*St Paul Tennis Club programs are for CLUB MEMBERS ONLY during June. Non-members can participate in programs during other months by pre-registration and with space permitting. There is a 7 - 8 year waitlist for club membership. If you wish to get on this list, click on the "SPTC Member Application" link on the left of this page and mail to the address listed on the form. Tennis Director: Greg Hiers - USPTA(P1), USTA High Performance Coach Assistant Pro: Pierce Norton (Loyola College player) Club Phone: 224.3742 or 224.4911 Court Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - dark; Saturday - Sunday, 8:00 am - dark. Courts closed: 3:00 - 4:30 pm for watering (no exceptions). Tennis Shack Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8:00 am - 7:30 pm   SUMMER REMINDERS 1. Check your E-mail and posted flyers for the New Programs to be offered this year! 2. Please review the "Tennis Rules" in the Club Directory. 3. Register all tennis guests in the court sheet folder from the day the courts open until they are shut down. 4. A lesson or drill must be cancelled the day before, or you will charged unless the spot can be filled. 5. Racket stringing and regriping is offered. 6. Looking for a game? Ask Greg for some names. ____________________________________________________________ ***JUNIOR PROGRAMS***   2010 SPRING JUNIOR DRILLS 4 week session, May 3 - 26 Mondays and/or Wednesdays. You get to pick one or both of the days. ages 8* - 11,    4:00 - 5:00,     10 player limit per class    ages 5 - 8*,      5:00 - 5:40,       6 player limit 1 day/wk/4 wk session = $40  /  2 days = $70.00 **SPTC non-members add $5 to session cost.** (*If your 8 year old has previous tennis experience, register in the older group. For 8 year olds just beginning in tennis, please register in the younger group.) The Instructor for the Spring Drills is TBD. To register, simply email me back what days you would like to do. As noted above, class size will be limited so register early. There must be at least 3 participants to run a class. When a class fills, it will be posted on this page. If it is raining too hard to play, your drill will be rescheduled to the week after drills are over (first week of June) on the same day and time as your original class. Remember, clay courts absord water well so always call the instrucor to see if class will go if it is or has been raining some. If a drill is halfway or more completed, there will be no rain make-up. Don't forget parents...there are some Adult Camps in May (with new evening sessions offered). Check out the details in the "Tennis Camps" area 2010 SUMMER DRILLS *Back by Popular Demand..."Flexible Scheduling" (June, July only): You can simply send your "Star" out for as many drills as you would like and whenever (Monday - Thursday) you want him/her to take them. So take your vacation, schedule other camps/activities, etc. without worrying about how to fit in the kids' tennis. The only "requirement" is a minimum of 8 drills per 4-week monthly session will be charged to your account. However, I would like all the kids to be registered in advance (though you can start whenever you want). June Session:June 7 - July 1 (public school kids can start the 2nd week of drills) July Session:  July 5 - 29  (non-members permitted) June, July Schedule: "Rising Stars"    ages 11 & up   10:15 - 11:15    ($8/drill) - *this drill can include beginning teenage players as well as more advanced players who will be separated on-court by ability level. "Future Stars"    ages 8 - 11       11:20 - 12:15    ($8/drill) "Little Stars"       ages 5 - 7         12:20 - 1:00       ($6/drill) JV & Varsity level  -  private groups will be arranged for this level ____________________ *Important* ** All payment for the Junior Program (and all other club fees) will be done by billing your acount (no cash, checks accepted). ** Prior to June 8: Email your Drill/Camp registration to hierstennis@cs.com. After this date: Call or stop by the tennis shack to register for all programs * We group each drill by ability level. Only those going to the next age category should move up. Exception: A 5-7 year old who can rally from the service line or an 8-10 who can rally (not just from a feed) and serve   from the baseline. All others should register in the same group. * There are NO rain make-ups on Fridays. * Rising Stars should use an light, adult-size graphite racket. * August Drills are for those not able to serve and play out points from the baseline. Camps are for those who can. ____________________ Greg's Drill Coaching Philosophy Our drills are based on the "Games Approach" method of teaching, learning how to PLAY first then fine-tuning stroke technique second. This is the model the USPTA and USTA endorse to keep kids having fun and wanting to come back. I center our drills for the younger "stars" around developing the ability to RALLY. Very short, slow swings are encouraged to accomplish this from first over the center service lines ("Two-Square Tennis") then over the net from the service line ("Mini-Tennis"), and finally from the baseline. We do not spend all of our time feeding balls to those standing in line, trying to develop perfect-looking strokes. This simply is not practical if the goal again is to develop the ability to PLAY the game. Once they can rally from the baseline, stroke development begins to be emphasized. As parents, you can help by getting your kids on the court with the primary goal of being able to hit the ball back and forth. Do not worry about what the strokes look like (and no coaching to correct technique) so long as they can keep a rally going. Emphasize short, slow and tight swings with quick feet. Over time the strokes will begin to look more and more like those you see on t.v.! ____________________ JUNIOR MEMBER/GUEST Date: TBD Players and their guests must be able to serve and play out doubles points. No charge ____________________ JUNIOR CLUB TOURNAMENT Weekly matches throughout the summer Notes: Participants should make themselves available Monday - Wednesday from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm. Depending on the number of entrees, some divisions may be co-ed and/or run with a round-robin format. There will be a consolation draw for those losing their first match. No charge ____________________ JUNIOR TENNIS TEAM To participate on the Junior Team, you must be able to serve and rally consistently from the baseline, volley and hit overheads, understand basic strategy for singles and doubles play and can keep score. Practices: Mondays & Wednesdays - First practice Monday, June 7 and ending August 4. 1:00 - 2:00 Matches: Fridays, 1:00 - 3:00 Match Schedule: *Many matches will be Away at larger court clubs to allow our numerous team members a chance to play more. June 18     vs   June 25     vs July 9         vs July 16       vs July 23       vs July 30      vs August 6   vs Sign-up on the bulletin board in the Tennis Shack by Wednesday before each week's match. The match location will be determined by that Wednesday as well and announced at team practice and listed on the posted schedule. For Away matches, parents will be responsible for getting the players to/from the site. We encourage players to take advantage of this great opportunity to improve your game through social match play! There is a participation fee of $20/player or $50/family for the practices and matches. This money is retained by the club to offset coaching fees. * Those in the Rising Star (novice) practice from 1 - 2 pm should participate in at least one of the June or July drill sessions. There is no stroke instruction during team practice, only match play with positioning and strategy generally covered. It is important to have coaching on stroke technique to better prepare to play matches! * No advance sign-up is required to be on the tennis team; just show up for practices, and you are on the team! However, you must sign-up for the matches each week. 2009 AUGUST DRILLS  (2010 dates will be coming soon) Monday - Thursday weekly sessions (Friday, rain make-up day) which are open to non-members. August Drill Sessions 1. August 2 - 5  2. August 9 - 12 3. August 16 - 19 4. Aug 30 - Sept 2 Cost: members, $35 - non-members, $45 August Schedule: Ages 8 & up,   10:20 - 11:15am Ages 5 - 7,       11:20 - 12:00                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              Ages 8 & up,   12:00 - 12:55     *There are 2 drill options for 8 years old & up; players can do one or both.  For those who have done the Camps in the past, doing both times would be a similar option for your child.  _____________________________________________ "PLAY THE CLAY" CAMPS 1: August 2 - 5 2. August 9 - 12 3: August 16 - 19 4. Aug 30 - Sept 2 Monday - Thursday (Friday, rain day make-up only) 10:20 - 11:20 Instruction through drills 11:20 - 12:20 Round robin match play 12:20 - 1:00 Tennis games & fitness drills Level: Must be able to serve/play out points from baseline; otherwise, please sign-up for the Drills. Pizza Party on Thursday! Cost: members, $75 - non-members, $90 2009 FALL JUNIOR TENNIS DRILLS (2010 dates will be coming soon.) September 6 - October 1 (rain make-up, week of October 4) Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday You get to pick the day(s): 1, 2 or 3 days/wk ages 5 - 7,       3:50 - 4:30pm ages 8 &up,   4:30 - 5:30pm *Classes will be limited to just 8 participants. Rates: 1 day/wk/4 wk session = $40.00 2 days = $65.00 3 days = $85.00 Members: To register, just email me and your account will be billed. Nonmembers: To register, go to the "Registration Form" area, fill out and mail in.
Our SPTC Junior Tennis "Stars"	CLICK HERE TO EMAIL ME YOUR PROGRAM REGISTRATION (No need to send in Form; your account will be charged.) *All weekly drill sign-ups need to be done by calling the club.
***2009 ADULT PROGRAMS*** (2010 Details & Dates coming soon) NEW for 2010...Cardio Tennis and Advanced Adult Drills!  NEW this Summer! INTERMEDIATE Drill NTRP 3.0-3.5; MONDAYS, 6:00 - 7:00 PM ENTRY LEVEL/RUSTY DRILL MONDAYS, 7:00 - 8:00 PM "MORNING MADNESS" DRILL NTRP 2.5 & up; Thursday, 8:00 - 9:00 AM (Fast-paced feeding drills) *Sign-up in advance for above 3 Drills. Cost: 3-4 players, $12 / 5 - 8 players, $10 _____________________________________________________________ MIXED DOUBLES (Come with another or by yourself) 2.5 & above Fridays, 6:00 - dark. Balls provided/BYOB. No charge (Monitored by Greg June and July) MEN'S DRILL & PLAY (drill first 1/2 hour, play last 1 1/2 hours) 3.0 & above Saturdays, 9:00 - 11:00. $10 (*16 player limit on a first-come, first-serve basis) *No sign-up required for above 2 activities.* ____________________________________________________________ ADULT SPECIAL EVENTS: 1. ADULT CAMPS Go to "Tennis Camps" area on the left for details. 2. MEN'S & WOMEN'S SINGLES TENNIS LEAGUES mid June - August Register with Greg by email anytime throughout the summer (the earlier the better for more match play!). You and your opponent will have one week to schedule each round's match. 3. SUMMER SOLSTICE CLUB PARTY - Friday June 19, 6:00 - dark For ALL adult club members (not just the tennis players!)... tennis, swimming and socializing will be on the agenda. 4. ADULT/CHILD ROUND ROBIN - Sunday June 28 , 1:00 - 3:00 pm Child should be able to serve and play out doubles points. 5. MIXED DOUBLES TOURNAMENT - Sunday July 26, 9:30am - 2:00 Sign-up by yourself or with another (varsity level juniors allowed). **Further details on these programs will be posted on flyers, in mailings and emails, and on the website. Registration is required and can be done in the tennis shack**. ____________________________________________________________ "EDGILENT MEN'S OPEN CLAY COURT SECTIONALS" August 19 - 23 Thanks to Santosh Krishnan and Edgilent Corporation for sponsoring this event! Be sure to be around to watch one of the best men's open tournaments in the Section. Singles match schedule: Wed & Th 4 - 8 pm, 1st round matches (Fri, rain make-up day) Sat, 2nd round and Quarterfinals Sun, Semi-finals and Finals _____________________________________________________________ LESSONS:......Greg......Assistant Pros Individual.........$50........$30 2 person...........$25........$15 3 person...........$20........$10 **Cancel lessons and drills the day prior or pay the full amount for that time**.