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Adult Tennis Programs

The Northampton Recreation Department is a nationally recognized Tennis Welcome Center. Welcome Centers specialize in fast track programs designed to have beginners playing quickly.
We follow three basic principals:
*Learn to play tennis fast
*Get a good workout
*Meet new people and have a great time

The Recreation Department offers tennis leagues and lessons for both adults and children.

Northampton Recreation received the United States Tennis Association's Award for New England BEST PARK AND RECREATION ASSOCIATION for the year 2010!


Click here to download the Tennis Program Brochure

Adult Group Tennis Lessons

Evenings

Group lessons begin in May, with sessions running through the end of September.
Scroll down and check out the NEW WEEKDAY MORNING CLASSES!

General program Registration Form is available by clicking here.

Class Descriptions
Tennis 1-2-3: Beginner class focusing on the basic strokes required when beginning to play the game.

Round Robin Doubles: 1.5 hours of round robin play. Doubles is emphasized but some singles may be played.

Intermediate Tennis Drills: A fast paced workout with lots of drills and games. Play situations, footwork, and strategy are stressed.

For: Ages 16 and over

Schedule:
Days: Monday & Wednesday
Sessions:
Sessions 1-4
5:30-6:30pm; Tennis 1-2-3
6:30-8:00pm; Round Robin Doubles

Session 5
5:00-6:30pm; Round Robin Doubles

Days: Tuesday & Thursday
Sessions:
Sessions 1-4
5:30-7:00pm; Intermediate Tennis Drills

Session 5
5:00-6:30; Intermediate Tennis Drills

Dates:
Session 1: May 13-June 7 (no class Memorial Day 5/27)
Session 2: June10-July 5 (no class 7/4)
Session 3: July 8-August 2
Session 4: August 5-August 30
Session 5 September 3-September 27 (no class 9/2)
Classes missed due to weather will be made up on Fridays.

Fee:
$60 (resident)
$65 (nonresident working in City)
$70 (non-resident)

Location: JFK Middle School, Florence, MA
Director: Mike Kolendo

Adult Tennis Leagues

SINGLES LEAGUE

NEW ONLINE REGISTRATION!

Dates:
Northampton Singles League
Monday, May 20 - Monday, August 19, 2013

League fees:
Resident, $22, Non-resident, $32

Registration Deadline: Monday, May 13, 2013

League Jamboree
The Jamboree is for players who want to play in the league but have not done so in the past. It allows us to see these people play and helps us properly place them, by ability, in the league. New players should be prepared to play for an hour.

Jamboree Date
Sunday, May 5: 11:00am–12:30pm
Raindate: Sunday, May 12: 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
(Call Recreation Dept. cancellation line at 587-1044 for rain information, or check website)

Location: JFK Middle School
http://northampton.tencaptennis.com

Click here to download instuctions of how to register online for singles league

Click here to go to Youth Tennis Page