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Youth Tennis Registration Next Week |
Tom Carosello | 5/9/08
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The Town of Pagosa Springs Parks & Recreation Department is pleased to announce that registration for the first session of youth tennis begins Monday, May 12 and will run through Friday, May 30. Registrations will be available at the recreation office in Town Hall and will also be available for download through the Recreation Department link at the Town website. All registrations must be submitted to the recreation office in Town Hall.
 This year's program will again be conducted at Wyndham Resorts by pro Dale Schwicker. A grant awarded to the town from the Colorado Youth Tennis Foundation has enabled staff to expand the program to include three age brackets: 5-7, 8-10 and 11-13. The number of participants in each age bracket will be capped at 12 per session in order to offer as much individual instruction as possible.
The schedule for the first session, which will run June 3-28, is as follows:
- Ages 5-7 will practice Wednesdays from 10 a.m.-11 a.m.
- Ages 8-10 will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m.-10 a.m.
- Ages 11-13 will practice Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10a.m.-11a.m.
Two additional summer sessions (July 1-26 and July 29-Aug. 3) will be available this year; registration dates for these sessions will be announced when determined.
Each session will consist of four to eight periods of play/instruction and a tournament on the Saturday following the last scheduled practice.
This year's program will implement the United States Tennis Association's "Quick Start Tennis Instructional Program." This program implements a "play to learn" rather than "learn to play" philosophy. Smaller courts, smaller racquets and slower balls characterize the program.
In addition, a level-two division has been added for those who completed last year's program or have had previous experience. Cost is $30 for ages 8-13 who register for Quickstart 1 (beginner) sessions and $25 for any other session.
Participants must have a tennis racquet and non-marking, smooth-soled athletic or tennis shoes. Running shoes are not permitted. For information on purchasing equipment or adult tennis programming and instruction, contact Schwicker at 903-3119.
Contact Andy Rice, recreation supervisor, at 264-4151 Ext. 231 for more information on this year's youth tennis program. |
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