Tennis
Memorial Day Round Robin
Join us at Forestmeadows Sports Complex for a fun day of tennis on Monday, May 26 from 9:00 - 11:30am. We will be hosting the Wilson Demo Day from 9:00 - 10:00am, where you can try out the latest in tennis technology, and then compete in our Doubles Round Robin Tournament from 10:00 - 11:30am. Entry fee is only $5, and you can register at Forestmeadows. A maximum of 50 participants will be allowed to register, so come on out and register early for this special event. See you there!
Tennis Camp
The popular TPRD tennis camp is back at Forestmeadows Park & Athletic Center and Winthrop Park. The Tallahassee Parks & Recreation Department will offer this one week camp on Monday through Friday. It is designed for beginning to intermediate level and will emphasize the development of stroke fundamentals, conditioning, footwork drills, tennis rules, etiquette, and introduce the students to competitive match play. Activities will run rain or shine. Inside activities will occur with inclement weather. Each site will be supervised by one of our certified USPTA or USPTR professionals.
| Sites | Winthrop Park and Forestmeadows Athletic Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages | 6 - 14 | |
| Camp Dates and Hours | Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 12:00n | |
| Sessions | I. June 2 - 6 | |
| II. June 9 - 13 | ||
| III. June 23 - 27 | ||
| IV. July 14 - 18 | ||
| V. August 4 - 8 | ||
| Fees | $45.00 per session (each child needs to bring a racquet) | |
| Daily Activity Schedule | 7:30 - 8:30am | Arrival & Supervision |
| 8:30 - 8:45am | Warm-up and Introduction | |
| 8:45 - 9:45am | Stroke of the Day | |
| 9:45 - 10:30am | Match Play | |
| 10:45am - 12:00n | Swim (Forestmeadows Only) | |
| Registration | Download the application (PDF) and either bring it to Forestmeadows, Winthrop or Tom Brown Park, or mail it to 4750 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312. | |
Forestmeadows Tennis & Sport Camp
This camp is for the junior that is interested in the very best tennis training and coaching available in Tallahassee. Golf instruction with a PGA Professional will give an introduction to golf. Basketball, volleyball, softball, ping pong, racquetball, hiking, and numerous other activities will be headlined on a weekly basis. Glen Howe, Tennis Superintendent and USPTA Master Professional will be leading these sessions and will make the camp experience a memorable one.
| Site | Forestmeadows Athletic Center | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages | 6 - 14 | |
| Camp Dates and Hours | Monday - Friday, 7:30am - 5:30pm | |
| Sessions | I. June 16 - 20 | |
| II. June 30 - July 4 | ||
| III. July 28 - August 1 | ||
| Fees | $222.50 per child (each child needs to bring a racquet) | |
| Daily Activity Schedule | 7:30 - 9:00am | Supervision |
| 9:00 - 9:30am | Warm-up and Introduction | |
| 9:30 - 11:00am | Planned Tennis Activity | |
| 11:00am - 12:00n | Golf Lesson | |
| 12:00n - 12:30pm | Lunch | |
| 12:30 - 2:30pm | Movie & Sport Time | |
| 2:30 - 3:30pm | Tennis Play & Games | |
| 3:30 - 4:00pm | Review & Wrap-Up | |
| 4:00 - 5:30pm | Supervision | |
| Lunch | Each camper needs to bring a lunch and drink each day (unless otherwise stated on the schedule). Please do not provide foods that can easily spoil, as refrigerator space is not available. | |
| Registration | Download the application (PDF) and either bring it to Forestmeadows, Winthrop or Tom Brown Park, or mail it to 4750 North Meridian Road, Tallahassee, FL 32312. | |
About the Tennis Program
Tallahassee Parks & Recreation Department offers recreational tennis instruction to players from tiny tot to adults of various levels of ability. Certified professionals introduce the adult beginner to the basics of playing tennis with proper warm-up techniques, hand-eye coordination drills, and basic strokes (forehand, backhand, serve, and volley). Tiny tots begin at four years old with basic hand-eye coordination skills and juniors progress through beginner, advanced beginner, and intermediate levels before moving into more competitive programs. Junior recreational classes are offered in the afternoons at Forestmeadows, Winthrop Park, Tom Brown Park, Fourth Avenue and Walker-Ford Community Centers.
Tournament training is available for juniors and advanced drills and matched strategy for adults. Private and semi-private tennis lessons are also available upon request. Summer tennis camps are provided for youth age six-fourteen years old. Offered at both Forestmeadows and Winthrop Park and supervised by USPTA or USPTR certified instructors, the camps emphasize stroke fundamentals, tennis rules, etiquette, and fun games. Each session features a camp tournament. For more information call the Tennis Division at 891-3920.