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Tennis returns to the City for the summer of 2024! We have partnered with Court4 Detroit to offer youth tennis lessons

This summer, the City will be partnering with Court4 Detroit to offer tennis lessons. Lessons will be offered at 3 different levels, Beginner (Red Ball,) Intermediate (Green Ball,) and Advanced (Standard Yellow Ball.) Please read on for descriptions of the focus in each level. 

A strict minimum of 6 participants per class will be enforced. Classes with fewer than 6 enrollees will not run

Registration for all tennis lessons will open on Monday, May 13, 2024. This is for online registration ONLY.

In-person registration for each session will run Monday to Friday the week before the start of each session.

Registration will be available online via our website: Tennis Lesson Registration Page
If you haven’t used our online registration system before, please enter the email you provided on your Emergency Response Form and click “Reset Password.” A temporary password will be generated and sent to that email address. From there, you can set up a new password for your household. A child may only be registered for one swim class per session.

Please see class dates outlined below:

Session 1: Registration is June 10 – June 14.         Classes run June 17 – June 28

Session 2: Registration is July 1 – July 75                Classes run July 8 – July 19

Session 3: Registration is July 29 – August 2.          Classes run August 5 – August 16  Please note that this session is one week later than Session 3 Swim Lessons

Beginner: Our Beginner Tennis Class is tailored for children typically between the ages of 4 and 9 years old. The primary goal of our class is to instill a love for the game of tennis while teaching fundamental skills and techniques. We aim to help children develop their coordination, agility, balance, and tennis-specific movements. Additionally, we focus on fostering teamwork, sportsmanship, and a positive attitude towards both winning and losing.

Class available Session 1, Session 2 and Session 3 from 1:00PM to 1:50PM

Recommended for 4 to 10 years of age.

Intermediate/Advanced: Our Intermediate/Advanced Tennis Class is suitable for children typically between the ages of 10 and 16 years old who have some prior experience with tennis. Designed for those who have grasped the fundamentals of tennis and are ready for a more challenging experience. This class focuses on refining technique, improving consistency, and developing strategic thinking on the court.

Class available Sesson 1, Session 2 and Session 3 from 2:00PM to 2:50PM

Recommended for 10 to 16 years of age.


Placement into the different stages should be based on experience and age. However, there are other important factors such as the height of the child, eye-hand coordination and movement abilities. We encourage parents to put their child in the class that most fits their child, but understand that sometimes the player’s available times just do not correlate to the proper class. In such situations we encourage attempted participation, but ask that participants understand that class curriculum cannot be altered for just one child.

You can register for Tennis Lessons online by CLICKING HERE


Recreation Class Policies

Refunds
All refunds are issued at the discretion of Department personnel. Refund checks will be mailed to the adult at the address provided on the registration form or credited back to the card on file. Refund requests made 24 hours or more before the first class meeting will receive a full refund. Requests made less than 24 hours before the first class meeting and prior to the halfway point of the class will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued after the halfway point of the class.

Cancellations - Low Participation
If a class does not have the minimum number of participants registered by the Friday before the first class, the class will be cancelled. Participants will be notified as soon as possible and will have the option of moving to another class, if space is available, or receiving a full refund.

Cancellations - Poor Weather
All outdoor classes will be cancelled if there is inclement weather (such as heavy rain, thunder, or lightning) at least 10 minutes before the beginning of the class. If an extended period of inclement weather causes cancellation of 50% or more class meetings, make-up classes may be scheduled or a refund may be issued as determined by Department personnel