Park and Recreation Athletics / Tennis
Welcome to the 2008 tennis program. Our mission is to offer a tennis experience that will promote all participants to pursue the sport of a lifetime-TENNIS! Michael Burt, Director of Tennis, USPTA Certified.
Tennis Lesson Rain Policy
Players will be able to make up cancelled classes by attending alternative class sessions of the same level.
Please call (812) 369-7635 to verify that scheduled class is still running before attending.
Youth Group Tennis Lessons: All held at Burnett Tennis Courts (Donner Park)
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Class Descriptions |
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Participants should register for the class title that relates to their age.
Instructors will sub-divide classes by ability. (6 players/1 instructor)
Tiny Tots:
(4-5 yrs.) |
Designed to enhance tot's gross
motor skills through tennis related games. |
Little Hitters:
(6-7 yrs.) |
Designed to stimulate the growth of hand-eye coordination and possibly find
the next US OPEN Champion. |
Future Stars:
(8-11 yrs.) |
Teaches the basics of tennis and prepares players for match play. |
Challengers:
(12-15 yrs.) |
Teaches the basics of tennis and
prepares players for match play. |
Jr. Excellence:
(10-15 yrs.) |
Players in this group will be given the skills for school teams and tournament
play. Class ratio will be 4 players to 1
instructor. Team experience or pro's
permission to participate. |

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Tiny Tots (4-5 yrs.) 1-2 Wk Classes held Mon.-Thurs.
| 550000-C2 | 5/27-29 & 6/2-5 | 8:30-9am |
$28 |
| 550000-C3 | 5/27-29 & 6/2-5 | 5:30-6pm |
$28 |
| 550000-C4 | 6/9-12 & 16-19 | 8:30-9am |
$32 |
| 550000-C5 | 6/9-12 & 16-19 | 5:30-6pm |
$32 |
| 550000-C6 | 6/23-26 & 6/30-7/3 | 8:30-9am | $32 |
| 550000-C7 | 6/23-26 & 6/30-7/3 | 5:30-6pm | $32 |
| 550000-C8 | 7/7-10 & 7/14-17 | 8:30-9am |
$32 |
| 550000-C9 | 7/7-10 & 7/14-17 | 5:30-6pm |
$32 |
| 550000-D0 | 7/28-31 (1 wk) | 8:30-9am | $18 |
| 550000-D1 | 7/28-31 (1 wk) | 5:30-6pm | $18 |
| 550000-D2 |
8/4-7 (1 wk) |
8:30-9am |
$18 |
| 550000-D3 |
8/4-7 (1 wk) |
5:30-6pm |
$18 |
Little Hitters (6-7 yrs.) 1 & 2 Wk Classes held Mon.-Thurs.
| 550002-C2 |
5/27-29 & 6/2-5 |
9-10am |
$52 |
| 550002-C3 |
6/9-12 & 6/16-19 |
9-10am |
$58 |
| 550002-C4 |
6/9-12 & 6/16-19 |
6-7pm |
$58 |
| 550002-C5 |
6/23-26 & 6/30-7/3 |
9-10am |
$58 |
| 550002-C6 |
7/7-10 & 7/14-17 |
9-10am |
$58 |
| 550002-C7 |
7/7-10 & 7/14-17 |
6-7pm |
$58 |
| 550002-C8 |
7/28-31 (1 wk) |
9-10am |
$36 |
| 550002-C9 |
7/28-31 (1 wk) |
6-7pm |
$36 |
| 550002-D0 |
8/4-7 (1 wk) |
9-10am |
$36 |
| 550002-D1 |
8/4-7 (1 wk) |
6-7pm |
$36 |
Future Stars (8-11 yrs.) 1-2 Wk. Classes held Mon.-Thurs.
| 550004-C2 | 5/27-29 & 6/2-5 | 10-11am |
$52 |
| 550004-C3 | 5/27-29 & 6/2-5 |
6-7pm |
$52 |
| 550004-C4 | 6/9-12 & 6/16-19 |
10-11am |
$58 |
| 550004-C5 | 6/9-12 & 6/16-19 |
7-8pm |
$58 |
| 550004-C6 | 6/23-26 & 6/30-7/3 |
10-11am | $58 |
| 550004-C7 | 6/23-26 & 6/30-7/3 |
6-7pm | $58 |
| 550004-C8 | 7/7-10 & 7/14-17 | 10-11am | $58 |
| 550004-C9 | 7/7-10 & 7/14-17 | 7-8pm | $58 |
| 550004-D0 | 7/28-31 (1 wk) | 10-11am |
$36 |
| 550004-D1 | 7/28-31 (1 wk) | 7-8pm |
$36 |
| 550004-D2 |
8/4-7 (1 wk) |
10-11am |
$36 |
| 550004-D3 |
8/4-7 (1 wk) |
7-8pm |
$36 |
Challengers (12-15 yrs.) 1-2 Wk Classes held Mon.-Thurs.
6 Wk. Class held Mon. & Wed.
| 550008-C0 | 5/27-29 & 6/2-5 | 11am-12N |
$52 |
| 550008-C1 | 5/27-29 & 6/2-5 | 7-8pm |
$52 |
| 550008-C2 | 6/9-6/25 (M/W-3 wks) | 11am-12N | $48 |
| 550008-C3 | 6/30-7/30 (M/W) | 11am-12N |
$58 |
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8 classes No class 7/21 or 23 |
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| 550008-C4 | 6/23-26 & 6/30-7/3 | 7-8pm |
$58 |
| 550008-C5 | 8/4-7 (1 wk) | 11am-12N | $32 |
Jr. Excellence (10-15 yrs.)
| 550101-C0 | 6/10-7/31 (2 days/wk.) | 11am-12:30pm |
$158 |
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Tu/Th (No class 7/22 & 24) |
| 550101-C1 | 6/9-7/28 (1 day/wk.) | 1-2:30pm |
$84 |
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Mon. (No class 7/21) |
Junior Mini-Tournaments
These 1 day mini tournaments are designed to give
players match experience. All matches will be arranged
and supervised by our staff. Open to beginning players who
can serve from the baseline, up to the middle school team
player. Players will be divided according to ability and
participation. All sessions at Donner Park. Times may vary
depending on participation.
| 550204-A1 |
Fri., 6/20 | 9-11:30am |
$10 |
| 550204-A2 |
Fri., 6/27 |
9-11:30am |
$10 |
| 550204-A3 |
Fri., 7/11 |
9-11:30am |
$10 |
| 550204-A4 |
Fri., 8/1 |
9-11:30am |
$10 |

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| Ladies Beginner Tennis |
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All lessons held at Donner Park
| 550105-B1 |
Tu/Th, 6/10-26 | 9-10am |
$54 |

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| The Columbus City Junior Tennis Tournament |
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July 18 - Open to juniors, 18 years and under.
Entry forms at Donner Center or Tipton Lakes Athletic Club.
Registration deadline - 7/11, Donner Center.

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| The Columbus City Adult Tennis Tournament |
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July 26-30 - Entry forms can be picked up at Donner Center or Tipton Lakes Athletic Club.
Registration deadline- 7/21, Donner Center.

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| Women's Tennis League |
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Singles and Doubles will be offered. Contact Nita Phillips at (812) 376-9743 or Pru Strain-Gamso at (812) 372-6848.

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| Private and Private Group Tennis Lessons |
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(all ages/abilities)
$35/hour for 1-3 players with Head Professional
$20/hour with Staff Professional
$10/hour/per player for 4 or more players.
Call Mike Burt at (812) 369-7635 or (812) 988-0975 to schedule.

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