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Location and hours

 

8603 N University
Peoria, Illinois 61615
(309) 693-5700

 

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Athletic Club

Monday - Friday 5:00AM - 9:00PM

 

Saturday & Sunday 6:30AM - 8:00PM
 

Tennis South

1700 W Altorfer Dr

Peoria, Illinios 61615

(309) 693-5710

Monday - Thursday 8:00AM - 9:00PM

Friday 8:00AM - 8:00PM *

Saturday & Sunday 8:00AM - 6:00PM *

 

Tennis North

1527 W Altorfer Dr

Peoria, Illinois 61615

(309) 693-5720

Open as needed, please call ahead.

 

Fun-N-Fit 

8615 N University
Peoria, Illinois 61615
(309) 693-5757

Monday - Friday 6:30AM - 6:00PM

 

YFC

8615 N University
Peoria, Illinois 61615
(309) 693-5715

Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 9:00PM

Saturday 8:00AM - 3:00PM

 

* Closing times vary for special events

 

 

 

Youth Tennis

Youth Tennis - Upcoming Events

Junior Tennis Clinics Summer 2007

  • Summer Session 1: June 12- July 13
  • Summer Session 2: July 16-August 17


Sign up at Racquet Club North or South
(693-5720/693-5710)

 

Clinic Levels and Schedules

Pee Wee
Every component of the National tennis Program has been created specifically for your player; from the short court they plan on, the smaller racquets and foam balls they use, to the entertaining way they learn the game. By matching the game to their size and athletic ability Pee Wee tennis lets your child enjoy tennis from their very first lesson.
Monday & Wednesday 9:30-10:30 am 3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:30 am 3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm
Friday 11:00-12:00 pm

Super Stars
The basic fundamentals with an emphasis on fun and developing the proper stroke mechanics, grips and footwork will be covered in this class. Regulation balls and net size will be used on a full-length half court.
Monday & Wednesday 9:30-10:30 am 3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 9:30-10:30 am 3:00-4:00 pm 4:00-5:00 pm 5:00-6:00 pm
Friday 12:00-1:00 pm

Novice (ages 8-12)
The novice level is geared toward the player who has some exposure to the basics of tennis. Students will work on full court stroke mechanics and serves while concentration on half court consistency drills. The novice level will prepare the student for full court tennis, the rules of the game and good sportsmanship.
Monday & Wednesday 10:30-12:00 pm 3:00-4:30 pm 5:00-6:30 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 10:30-12:00 pm 3:00-4:30 pm 5:00-6:30 pm
Friday 10:00-11:30 am

Tournament Training (ages 9-13)
The Tournament Training level is for the student who can now play full court tennis. Students can keep ground stroke rallies going with control and consistency, volley short and deep into the court, and serve with consistency and control from the baseline. In addition, these students will begin the basic fundamentals of tennis specialty shots: lobs, drop shots, and approach shots & overheads. Basic doubles strategy will also be introduced at the level. The Tournament Training level student is ready for leagues, tournaments, and team tennis.
Monday & Wednesday 10:30-12:30 pm 1:00-3:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday 10:30-12:30 pm 1:00-3:00 pm 4:00-6:00 pm
Friday 10:00-12:00 pm


Junior Excellence (ages 10-14)
This program is designed to meet the challenge of training the serious young junior tennis player. Students will be trained to use topspin and slice ground strokes while maintaining control and consistency in their game. Volleys, approach shots, and overheads are strengthened for match play. While finesse shots (lobs & drop shots) are also fine-tuned. Students will be taught the fundamental of topspin, slice, and flat serves, as well as when to use each one in match play. Intermediate singles and doubles strategy will be taught while still emphasizing control and consistency in the game.
Monday & Wednesday 10:30-12:30 pm 12:30-2:30 pm 4:00-6:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 10:30-12:30 pm 12:30-2:30 pm 4:00-6:00 pm

High School Novice (ages 13-18)
The High School Novice level is geared toward the High School player who has had some exposure to the basics of tennis. Students will work on stroke mechanics and serves, while concentrating on consistency and control.
Monday & Wednesday 11:00-1:00 pm 3:00-5:00 pm
Tuesday & Thursday 11:00-1:00 pm 3:00-5:00 pm

Davis Cup
The Davis Cup Program is designed to help the advanced junior tennis player in High School and tournament match play. Offensive and defensive tactics, using all the advanced stroke mechanics taught in previous levels are used to help strengthen the Davis Cup player’s game plan. The following topics will be covered in the Davis Cup Program.
1. Serve and volley
2. Advanced doubles tactics
3. Offensive and defensive approach game
4. The power ground game
5. Using the serve as an offensive weapon

Davis Cup 1: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:30-12:30 pm
Monday/Wednesday 3:30-5:30 pm

Davis Cup 2: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 9:30-12:30 pm
Monday/Wednesday 3:30-5:30 pm

Davis Cup 3: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm
Monday/Wednesday 3:30-5:30 pm

Elite Level: Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm

High School Girls:
Monday/Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday 12:30-3:30 pm

Sign up for any four-day a week Davis Cup Clinic sessions and get the fourth day free. (You much sign up for the whole two-week session.)

Davis Cup Clinic Sessions:

  • June 12-22
  • June 25-July 6
  • July 9-July 20
  • July 23-August 3
  • August 6-17