2017 Leeper Tennis Brochure

Acknowledgements and Partners April Registration opens for all lessons, programs, camps 2017 Events
3 ICCL School League begins
10

May 9-11 Girls NIC Tournament
17-20 Girls High School Sectionals
20-21 USTA Pie Seifert “Family” Tournament
23-24 Girls High School Regionals

June 5 Open for the 2017 Season
3-6 NIN Qualifier Tournament
12 Youth Lessons begin
12 Satellite Sites Open
16-18 Midwest Team Cup
15 NIN Jr. Team Playoff
23-25 Adult Metro (Singles)

July 1-3 USTA Midwest Level 3 B/G 12s & 14s
7-9 Adult Metro (Doubles and Mixed)
15 USTA NIN District Junior Team Championships
21-23 Junior Metro

August Adult Tennis National Tournament
18-20

Sponsorships and partners continue to help provide programming, equipment,
administrative support and maintenance of tennis facilities to our community.
For inquires regarding being a supporter of Leeper Park Tennis, contact Ray at
574-235-9504.

Lessons
Camps
Tournaments

837 N. Lafayette Blvd.
South Bend, IN 46601

574-235-9405
www.sbvpa.org
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General Information Leeper Park Tennis Center, a facility of the South Bend Ven-

ues Parks & Arts, is located in the heart of downtown South
Bend in historic Leeper Park. With 14 fully-lit tennis courts,
men’s and women’s locker rooms and air conditioned snack bar
and club house, it is one of the best tennis facilities in northern
Indiana. We are easily accessible just off of north Michigan
Street, north of Memorial Hospital and south of the St. Joseph
River. For directions or more information, visit our website,
check our Facebook page (Leeper Park Tennis) or call the Center
at 574-235-9405.

Hours

Regular Season: June 5 through August 25, 2017
Monday - Friday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Weekend open court hours vary based on tournament schedules - please
call in advance for available court times.
We welcome open court time in the off-seasons, however, available
hours will vary based on St. Joseph High School Boys and Girls Tennis
practice and match schedules. Please call in advance for availability.

Open Play Court Fees—

Daily Play

Adult...........$5.00
Child...........$3.00 (12 and under)
Senior .........$3.00

Facility Rental

Leeper Tennis Center is available to rent for tournaments, tennis matches, tennis
fundraisers, etc. based on availability.
Rental fee is $200 per day plus $12/hour for the building supervisor.
Hourly rates are available on a case by case basis (please call for more infor-
mation on hourly rates). Concession is not available to rent however Leeper
Tennis Center retains the rights to open concession during events.
Please contact the Center Director for more information and availability.

Youth lessons are offered weekly. Participants may sign up for Competition and Match Play
as many weeks as they like; those attending multiple weeks will
be identified and will receive progressive lessons curriculum. Pie Seifert Memorial
Families enrolling two or more children or registering for two or May 20-21
more weeks will receive a 10% discount. Events for the entire family including child/parent divisions. Register
online at usta.com. USTA membership is required to participate in this
Lesson Dates event.

Week 1: June 12 - 15 Adult Metro
Week 2: June 19 - 22 Singles Championship - June 23-25
Week 3: June 26 - 29 Doubles & Mixed - July 7-9
Week 4: July 3- 7 (No Classes ) Register online at usta.com or by phone at 574-235-9405 (credit card
Week 5: July 10 - 13 only) or with cash, check or credit card at Leeper Tennis Center. USTA
Week 6: July 17 - 20 membership is NOT required to participate in these events.
Week 7: July 24 - 27
Week 8: July 31 - August 3 USTA Leagues
May 31 - August 5
New Player Package (ages 3-8) Team competition for men and women in multi-ability levels of:
Includes a new age appropriate racquet and racquet bag from 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5
Penn/Head. For details, contact Patty Schrock at 574-304-2050 or
Fee: $35 ($75 retail value) [email protected]

Pee Wee Tennis (ages 3-4)
8:30 - 9:00am or 3:15 - 3:45pm (30 minute session)
Youth size racquets and nets are used with foam balls to encourage
success. These lessons focus on developing large motor skills and eye-
hand coordination with games and activities geared to teach beginning
form and technique. Min 5/Max 20
Fee: $40 per week
Little Shots (ages 5-8)
9:15 - 10:00am or 4:00 - 4:45pm (45 minute session)
Age appropriate racquets and nets as well as low compression balls on
smaller courts are used with this age group to encourage rallying and
success! These lessons will focus on developing large motor skills,
increased eye-hand coordination, development of technique, proper form,
and positioning. Min 5/Max 25
Fee: $40 per week

www.sbvpa.org * 574-299-9405

USTA Start/Restart Program Beginners (ages 9-12)
10:15 - 11:15am or 4:45 - 5:45pm (60 minute session)
Learn & Play Basic Instruction Basics of tennis are taught, from ground strokes and volleys to
Interested in learning to play or maybe you used to play and need scoring and serves. Green stage balls will be used for better
to brush up on your skills? Join our USTA Adult Start/Restart stroke production and play. Min 5/Max 25
Program at Leeper Tennis Center! Quality instruction in a low- Fee: $40 per week
stress, fun social environment. Drop in when you can or register Intermediate (ages 13-17)
for the entire session and save! For more information, visit our 4:45 - 5:45pm (60 minute session)
website at www.sbpark.org or call us at 574-235-9405. Great for all skill levels! Players will learn the basic fundamen-
tals with the goal for players to hold a rally, match play and
Session Dates: M/W 5:30-6:30pm learning how to keep score. Basics are covered with a focus on
June 12 - June 28 technique development. Min 5/Max 20
Fee: $40 per week
July 10 - August 9 (no class 8/1) M/W 5:30-6:30pm

Fees: $8 drop in fee per person per lesson
$42 - pay for entire session ($14 savings)

Private Lessons & Custom Drills Missed/Cancelled Lesson Policy:
We are pleased to provide several options for missed and/or can-
Leeper Tennis Center is now offering private tennis lessons! Pri- celled lessons. Please visit our website at www.sbpark.org for
vate lessons are a great way for anyone at any skill level to sharp- more information on the Missed/Cancelled Lesson Policy. This
en their skills and improve their game. Our private lessons are information is also available to pick up at Leeper Tennis Center
taught by qualified, knowledgeable staff on the courts at Leeper and is included in the Parent Information Packet.
Tennis Center. Space is limited so call today to schedule your
lesson time!
Fee: $40 per person/per hour for adults (ages 15 and up)
To schedule your lesson, please call Leeper Tennis Center at
574-235-9405. Private lessons are offered on a first come, first
served basis based on instructor availability. Group lessons are
also available; please call to inquire about rates and availability.

www.sbvpa.org * 574-299-9405

Play With Me - Parent/Child Tennis (ages 2-12)

We heard your concerns regarding wait times during lessons and are
pleased to offer this great new program! Parents and their children ages 2
-12 will be able to enjoy tennis focused games and activities during sib-
lings tennis lessons! We will have an instructor available to facilitate the
area and answer questions. All equipment will be provided; parents are
REQUIRED to stay with their children at all times while in the Play
With Me area.
Fee: $3/child drop in fee; $12/week when you register in advance
This program is available during all regularly scheduled youth tennis
lessons.

Private Lessons & Custom Drills

Leeper Tennis Center is now offering private tennis lessons! Pri-
vate lessons are a great way for anyone at any skill level to sharp-
en their skills and improve their game. Our private lessons are
taught by qualified, knowledgeable staff on the courts at Leeper
Tennis Center. Space is limited so call today to schedule your
lesson time!
Fee: 8 years and under – 30 minute session;$25/session

9/10 year olds– 45 minute session; $25/session
11-14 year olds– 60 minute session; $35/session
Adult (15 and up) – 60 minute session; $40/session
To schedule your lesson, please call Leeper Tennis Center at
574-235-9405. Private lessons are offered on a first come, first
served basis based on instructor availability. Group lessons are
also available; please call to inquire about rates and availability.

Please Note:
Due to safety concerns, we ask that all children not engaged in
tennis lessons please refrain from playing on other courts or
throwing/hitting balls in the viewing area. We appreciate your
cooperation as we strive to keep everyone safe.

Pre-Season Tennis Camp (ages 5-12)

We have three days of fun, games, activities and TENNIS planned for
you!! Kick off the season with our Pre-Season Tennis Camp; this camp
is for kids ages 5-12 of all skill levels. Racquets are available for use
during camp, however participants are encouraged to bring their
own. Campers are required to bring a water bottle, sunscreen and sack
lunch. Camp will run rain or shine - in the event of rain, games, activi-
ties and skill drills will take place in the clubhouse. Camp fee includes
daily drink and snack. Min 8/Max 20
Fee: $90/child
Dates: Tuesday-Thursday; June 13-15
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Drop off time is 8:45-9:00am; pick up time is no later than 3:15pm. A
late fee of $5 for every 5 minutes past 3:15pm will be assessed.

Post-Season Tennis Camp (ages 5-12)

Join us for a fun filled week of tennis instruction, games, activi-
ties and skill level match play! This camp is for all skill levels.
Racquets are available for use during camp, however participants
are encouraged to bring their own. Campers are required to
bring a water bottle, sunscreen and sack lunch. Camp will run
rain or shine - in the event of rain, games and skill drills will
take place in the clubhouse. Camp fee includes daily drink and
snack, camp t-shirt and participation medal. Campers must be
registered by the deadline in order to receive t-shirt.
Min 8/Max 20
Fee: $150/child (10% discount per child offered for multiple children

from the same family*)

Dates: August 7 - August 11
Time: 9:00am - 3:00pm
Registration: Beginning Apr il 1; online at www.sbvpa.or g, by
phone at 574-299-4765 or in person at O’Brien Recreation Cen-
ter.
*Must register in person or over the phone to receive discount
Drop off time is 8:45-9:00am; pick up time is no later than
3:15pm. A late fee of $5 for every 5 minutes past 3:15pm will be
assessed.

Mid-Court Summer Tennis League Satellite Sites
In partnership with the South Bend Community School Corpora- June 12 - July 27
tion, we’re excited to offer this new program for kids of all skill
levels entering grades 6th-9th for the 2017 school year The South Bend Parks and Recreation Department is pleased to offer
(participants do not have to be enrolled in a SBCSC school to be FREE Tennis Lessons at area parks. Lessons are geared for ages 5 and
part of this league). Participants will learn the basic fundamen- up with the goal of learning a new sport, improving skills, staying active
tals of the game, strokes, serves and play strategies through a and having fun! There is no registration required, just come out and
mix of drills and match play where sportsmanship is always play! Participants are required to wear gym shoes to be able to play.

stressed. This six week program will include two practices and
one match per week and end with a league tournament at Leeper
Tennis Center. Registration fee includes all instruction and tour- Monday & Wednesday Tuesday & Thursday
nament fees as well as a new racquet. St. Clair Park (Belleville) Boehm Park
Min 8/Max 30 per location 10:15-11:10am 10:30-11:35am
Fee: $43 Kennedy Coquillard
Dates: June 19 - July 10 11:30am-12:30pm 11:45am-12:40pm
Riverside Manor Park
Monday and Wednesday practice at school 1:00-2:00pm
match at Leeper
5:45-6:45pm
Locations: Riley High School Lessons and locations are subject to change. No lessons if it rains or in
Adams High School extreme heat. Equipment will be provided however you may bring your
Final Match Play July 14 at Leeper own. Participants are encouraged to bring water.

Registration: online at www.sbvpa.or g, by phone at 574-299- End of Season Play Day! July 27 12:30am-2:00 p.m.
4765 or in person at Leeper Park Tennis Center.
All youth participating in the Satellite Site program are invited to an End
**Volunteer parent coaches are welcome! Please contact Ray if of Season Play Day at Leeper Tennis Center! Pre-registration is required
you are interested at 574-235-9504 or [email protected]. to attend this event. Please see the site coordinator for information and a
registration form.

Competition and Match Play

Pie Seifert Memorial
May 20-21
Events for the entire family including child/parent divisions.
Register online at usta.com. USTA membership is required to
participate in this event.
Junior Metro Championships
July 21-23
Register online at usta.com or by phone at 574-235-9405 (credit
card only) or with cash, check or credit card at Leeper Tennis
Center. USTA membership is NOT required to participate in