Adult Tennis:
Ladies 101 Clinic
Monday 11:00 a.m. - 12 p.m. and Thursday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $16MVP/$20 non-member
1st class is free!
This is a fun class for the ladies that have never played before but have really wanted to try it! It is never too late to start learning tennis and it is such a terrific sport for you ladies! You will be amazed at how quickly you develop the necessary footwork and racket strokes! Once you decide you love the game, we will get you involved in our fun Round Robin's! We have a great group of ladies that play at the LJCC and would love to introduce you to them! Don't be afraid to come out and learn the game, you are missing out!
Beginner Ladies Clinic
Tuesday 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fee: $16 MVP/$20 non-members
This class is for the ladies that would like to get started playing league tennis but have limited experience. Classes are here to build your confidence on the court. We use drills and match play to sharpen your skills and increase your chances of success on the court! Emphasis is on doubles and you will learn the proper positioning and tactics to be successful on the court with your partner! Great class with ladies just like yourself that want to get better!
Intermediate/ Advanced Ladies Clinic
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
Fee: $16 MVP/ $20
1st class is free!
Class is geared toward the ladies that have been playing a while and have reached the 3.5 NTRP Level or higher. These ladies have been participating in league tennis and are ready to step up their games! Classes consist of drills to sharpen the strokes and match play to sharpen the mind! At the LJCC, we participate in USTA as well as LITL and they both involve doubles. In the class, we do a large number of drills that are doubles specific. If you are ready to take your game up to the next level, come out and try this class!
At the LJCC we have a terrific group of ladies that are the heart and soul of the tennis program. We participate in LITL and USTA and play year round. We invite you to come out and join our growing program! Clinics are offered five days a week and if we don't have a clinic day/time for you, let me know and we will start one! Call me and let's get you involved in our tennis program!
Ladies Open Clinic
Thursday 9:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Fee: $16 MVP/ $20
1st class is free!
This is an open clinic for all levels to enjoy! Classes consists of drills and match play to work on sharpening the skills! Really a great class since we normally have a variety of levels that attend and gives you a chance to meet a more diverse group of players!
Fit Tennis (formally called Boot Camp Tennis)
Wednesday/Friday 8:15 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.
Fee: $16MVP/ $20
1st class is free!
Fit Tennis is a new, fun way to get a high intensity workout and burn off some calories in a supportive group setting! Anyone can do Fit Tennis and you don't have to be a good tennis player to do it! It is playing tennis but with emphasis is on the workout! The high intensity drills will keep you moving regardless of your ability. You will be hitting a lot of tennis balls and doing all the strokes but it is a cardio workout! The pro's primary focus in on getting you the best heart pumping workout that you can have and still have fun! Everyone that does the class is very supportive of each other and we have a great time cranking up the boom box as we jam to some tennis!
Doubles Strategy (formally called Men's Tune Up)
Wednesday 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Fee: $16MVP/$20
1st class is free!
This is an advanced co-ed class for guys and gals that want to improve their doubles play! Class will cover all aspects of the game of doubles and each player's responsibility during each point! Emphasis on teamwork and how each player must work together to increase the chances of success! Each class will work on court positioning using drills and points to sharpen our minds and strengthen our bodies! Recommend players be at least 3.5 NTRP rating for the class.
Team Tennis
The LJCC participates in USTA as well as Ladies Interclub Tennis League (LITL). The seasons overlap and there is almost always league tennis going on at the LJCC! The USTA have Women's, Men's, Mixed and Flex Leagues that we participate in. If you would like more info on league tennis please feel free to call me. Dale Clark 205-879-0411 ext. 226
Women's Teams
Currently the LJCC has teams playing at the 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 levels and would love to have you come out and join our teams! Matches are during the week in the mornings and start at 9:30am.
Men's Team
Currently the LJCC has a men's team that play at the 3.5 USTA level. Matches are on week nights and vary season to season.
Upcoming Adult Tennis Events:
Ladies Progressive-Regressive Doubles Mixer
Monday, June 9
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $16MVP/$20 non-members
All levels are invited and you do not need a partner!
Format for the Progressive-Regressive Doubles Mixer is interchanging partners with each round being 4 games (no-add) with the 5th game being a 9-point tiebreaker. After each round, the winners move up a court and split and the losers move down a court and split! It is a lot of fun and you get to meet new friends! The winner is the one with the most games won at the end! We will have snacks, refreshments and prizes for the winners!
Ladies Combo Doubles Tournament
Monday, July 7
9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $40 team
Fixed teams, so find you a good partner!
Each doubles team consists of two different levels combined to form an unbeatable combination! Combined NTRP of both players cannot exceed 7.0. Fixed teams will compete against other combo teams for the title! Round Robin format so be ready to hit a lot of tennis balls! Refreshments, drinks, snacks and prizes for the winners!
To register for any programs or events, click on register or go to www.bhamjcc.org.
For more info or details on any of the LJCC programs or tournaments, contact Dale Clark 205-879-0411 ext. 226 or dclark@bhamjcc.org.
Youth Tennis
Tiny Tots (ages 4-5)
Tuesday/Friday 1:00 p.m. - 1:45 p.m.
Fee: $14 per class
This class is for the young kids that are developing their hand eye coordination. We use "kid" friendly equipment to make the learning much easier and FUN! We use short rackets, lower nets, low compression tennis balls and smaller court area! In a short period of time, the kids are hitting balls over the net like champions! My favorite part of working with the Tiny Tots is the fact that they never say never!
Junior Beginner (ages 6 and up)
Tuesday/Thursday 3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: $14 per class
This is a class for the kids that have never played before or have played very little. We go through the basics and work on footwork and basic stroke production. We want the young player to have a great experience learning how wonderful tennis is! Positive reinforcement and praise are important in giving the child confidence, as they develop their skills! We work on ball placement through dead ball as well as live balls drills and the kids learn to use strategy in playing points. The young players practice matches as well, to build their arsenal!
Junior Intermediate (ages 6 and up)
Tuesday/Thursday 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Fee: $14 per class
Class is for the kids that have the basic strokes and footwork but need to hone their skills to move up to the next level! Class is designed to teach these young players how to "think" on the court and develop tactics that will help increase their winning percentage! We want to teach the young players that in order to win, they have to play the "percentage" shot and teach when it is okay to go for the put-a-way and when to play it safe! Tennis is a mental game and goal is to teach these young players how to control their emotions and keep their mind on the game!
Summer Youth Tennis after Camp Program:
Junior Beginner
Tuesday/Thursday
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
$28 per week
Junior Intermediate
Tuesday/Thursday
4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
$28 per week
We also offer summer tennis camps!
The Summer Tennis Camps is for your child to learn the fundamentals of the game of tennis! Whether your child has never picked up a racket before, or has played quite a bit. Our LJCC Tennis Camp is going to excite your child about what a fun sport it is! Children are placed in groups with children of the same ability or age.
Camp I: May 27 - 30, 2014 (4day)
Camp II: August 4-8, 2014