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Tam Tennis- Fall 2026

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  • REGISTRATION OPENS: MEMBERS & NILES RESIDENTS SEPT. 18 @ 9AM, NON-RESIDENTS SEPT. 21 @ 9AM
  • Online Registration or sign-up in person only at Howard Leisure Center from 9:00am-4:00pm Monday-Friday.
  • To avoid any delays, please have online accounts ready and memberships renewed by 6:00pm on September 17.
  • NO PHONE IN REGISTRATION
  • NO EMAIL REGISTRATION
  • NO EARLY DROP OFF
  • THERE ARE NO MAKE UPS FOR MISSED CLASSES

 

FALL JUNIOR CLASSES

October 5-December 19 (No class November 25-29)

 #  CLASS  DAY  TIME  MEMBER  RESIDENT  NON-RES
 1  Challengers L4.5  Mon  4:00-6:00p  $547  $675  $736
 2  Champions L5  Mon  4:00-6:00p  $547  $675  $736
 3  Quick Starters L1, Ages 5-7  Mon  4:00-5:00p  $273  $337  $368
 4  Hot Shots L2, Ages 6-9  Mon  5:00-6:00p  $273   $337   $368
 5  Hot Shots L2, Ages 10-12  Mon  5:00-6:00p  $273  $337  $368
 6  Hot Shots L2, Ages 13+  Mon  6:00-7:00p  $273  $337  $368
             
 7  Future Stars L3, Ages 6-11  Tues  4:00-5:00p  $273  $337  $368
 9  Future Stars L3, Ages 6-11  Tues  5:00-6:00p  $273  $337  $368
 10  Quick Starters L1, Ages 8-12  Tues  5:00-6:00p  $273  $337  $368
             
 13  Quick Starters L1, Ages 5-7  Wed  4:00-5:00p  $248  $307  $335
 14  Quick Starters L1, Ages 8-12  Wed  4:00-5:00p  $248  $307  $335
 15  Quick Starters L1, Ages 10-12  Wed  4:00-5:00p  $248  $307  $335
 16  Hot Shots L2, Ages 6-9  Wed  5:00-6:00p  $248  $307  $335
 17  Hot Shots L2, Ages 10-12  Wed  5:00-6:00p  $248  $307  $335
 18  Challengers L4.5  Wed  5:00-7:00p  $497  $613  $669
 19  Champions L5  Wed  5:00-7:00p  $497  $613  $669
 20  Future Stars L3, Ages 11+  Wed  6:00-7:00p  $248  $307  $335
             
 21  Quick Starters L1, Ages 5-7  Thurs  4:00-5:00p  $248  $307  $335
 22  Hot Shots L2, Ages 13+  Thurs  4:00-5:00p  $248  $307  $335
 24  Hot Shots L2, Ages 6-9  Thurs  5:00-6:00p  $248  $307  $335
 25  Hot Shots L2, Ages 10-12  Thurs  6:00-7:00p  $248  $307  $335
             
 27  Quick Starters L1, Ages 5-7  Fri  4:00-5:00p  $248  $307  $335
 28  Hot Shots L2, Ages 6-9  Fri  4:00-5:00p  $248  $307  $335
 29  Quick Starters L1, Ages 8-12  Fri  4:00-5:00p  $248  $307  $335
 30  Hot Shots L2, Ages 11+  Fri  5:00-6:00p  $248  $307  $335
 31  Future Stars L3.5, Ages 11+  Fri  5:00-6:30p  $373  $460  $502
             
 33  Future Stars L3.0  Sat  8:00-9:30a  $373  $460  $502
 34  Future Stars L3.5-4.0  Sat  9:30-11:00a  $373  $460  $502
 35  Quick Starters L1, Ages 8-12  Sat  9:00-10:00a  $248  $307  $335
 36  Quick Starters L1, Ages 8-12  Sat  11:30a-12:30p  $248  $307  $335
 37  Hot Shots L2, Ages 10-12  Sat  2:00-3:00p  $248  $307  $335


Junior Class Descriptions:

Quick Starters (Level 1):  Players just starting to play tennis.
Hot Shots (Level 2):  Player has little experience playing tennis, needs stroke development.  Player is still working on getting the ball into play and is learning game scoring and rules.
Future Stars (Level 3):  Can sustain a short rally at slow pace with other players of similiar ability.  Strokes are still developing, knows game rules of tennis.
Future Stars (Level 3.5):  Can sustain a short rally at slow pace with other players of similiar ability.  Strokes are still developing, knows game rules of tennis.  Has minimial tournament experience or moved from Level 3 by coach.
Future Stars (Level 4):  Tournament level player.  Individual player can sustain a consistent rally and can serve and maintain a higher level of competition.  For players who are not yet in high school.
Challengers (Level 4.5):  Player has improved consistently with medium pace and is developing ability to control directions of the ball.  This level may play lower level tournaments and junior varsity high school.
Champions (Level 5):  Level is required to possess consistent ground strokes with depth and directional control.  Has control of serves, use of lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys.  Individual can compete at high school varsity level.

 

FALL ADULT CLASSES

October 5-December 19 (No class November 25-29)  
Questions on Adult classes, please contact Lisa Wheeler, [email protected].  We do not accept registration via email.  

 #  CLASS  DAY  TIME  MEMBER  RESIDENT  NON-RES
 40  Mixed Intermediate Drill & Play L3.5  Mon  7:00-8:30p   $552  $620  $682
             
 41  Mixed Adv Beginners L2.0-2.5  Tues  11:30a-1:00p  $552  $620  $682
 42  Mixed Beginner L1.0-1.5  Tues  1:00-2:00p  $368  $413  $455
 43  Mixed Intermediate L3.0-3.5  Tues  8:00-9:30p  $552  $620  $682
             
 44  Mixed Intermediate L3.0-3.5  Wed  11:30a-1:00p  $501  $563  $620
 45  Mixed Adv Beginner L2.0-2.5  Wed  1:00-2:00p  $334  $376  $413
 46  Mixed Beginner L1.0-1.5  Wed  7:00-8:00p  $334  $376  $413
 47  Mixed Adv Beginner L2.0-2.5  Wed  7:00-8:00p  $334  $376  $413
 48  Mixed Intermediate Drill & Play L3.5  Wed  8:00-9:30p  $501  $563  $620
             
 49  Mixed Beginner L1.0-1.5  Thurs  6:00-7:00p  $334  $376  $413
 50  Mixed Adv Beginner L2.0-2.5  Thurs  7:00-8:00p  $334  $376  $413
             
 51  Mixed Beginner L1.0-1.5  Sat  1:00-2:00p  $334  $376  $413


Adult Class Descriptions:

Mixed Beginners (Level 1.0-1.5):  This co-ed class is for players with little or no experience and will focus on basic skills including backhand and forehand ground strokes, serves, and keeping score.
Mixed Advanced Beginner (Level 2.0-2.5):  A co-ed class for players who have already developed some fundamental skills and can keep the ball in play with some consistency.  Designed for players who are ready to learn volleys, strategy and shot placement, and are comfortable keeping score.
Mixed Intermediate Drill & Play (Level 3.5):  A co-ed class for players ready to play matches at a competitive level and who have already mastered ground strokes, volleys and serves with some dependability.  The focus will be on improving court coverage and strategy while working on shot making and ball placement.