Eastside Tennis and Fitness

Tennis Activities
We have experienced USPTA certified professionals for all types of tennis instruction, including: 
private and group lessons, drill sessions, and leagues/lessons.

Reservations   Etiquette   Adult Programs   Adult Instruction   Junior Programs   Leagues   Mixers   Other Programs

Tennis Staff

Mark Miller, Tennis Director

Sebastien Foka, Head Professional

Ryan Dloski

Kathy Flynn

Ken Rychwalski

Jay Shaheen

Brandon Still

Court Reservations
Making a Reservation
Tennis court reservations may be made up to one week in advance. Courts can also be reserved on a "same day" basis, by phone or in person. Please be advised that courts are reserved using a first come-first serve policy. When reserving a court, be prepared to give your name, membership number, and tell whether you are playing with another member or a guest. Before hanging up, please remember to confirm your court date and time.

Canceling Reservations
If you wish to cancel a reservation, lesson, or other program, a minimum 24-hour notice is required. "No shows" and late cancellations may be charged if the court cannot be re-sold.

Other Information
A randomly reserved court will only be held for fifteen minutes past the designated time. After that time, the court may be assigned to another player, and the reservation will no longer be valid. If the court time you desire is not available, you can ask the attendant to place you on the waiting list. If there is a cancellation, you will be notified that the court is available.

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Matchmaking Service
Let us help you find opponents or practice partners. Stop by the club and fill out our matchmaking questionnaire. We ask that you give us 48 hours to find other players for singles, doubles, or mixed doubles.

Tennis Parties/Fund Raisers
Tennis courts may be rented out Friday or Saturday evenings for private parties. A party is considered four or more courts for at least two hours.  Use of our attractive lobby is included during the party for one half hour AFTER the scheduled court time has expired.

Competitive Programs

Check your monthly on-line newsletter for monthly events.

Wednesday Men's League
Thursday's 8pm to 9:30pm. Players should be rated 3.0 to 3.5. Call Gary at (313) 886-2944 if interested.

Rent a Pro
If you have exhausted all of your resources and still cannot find a substitute to take your place, you can rent a pro to be your sub for $30.  Please allow 24 hours. We will be happy to help you with shorter notice if a pro is available.

Ball Machines
Who needs a practice partner when you can rent our new state-of-the-art playmate ball machine that never misses? There is no charge for use of the machine, just the cost of the court. Players using the machine for the first time must receive help from a staff member before it can be used -- no exceptions!

Ladders
Sign up now for club ladder play for all ability levels in singles and doubles. Rules and guidelines can be picked up at the club. Ladder play allows you the freedom to schedule your own matches at a mutually convenient time for you and your opponent. No cost is associated with ladder play except for the court time.  Ask for Mark Miller.

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Adult Instructional Programs

Tennis 101 Fundamentals of all strokes, rules and scoring.  For those with little or no playing experience or for those who are coming back to the game.  Eight weeks of instruction. Each session is 1½ hours.  Clinic fee is applied to our membership fee at the end of the session for non-members. $160.

Back to the Basics: Once a week session free for adult beginners who are spouses of current tennis members or parents of youth currently in our junior program.

League & Lesson: Beginners and Advanced Beginners: Open to non-members for their first eight week session (1 ½ hour sessions).  Forty five minutes of drill/practice and forty five minutes of doubles play. Clinic fee is applied to our membership fee at the end of the session for non-members. $160.

Drill ‘Til You Drop: Our sessions are fun filled, fast and friendly programs designed especially for your skill level. Players will hit a large number of balls but the pro will spend time on stroke corrections.  1 ½ hour sessions, $20. per.

Practice & Play: 2.5-3.0.  Program emphasizes hitting a lot of balls with some attention to strokes.  Match situations are created to bring your game to a higher level.  $160. for eight weeks (1 ½ hr. sessions) or $25. for those who wish to pay as they go.

CardioTennis: Fast moving tennis aerobic workout to music! Cardio tennis is a fun, group activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high energy workout.  It includes a warm-up, cardio workout and cool down phase. If you are looking for a great way to get in shape and burn calories, you should try Cardio Tennis! $20. per session.

CardioTennis II: For those players looking to step it up a notch, give Cardio II a try!  Workouts introduce additional challenges and a more demanding workout. $20. per session.

Advanced Drills:  4.0-4.5.  $25. per session.

Doubles Strokes and Strategies:  Six weeks, 1 ½ hours, $120.  Learn to play doubles with just about anyone. Learn why the volley is the easiest shot in tennis and why you can win easily at the net, how to put pressure on your opponent and why you will smile when your opponent lobs!

Singles Stokes and Strategies: 3.0-3.5.  Learn the solid basic strategies and strokes needed to become a better singles player.  Match situations are covered based upon participant’s ability levels.  Six weeks, 1 ½ hours, $120.

Pro/Member Play and Practice:  Round robin with three members and a staff pro. Three ½ hours include one round playing with one of our pros and/or drilling for ½ hour.  $120. for six weeks.

Cross Fit Training with Mark & PJ: This advanced, hour long drill is based on stations, working the core, strength, agility and stamina.  Offered on Fridays from 1-2:00 p.m. and other times throughout the week, $20. per session.

Dartfish Video Taping and Stroke Corrections:  See for yourself what others see!  The same technology used by the Olympics and professional teams, let us show you what you might want to change or what to improve upon.  Great for those individuals with tennis elbow.  $30. group session or $75. for a private taping and take home DVD of yourself in action.

Tennis Camp:  Once a month, mini tennis camp on Saturdays for four hours.  $50.  Minimum four players.

Private Clinics/Workouts:  Two or more of your friends, your favorite pro and drills and instruction tailored to meet your needs and ALL AT A TIME OF YOUR CHOICE!  Let us help you to make your life a little easier.  Call for pricing and scheduling 313 886-2944.

Leagues
Basic League
League play is available for all ability levels. Daytime, evening and weekend leagues are available for men and women, in both singles and doubles. For more information about all types of leagues, contact the Tennis League Coordinator at the service desk.

Flex League
Flex-Leagues allow the freedom to schedule your own matches at a convenient time for both you and your opponent. Available for those who cannot find a regular time in their schedule for tennis.

Other Programs/Services
Adult Competitive Tournaments
For the competitive tennis player, Eastside offers a series of tournaments, including:
Men's singles and doubles, senior challenges (over 55), 3.5 and below men's doubles, women's doubles, 3.5 and below women's doubles, intra-club mixed doubles championships, 7.5 and above mixed doubles, 7.0 and below mixed doubles, and member and guest mixed doubles. Call Gary for dates and entry forms (313) 886-2944.

USTA
Eastside has teams that compete against other clubs in our area. Play for Eastside against outsides clubs!

Refunds and Makeups
If you are unhappy in any way with your group or private lesson, we will give you a complete refund for that particular lesson. We will always do our best to reschedule you for classes missed but we make no guarantees. There are no refunds after the first class.

Open Practice    Is designed for those men, women and upper level teens that would like to attend a weekly practice run by a staff professional.  Open practice is 1.5 hours of drilling and instructional play.  Sign-ups are taken weekly at the front desk. 

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Junior Tennis Programs
Nobody gets benched in tennis! It is a game for everyone. Compare our program with any around...great instruction, a lifetime of memories, and a lot of fun. The content of the lessons from level to the next is generally the same, but the pace of lessons will vary according to the ability of players. For players interested in a fast track towards tournament and team play, a customized schedule can be arranged to meet your child's goals. We will do our best to work around team sports and other after school activities.

Full Junior Memberships
Juniors are encouraged to take out a full junior membership. The membership allows the junior to "charge" privileges. This allows the junior to book courts and charge the court fees to his or her account (with parental consent, of course).

Ten Week Junior Memberships
Juniors are automatically members of Eastside for the ten weeks that they are enrolled in a junior program, if the program fee is pre-paid in full. Fees that are charged by an adult to their Eastside account do not qualify the junior for a free membership. Junior ten week members do not have charge or guest privileges. Therefore, they may not bring family or friends to Eastside who are not members. Ten week junior members may book courts up to one week in advance but must pay for the court at the time the reservation is made. All junior members may receive a special walk-on rate.  Walk on time may not be reserved more than an hour in advance. Juniors who walk on must play with another junior member!

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10 And Under Tennis Programs:

   It's A Whole New Ball Game for kids 10 and under--

          racquets, balls, & courts sized just right!

10 & UNDER QUICKSTART:

This program is based on working with children on a scaled down court using scaled down equipment.  Emphasis is on having fun, introducing the basics and developing coordination and agility     Monday&/Wednesday 4-5 p.m.

FUTURE STARS:

For ages 11-12. Skills testing, sportsmanship and the discipline of practice are emphasized.     Monday &/Wednesday 5-6:30 p.m.

SUPER STARS:

This program is for our advanced beginner and intermediate level juniors. These players can rally, get their serve into play and play an unsupervised match.  Monday &/Wednesday 5-6:30 p.m.

TEEN NOVICES:

Ages 13-15 with little or no tennis experience.  Monday/Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m.

COMPETITIVE EDGE TOURNAMENT PREP:

This program is designed for the more serious tournament players.  Focus is on developing the technical, tactical, mental and physical elements to become a great competitor.  Players in this program will be encouraged to play USTA Team Tennis and local tournaments. Program meets Tuesday &/Thursday 4:30-6:30 p.m.  Admission to this program must be approved by Sebastien or Mark.

 JUNIOR GRAND PRIX: IN HOUSE TOURNAMENTS:

Held monthly on Saturday or Sunday afternoons, these fun oriented tournaments get first time, less experienced and intermediate players the chance to get comfortable with competition ($20).

JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS:

By pro invitation only, team tennis allows juniors to play competitively within a reasonable travel distance of their homes. Parents of players involved must be willing to take their turns driving players. Play is usually on Saturday afternoons with an occasional Sunday match.  Play begins in October

***CARDIO TENNIS FOR KIDS***:   *New Class*

A group play activity featuring action based tennis drills and games for children ages 6-12 of all ability levels.  Cardio Tennis for Kids emphasizes movement and fun using music and pedometers.  Using age-appropriate equipment, the CTK environment develops tennis and athletic skills essential in player development while at the same time improving health and fitness, making it a winner for every child who steps on the court. 

Friday 4-5 p.m. and Saturday 11-noon.

Junior Programs are 10 consecutive weeks. 

1 hour class, once per week, 10 week sessions $160.

1½ hour class, once per week, 10 week sessions $240

1 hour class, twice per week, 10 week sessions $300

1½ hour class, twice per week, 10 week sessions $450

2 hour class, once per week, 10 weeks $320

2 hour class, twice per week, 10 weeks $600

*$25 discount for each additional child in a 10 week program.

**Refunds are not given after a child has taken their second lesson. Makeup’s MUST be taken during the 10 week session and are not guaranteed but every effort will be made to allow missed classes to be taken

Private Lesson Package:

Pre-pay for a series of ten private lessons and save

$5 per lesson.  Lessons must be taken during the 2011/2012 indoor season.

Competitive Progression for Juniors:

ETF Junior Competition

ETF hosts a series of tournaments created to introduce lower level players to competition and allow them to prepare for higher level competition. Advanced players already have a sanctioned tournament schedule through the USTA that allows for advancement based upon rankings.

Junior Quickstart:  Beginner entry level for junior players ages 6-12.  The tournament offers graduated court sizes and both foam ball and low compression ball divisions.  This is an excellent way to introduce a child to the fun of competition without having to develop all of the necessary skills for full match play. 

Junior Satellite: Beginner to advanced levels for

junior players ages 7-18.  Players are required to know and abide by all USTA rules and etiquette of tennis and match play skills including serve.  The tournament features three co-ed skill levels.

Gold (advanced)

Silver (intermediate)

Bronze (beginner)

Eastside Shootout: Open to all non-ranked junior players, players play at least three matches.  No awards are given but players accumulate points for entering and victories. Play is a regular 6 game set with a tie breaker at 6 all.

Eastside Super Set Series: Three to four matches guaranteed, two set per match, tie breaker to decide the third set.

Net Series:  Non-elimination tournament held over a three to four hour time period. Open to non-members so players are encouraged to register;

Southeast Michigan Tennis Association (USTA) sanctioned tournaments for ranking purposes.  Age divisions are 10, 12, 14, 16,18 and under.  Ask one of the teaching pros for a list of tournaments.

                 PARENTS

Tennis is not just for kids! Join us Saturday mornings from 10-11 a.m. for a complimentary tennis program for Beginners and Advanced Beginners.  The program is open to any parent who has a child actively participating in one of our 10 week programs.

SUNDAY FAMILY TIME: Noon to 4 p.m. $15 per hour per court.  Tennis is a great way to spend quality time with your child!  Parents must be members of ETF OR their child must be currently active in a 10 week program!

Looking for some QUALITY TIME FOR YOURSELF?  If you are not currently a fitness member of ETF,  you are invited to use our outstanding fitness facility for a nominal $5 fee per visit while your child is taking their lesson.

Programs begin September 19 and run throughout the year.

Call Mark or Sebastien at

313 886-2944x168

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