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PICKLEBALL Pickleball is a racquet sport that combines elements of badminton, tennis and table tennis. Two, three or four players use solid paddles made of wood or composite materials to hit a perforated polymer ball, similar to a whiffle ball, over a net. The sport shares features of other racquet sports, the dimensions and layout of a badminton court, and a net and rules similar to tennis, with a few modifications. Summer calendar is available upon request.

DATE: Jun 16-Jul 24 Challenge Tennis Academy will provide tennis instruction for all classes. Challenge Tennis has been providing instruction in the southwest suburbs for over 30 years. For more information on these programs, call Challenge Fitness at 815.838.3621. For inclement weather information, call 708.401.0043 ext. 39 (Cachey) | ext. 49 (Veterans) 1/2 hour prior to start of class. NOTE: Please bring a racquet that is 25 inches in length or shorter. A limited number of loaner racquets will be available at the first lesson. No class the week of June 30-July 3. MINI TENNIS This class is for beginning players. The focus will be on hand-eye coordination, footwork, games, and fun! Class will use red/orange low compression balls to allow for easier hitting and faster learning. Please bring a racquet that is 25 inches in length or shorter. A limited number of loaner racquets will be available at the first lesson.

For court reservations & availability, call Kurt at 708.403.6284. Sportsplex hourly rates apply.

AGE: FEE:

4 to 7

Resident $109 | Non-resident $137

SPORTSPLEX DROP IN FEE: • Sportsplex member FREE

PROG#: DAY:

TIME:

LOCATION: Cachey Park Veterans Park Cachey Park Cachey Park

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M & W M & W T & Th T & Th

3:30 PM-4:10 PM

• Resident $4 | Non-resident $15 • Senior non-resident 55 & up $6

5:20 PM-6 PM

3:30 PM-4:10 PM

5:20 PM-6 PM

Park location information can be found on pages 95 & 96. Pickleball courts are available at the following parks: • Eagle Ridge Park • Cachey Park • Ishnala Park • Doogan Park* • Discovery Park • Perminas Park • Heritage Park • Wedgewood Park • Village Square Park

YOUTH TENNIS This Class is for novice players. Participants will learn forehand, backhand and serves. Class will use orange and/or green dot low compression tennis balls to allow for quicker success. Emphasis will be on learning proper technique, movement, rallying and playing points/games. Please bring your own racquet. A limited number of loaner racquets will be available at the first lesson.

AGE: FEE:

8 to 12

Resident $119 | Non-resident $149

*Doogan Park unavailable due to ongoing construction.

PROG#: DAY:

TIME:

LOCATION: Veterans Park Veterans Park Cachey Park Cachey Park

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M & W M & W T & Th T & Th

2:30 PM-3:30 PM 4:15 PM-5:15 PM 2:30 PM-3:30 PM 4:15 PM-5:15 PM

ADULT TENNIS These tennis lessons are for beginning players looking to play in high school or adults who just want to learn the game for fun. Please bring your own racquet.

AGE: FEE:

14 and up

Resident $119 | Non-resident $149

PROG#: DAY:

TIME:

LOCATION: Veterans Park Cachey Park

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M & W T & Th

6 PM-7 PM 6 PM-7 PM

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