Children’s Indoor Instructional Tennis Program
The Garden City Recreation Department is now registering for the 2nd session of our Children’s Tennis Program at the Community Park Tennis Facility. Registration begins immediately for residents of the Village of Garden City. This session of tennis will begin the week of Jan. 4 and run through April.
The class schedule with the code and price is as follows:
Tots – Ages 4 to 5 who are not in kindergarten
Tuesday 3:30-4:25 p.m. TOTST $187.50
Wednesday 3:30 – 4:25 p.m. TOTSW $187.50
Pee Wee – Ages 5 to 7 in Kindergarten or above
Monday 3:30-4:25 p.m. PWM3 $162.50
Monday 4:30-5:25 p.m. PWM4 $162.50
Tuesday 3:30-4:25 p.m. PWT3 $187.50
Tuesday 4:30-5:25 p.m. PWT4 $187.50
Wednesday 3:30-4:25 p.m. PWW3 $187.50
Wednesday 4:30-5:25 p.m. PWW4 $187.50
Thursday 3:30-4:25 p.m. PWTH $187.50
Friday 3:30 – 4:25 p.m. PWF $187.50
Saturday 11:30 – 12:25 p.m. PWS11 $162.50
Saturday 12:30-1:25 p.m. PWS12 $162.50
Saturday 1:30-2:25 p.m. PWS1 $162.50
Novice – Ages 6 to 7 who have attended two or more Pee Wee lesson sessions
Monday 5:30-6:25 p.m. NVM $227.50
Tuesday 3:30-4:25 p.m. NVTU $262.50
Wednesday 4:30 – 4:25 p.m. NVW4 $262.50
Wednesday 5:30-6:25 p.m. NVW5 $262.50
Thursday 3:30-4:25 p.m. NVTH3 $262.50
Thursday 4:30-5:25 p.m. NVTH4 $262.50
Thursday 5:30-6:25 p.m. NVTH5 $262.50
Friday 3:30-4:25 p.m. NVF $262.50
Saturday 12:30-1:25 p.m. NVS12 $227.50
Saturday 1:30 – 2:25 p.m. NVS1 $227.50
Junior – Ages 8 to 11 who are beginners
Monday 3:30-4:25 p.m. JRM3 $260
Monday 4:30-5:25 p.m. JRM4 $260
Tuesday 4:30-5:25 p.m. JRT $300
Wednesday 4:30-5:25 p.m. JRW4 $300
Wednesday 5:30-6:25 p.m. JRW5 $300
Thursday 3:30-4:25 p.m. JRTH3 $300
Thursday 4:30 – 5:25 p.m. JRTH4 $300
Thursday 5:30-6:25 p.m. JRTH5 $300
Friday 4:30-5:25 p.m. JRF $300
Saturday 10-10:55 a.m. JRS $260
Saturday 11:30 a.m.-12:25 p.m. JRS11 $260
Saturday 1:30-2:25 p.m. JRS1 $260
Junior Advanced lessons for ages 8 to 11
Monday 5:30-6:55 p.m. JRADM $347
Tuesday 5:30-6:55 p.m. JRADT $400
Wednesday 5:30-6:55 p.m. JRADW $400
Saturday 12:30-1:55 p.m. JRADS $347
Ultimate Workout for children
Friday 5:30-6:55 p.m. Juniors ages 9-11 JUW1 $400
Friday 5:30-6:55 p.m. Seniors ages 12 and up SUW1 $400
Seniors – Ages 12 and up who are beginners
Tuesday 5:30-6:25 p.m. SRTU $300
Wednesday 5:30-6:25 p.m. SRW $300
Friday 4:30-5:25 p.m. SRF $300
Saturday 12:30 – 1:25 p.m. SRS $300
Senior/Advanced
Monday 5:30-6:55 p.m. SRADM $347
Tuesday 5:30-6:55 p.m. SRADT $400
Wednesday 5:30-6:55 p.m. SRADW $400
Saturday 11 a.m.-12:25 p.m. SRADS $347
Visit the Recreation Department at 108 Rockaway Ave. to register for any of these classes.
Registration for Preschool Arts and Crafts Has Begun
The Garden City Recreation Department will run a preschool arts & crafts program in Cluett Hall for children who are 3 and a half to 5 years of age. This program is open to Garden City residents only. Each week your child will make a project to take home following the seasons, holidays or other interesting topics. Our classes run for six weeks and are 45 minutes long. We will hold classes on the following days and times:
Tuesday at noon begins Nov. 10
Thursday at 12:15 p.m. begins Nov. 5
The cost of this six-week program is $30. To register, visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Avenue.
Women’s Learn and Play Paddle Program Announced
The Recreation Department began its women’s learn and play paddle tennis program Wednesday evenings beginning Nov. 2. This program is for women who want to learn how to play platform tennis in an intramural setting. Sue Tarzian and Carrie Strum run this program for five evenings during the following times:
Wednesdays 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Wednesdays 8:30 to 10 p.m.
The cost of this program is $125. Space is limited so register early. To register, visit the Recreation Office at 108 Rockaway Ave. All checks should be made payable to the “Inc. Village of Garden City.”
Adult Programs in the Field House
The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House began Tuesday, Oct. 13, according to the following schedule:
Mondays
Mens’ Open Basketball 7:30-10 p.m.
Mens’ Over 40 Basketball 7:30-10 p.m.
Tuesdays
Mens’ Over 30 Basketball 7:30-10 p.m.
Wednesdays
Mens’ Open Basketball 7:30-10 p.m.
Mens’ Over 40 Basketball 7:30-10 p.m.
Thursdays
Adult Volleyball 7:30-10 p.m.
Adult Soccer 8:30-10 p.m.
These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated from high school. All programs listed are free of charge and strictly “pick up.” Any resident wishing to participate must show their license each week in addition to signing in. A non-resident guest may play but must be accompanied by a resident to enter.
Women’s Tennis League Openings
The department is looking for a few players to help round out its tennis leagues for the indoor season. We have a half share opening in the Tuesday 2.5 Doubles that plays from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; there is also an opening in the Friday 3.0+ Singles league that plays from noon to 1 p.m. If interested, call Steve Espey at the Community Park Tennis Center at 483-2525.
Mixed Doubles Tennis Party
The department’s first mixed doubles night is Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8 to 10 p.m. The round robin, just-for-fun format includes pizza and refreshments. The fee for the night is $30 per couple. Sign up in advance at Community Park at 483-2525.
