SPECIAL TENNIS EVENTS

Quad States Open Tennis Tournament
Adults July 
Juniors July

Bettendorf Open Tennis Tournament
Adults Aug. 
Juniors Aug.

Quad City Novice Grand Prix
A program for non-tournament players who are newcomers to the game, each event has a brief clinic and then a non-elimination competition.  Ask your site director for more information.  It's a great chance to compete.
Moline High School - June
Bettendorf Middle School - July
Augustana College - August

 
Summer Tennis
2009 Summer Tennis

Bettendorf Summer Tennis program is unique in that the same experienced tennis professionals that created and run the program at the Fitness Center establish and run the summer program. This insures quality instruction and well-organized classes. Top college players supplement the instructional program.

Click here for 2009 Summer Registration Form

Lessons will be in three sessions at both Bettendorf Middle School and Bettendorf High School.

Sessions

  • June 4 - June 26

  • June 29- July 17  (No classes July 4th)

  • July 20 - August 6

In case of rain, classes will meet at the Life Fitness Center. 

Groups will meet Monday, Wednesday, and Friday; or Tuesday and Thursday. Please see schedule.

Fees

In addition to the fee listed on the schedule, each player is to bring one can of new tennis balls for the program.

PLEASE NOTE
Please enroll at realistic level of ability. We may try to find a class that better meets your needs, if available, if you are misplaced. Besides the rain dates, we will allow students to make up missed classes at different times with prior permission. If a class has less than three students, you may be asked to switch classes.

Beginners-Advanced Beginners: Little or no previous experience.   Cannot keep the ball in play from the baseline.   Beginners will learn and develop the basic strokes.
Intermediate:  Can sustain a rally from the baseline and serve.  Stroke development, movement and playing will be emphasized.
Advanced:  Considerable experience and play.  Emphasis will be on drills strategy and match play.

Middle School

Age

Level

Days

Time

Session 1

Session 2

Session 3

Fee

5-7

Beg

T/Th

8:00-8:45

2104

2204

2304

40.00

5-7

Beg

T/Th

8:45-9:30

2105

2205

2305

40.00

8-11

Beg

M/W/F

8:00-9:00

2100

2200

2300

50.00

8-11

Beg

M/W/F

9:00-10:00

2101

2201

2301

50.00

8-11

Inter

M/W/F

10:00-11:00

2102

2202

2302

50.00

12+

Inter

M/W/F

11:00-12:00

2103

2203

2303

50.00

12+

Adv

T/Th

11:00-12:30

2108

2208

2308

55.00

18+

Beg

T/Th

9:30-11:00

2106

2206

2306

55.00

18+

Inter

T/Th

9:30 - 11:00

2107

2207

2307

55.00

Evening Classes at Middle School

18+

Beg

M/W

5:00-6:00

2109

2209

2309

55.00

18+

Inter

M/W

6:00-7:30

2110

2210

2310

55.00

18+

Adv

T/Th

6:00-7:30

2111

2211

2311

55.00

Bett. High School Courts

5-7

Beg

T/Th

8:00-8:45

2114

2214

2314

40.00

5-7

Beg

T/Th

8:45-9:30

2115

2215

2315

40.00

8-11

Beg

M/W/F

8:00-9:00

2112

2212

2312

50.00

8-11

Beg

M/W/F

9:00-10:00

2113

2213

2313

50.00

Parks with Tennis Courts

Edgewood Park - 1400 23rd Street
Hoover Park - 3223 S. Hampton
Meier Park - 2220 23rd Street
Kiwanis Park - 4223 Greenbrier

WINTER TENNIS
Try your hand at one of the most popular carry over sports, tennis! There are three courts available at the Life Fitness Center with a program of instruction or league play for all levels of ability. The Tennis Program offers group lessons, semi-private, and private lessons, as well as instructional clinics. Lessons are offered for ages 5-Adult, with rates based on membership and length of class. Please call 344-4119 to register.

Courts may be reserved 3 days in advance. Courts must be cancelled 24 hours in advance. There are no reservations for junior walk-ons.

Life Fitness Center Tennis Court User Fees

Weekday
5:30 a.m. - 8:00 a.m. $16.00 / hour
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. $18.00 / hour
4:00 p.m. – closing $20.00 / hour

Weekends
$20.00 / hour

JUNIOR TENNIS  Starts in Sept.! 

Call for registration dates: 563-344-4119.

Tennis Tots Ages 5-7 Friday 4:00-4:45 $72 Member
$80 Non-Member
  Ages 7-9 Friday 4:45-5:30
Future Champs Ages 10-12 Friday 5:30-6:30 $95 Member
$105 Non-Member
  Ages 13-18 Friday 5:30-6:30
Junior Excellence      
Early Stars Ages 9-15 Monday 4:00-6:00 $190 Member

$210 Non-Member

Future Stars Ages 9-18 Wed. 4:00-6:00
Growing Stars Ages 14-18 Thursday 4:00-6:00
Morning Stars Ages 14-18 Saturday 9:00-10:30 $143 Member
$159 Non-Member
Novas Ages 14-18 Saturday 10:30-12:30 $190 Member
$210 Non-Member
Supernovas Ages 14-18 Sunday 11:30-1:00

LFC Tennis Leagues
League play will be offered for men, women and seniors in both doubles and singles. Levels will include Beginner, Immediate, and Advanced. Individuals interested are asked to call Mary Kurtz at (563) 344-4119.

LFC Permanent Court Time
Permanent court time is available to members interested in reserving a tennis time during the Fall and Winter. Please call Mary Kurtz at (563) 344-4119 for further information.

Tennis Lessons
The Life Fitness Center will be offering group lessons, private lessons, junior and adult clinics beginning in September. We are also offering adult drop-in clinics both morning and evenings. Clinics and lessons are available for all ability levels. Let our knowledgeable and enthusiastic tennis staff introduce you to tennis or help you improve your game.


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