Registration Policies Memberships must be paid in full at the time of registration for membership discount and registration privileges. Register at Heritage Tennis Club. In-person registration will be completed before Mail-in or early drop-off registration is processed. In-person Registration begins at 7:30 am on the dates listed on Registration Dates. Individuals may register only their immediate families. Registration qualifications are considered per individual player.

Programs

 

Quickstart Tennis

QuickStart Tennis is designed to introduce 4-7 year olds to the game through an innovative format. Instructors will use modified courts, nets, racquets and balls. This enables younger students to practice and play real tennis to scale. Students will be able to play and learn at the same time. This program is designed for children who are new to the game of tennis.

Hitters

An introduction of tennis basics for 6-8 year olds, including forehand and backhand ground strokes and volleys

Beginners

This program introduces the tennis basics; forehand and back hand ground strokes, volleys and serves. Court positioning, shot execution and confidence building are emphasized.

Advanced Beginners

An introduction of the overhead shot developing consistency and improving stroke technique, movement and positioning. Students learn and practice the rules of tennis.

Intermediate

Students continue to improve stroke technique and footwork. Develop consistency in ground strokes, overhead shots and serves.

Winter & Spring Break Clinics

Our Winter Break Tennis Clinics are a big hit, featuring innovative drills and games to give young players of all abilities an ultimate, high energy tennis program.
 
Beginner (9-12 years) This program offers a positive introduction to the basic elements and skills needed to play tennis: forehand and backhand ground strokes, volley and serve.
 
Advanced Beginner/Intermediate (10-15 years) This program is geared for existing players to improve the basic skills needed to play tennis.

Tournament Training Programs

This program will focus on advanced drills, stroke production and competitive play. Staff recommends this program for students who enjoy the game and for athletes interested in playing high school tennis. For current schedule details see our website, ahpd.org/htc, or call the club to request a copy of our current lesson schedule.

Tournament Training V

Class emphasis is placed on developing advanced beginner players into solid intermediate players.

Tournament Training IV

This program offers 12-14 year old players intermediate to advanced instruction and drill for students who have experience in the game.

Tournament Training III

This program is for guys who are at the low junior-varsity high school level or trying out for the high school team and for girls already on the junior varsity high school team.

Tournament Training II

This program is for varsity and high-level junior-varsity high school players.

Tournament Training I

This program is for varsity high school players.

Adult Tennis Lessons

These classes are geared towards players who want emphasis on instruction and stroke development.

Beginner 1.0-2.5

Advanced Beginner 2.5-3.0

Adult Drill Program

These programs will focus on stroke development and situational drills to develop more competitive players. Drills for each level will include playing time.

Advanced Beginner 2.5-3.0

Intermediate 3.0-4.0

Advanced Intermediate 4.0+

Travel Team

Weekly Drill Programs

Looking for a way to drill and play, but can’t commit to a session of lessons? The weekly drill program at Heritage Tennis Club allows you to call in by Saturday and drill that Sunday or Monday. Space is limited in each program, so call early. Pro staff coordinate registration and work with players to find a drill that fits even the most demanding schedule. The program fees will be based on the number of courts reserved.

Program Fees
One-Two Courts $31m/$37nm
Three Courts       $26m/$32nm
Four Courts         $24m/$30nm

Contact
Dick Wienke 224-795-5025

Private Drills

Do you have four or more friends who’d like to take lessons during the day but can’t find the right time or ability level? Heritage Tennis Club gives you the opportunity to book your time permanently with a pro for nine weeks. You do not have to be a member to enjoy this privilege. Just call us at 847-398-7780 to arrange a time.

A Self-Rating Guide

The following is a self-rating guide to enable you to place yourself in a lesson group. If the description of your play is advanced beginner, then this is the lesson group in which you should participate. When two categories describe your level of play, choose the lower one. Remember, most players tend to over-rate themselves. After the session is completed, your professional may ask you to move to the next higher level.

Beginner (1.0-2.5)

Person has not played tennis before or has very little tennis experience. May have had a series of tennis lessons and knows theoretically how to hit the ball, but does not have the ability to control groundstrokes or serves. Frequently out of position, little racket control, and not very comfortable at the net. The serve is usually pushed, double faults frequently, and has trouble controlling the direction for the serve. One year in this category is common for adults and possibly two years for young children.

Advanced Beginner (2.5-3.0)

Player has had a few lessons and finds a little more success at the game. Still is out of position frequently, but has the ability to sustain a rally from the baseline making at least 5-6 shots in succession. However, loses control when attempting to add power to the shots. Preparation is often late under pressure. The serve is not a weapon, just gets the ball in play. Double faults regularly and ball toss is erratic. Synchronization of ball toss and swing is not smooth. Has the ability to judge the direction of the bounce and the speed of the ball, but is still out of position 20% of the time. This person is less afraid at the net, but either swings too big or just blocks the ball. Would rather play the baseline than the net. Has had some experience playing and keeping score, but finds self-speculating during the rally rather than being involved. It generally takes an adult over two years of lessons and play to advance out of this category. It may take children three years to move beyond this point.

Intermediate (3.0-4.0)

Player has played tennis for at least three years or is an exceptional athlete. Groundstrokes are hit with medium pace, good control, and are reliable. Starting to experiment with spin and understands the role of spin in the game. Can't always control the placement of spin. The first serve begins to create weak returns from opponent and has more velocity to it. Double faults once every two games. More comfortable and successful in the net. Enjoys and is successful in quick exchanges at the net. May begin to serve and volley in doubles and understands the value of controlling play from the net. May be involved in traveling teams. It will take 3-5 years of lessons and play to accomplish this level.

Advanced (4.0 and above)

This player does all the things an intermediate can do but better. This player is involved in traveling leagues at the "A" level of play or in the highest level of in-house leagues. This person changes pace, spin and direction of the ball with relative ease. Starting to use spin serves and is capable of being both a power player and finesse player. In doubles, the team almost always wins serve, and puts pressure on the opponent. Can hit half volleys, winning over-heads, placement volleys, power volleys, and drop shots. This player can do it all, but still wants to make the more difficult shots more consistently. If you have to ask if you are an advanced player . . . you are probably not! It takes 5-7 years of lessons and play to attain this lofty level.

Private Lessons

Private lessons may be reserved at any time up to seven days in advance. A lesson may be cancelled 24 hours in advance without charge. Players who fail to cancel private lessons 24 hours in advance or who do not show will be charged if the club is unable to re-sell the private lesson. If the private lesson is re-sold, the player will not be charged. *Private lessons for small groups are reserved for specialty lessons only and cannot be reserved on a regular basis.

Adult In-House Leagues

Heritage Tennis Club is proud to host its own In-House League program. Leagues play once a week for 17 or 18 weeks. If you are interested in registering for a league or playing as a substitute, please contact the League Coordinator at 847.398.7780. If your company or organization would like to form its own league, please contact the Club for court availability or assistance in setting up the league. All league players must be current members of Heritage Tennis Club to participate.

Fall 2010 Session

August 30, 2010 – January 21, 2011
Registration begins May 3 for current players and June 7 for new players.

Spring 2011 Session

January 24 – May 27, 2011
Registration begins December 6 for current players and January 3 for new players.

 

Early Morning League

Heritage coordinates an Early Morning League. This league is always looking for new 3.5+ players. Sign up is on a weekly basis, make your reservation before 5 pm every Tuesday. If you are interested, please call 847-398-7780. The league plays every Wednesday morning from 7:30-9 am.

Travel Teams

Heritage travel teams play against other Park District club teams including Glenview, Winnetka, Wilmette, Barrington, Schaumburg, Niles, and Forest View. Players may be asked to try-out for these teams. If you are interested in participating on a travel team, contact:

Cardio Tennis
Juniors and Adults . . . Want a high energy workout?

Then you are ready for CARDIO TENNIS! Heritage Tennis Club is excited to offer this fantastic fitness program for adults and now juniors. HTC Tennis Professionals will get you moving in drill-based and play-based exercises designed to give you a workout! This non-stop tennis program includes a 5 to 10 minute warm-up, a 40 to 50 minute workout, and finishes with an easy cool-down session. You will not be disappointed! Can you handle the challenge? Classes have been designed for Juniors or Adults at the Advanced Beginner or above level.

Juniors: Sundays 2 pm
Adults: Tuesdays 9 am, Wednesdays 1 pm, Thursdays 8 am, Saturday and Sunday noon.
Fee: $16-$18/class OR HTC Cardio Pass: Pay for 14 classes and get the 15th class FREE.

Daily reservations may be available for classes that have not reached the maximum. Call the Club at 847-398-7780 to reserve and pre-pay by noon the day before each class. A daily reservation may be cancelled 24 hours in advance without charge. Players who fail to cancel the reservation 24 hours in advance or who do not show will be charged if the Club is unable to fill the spot. Class maximum is eight! Classes will not meet with less than three registered.