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Palmer Park Tennis Academy

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Want your child to learn to play tennis? 
Our 2019 summer session is taking place this year at neighboring University of Detroit Mercy while our courts are being rebuilt. Excellent and affordable instruction for young people ages 5-16 years old presented by People for Palmer Park (PFPP) with support from the United States Tennis Association (USTA). We also offer a new ADULT CLASS on Monday nights. 

2019 SUMMER SESSION REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN!
2019 Summer Session runs JUNE 10 through AUGUST 17, 2019
​at University of Detroit Mercy.
Contact Leonora King, our Tennis Director at 313-757-2751 or tennis@peopleforpalmerpark.org for questions or more info. 
AVAILABLE PROGRAMS:
​JUNIOR DEVELOPMENT
Learn how to play tennis! Excellent instruction for children between 5 and 10 years old. Tennis racket, tennis balls and a t-shirt are provided. Tennis shoes required.
Location: University of Detroit Mercy (4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI)*
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  • 5 & 6 year olds
    Mondays AND Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm (6/10/2019 - 8/14/2019) - $75
    Tuesdays AND Thursdays 5:30-6:30pm (6/11/2019 - 8/15/2019) - $75
    Saturdays (only) 9:30-10:30am (6/15/2019 - 8/17/2019) - $50
  • 7 & 8 year olds
    Mondays AND Wednesdays 6:30-7:30pm (6/10/2019 - 8/14/2019) - $75
    Tuesdays AND Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm (6/11/2019 - 8/15/2019) - $75
    Saturdays (only) 10:30-11:30am (6/15/2019 - 8/17/2019) - $50
  • 9 & 10 year olds
    Mondays AND Wednesdays 7:30-8:30pm (6/10/2019 - 8/14/2019) - $75
    Tuesdays AND Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm (6/11/2019 - 8/15/2019) - $75
 
​JUNIOR TEEN
Learn how to play tennis or improve your game! Excellent instruction for teenagers ages 11 to 16 year olds. This is a 10 week session beginning Saturday, June 15 and ending Saturday, August 17th. Tennis rackets and tennis balls will be provided. Tennis shoes required.
Location: University of Detroit Mercy (4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI)*
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  • 11-16 year olds
    Saturdays (only) 10:00am-12pm (6/15/2019 - 8/17/2019) - $75
JUNIOR EXCELLENCE ADVANCED PROGRAM
Learn how to improve your tennis skills! Excellent instruction for more advanced young players who should have at least 2 years playing experience with the program. Players should have a moderate level of consistency with ground strokes, serve, and volleys, and know how to keep score.
On the court tennis instruction will be Tuesday - Friday from 6PM to 8PM.
Inclusion in this class is at the discretion of the coaching staff.
Location: University of Detroit Mercy (4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI)*
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  • Advance youth with at least 2 yrs experience. At discretion of staff.
    Tuesday THRU Friday 6:00-8:00pm (6/11/2019 - 8/16/2019) - $175
NEW! ADULT PROGRAM
Learn how to play tennis or improve your game! If you haven't played for a while or just beginning, this is the perfect class for you. Tennis shoes required.
Location: University of Detroit Mercy (4001 W. McNichols Rd., Detroit, MI)*
* DOWNLOAD CAMPUS MAP BELOW

  • Adults
    Mondays (only) 6:00-7:30pm (6/10/2019 - 8/127/2019) - $85
DOWNLOAD University of Detroit Mercy Campus Map:
ud-mercy-campus-map.pdf
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DOWNLOAD Tennis Registration Form to print and mail:
pfpp-2019-summer-tennis-registration-form.pdf
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The PFPP Tennis Academy moves indoors for the fall and winter months. Summer classes outdoors will resume in 2019 at the ALL NEW reconstructed Palmer Park Tennis Courts.
​PFPP Tennis Academy is presented with support by the United States Tennis Association (USTA). 

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PALMER PARK TENNIS COURTS TEMPORARY LOCATION: 
University of Detroit Mercy, 4001 W. McNichols Rd.
Palmer Park Tennis Academy is made possible by these generous sponsors!
THANK YOU!