Tennis

No class 11/28, 11/30

Beginner* – Emphasis is on hand-eye coordination, basic motor skills and having fun! Games that are tennis related will be used to develop basic strokes and racquet skills using age appropriate equipment.
Adv. Beg.* – This class is a great fit for students who have had some basic instruction, but need further review of fundamentals. Players will be introduced to basic stroke mechanics, footwork and racquet skills. Scoring and rules will be introduced. Age appropriate equipment will be used. *Players will be separated by skill level.

The Barrington Park District and Barrington Area Tennis Association (BATA) are joining forces to provide the best tennis instruction you can find in the Barrington area. BATA provides tennis lessons and leagues for children and adults. BATA is a Community Tennis Association member organization of the United States Tennis Association. The mission of the Barrington Area Tennis Association (BATA) is to promote the development of tennis as a means of healthful recreation and physical fitness for all Barrington residents.

Registration deadline: 1 week before the first day of class.

Prorating and Rain Make-Up Policies
Tennis classes will not be prorated. Those who cannot complete a class due to injury/health reasons may receive a prorated refund after submitting a doctor’s note. Missed classes may be made up by attending an equivalent class within the same session. To find out whether your class has been cancelled due to rain, please call the Barrington Park District’s RainOut line at (847) 268-2268. If your tennis class is rained out, you either may attend an equivalent-level class within the same session or the instructor will discuss a make-up with the participants at the next class after the rain out.

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Instructor: BATA

Location: CP – Tennis Courts (Sept. – Oct.); F&RC – Gym A (Nov. – Dec.)

 

Registration for this program/event begins at 9:00am on 8/8 for residents and 8/14 for non-residents.