2014/2015 PROGRAM GUIDE DIRECTIONS TO FOREST CITY TENNIS CENTER From I-90, exit at State St (Rt. 20). At light, turn left (east) onto State St. Make immediate right onto Lyford Rd. and head south. Turn right into FCTC driveway. Forest City Tennis Center 7801 E. State Street Rockford, IL 61108 815.708.0901
Table ofcontents What s inside: Junior Tennis Programs...Page 2 -Quickstart...Page 3 -Junior Development Program...Page 4 -Tournament Training...Page 5 -Tennis Advancement Program (TAP)...Page 6 -High Performance...Page 7 -Additional Junior Programs...Pages 8-9 Adult Programs...Page 10 Additional Club Programs...Page 11-12 Tennis Staff...Inside Back Cover Directions...Back Cover Page 1 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com
Junior Programs Forest City Tennis Center (FCTC), formerly known as the Clock Tower Racquet Club, has been in the business of developing junior players in Northern Illinois for over 30 years. Some of the most notable players are Eva Marcial (Texas A&M player), Kevin Park (Yale University player), Scott Shepardson (4th place IHSA doubles, University of Illinois-Chicago) and Branden and Tytus Metzler (top 12 finishers IHSA singles). Our strong commitment to junior tennis is also evident in the fact that we have over 400 juniors involved in our programs. We currently have several NCAA College players, 45 District, 20 Sectional and 5 Nationally ranked players. Just as important are the many students we have involved at the park district and high school level. EVALUATION: Evaluations are required for all new students. Please allow 20-30 minutes for your evaluation and free consultation. Evaluations are scheduled by contacting Danny Beeman at DannyB@forestcitytennis. com or 815-708-0901. There are many ways to play more at the Forest City Tennis Center Family Discount: A 10% discount is given for each family with a total group registration of $500.00 or greater per session. All junior classes must be pre-paid. Junior Membership: An $85 annual junior membership is required for all players enrolled in our top level competitive programs (Tennis Advancement Program and High-Performance). Junior members who are currently enrolled in a class may reserve courts at FCTC for free as long as the reservation is made within two hours of the court time. Junior members not enrolled in a class pay the student court rate with reservation within 2 hours. Multi-Day Discount: We offer a compounding 10% discount for additional days of the week in which a student is enrolled in a given session (10% off second class per week, 20% off third class, etc.). Registration for all classes must be done using either the enclosed forms or the FCTC website (www.forestcitytennis.com). One make-up per session is available, and must be completed prior to the end of each session. To schedule the make-up class, please contact your program director. Danny Beeman for Quick Start and Junior Development Sunny Park for Tournament Training Mike Wojnarowski for the Tennis advancement Program and High Performance All class times, locations, and prices are subject to change. Contact Danny Beeman (DannyB@forestcitytennis.com) for the most up to date information. Monday 4:00-5:00 Monday 6:00-7:00 Tuesday 4:00-5:00 Wednesday 4:00-5:00 Thursday 4:00-5:00 Friday 4:00-5:00 Saturday 9:00-10:00 Sunday 3:30-4:30 SESSION DETAILS for Quickstart Multi-Day Discount: We offer a compounding 10% discount for additional days of the week in which a student is enrolled in a given session (10% off second class per week, 20% off third class, etc.). Cost: $128.00 (8 weeks) $112.00 (7 weeks for Mondays). No class Labor Day September 1, 2014. Cost: $128.00 (8 weeks) $112.00 (7 weeks for Thursdays.) Cost: $128.00 (8 weeks). $96.00 (6 weeks for Wednesdays and Quickstart Tennis Quick Start (Ages 3-8) Quick Start provides a group setting for beginners to learn eye-racquet coordination, basic motor skills, and the fundamentals of proper stroke technique using modified tennis equipment. Director: Danny Beeman - DannyB@forestcitytennis.com Please call 815-708-0901 or email DannyB@forestcitytennis.com to set up a free consultation and to learn which classes are available for your player. Not all days are available to all players. Cost: $128.00 (8 weeks. Please call to schedule an additional make up over Spring Break.) $112.00 (7 weeks for Sundays). No class Easter April 19, 2015) Cost: $128.00 (8 weeks) $112.00 (7 weeks for Mondays). No class on Memorial Day May 25, 2015. Page 2 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com Page 3 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com
Junior Development Junior Development Program (Ages 9-13): Designed to develop proper technical skills in order to become a steady point and match player. Director: Danny Beeman - DannyB@forestcitytennis.com Please call 815-708-0901 or email DannyB@forestcitytennis.com to set up a free consultation and to learn which classes are available for your player. Not all days are available to all players. Orange (9-11) Green (10-12) Monday 4:00-5:00 Tuesday 6:30-7:30 Wednesday 5:00-6:00 Thursday 4:00-5:00 Friday 4:00-5:00 Saturday 9:00-10:00 Saturday 11:30-12:30 Sunday 2:30-3:30 SESSION DETAILS for Junior Development Program Cost: $148.00 (orange), $222.00 (green) (8 weeks) $129.50 (orange), 194.25 (green) (7 weeks for Mondays). No class Labor Day September 1, 2014. Cost: $148.00 (orange), $222.00 (green) (8 weeks) $129.50 (orange) 194.25 (green) (7 weeks for Cost: $148.00 (orange) $222.00 (green) (8 weeks). January 2, 2015 $111.00 (orange), 166.50 (green) (6 weeks for Wednesdays and Tuesday 5:00-6:30 Thursday 6:30-8:00 Saturday 10:00-11:30 Multi-Day Discount: We offer a compounding 10% discount for additional days of the week in which a student is enrolled in a given session (10% off second class per week, 20% off third class, etc.). Cost: $148.00 (orange), $222.00 (green) (8 weeks). Please call to schedule an additional make up over Spring Break. $129.50 (orange), 194.25 (green) (7 weeks for Sundays). No class Easter April 19, 2015. Cost: $148.00 (orange) $222.00 (green) (8 weeks) $129.50 (orange), 194.25 (green) (7 weeks for Mondays). No class Memorial Day May 25, 2015. Tournament Training Designed for players interested in developing skills essential for competition. Players will learn to execute proper technique in ground strokes, serves, and volleys. Director: Sunny Park - Sunnyp@forestcitytennis.com Please call 815-708-0901 or email Sunnyp@forestcitytennis.com to set up a free consultation and to learn which classes are available for your player. Not all days are available to all players. SESSION DETAILS for Tournament Training Multi-Day Discount: We offer a compounding 10% discount for additional days of the week in which a student is enrolled in a given session (10% off second class per week, 20% off third class, etc.). Cost: $224.00 (8 weeks) $196.00 (7 weeks for Mondays). No class Labor Day September 1, 2014. Cost: $224.00 (8 weeks) $196.00 (7 weeks for Cost: $224.00 (8 weeks). $168.00 (6 weeks for Wednesdays and ) Tournament Monday 4:30-6:00 Tuesday 5:00-6:30 Wednesday 6:00-7:30 Thursday 4:30-6:00 Friday 5:00-6:30 Saturday 10:00-11:30 Sunday 1:00-2:30 Cost: $224.00 (8 weeks). Please call to schedule as additional make up over Spring Break. $196.00 (7 weeks for Sundays). No class on Easter April 19, 2015. Cost: $224.00 (8 weeks) $196.00 (7 weeks for Mondays). No class on Memorial Day May 25, 2015. Training Page 4 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com Page 5 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com
TAP Tennis Advancement Program: Action-oriented drills to improve competitive skills for team and tournament play. Designed to expose players competitive edge. Director: Mike Wojnarowski - MikeW@forestcitytennis.com Please call 815-708-0901 or email MikeW@forestcitytennis.com to set up a free consultation and to learn which classes are available for your player. Not all days are available to all players. Weekday Time Monday 7:30-9:30 Tuesday 4:30-6:30 Wednesday 6:30-8:30 Thursday 4:30-6:30 Friday 5:00-7:00 Saturday 10:00-12:00 Sunday 1:00-3:00 SESSION DETAILS for Tennis Advancement Program Multi-Day Discount: We offer a compounding 10% discount for additional days of the week. in which a student is enrolled in a given session Please call to schedule an additional make up over (10% off second class per week, 20% off third Spring Break.) class, etc.). $252.00 (7 weeks for Sundays). No class on Easter April 19, 2015. $252.00 (7 weeks for Mondays). No class Labor Day September 1, 2014. $252.00 (7 weeks for. $216.00 (6 weeks for Wednesdays and $252.00 (7 weeks for Mondays). No class on Memorial Day May 25, 2015. High-intensity program for varsity high school and USTA tournament players, who will compete in Northern-IL District Qualifier. Emphasis is on advanced technical and competitive application. Director: Mike Wojnarowski MikeW@forestcitytennis.com Please call 815-708-0901 or email MikeW@forestcitytennis. com to set up a free consultation and to learn which classes are available for your player. Not all days are available to all players. SESSION DETAILS for High Performance Multi-Day Discount: We offer a compounding 10% discount for additional days of the week. in which a student is enrolled in a given session Please call to schedule an additional make up over (10% off second class per week, 20% off third Spring Break. class, etc.). $378.00 (7 weeks for Sundays). No class Easter April 19, 2015. $252.00 (7 weeks for Mondays). No class Labor Day September 1, 2014.) $252.00 (7 weeks for. ) $216.00 (6 weeks for Wednesdays and High Performance Monday 4:30-6:30 Tuesday 7:30-9:30 Wednesday 4:30-6:30 Thursday 7:30-9:30 Friday 5:00-7:00 Saturday 12:00-2:00 Sunday 3:00-6:00* *Additional $144 for the Sunday College Prep Course. $252.00 (7 weeks for Mondays). No class on Memorial Day May 25, 2015. Page 6 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com Page 7 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com
Additional Junior Programs TT/TAP MATCH PLAY Open to competitive juniors in the TT and TAP programs who want to prepare and practice matchplay for USTA tournament matches. MODIFIED BALL MATCH PLAY Open to kids using red, orange, and green tennis balls looking to gain experience playing out points and matches in preparation for participation in USTA red/orange/green tournaments. Date: Every Friday, 6:30-8:00 PM @ FCTC Cost: $15/player Contact: Danny Beeman-DannyB@forestcitytennis.com PIZZA TEAM TENNIS Three hours of match play and pizza! Date: Every third Saturday of the month @ FCTC Cost: $27/player Contact: Sarah Kohl- SarahK@forestcitytennis.com Date: Every Sunday, 6:00-8:00pm @ FCTC Cost: $20/player Contact: Sunny Park- SunnyP@forestcitytennis.com USTA LEVEL 5 TOURNAMENTS Additional Junior Programs (Cont d) FCTC will host twelve official USTA Level 6 tournaments this coming year! Sign up for these events and become eligible for a District, Sectional, and even National ranking! Dates: Check USTA.com for dates Contact: Danny Beeman-DannyB@forestcitytennis.com USTA RED-ORANGE-GREEN TOURNAMENTS: FCTC will host six official USTA Red/Orange/Green tournaments this coming year! These fun, low pressure events feature round robin play, assistants on court to help with scoring and to give advice, and a compact time format. USTA Red/Orange/Green tournaments feature 8 and under, 10 and under, and 12 and under age divisions and are the entry point for young players into the tournament scene. Dates: Check USTA.com for dates Contact: Danny Beeman - DannyB@forestcitytennis.com FCTC INTERCLUB TEAM Join us as we travel to compete against the top junior programs in our region, including Four Lakes Athletic Club (Elkhorn, WI), College Park Athletic Club (Deerfield, IL), Cherokee Club (Madison, WI) and Princeton Club (Milwaukee, WI). Matches will include singles and doubles play. Dates will be announced throughout the year. Cost: $30/player Contact: Mike Wojnarowski MikeW@forestcitytennis.com for Advanced Team Sunny Park- SunnyP@forestcitytennis.com for Intermediate Team Danny Beeman- DannyB@forestcitytennis.com for Modified Ball Team Page 8 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com Page 9 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com
Forest City Tennis Center offers a wide range of programs for men and women at all levels. To learn more about these programs please contact our general manager, Danny Beeman, for a complimentary evaluation. (Danny Beeman DannyB@forestcitytennis.com or 815.708.0901) Adult Programs 2.5-3.0 Level. $135.00 (6 weeks for Wednesdays).. Please call to schedule an additional make up over Spring Break. Contact: Mark Johnson - MarkJ@forestcitytennis.com 3.5 + Level.. Please call to schedule an additional make up over Spring Break. Contact: Mark Johnson - MarkJ@forestcitytennis.com Additional Club Programs DICK BERNARDI TOURNAMENT Divisions: Men s Singles, Women s Singles, Men s Doubles, Women s Doubles, Mixed Doubles Date: TBA Cost: $30 singles, $45 doubles team a $8 guest fee will be applied for non-members Contact: Danny Beeman Dannyb@forestcitytennis.com ADULT CLUB PUB NIGHT Any adult can join us for a fun social night of casual match play! Relax as dinner is done potluck style, so BYOB and break out your favorite recipes! Dates: TBA Cost: $15/member $23/ non member Contact: Danny Beeman -DannyB@forestcitytennis.com FCTC ADULT TENNIS LEAGUES Interested in competing on a tennis team? Want to re-live your High School dreams? Traveling teams will take on players from the regions top tennis clubs for the chance at statewide and national competitions! Travel leagues are available for various levels of play. For detailed information, contact Danny Beeman -DannyB@forestcitytennis.com CARDIO TENNIS A heart pumping workout filled with music, energy, and lots of tennis action! Engaging for any ability level! Try it once and you will be hooked. Mondays 9:00-10:30 AM Thursdays 8:30-10:00 AM Cost: $24.00/drill Contact: Mark Johnson- MarkJ@forestcitytennis.com LEARN TO PLAY Haven t played tennis for awhile or would like to learn? These lessons will introduce basic shot technique, game play strategy, and a fun cardio workout. Learn to love the game! Mondays 10:30-11:30 AM Thursdays 8:00-9:00 PM Morning Cost: $16 per drill Evening Cost: $128 per 8 week session Contact: Mark Johnson- MarkJ@forestcitytennis.com Page 10 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com Page 11 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com
Additional Club Programs Tennis Staff PRIVATE LESSONS For those in search of more individual attention and schedule flexibility, private lessons are perfect for rapid improvement. Our instructors can work on every aspect of your game, whether you are a beginner or high-level tournament player. Private lessons can be one-on-one with the instructor, or a semi-private with you and a friend. Private lessons are available to adult FCTC members and junior members who are enrolled in the FCTC junior program. Non-members will pay an additional $8 guest fee. Semi-private rate is $5 more than normal private lesson rate. For juniors, private lessons are limited to 2 people. For adults, private lessons are limited to 4 people. Danny Beeman John Brandon Lukas Burkon Mark Johnson Sarah Kohl Michael O Neill Sunny Park Breck Schlueter Mike Wojnarowski $67/hour $62/hour $67/hour $62/hour $62/hour $62/hour $67/hour $72/hour $67/hour Danny Beeman- DannyB@forestcitytennis.com Has been teaching tennis for 14 years. Former All-American at Rock Valley College. Director of Quick Start and Junior Development as well as Head Pro. John Brandon-JohnB@forestcitytennis.com Has been teaching for 4 years. 3 time singles state tournament qualifier for Rockford Guilford. Lukas Burkon-LukasB@forestcitytennis.com Has been teaching tennis for 7 years. Former Div II standout at Lincoln Memorial University. Sarah Kohl- SarahK@forestcitytennis.com Certified USPTA Instructor. Has been teaching tennis for 19 years. Director of Tennis at Mauh-Nah-Tee-See Country Club. Held Top 100 National Ranking for 6 years as a junior player. Michael O Neill-MichaelO@forestcitytennis.com Has been teaching tennis for 13 years. played college tennis at Ripon College. Mark Johnson- MarkJ@forestcitytennis.com Certified USPTA Instructor. Has been teaching tennis for 18 years. Former All-American at Rock Valley College. Sunny Park-SunnyP@forestcitytennis.com USPTA level 1 certified teaching pro. USPTA P1 elite and HPI (Human Performance Institute - Mental Toughness Training) certified. Has been teaching tennis for over 15 years. Director of Tournament Training Breck Schlueter- BreckS@forestcitytennis.com Certified USPTA Instructor. Has been teaching tennis for 11 years. Played #1 singles and doubles for NCAA Div III Wheaton College. Former Guilford HS standout took top-16 in IHSA State Tournment in 2000. Mike Wojnarowski- MikeW@forestcitytennis.com PTR certified. Has been coaching tennis for 10 years. Played tennis at Lewis University. Director of High Performance and the Tennis Advancement Program. Page 12 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com 7801 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108 Tel: 815.708.0901 Fax: 815.229.4541 www.forestcitytennis.com