 Years Old –         $60.00 ($140.00 for non-members)

12:00- 1:00pm 11-14 Years Old –      $65.00 ($200.00 for non-members)

The GFTSC is now offering USTA Quickstart Tennis!

Glens Falls Tennis and Swim club offers one of the first complete USTA “QuickStart” tennis programs in the Glens Falls Region.  The “QuickStart” program develops young tennis players using smaller nets, racquets and low compression tennis balls.

QuickStart Tennis I – (3.5 – 5 years old)

Group lessons for 3.5- 5 year olds that offer a combination of fun with tennis fundamentals. Emphasis will be placed on age- appropriate general motor skill development and enhancing student athleticism through group activities and simple tennis activities. Movement, coordination, agility, catching and throwing activities will be introduced. QST I is played on 36 ft courts using red low compression balls.  Using the correct racquet length will enhance the student’s success rate.  A 19 inch racquet is appropriate for this class.*

QuickStart Tennis II – (6- 7 years old)

Group Lessons for 6-7 year olds that offer a combination of fun with basic tennis strokes development, including rallying, simple drills and fun games. Emphasis will be placed on age – appropriate general motor skills development and enhancing student athleticism. Instruction will include ground stroke, serve, return of serve and net play.  This class helps prepare the student with the fundamentals needed to eventually move onto the next appropriate court size (60 ft). QST II is played on 36 ft courts using red low compression balls. Using the correct racquet length will enhance the student’s success rate. A 19, 21, or 23 inch racquet is appropriate for this class.*

QuickStart Tennis III – (8-10 years old)

Group lessons for 8 – 10 year olds that offer a combination of fun with continued tennis stroke development, including rallying with stroke and movement drills that simulate match play. A continued emphasis will be placed on developing motor skill and enhancing the student’s athleticism. Instruction will include ground strokes, serve, return of serve and net play. Players will develop some tactical skills as well as greater ball placement and consistency skills.  QST III is played on 60 ft courts using orange transition tennis balls. Using the correct racquet length will enhance the student’s success rate. A 23 or 25inch racquet is appropriate for this class.*

Junior Development Program:

Tennis Fundamentals I – 1 hour class – (11- 16 years old)

This group lesson is designed for players 11- 16 years old desiring to learn the basics of tennis and improve their tennis skills so that they will be able to rally and play with their friends. Players will learn how to hit ground strokes, serve, return service and net play. Players will develop some tactical skills as well as greater ball placement and consistency skills.  Played on a full 78 foot court using yellow fuzzy balls and when appropriate using the green transition balls. Players use a 27 inch racquet (adult).*

The club will be hosting the Stu Stearns Memorial Tournament July 23-24 and the Kathryn O’Keefe Memorial in August.  We will be looking for volunteers to assist with the tournaments. These are fundraisers for the club.

For information regarding lessons and/or tournaments email George Muller tenniswarrior61@yahoo.com or call (518)944-7783 or (518)584-5368.