2009 PROGRAMS
Pee Wee  |   Beginner/Intermediate  |   Junior Excellence  |   High School Team Camp
Adult  |   Tournament Series - Jr. and High School

All Campers receive a Camp-Shirt and a Camp card good for discounts at MC Sports and
a free drink with your purchase at Burger King all summer.
We have racquets for those who do not.

 


2009 TOURNAMENTS

Note the changes to this years tournament schedule!
Cherry Festival is now USTA Sanctioned and has a new date.
Governor's Cup has moved to Labor Day weekend.

Click on tournament

Cherry Festival Kickoff June 26-28
Northern Michigan Jr. Open  July 24,25,26
Governor's Cup Doubles Sept 5-6



 

For boys and girls 4-6 years old, QuickStart Tennis is a comprehensive and exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game in a fun and rewarding way by tailoring the equipment to the needs and the athletic ability of young children, "Quick Start Tennis" allows them to learn the sport quickly,
to have fun and succeed immediately.

Camp Schedule/Times/Fees

June 15-June 25
June 29 -July 9
July 13-July 23
July 27 - August 6


Series Times: Mon - Thurs: 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.,
or 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.


Fees: $85 per person, per session ($80 each additional child per family)
Bring one new can of balls per person, per session
Your deposit reserves your spot unless notified otherwise.



    

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For boys and girls 7-16 years old. Emphasis on learning the fundamentals and then using them in drills and games. Beginners, Intermediates and "Top Guns" are divided into groups based on age and ability each with its own instructor.
You'll meet new friends and have a GREAT time.

Camp Schedule/Times/Fees

June 15-June 25
June 29 -July 9
July 13-July 23
July 27 - August 6


Series Times: Mon - Thurs: 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.,
or 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Fees: $85 per person, per session ($80 each additional child per family)
Bring one new can of balls per person, per session
Your deposit reserves your spot unless notified otherwise.
 



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Junior Excellence
(Held at TC Central Tennis Center)

A combination of fast-paced drill time and team match play time, Junior Excellence has it all!  The new format this summer offers one hour of personalized instruction, and a second hour of “coached” team match play.

 Led by TC Central Head Coach Larry Nykerk, and GT Resort instructor Cliff Girard, this program is designed to prepare middle school-aged players for competitive tournaments and high school team play.

The focus is on both the technical and tactical fundamentals needed for competition.  It’s designed for “graduates” of the morning instructional program, who are ready for competition.

Camp Schedule:
Tuesdays & Thursdays:     1:15 pm – 3:15 pm (2 hrs.)
June 16th- July 30th    
No class week of June 30- July 2

Camp Fee: $165  entire summer, plus 1 new can of balls.

Junior Excellence Program Features:
Multiple teaching stations and competitive drills
Focus on competitive skill development
Team match play, with 4 coaches and 4 teams
Intra-Club play with Camp Belvedere of Charlevoix

Drop in rate:  $15 (2 hrs.)


Jr. Excellence team at Midland


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HSTC is led again this year by Mike Annelin, with Chip Rucker
This all-star line-up of instructors will make this experience a great one!

HIGH SCHOOL TEAM CAMP
Location: TC Central Tennis Center
 

Designed as the “next step” beyond Junior Excellence, High School Team Camp is for the competitive player committed to playing for high school tennis as USTA tournaments.

The new format this summer features one hour of instruction followed by one hour of “coached” team match competition.  Stroke development will be stressed along with competitive fast-paced drill time.  Team matches will be coached, with an emphasis on tactics for competition.

Intra-club play with North Country Tennis in Petoskey will highlight the program

High School Team Camp Schedule:
Series Schedule: June 15 - July 29

Mondays & Wednesdays:    5:30 pm – 7:30 pm (2 hrs)
No class week of June 30-July 3
Camp Fees - $165.00 for entire summer
plus 1 new can of balls.

Drop-in Rate $15/time



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Adult Camps
Choose your session-Four two-week camps at the same times as Beginner/Intermediate
and Pee Wee-but separate from campers.
Bring a friend and have fun tuning up your game with Mr. G or Larry.


Camp Schedule/Times/Fees


June 15-June 25
June 29 -July 9
July 13-July 23
July 27 - August 6


Series Times: Mon - Thurs: 8:30 p.m. - 10:00 a.m.,
or 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Fee: $85 per person, per session
Bring one new can of balls per person, per session
Your deposit reserves your spot unless notified otherwise.

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Larry Nykerk - Grand Traverse Tennis Camps
1306 Peninsula Dr. ~ Traverse City, MI 49686 ~ 231.946.4557 ~ 231.218.9608
E-Mail: nykelarry@chartermi.net

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