School is back in session across Florida, and that means after-school tennis classes and programs have kicked off at Play Tennis Gainesville, managed by the USTA Florida Tennis Management Division.
“We at Play Tennis Gainesville are excited for all of our fall programming,” said Head Pro Christopher Champion. “All of us have been working hard to grow the game of tennis within the City of Gainesville’s communities with our passion and determination.”
Classes and programs are being held at Joyce Oransky Tennis Center (Westside Park), Northside Park, and TB McPherson Park.
Weekly classes/programs at Joyce Oransky Tennis Center (Westside Park):
- Mondays – 8 & under red ball class, 12 & under green ball class, 14 & over yellow ball, adult beginner drill clinic
- Tuesdays – Tiny Tots for ages 3-5, 10 & under orange ball
- Wednesdays – 8 & under red ball class, 12 & under green ball class, 14 & over yellow ball
- Thursdays – 10 & under orange ball
- Saturdays – 5 +/- adult drill clinic, adaptive tennis clinic
Upcoming events at Joyce Oransky Tennis Center (Westside Park):
- Sept. 3, 10, 17; Oct. 1 – Family Play Clinics
- Sept. 5 – 6-week adult beginning Love to Learn course begins
- Sept. 6 – Root Beer & Burgers Adult Social Mixer
- Sept. 7 – 6-week adult beginning Love to Learn course begins
- Sept. 20 – Next Generation Junior Social
Upcoming classes/events at Northside Park:
- Thursdays – Start Quick Tennis Clinics for seniors
- Sept. 5 – 6-week adult beginning Love to Learn course begins
Upcoming classes/events at TB McPherson Park:
- Fridays – Aces in Motion after-school tennis, September 8 & under red ball clinic, September 10 & under orange ball clinic
- Sept. 13 – 6-week adult beginning Love to Learn course begins
For a full list of upcoming programs and events at Play Tennis Gainesville, as well as for more information, please visit this link: playtennisgainesville.com/events/
ABOUT USTA FLORIDA TENNIS MANAGEMENT
The USTA Florida Board of Directors in 2017 unanimously approved the creation of a new Tennis Management Division to promote and develop tennis in Florida. USTA Florida Tennis Management delivers high-quality tennis programs, teaching pros and management, utilizing USTA networks and partnerships to ensure tennis grows in local communities for all ages and demographics. USTA Florida Tennis Management is raising the standards for tennis programming and facility management across the state of Florida. For more information go to ustaflorida.com/tennismanagement