ADULT TENNIS GROUP CLASSES

Contact: For questions about Adult Group Lessons contact your Racquet Sports Director, Warwick Bashford at (864) 310-6400, ext. 105

Sign up: Register through the Welcome Center at 864-310-6400 or through your Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage.

Entering the club: Check in at the Welcome Center and let them know the class you are in.

Ratio and Length of Class Policy: The minimum number of participants for a group class is 3.

Adult Beginner (USTA 2.0)

Adult Beginner classes are group lessons designed to cover fundamentals and techniques for all strokes in tennis – forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads & serves. Players will learn the importance of the rally and keeping balls in play. The goal for every 2.0 Player will be to rally a ball an average of 4-6 times with a peer at a slow to medium pace. Players will also learn the basic grip variations for tennis strokes and when to use them.

$18/hr – Day and time TBD

Adult Intermediate (USTA 2.5)

Our Adult Intermediate classes are group lessons that focus heavily on stroke mechanics, rallying and net play. Players will spend time on refining their swing shape, offensive vs defensive shot-making and advanced footwork patterns. Rallying with peer a minimum of 12-15 times per ball at a medium to fast pace is the goal to allow players to continue on to Adult Advanced and gain a higher NTRP rating.

$18/hr – Day and time TBD

Adult Intermediate/Advanced (USTA 3.0-3.5)

Our Adult Intermediate/Advanced Group lessons primarily focus on point play, strategy, and higher-level mechanics. Players will spend time playing a variety of points that focus on both singles and doubles. Various strategies and footwork will be instructed. Players will be expected to rally 12-15 times and demonstrate a variety of spins and ball control.

$18/hr – Day and time TBD

1 Hr 30 min classes (all levels)

$27 – Day and time TBD

ADULT TENNIS LEAGUES & DRILLS

Contact: For questions about Adult Group Lessons contact your Racquet Sports Director, Warwick Bashford at (864) 310-6400, ext. 105

Sign up: Register through the Welcome Center at 864-310-6400 or through your Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage.

Entering the club: Check in at the Welcome Center and let them know the class you are in.

ADULT TENNIS LEAGUES

Players should be rated by a SYMCA tennis professional or have a USTA NTRP rating in order to participate in leveled programming. Open to adults ages 19 and up. All juniors who would like to participate in adult activities need to be approved.

Sign up: Register through the Welcome Center at (864) 310-6400 or through your Member Login. If you are not set up see our Create a Member Login webpage.

Entering the club: Check in at the Welcome Center and let them know the class you are in.

Contact: Your Racquet Sports Director, Warwick Bashford at (864) 310-6400, ext. 105.

24 Hour Cancellation Policy for Drills: If no member has registered for a particular drill 24 hours prior to the class, the SYMCA Tennis Staff reserves the right to cancel that particular event. While we attempt to accommodate guests, pre-registration allows us to adequately staff each class and reserve the proper number of courts.

Ratio and Length of Class Policy: The minimum number of participants for a drill or clinic is 3.

ADULT TENNIS DRILLS

Advanced Grand Slam Workout (USTA 4.0+)

Fast paced singles and doubles drills with supervised point play. Maximum – 4 players.

$18/hr – Day and time TBD

Game – Based Approach  Drills & Games (USTA 3.0-3.5)

Play fun tennis professional-led drills and games while improving your technical skills. Maximum – 4 players.

$18/hr  -Day and time TBD

Game-Based Approach Doubles Drills (USTA 4.0+)

Advanced Doubles Strategies using USTA Game-Based Approach Drills. Maximum – 4 players.

$18/hr – Day and time TBD

3.0-3.5 Drill & Play (USTA 3.0-3.5)

Fun drills and games while improving your technical skills. Maximum – 4 players.

$18/hr – Day and time TBD

Game-Based Approach Doubles Drills (USTA 3.0+)

Doubles Strategies using USTA Game-Based Approach Drills. Maximum – 4 players.

$18/hr – Day and time TBD

Advanced Doubles Strategies & Games (USTA 4.0+)

90 minutes of tennis divided into drills and critiqued match play. A great way to improve a specific skill and apply it in immediately in a match situation. Maximum – 4 players.

$18/hr – Day and time TBD

1000 Ball Power Hour (USTA 3.0+)

Fast paced tennis workout including both dead ball feeding and live ball drills. Maximum – 4 players.

$18/hr – Day and time TBD

Saturday Doubles Drill & Play (USTA 3.0+)

A great way to meet people in an organized, fun, and competitive environment. Maximum – 4 players.

$18/hr – Day and time TBD

Three and a Pro (all levels)

One hour of doubles with a SYMCA pro while focusing on strategy.

20/hr/player – Day and time TBD (Book directly with a SYMCA  Pro)

1 Hr 30 min classes (all levels)

$27 – Day and time TBD

GREEN/YELLOW BALL – TENNIS CLASSES (Ages 11-16)

Green/Yellow ball development training classes have players move up to a full size 78’ court and consist of slightly reduced green balls or classic yellow balls depending on instruction. Players will continue to build upon the the fundamentals learned in red ball and orange ball sessions. Emphasis will be placed on learning proper rules and gameplay for competitive matches in fun/interactive format. Players will walk away with a better understanding of competitive gameplay and proper basic stroke techniques. Players will have the option of advancing to competitive play within he Y’s Tennis Program, utilizing green/yellow balls, after tennis pro recommendation and tryout.

Session Information:

Level:                     Novice/Intermediate

Length:                 4 Weeks

Days/Times:         Monday & Wednesday      4:30pm-6:00pm

Cost:                      $180 (2 Days/Week)           $108 (1 Day/Week)

Drop in Cost:        $27 (1h30)

** Sessions are currently limited to 6 kids per court to help encourage proper social distancing

Upcoming Sessions:

February Sessions:            Feb 1^st – 25^th                          Registration Now Open!

March Sessions:                 Mar 1^st – 25^th                         Registration Opens on Feb 15^th

April Sessions:                     Mar 29^th – Apr 22^nd            Registration Opens on Mar 15^th

May Sessions:                     Apr 26^th – May 20^th            Registration Opens on Apr 12^th

HIGH SCHOOL PATHWAY

High School Prep (Age 11-15)

Players should have a desire to work towards playing high school tennis at the Varsity level. Technique will be emphasized, but most important is the understanding of singles and doubles concepts, preparing players to compete at the high school level.

High School Elite (Age 13-18)

Players in this group should be playing high school varsity tennis at a competitive level. Singles and Doubles strategies will be heavily emphasized and learning will be both game-based and live-ball based to help prepare players for high school competition.

Sign up begins JANUARY 27, classes start FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Each Session is 4 weeks

Session 1: 1 – 25 February (Sign up Begins January 27)

Session 2: 1 – 25 March (Sign up Begins February 15)

Session 3: 29 March – 22 April (Sign up Begins March 15)

Session 4: 26 April – 20 May (Sign up Begins April 12)

Monday and/or Wednesday 6:00 to 7:30pm

1 x week $108 ($18/hr)

2 x week $180 ($15/hr)

Drop in Cost: $27 (1h30)

HOMESCHOOL TENNIS CLASSES (Ages 6-16)

Session Information:

Level:                    Beginner/IntermediateAdvanced

Length:                 4 Weeks

Days/Times:         Monday thru Friday/AM TBD

Cost:                      $120 (2 Days/Week)           $72 (1 Day/Week)

Drop in Cost:        $18/hr

** Sessions are currently limited to 6 kids per court to help encourage proper social distancing

Upcoming Sessions:

February Sessions:            Feb 1^st – 25^th                          Registration Now Open!

March Sessions:                 Mar 1^st – 25^th                         Registration Opens on Feb 15^th

April Sessions:                     Mar 29^th – Apr 22^nd            Registration Opens on Mar 15^th

May Sessions:                     Apr 26^th – May 20^th            Registration Opens on Apr 12^th

ORANGE BALL – TENNIS CLASSES (Ages 7-10)

Orange ball development training allows novice or older kids to advance towards a slightly faster ball a larger 60’ court. Novice players, generally between the ages of 7-10, will build on the fundamental skills learned in our red ball classes. Our lesson emphasis for orange ball players will consist of delivering personal instructions, tennis development games, and non-elimination competitive play. Having fun and learning through positive feedback are still essential building blocks for all players at this level!

Session Information:

Level:                    Novice

Length:                 4 Weeks

Days/Times:      Monday & Wednesday 3:30pm-4:30pm

Cost:                      $120    (2 Days/Week)         $72 (1 Day/Week)

Drop in Cost:        $18/hr

** Sessions are currently limited to 6 kids per court to help encourage proper social distancing

Upcoming Sessions:

February Sessions:         Feb 1^st – 25^th                        Registration Now Open!

March Sessions:              Mar 1^st – 25^th                       Registration Opens on Feb 15^th

April Sessions:                  Mar 29^th – Apr 22^nd         Registration Opens on Mar 15^th

May Sessions:                   Apr 26^th – May 20^th         Registration Opens on Apr 12^th

PRIVATE & GROUP TENNIS CLASSES

Private and small group instruction for juniors and adults can be arranged individually by contacting your tennis professional. Fees cover both the court time and pro’s fee. Contact your Racquet Sports Director, Warwick Bashford at 864-569-8728 for questions or more information.

Cancellation Policy: Lessons that are not cancelled at least 24 hours in advance will be charged in full unless the tennis professional responsible for the lesson chooses otherwise.

PRIVATE TENNIS CLASSES

• 30 min: $35
• 60 min: $65

GROUP TENNIS CLASSES

2 Participants (Fee per person)

• 30 min: $17.50
• 60 min: $35.00

3 Participants (Fee per person)

• 30 min: $12.00
• 60 min: $24.00

4 Participants (Fee per person)

• 30 min: $10.00
• 60 min: $18.00

RED BALL – TENNIS CLASSES (Ages 6-8)

Red ball development training is a great starting point for young/new players between the ages of 6-8. Players will learn the basic tennis strokes on a shortened 36’ court with a red-level ball. Red balls provide less bounce allowing beginners to get into the correct position and make proper contact. The primary goal for red ball sessions is for the young players to have fun exploring this new sport while also developing proper motor skills needed in tennis. Players should leave with a better understanding of early stroke mechanics, volleys, ground strokes, and serving.

Level:                   Novice/Beginner

Length:                 4 Weeks

Days/Times:         Monday & Wednesday 3:30-4:30pm & 6:00-7:00pm

Cost:                     $120 (2 Days/Week)   $72  Day/Week)

Drop in Cost:         $18/hr

** Sessions are currently limited to 6 kids per court to help encourage proper social distancing

Upcoming Sessions:

February Sessions:         Feb 1^st – 25^th                     Registration Now Open!

March Sessions:             Mar 1^st – 25^th                    Registration Opens on Feb 15^th

April Sessions:               Mar 29^th – Apr 22^nd         Registration Opens on Mar 15^th

May Sessions:                 Apr 26^th – May 20^th         Registration Opens on Apr 12^th

SUMMER TENNIS CAMPS 2021

Kids Camp Ages 6-11  9:30am – 12:00pm

• Week of June 14
• Week of June 28
• Week of July 19
• Week of August 2

Teen Camps Ages 12-18  10:30am – 1:30pm

• Week of June 7 (1:30-4:30pm)
• Week of June 21
• Week of July 12
• Week of July 26

Cost: $140 by May 1st, $150 30 days early: $160 late registration, $170 at the door.

TOURNAMENT PATHWAY TENNIS CLASSES

Orange/Green Futures
 (Age 7-11)

Players in Futures have advanced out of ROGY Orange/Green ball group and have identified tennis as their Fundamentals with technique regarding hands and feet as well as basic tactical strategies will be introduced. Athletic Development will also be highly emphasized. The focus is still on building enjoyment for the game while getting players to understand the hard work and commitment needed to be great.

Green Challengers 
(Age 9-12)


Players in this group have often progressed out of USTA Stars and Trophies 10U tournaments and are showing desire to hop on a “high performance” pathway by competing in 12U USTA tournaments. Focus is on technical improvement with hands and feet, fundamental strategies for competition and learning to love the journey of competitive tennis!

Junior Tour
 (Age 11-15)

Players in Junior Tour should be playing National point USTA tournaments year-round, a quality foundation of tactical and technical fundamentals, and have a strong desire to compete. Practices will focus on sharpening and specifying those fundamentals, along with the beginnings of a pursuit of mental toughness training.

Masters
 (Age 12-18)

These players are playing at the top of their high school teams and are competing in USTA tournaments year-round (playing Sectional L4 and L3 tournaments is mandatory. Players will have the opportunity to do fitness in small groups and will build on skills through some technical learning, but primarily through competition, tactical learning, and developing a winning mindset through mental skills. These players should have strong desire to play college tennis.

Grand Slam
 (Age 13-18)


This group is for the true High-Performance player. National level tournament play, adhering strongly to SYMCA Tennis core values, daily fitness plans and group/individual mental training are all parts of weekly practices. Groups will focus on improvement through intense competition, tactical/strategic competency and mental toughness. Players are ALL looking to play tennis past high school.

Sign up begins JANUARY 27, classes start FEBRUARY 2, 2021

Each Session is 4 weeks

Session 1: 1 – 25 February (Sign up Begins January 27)

Session 2: 1 – 25 March (Sign up Begins February 15)

Session 3: 29 March – 22 April (Sign up Begins March 15)

Session 4: 26 April – 20 May (Sign up Begins April 12)

Tuesday and Thursday 4:00 to 5:30pm

2 x week $180 ($15/hr)

Drop in Cost: $27 (1h30)