Tennis Spring 2023 Classes
*Spring Class Registration Begins Monday, February 6
We encourage everyone to REGISTER ONLINE at www.longbeach.gov/park and click on the LB RecConnect link, then follow the directions. You can also use the standard Registration Form on the last page of this book, fill out the form with waiver signature and drop-off the correct payment and completed form at Billie Jean King Tennis Center or El Dorado Park Tennis Center. Please make checks payable to ‘BRIDGE THE GAP TENNIS MGMT’. Students should wear tennis court-appropriate tennis shoes. PLEASE, NO BLACK-SOLED SHOES ALLOWED! Each participant is required to bring TWO (2) cans of NEW tennis balls to the first class. PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL CLASSES. If minimum enrollment is not met, classes may be combined or cancelled. NO CLASS ON EASTER SUNDAY, 4/9.
Tennis court locations: Billie Jean King Tennis Center, 10th and Park Ave., El Dorado Tennis Center, 2800 Studebaker Rd., Los Cerritos Park Tennis Center, 3750 Del Mar Ave., Marina Vista, Colorado St. and Santiago Ave., Naples Tennis Courts, Tivoli Drive between Saint Irmo Way and 2nd St., Scherer Park, 4600 Long Beach Blvd., Somerset Tennis Courts, 1500 E. Carson St.
TOTS
Introduce your child to the game of tennis. Hand-eye coordination will be developed in this fun-filled class. Min 4/Max 12; 10 WEEKS. Ages: 4-5 years old. Class fee: $105. *NO CLASS ON EASTER SUNDAY, 4/9.
Pros
El Dorado West
Class # 56000 Beg 3/25-5/27 8:30-9 a.m. Sa
Class # 56003 Beg 3/27-5/29 3-3:30 p.m. M
Class # 56005 Beg 3/31-6/2 3-3:30 p.m. F
Inouye
Naples
Class # 56001 Beg 3/25-5/27 9:30-10 a.m. Sa
Class # 56002 Beg 3/26-6/4* 9:30-10 a.m. Su
Inouye
Somerset
Tuesday, 7-7:30 p.m.
Class # 56004 Beg 3/28-5/30
Nguyen
Billie Jean King
Friday, 6-6:30 p.m.
Class # 56006 Beg 3/31-6/2
FIRST STROKES
Intended for children just learning the game of tennis. Hand-eye coordination, stroke & movement drills will be learned in a fun-filled way. Ages: 5-7 years old. Class fee: $105. Min 4/Max 12; 10 WEEKS.
*NO CLASS ON EASTER SUNDAY, 4/9.
Inouye
Naples
9-9:30 a.m.
Class # 56007 Adv 3/25-5/27 Sa
Class # 56008 Beg/AdvBeg 3/26-6/4* Su
Pros
El Dorado West
Class # 56009 Beg 3/27-5/29 3:30-4 p.m. M
Class # 56010 Beg 3/28-5/30 4-4:30 p.m. Tu
Class # 56012 Beg 3/29-5/31 3:30-4 p.m. W
Class # 56013 Beg 3/31-6/2 3:30-4 p.m. F
Inouye
Somerset
Tuesday, 7:30-8 p.m.
Class # 56011 Beg 3/28-5/30
Nguyen
Billie Jean King
Friday, 6:30-7 p.m.
Class # 56014 Beg 3/31-6/2
YOUTH
Students must possess the following skills before registering: (Beg) - no experience; (AdvBeg) - knowledge of ground strokes, grips and ready positions; (Int) - rules of the game, consistent ground stroke and serve. Class fee: $130. Group lessons: Min 4/Max 12; 10 WEEKS. *NO CLASS ON EASTER SUNDAY, 4/9.
Pros
El Dorado West
Ages 7-10 years old
Class # 56015 Beg 3/25-5/27 9-10 a.m. Sa
Ages: 7-15 years old
Class # 56016 AdvBeg 3/25-5/27 10-11a.m. Sa
Class # 56023 Beg 3/27-5/29 4-5 p.m. M
Class # 56024 Int 3/27-5/29 5-6 p.m. M
Class # 56025 Beg 3/28-5/30 4:30-5:30 p.m. Tu
Class # 56026 AdvBeg 3/28-5/30 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tu
Class # 56027 Beg 3/29-5/31 4-5 p.m. W
Class # 56028 AdvBeg 3/29-5/31 5-6 p.m. W
Class # 56029 Int 3/29-5/31 6-7 p.m. W
Class # 56031 Beg 3/30-6/1 4:30-5:30 p.m. Th
Class # 56032 AdvBeg 3/30-6/1 5:30-6:30 p.m. Th
Class # 56034 Beg/AdvBeg 3/31-6/2 4-5 p.m. F
Class # 56035 Int 3/31-6/2 5-6 p.m. F
Inouye
Naples
Ages: 8-12 years old
Sunday
Class # 56017 Beg 3/26-6/4* 10-11a.m.
Class # 56018 AdvBeg 3/26-6/4* 11 a.m.-noon
Class # 56019 Int 3/26-6/4* noon-1 p.m.
Class # 56020 Adv 3/26-6/4* 1-2 p.m.
Sleigh
Los Cerritos
Ages 7-10 years old
Sunday, 1-2 p.m.
Class # 56021 Beg 3/26-6/4*
Ages: 7-15 years old
2-3 p.m.
Class # 56022 AdvBeg 3/26-6/4*
Inouye
Somerset
Ages: 8-12 years old
7-8 p.m.
Class # 56030 Adv 3/29-5/31 W
Class # 56033 Int 3/30-6/1 Th
Class # 56037 Beg 3/31-6/2 F
Nguyen
Billie Jean King
Ages: 7-15 years old
Friday, 7-8 p.m.
Class # 56036 Beg 3/31-6/2
ADULT GROUP CLASSES
Beginning (Beg) students will learn the basic strokes and grip. Advanced Beginners (AdvBeg) will continue improvement of basic strokes and strategy. Intermediate (Int) and Advanced (Adv) players will work on perfecting strategy and knowledge of the game. The first class will include a fun skills test to determine if you are in the correct level. 16yrs & up; Min 6/Max 12; 10 WEEKS.
*NO CLASS ON EASTER SUNDAY, 4/9.
Pastorini
Marina Vista
Thursday
Class # 56038 AdvBeg 3/30-6/1 9-10 a.m. $130
Class # 56039 Int 3/30-6/1 10-11 a.m. $130
Inouye
Naples
Saturday
Class # 56040 Int 3/25-5/27 10-11 a.m. $130
Class # 56041 Adv 3/25-5/27 11 a.m.-noon $130
Class # 56042 Beg 3/25-5/27 noon-1 p.m. $130
Class # 56043 AdvBeg 3/25-5/27 1-2 p.m. $130
Inouye
Somerset
8-9 p.m.
Class # 56044 AdvBeg 3/28-5/30 Tu $130
Class # 56045 Adv 3/29-5/31 W $130
Class # 56046 Int 3/30-6/1 Th $130
Class # 56047 Beg 3/31-6/2 F $130
Unger
El Dorado West
Class # 50648 LowInt/Int 3/27-5/29 6-7:30 p.m. M $160
Class # 56049 Int/HighInt 3/29-5/31 7-8:30 p.m. W $160
Unger
Scherer Park
Saturday, 9:30-11 a.m.
Class # 56050 Int/HighInt 3/25-5/27 $160
Pros
El Dorado West
Sunday
Class # 56051 Beg 3/26-6/4* 8-9 a.m. $130
Class # 56052 AdvBeg 3/26-6/4* 9-10 a.m. $130
Class # 56053 Int 3/26-6/4* 10-11 a.m. $130
Monday
Class # 56054 Beg 3/27-5/29 7-8 p.m. $130
Class # 56055 AdvBeg 3/27-5/29 8-9 p.m. $130
Tuesday
Class # 56056 AdvBeg 3/28-5/30 9-10 a.m. $130
Class # 56057 Int 3/28-5/30 10-11 a.m. $130
Class # 56058 AdvBeg 3/28-5/30 6:30-7:30 p.m. $130
Class # 56059 Int 3/28-5/30 7:30-8:30 p.m. $130
Wednesday
Class # 56060 Beg 3/29-5/31 9-10 a.m. $130
Class # 56061 Beg/AdvBeg 3/29-5/31 10-11 a.m. $130
Class # 56062 AdvBeg 3/29-5/31 7-8 p.m. $130
Thursday
Class # 56063 Int 3/30-6/1 9-10 a.m. $130
Class # 56064 AdvBeg 3/30-6/1 10-11 a.m. $130
Class # 56065 AdvBeg 3/30-6/1 6:30-7:30p.m. $130
Class # 56066 Adv 3/30-6/1 7:30-9 p.m. $160
Friday
Class # 56067 Beg 3/31-6/2 9:30-10:30 a.m. $130
Class # 56068 AdvBeg 3/31-6/2 10:30-11:30 am $130
CARDIO TENNIS
Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, delivering the ultimate, full body, calorie burning aerobic workout. It is designed as a social and fun class for players of all ability levels. More fun than simply going to the gym! 16yrs & up; Min 6/Max 12; 10 WEEKS.
*NO CLASS ON EASTER SUNDAY, 4/9.
Pros
El Dorado West
Class # 56069 All Levels 3/25-5/27 8:30-10 am Sa $160
Class # 56070 All Levels 3/28-5/30 11 am-noon Tu $130
Class # 56071 All Levels 3/29-5/31 6-7 p.m. W $130
SENIOR CLASS
Special Rate for Senior Citizens! Experience all the health benefits that tennis has to offer. Tennis is a great way to HAVE FUN and improve motor skills, balance and coordination, build strength, develop endurance and meet new people. This is a class designed for our senior population, AGES 60 years old and up. Tennis is also an effective fitness activity for all seniors. ALL LEVELS WELCOME! Class fee: $110. Min 4/Max 12; 10 WEEKS. *NO CLASS ON EASTER SUNDAY, 4/9.
Nguyen
Billie Jean King
Saturday, 2-3 p.m.
Class # 56072 3/25-5/27
Stone
EL Dorado West
Thursday, 11 a.m.-noon
Class # 56073 3/30-6/1