SPRING Tennis Team & Clinic
*Deadline for sign up is Friday, March 6.
*Your team fee must be paid to Mr. Broene by Friday, March 14 if you want to be part of the team/clinic. Make checks to payable to "GRCS" and send them to Mr. Broene at 2036 Chesaning Dr, GR, MI 49506.
INFORMATION: The GRCMS Tennis Team & Clinic is offered to 5-8th grade students at area christian schools who are interested in learning about the game of tennis, no prior experience needed!. There is a 7/8th grade team that plays competitive matches against other schools, and a 5/6th grade clinic that practices and plays exhibition matches. The coaches are willing to work with all ability levels and are also willing to work with conflicting sports/family schedules to help your son or daughter learn the game!
WHEN: March 16 – May 11 (weather permitting). There will be 11 dual matches with area public schools, and one conference tournament on Saturday May 11 against those schools.
WHERE: Gainey Athletic Facility (1661 E. Paris Ave, GR, MI).
7/8th grade TEAM will practice M & W from 6:00-7:30pm.
5/6th grade CLINIC will play on M & W from 6:00-7:30pm.
WHAT: The TEAM (7/8 graders) will play matches on Tuesdays and Thursdays and practice on Mondays and Wednesdays, weather permitting. The CLINIC (5/6 graders) will practice on Mondays and Wednesdays only. 7/8th graders will begin March 16 as weather allows. 5/6 graders will begin on March 30 and April 1 as weather allows.
COACHING: Andrew Rolls and Sylvia Livingston will be on staff again this year along with a few new faces. All our coaches have coaching experience, but the key to success is having a lot of parent volunteers that help with practices to reduce the coach to player ratio. Please make sure you sign up to help our coaches run this program. GRCHS Varsity Coach will also be assisting with the program.
FEES: DUE ON MARCH 6
7/8th grade TEAM = $40 per player
5/6th grade CLINIC = $30 per player
*Per player fees cover tennis balls, team t-shirt, coaching costs, league fees, and team activities.