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Youth summer tennis class offers new sessions

| June 27, 2018 1:00 AM

SANDPOINT — The first session of the 2018 youth tennis season has begun. A host of sessions for every age and skill level are offered. Visit www.sandpointidaho.gov/parksrecreation, or visit office in person at 1123 Lake St. to sign up. Partial scholarships are available on a need basis.

Each age group listed below will fill fast, so register early.

n Tennis for Tiny Tots (Ages 4-5)

Special training techniques and toys will be used to keep our Tiny Tots, ages 4-5, smiling and having fun. Lessons are held at Lakeview Park, Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8-8:45 a.m. and the class fee is $12 ($2 city discount).

Session #4 dates: Tuesday, July 3 and Thursday, July 5.

Session #7 dates: Tuesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 26.

n Tennis for Hot Hitters (Ages 6-7)

Hot Hitters, ages 6-7, will enjoy training with age appropriate techniques, toys and a healthy dose of fun. Lessons are held at Lakeview Park, Monday-Thursday, from 9–10 a.m. The class fee is $23 ($3 city discount).

Session #4 dates: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, July 2, 3, 5 and 6.

Session #7 dates: Monday-Thursday, July 23-26.

n Tennis for Beginner Youth (Ages 8-12)

These lessons introduce beginner players, ages 8-12, to sound tennis fundamentals. All sessions are held at Lakeview Park, Monday–Thursday, from 10–11 a.m. The class fee is $23 (City $3 discount).

Session #4 dates: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, July 2, 3, 5 and 6.

Session #7 dates: Monday-Thursday, July 23-26.

n Tennis for Intermediate Youth (Ages 8-12)

These lessons teach fundamentals, strategy and play to intermediate players ages 8 to 12. Beginning lessons or play experience is required. All sessions are held at Lakeview Park, Monday–Thursday, from 11 a.m. to noon. The class fee is $23 ($3 city discount).

Session #4 dates: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, July 2, 3, 5 and 6.

Session #7 dates: Monday-Thursday, July 23-26.

n Tennis Teen Skill Development (Middle School and High School JV Players)

These summer tennis sessions are designed for middle school or high school age players, with previous experience, to build upon basic fundamentals, to improve their game, and take it to the next level. Players will work on stroke refinement, movement on the court and strategy. All sessions are held at Lakeview Park, Monday-Thursday from noon–1 p.m. The class fee is $23 ($3 city discount).

Session #4 dates: Mon/Tues/Thurs/Fri, July 2, 3, 5 and 6.

Session #7 dates: Monday-Thursday, July 23-26.

For more information, call 208-263-3613.