Youth tennis match play week on tap at Travers

SANDPOINT — Youth Match Play Week, offered for youth tennis players of all skill levels between the ages of 8-12 years-old, will be held at Travers Park courts on July 16-20.

This program provides an ideal opportunity for budding young tennis players to put their skills into match play and boost their enthusiasm for the game. This week long league will focus on match play and take players through the fundamentals of playing in match formats.

Skills taught will include the basics of scoring, singles and doubles matches. Participants will be split by skill level and age and have four days of lessons with a Friday tournament to close the week.

Beginners will play from 9:30-10:30 a.m. and intermediates will play from 10:30-noon each day. The tournament on Friday is for all levels, with play from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Lessons are not required, but recommended prior to participating in this program.

The class fee is $34 ($3 city discount). The registration deadline is Friday, July 13 so act quickly to guarantee your spot.

To register, or for other activities offered by P&R, visit www.sandpointidaho.gov/parksrecreation or come by the P&R office located at 1123 Lake St.

For more information, call 208-263-3613.