Champaign Park District fall tennis workout schedule released

O.J. Watkins focuses on hitting a server during his mixed-doubles match while playing outdoors at Atkins Tennis Center earlier this month. When the daily tempertures start to plummit as winter approaches, area tennis players can enjoy the sport indoors at the Champaign Park District's indoor facility located in the Interstate Research Park in north Champaign.

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CHAMPAIGN - Champaign-Urbana tennis players looking to stay in shape and hone their skills don't have to miss a point as the weather turns cooler this fall. The Champaign Park District offers affordable clinics and workouts throughout the week starting the second week of September. For more the more competitive spirit, four leagues available based on skill level.

Clinics and classes are held at park district's indoor facility at 2802 Farber Drive in Champaign.

Follow this link for a complete list of tennis programs available at Dodds Tennis Center.

Fall Workout dates are:

Ladies Day
Ages 18+ & All Levels
9:30-11am Wednesdays 9/13-12/27
Member Fee: $13/visit
Guest Fee: $16/visit

Saturday Morning Workout
Level: Players 3.0 & Up
9-11am Saturdays 9/16-12/30
Member Fee: $17/visit
Guest Fee: $20/visit

Sunday Morning Workout
Level: Players 3.0 & Up
9-11am Sundays 9/17-12/17
Member Fee: $17/visit
Guest Fee: $20/visit

Intermediate Workout
Level: Players 2.5 & Up
5:30-7pm Thursdays 10/26-12/28(no workout 11/23)
Member Fee: $13/visit
Guest Fee: $16/visit

Late Night Workout
Level: Players 3.5 & Up
7-9pm Thursdays 10/26-12/28(no workout 11/23)
Member Fee: $17/visit
Guest Fee: $20/visit

Lunch Club Workout
Level: Players 3.5 & Up
12-1:30pm Mondays 10/30-12/18
Member Fee: $13/visit
Guest Fee: $16/visit

Fall 1 Singles Leagues:

(consultation with the head pro is necessary before registration)

Adult 1:30-3pm Sunday Singles League
Generally Men’s 2.5-3.0/Women’s 3.0-3.5
9/17-10/29
Member Fee: $125
Guest Fee: $140

Bronze Flex Singles League
Generally Men’s 3.0-3.5/Women’s 3.5-4.0
9/17-10/29
Member Fee: $125
Guest Fee: $140

Shumaker Silver Flex Singles League
Generally Men’s 3.5-4.0/Women’s 4.0-4.5
9/17-10/29
Member Fee: $125
Guest Fee: $140

Gold Flex Singles League
Generally Men’s 4.0-4.5/Women’s 4.5-5.0
9/17-10/29
Member Fee: $125
Guest Fee: $140

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