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TENNIS

Tennis Programs & Services

The Valley’s tennis program has 6 indoor hard surface courts and 4 outdoor hard surface courts. With an extensive lesson, social and beginner to advanced player programming selection, we are sure to keep you playing throughout the year.  This spring we will be covering 2 of our outdoor courts to increase our indoor court total to 8.

Though tennis courts can be reserved by Gold Valley members only, our programming and lessons are available to Bronze and Silver members and nonmembers on a limited basis.

Downloadable Summer Adult Tennis Program Sheet
Downloadable Summer Junior Tennis Program Sheet

Contact Our Tennis department at:

Phone: 360-352-3400
Tennis Director: ext. 151
Tennis Pros
Trevor ext. 200
Hao ext. 231
Jordan ext. 238

The Valley’s tennis program has 6 indoor hard surface courts and 4 outdoor hard surface courts. With an extensive lesson, social and beginner to advanced player programming selection, we are sure to keep you playing throughout the year.

Though tennis courts can be reserved by Gold Valley members only, our programming and lessons are available to Bronze and Silver members and nonmembers on a limited basis.

Summer Adult Tennis Camp

Dates:

  • Camp #1 – July 16 – July 19
  • Camp #2 – August 13 – August 19

Times: 6pm – 8pm
Levels: 2.5 – 4.0
Cost: Gold $115, Bronze/Silver $132, Nonmember $155

Men’s Night Doubles

Days: Tuesdays
Times and Levels:

  • 2.5 – 3.0 runs from 5:30pm – 7:00pm
  • 3.5 and over runs from 7:00pm – 8:30pm and 8:30pm – 10:00pm

Cost: Free for all Gold members, $5.00 Court Fee for Bronze & Silver Members (Counts towards annual court usage)
Director:
Richard Chubb
Sign up:
show up and play. Meets in Tennis Lounge.

The Director provides a different match-up each round and players may come and go at any time. Ages 18 and up.

Mixed Doubles Night & Social Doubles Play:

Days: Fridays
Time:
  Level 2.5 – 3.0; 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Levels: up to NTRP 3.5
Cost:
Free for all Gold members,
$ 5.00 Court Fee for Bronze & Silver Members ( Counts towards annual court usage)
Director:
Self-Directed
Sign up:
show up and play. Meets in Tennis Lounge.

The Director provides a different match-up of players for each round. Players may come or go at any time. Ages 18 and up.

Senior Men’s Doubles

Days: Thursdays
Time:
7:30-9:30am (donuts & coffee, 9:30 – 10:00am)
Level:
NTRP 2.5 – 4.0
Cost:
Free – Must be Gold Member to participate
Sign up:
Show up and play. Meets in Tennis Lounge
Director:
Self directed

Men’s doubles format involves a change of partner each of three rounds with the winners moving up and the non-winners moving down. Coffee & Donuts follow.

Senior Women’s Double Play:

Days: Wednesdays
Times:
9:30 – 11:00am
Cost:
Free – Must be Gold Member to participate
Director:
Self directed
Levels:
2.0 – 3.0
Sign up:
Show up and play. Meets on Court 1 & 2

A fun time for women of all levels to get together for some good competition and great socializing. Show up and play.

Women’s 3.0 Doubles Play

 Day: Thursdays
Time:
11:00am – 12:30pm
Cost: Free – Must be Gold Member to participate

Come together for some great competition and socializing. Free for all Gold members. Show up and play.

  • Meets on courts 3 & 4
  • Self Directed – Level 3.0

Women’s Doubles Flights

Days: Tuesdays
Dates:

  • May 1 – June 12
  • Open play June 19th thru August 28th

Time: 8:30am – 1:30pm
Cost:
$15.00 Gold Members – Must be Gold Member to participate
Directors:
Kathi McKay & Alice Mabry x202, please call to sign up
Levels:
Gold members of all levels welcome
Sign Up:
Tennis Lounge, Deadline is 5pm Tuesday before session starts.

Tennis Bootcamp

Day: Saturdays
Time:
10:00 – 11:30am
Day: Thursdays
Time: 6:30 – 8:00pm
Cost:

  • 60 minutes – $15.00 Gold Members
  • 90 minutes – $20.00 Gold Members
  • Bronze/Silver Members: Gold fee plus $5.00 Court Fee

Instructor: Hao
Level: 3.0 and up
Sign up:
Drop in

The focus of this class will be competitive drilling with a lot of movement and conditioning so bring your water bottle and towel and be ready to sweat and have fun at the same time.

Adult Beginner Class

Days: Wednesday
Time:
12:00 – 1:00
Levels:
2.5 and up
Cost:
Gold members: $15 a class, Bronze & Silver Members: $15+Court Fee, Nonmembers:$15+applicable guest fee
Instructor:
Hao
Sign up:
Drop In

This class is for beginning players who want to have FUN and learn the FUNdamentals of tennis.  We will focus on footwork, strategy, proper technique and most importantly, having FUN.

Cardio Tennis

Days: Monday
Time:12:00 – 1:00pm
Cost: Gold members: $15 a class, Bronze & Silver Members: $15+Court Fee, Nonmembers:$15+applicable guest fee
Instructor: Hao
Sign up: Drop in.

Build your cardio with quick fast paced tennis action. Not only will you increase your stamina, you will improve footwork, hand-eye coordination, and HAVE FUN!

Private & Group Lessons

Available for all ages and levels. Private lesson are encouraged for the beginner who wishes to develop basic skills and confidence before entering a group lesson or for the advanced player who wishes to improve technique. Assessments are available if you are unsure of what level to enroll in, please call our tennis director for details at 360-352-3400 ext. 120.

Private Lessons

Gold Member

30min / 60min / 90min

$39 / $64 / $99

Group Tennis Lessons 60 Minute Rates:

Gold Members

  • 2 – People $35.00pp
  • 3 – People $28.00pp
  • 4 – People $21.00pp
  • 5 – People $18.00pp
  • 6 – People $17.00pp
  • 7+ – People $15.00pp

Bronze/Silver Members pay additional $5 Court fee per lesson.
Non Members pay additional applicable guest fee per lesson.

Spring Junior Group Lessons

This Spring we will be offering 4-week sessions of Junior Group Lessons. All students in the session will be given priority to continue to the next session. In order to continue, they must notify their instructor or call ext 151 by the next to last day of class or by contacting our Concierge Desk. Lessons taught by: Trevor Rothfels, Hao Nguyen & Jordan Coons. Instructors may change based on enrollment minimum and maximums. Min 4/Max 16.

Spring Junior Group Lesson Session Schedule

  • April 30 – May 25
  • May 29 – June 22 (No Lesson Memorial Day May 28 *pro-rated)

** Levels are not pro-rated unless specified

Teeny Tennis

Ages: 4-6
Days: Fridays
Times: 3:15 – 4:00pm
Cost: Gold Members $40,
*Bronze/Silver Members also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Nonmembers also responsible for $5 Club Guest Fee per lesson

Students will work on the development of general movement fundamentals. We use hand-eye coordination drills and have fun with simple racquet and ball games.

Min 4 / Max 8

Level 1: Junior Beginner

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays (2 days a week)
Time:
4:00- 5:00pm
Cost: Gold Members $80,
*Bronze/Silver Members also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Nonmembers also responsible for $5 Club Guest Fee per lesson

This class has a fun atmosphere in which students learn tennis and movement skills. It features light stroke work, terminology and the basic rules of the sport. Students will be exposed to a positive experience in beginning level competition.

Min 4 / Max 16

Level 2 & 3: Junior Advanced Beginner

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays (2 days a week)
Time:
5:00 – 6:00pm
Cost: Gold Members $80,
*Bronze/Silver Members also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Nonmembers also responsible for $5 Club Guest Fee per lesson

This is a foundation building class for this age group. A student should enter this class after a series of orientation private lessons or after completing Level I group lessons. Students will improve their technique for all strokes, learn how to initiate and sustain a controlled rally, develop consistency, and improve placement.

Min 4 / Max 16

Level 4 & 5: Junior and Varsity High School

Days: Monday & Wednesday (2 days a week)
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: Gold Members $80,
*Bronze/Silver Members also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Nonmembers also responsible for $5 Club Guest Fee per lesson

This class is for the late and early starter with high motivation, talent or both. Usually an inexperienced tournament player with the goal of playing top high school and tournament tennis is best suited for this class. Min 4 / Max 16

Level 6 & 7: Junior Tournament Player

Days: Monday & Wednesday (2 days a week)
Time:
5:00 – 6:00pm
Cost: Gold Members $80,
*Bronze/Silver Members also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Nonmembers also responsible for $5 Club Guest Fee per lesson

This class is for the most experienced tennis players that are usually very focused, play four times per week and are looking to improve their skills to be able to participate in tournaments. Players will improve their match confidence.

Min 4 / Max 16

Tennis Tournament Training (T3)

Days: Monday – Thursday
Time:
3:00 – 4:00pm
Cost:
Gold: 2 weeks $128.00 / 4 weeks $240.00
*Bronze/Silver: Also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Non Member: Also responsible for $5 Guest Fee per lesson

On court conditioning, live ball drills, competitive drills and match play analysis specific to competition training. Must be interviewed by T3 staff, Trevor or Hao, to be eligible for enrollment.

Summer Junior Group Lessons

This Spring we will be offering 4-week sessions of Junior Group Lessons. All students in the session will be given priority to continue to the next session. In order to continue, they must notify their instructor or call ext 151 by the next to last day of class or by contacting our Concierge Desk. Lessons taught by: Trevor Rothfels, Hao Nguyen & Jordan Coons. Instructors may change based on enrollment minimum and maximums. Min 4/Max 16.

Spring Junior Group Lesson Session Schedule

  • April 30 – May 25
  • May 29 – June 22 (No Lesson Memorial Day May 28 *pro-rated)

** Levels are not pro-rated unless specified

Teeny Tennis

Ages: 4-6
Days: Fridays
Times: 3:15 – 4:00pm
Cost: Gold Members $40,
*Bronze/Silver Members also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Nonmembers also responsible for $5 Club Guest Fee per lesson

Students will work on the development of general movement fundamentals. We use hand-eye coordination drills and have fun with simple racquet and ball games.

Min 4 / Max 8

Level 1: Junior Beginner

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays (2 days a week)
Time:
4:00- 5:00pm
Cost: Gold Members $80,
*Bronze/Silver Members also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Nonmembers also responsible for $5 Club Guest Fee per lesson

This class has a fun atmosphere in which students learn tennis and movement skills. It features light stroke work, terminology and the basic rules of the sport. Students will be exposed to a positive experience in beginning level competition.

Min 4 / Max 16

Level 2 & 3: Junior Advanced Beginner

Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays (2 days a week)
Time:
5:00 – 6:00pm
Cost: Gold Members $80,
*Bronze/Silver Members also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Nonmembers also responsible for $5 Club Guest Fee per lesson

This is a foundation building class for this age group. A student should enter this class after a series of orientation private lessons or after completing Level I group lessons. Students will improve their technique for all strokes, learn how to initiate and sustain a controlled rally, develop consistency, and improve placement.

Min 4 / Max 16

Level 4 & 5: Junior and Varsity High School

Days: Monday & Wednesday (2 days a week)
Time: 4:00 – 5:00pm
Cost: Gold Members $80,
*Bronze/Silver Members also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Nonmembers also responsible for $5 Club Guest Fee per lesson

This class is for the late and early starter with high motivation, talent or both. Usually an inexperienced tournament player with the goal of playing top high school and tournament tennis is best suited for this class. Min 4 / Max 16

Level 6 & 7: Junior Tournament Player

Days: Monday & Wednesday (2 days a week)
Time:
5:00 – 6:00pm
Cost: Gold Members $80,
*Bronze/Silver Members also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Nonmembers also responsible for $5 Club Guest Fee per lesson

This class is for the most experienced tennis players that are usually very focused, play four times per week and are looking to improve their skills to be able to participate in tournaments. Players will improve their match confidence.

Min 4 / Max 16

Tennis Tournament Training (T3)

Days: Monday – Thursday
Time:
3:00 – 4:00pm
Cost:
Gold: 2 weeks $128.00 / 4 weeks $240.00
*Bronze/Silver: Also responsible for $5 Court Fee per lesson
*Non Member: Also responsible for $5 Guest Fee per lesson

On court conditioning, live ball drills, competitive drills and match play analysis specific to competition training. Must be interviewed by T3 staff, Trevor or Hao, to be eligible for enrollment.

 

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