Lifetime Tennis
Why Play Tennis? “Tennis provides a person with the physical activity needed to promote a healthy lifestyle and cardiovascular health and fitness. Furthermore, tennis puts it all together in a game that is fun! What more could one ask for from a fitness activity?” said William J. Kraemer, Ph.D., past President of the National Strength and Conditioning Association.
According to research data from Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, the average 155-pound person burns more calories per hour playing tennis (493), than while participating in low-impact aerobics (352), riding a stationary bicycle (387), golfing when walking the course (281), hiking (422), playing softball or baseball (352), playing volleyball (281) or lifting weights (422).
According to a theory developed by Jim Gavin, Ph.D., author of "The Exercise Habit," tennis players have the highest potential for enhancing sociability, mental focus, competitiveness, adventurousness, spontaneity, creativity, and assertiveness when compared with golfers, weightlifters, runners, inline skaters, and downhill skiers.
“Lifetime Tennis” Services
- Individual private and group lessons for both adult and junior players of all levels
- Adult and junior instructional clinics for players of all levels
- Racquet re-stringing and re-gripping
- Playmate Ball Machine rental (by the hour, month, or year - indoor only)
“Lifetime Tennis” Programming
- Contract Tennis Program (26 week winter season, indoor only)
- Junior Development Program (includes lessons, clinics, conditioning, league, and tournament play)
- Adult Development Program (includes lessons, clinics, conditioning, league, and tournament play)
- Special Populations Program (includes Special Olympics Tennis, Wheelchair Tennis, and High Needs Youth Program)
- National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) (in cooperation with the Staunton Waynesboro Augusta Tennis Association)
- Social Events (round robin mixers and “themed” events”)
- Tournaments (adult and junior, open and closed)
- Student Racquet Membership (for high school tennis team players)
“Lifetime Tennis” Membership Information
- The best value for tennis players is our “Universal” Membership
- The “Universal” Membership includes access to all of the amenities our facility has to offer. Under this membership tennis players have access to the both the indoor hard courts and outdoor clay courts without having to pay court fees. Fees do apply for lessons, clinics, etc.
- Universal Membership Rates:
Adult: $57 Adult Couple: $77 Senior: $46 Senior Couple: $53 Student (18-22): $46 Student (13-17): $16 - Non-Universal, and Non-Members may utilize the tennis courts by paying the hourly court fees and guest fee (Non-Members).
Court Fees (Non-Universal, and Non-Members)
- Indoor hard courts, $20 per hour
- Outdoor clay courts, $32 per hour
- Non-Member Guest Fee, $10 per visit
Ball Machine Rental Rates
- 1 Hour $8
- 1 Month $30
- 1 Year $250
Lifetime Tennis Facility Hours
Indoor Hard Courts (Year Round)
Monday - Thursday 5:30 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
5:30 am - 8:30 pm
Saturday 7:00 am - 7:00 pm
Sunday 12 noon - 7:00 pm
Outdoor Clay Courts (May 1st - October 31st)
Monday - Thursday 8:00 am - 9:30
pm
Friday 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am - 6:30 pm
Sunday 12 noon - 6:30 pm
Lifetime Tennis Staff
| Chad Reed -Tennis Coordinator/Pro A Certified Teaching Professional 4A, with a Specialized Certification in Wheelchair Tennis by the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) since 1995. Chad has been here at the Lifetime Center at AMC since 2001. He has also held head coaching positions at both the High School and Collegiate levels. In addition to tennis instruction, he owns and operates, Davis Professional Tennis Re-Stringing Services. Chad resides in Verona with his wife and son. |
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| Wray Sherman - Assistant Tennis Coordinator/Pro Wray joined the Lifetime family in 2006. He is a Certified Teaching Professional through the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA). Wray attended and graduated from Shepherd University. He was a four year member of the Men’s Tennis Team and accumulated several team and individual accolades. When not on the courts, Wray resides in Stuarts Draft. |
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Bev Coffman - Assistant Tennis Professional
Rebekka Siron - Staff Tennis
Instructor
Lori Hillman - Staff Tennis Instructor
Maryanne Thompson - Staff
Tennis Instructor
Carl Irwin - Tennis Tech
Walter Abbot - Tennis Tech
Lifetime Tennis Youth Programming
“Lifetime Tennis” offers tennis clinics and league play to youth between the ages of 4 and 17 years old. Classes range from the Beginning and Intermediate levels, to Advanced Team and Tournament Players. Led by our Certified Staff, each session will include stroke instruction, general tennis knowledge, skill building drills, and challenging games along with lots of fun! Munchkin Tennis clinic takers will receive a total of 3 hours of tennis and motor skills instruction per clinic. Future Stars, and Rising Stars clinic takers will receive a total of 6 hours of tennis instruction per clinic and will have the chance to earn a spot on the “Lifetime Tennis” Junior Achievement Board. Our Aces and Circuit Aces will refine their playing skills, and work on conditioning in a fast paced competitive drills and strategy clinic that will total 9 (Aces) or 27 (Circuit Aces) hours of practice time. League players will have the opportunity to practice and refine their playing skills in competitive Round Robin leagues. All fees must be paid in full at the Front Desk of the Lifetime Center at AMC prior to the start date of the session. Space is Limited! To sign-up, please contact Chad Reed at 540-332-5280, 540-932-5280, or creed@augustamed.com
Upcoming Youth Programs
Munchkin Tennis
Ages 4 - 6 years old, Beginners
Saturdays from 9:00 - 9:30 am
Clinic I Sep 15 - Oct 27
Clinic II Nov 10 - Dec 22
Clinic III Jan 5 - Feb 9
Clinic IV Feb 23 - Mar 29
Clinic V Apr 12 - May 17
Cost: $30 Members & Non-Members
Future Stars
Ages 7 - 11 years old, Beginner & Intermediate
Saturdays 9:30 - 10:30 am
Clinic I Sep 15 - Oct 27
Clinic II Nov 10 - Dec 22
Clinic III Jan 5 - Feb 9
Clinic IV Feb 23 - Mar 29
Clinic V Apr 12 - May 17
Cost: $60 Members & Non-Members
Rising Stars
Ages 12 - 17 years old, Beginner & Intermediate
Saturdays from 10:30 - 11:30 am
Clinic I Sep 15 - Oct 27
Clinic II Nov 10 - Dec 22
Clinic III Jan 5 - Feb 9
Clinic IV Feb 23 - Mar 29
Clinic V Apr 12 - May 17
Cost: $60 Members & Non-Members
Aces & Circuit Aces
Competitive Team & Tournament Players
Ages 10 - 17 years old, Advanced
Aces: Saturday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Circuit Aces: Saturday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, Tuesday & Thursday from 4:00 -
5:30 pm
Clinic I Sep 15 - Oct 27 (Nov 1, Circuit Aces)
Clinic II Nov 10 - Dec 22 (Jan 3, Circuit Aces)
Clinic III Jan 5 - Feb 9 (Feb 14, Circuit Aces)
Clinic IV Feb 23 - Mar 29 (Apr 3, Circuit Aces)
Clinic V Apr 12 - May 17 (May 22, Circuit Aces)
Cost: Aces $90 Members & Non-Members
Circuit Aces $270 Members & Non-Members
(Includes 1/2 price entry fee into Youth League and 1 Month of Free Ball Machine
utilization, $80 value!)
Intermediate League
Ages 8 – 17 years old
Saturdays 3:30 – 5:30 pm
League I Begins October 27th
Cost: $90 Members & Non-Members
Advanced League
Ages 8 – 17 years old
Saturdays 1:30 – 3:30 pm
League I Begins October 27th
Cost: $90 Members & Non-Members
Lifetime Tennis Adult Programming
“Lifetime Tennis” offers beginning level tennis clinics to adults over the age of 17. In these 4 week clinics you will receive 6 hours of instruction, as well as 6 hours of reserved court time for you and your classmates to practice, play, and socialize. Instruction is led by a Certified Tennis Professional and includes basic stroke instruction for all tennis strokes, learning the rules of the game, understanding proper tennis etiquette, learning sound practice techniques, skill based game play, and lots of fun! Instructional classes are 1 1/2 hours long and held on Thursday evenings from 7:30 - 9 PM. Practice/Playing Time is reserved according to class availability. Clinic participants will also have the opportunity to complete USTA Tennis Skill Cards which can be redeemed for prizes. All clinic fees must be paid in full at the Front Desk of the Lifetime Center at AMC prior to the start date of the session. Session deadlines are 1 week prior to the start date of each session. Space is Limited! To sign-up, please contact Wray Sherman at 540-332-5734, 540-932-5734, or hsherman@augustamed.com
Upcoming Adult Beginner Programs
Beginner Adult Clinics
Ages 18 years old and above
Thursdays 7:30 – 9 PM
Clinic I Oct 11 – Nov 1
Clinic II Nov 15 – Dec 13
Clinic III Jan 3 – Jan 24
Clinic IV Feb 7 – Mar 6
Clinic V Mar 20 – Apr 10
Cost: $60 Members & Non-Members
Cardio Tennis
Lifetime Tennis offers Beginning and Intermediate tennis players the opportunity to Get Fit For Life while enjoying the sport they love! This unique fitness/tennis clinic is packed with high energy tennis drills, sport specific training stations, great MUSIC, and lots of FUN! Participants wear Polar Heart Rate Monitors to keep up with their progress in this six week, 1-hour class a week , program. Each participant is working to keep their individual heart rate in their Cardio Workout Zone which is 65-85 % of their maximum hear rate. Because of the this nature of this class we recommend that you consult with a physician before participating in Cardio Tennis or any activity that involves a strenuous exercise routine. Cardio Tennis is fitness first tennis class. You will burn more calories in a 1-hour Cardio Tennis class than by playing singles or doubles. Try Cardio Tennis and stay Fit For Life. All Cardio Tennis fees must be paid in full at the Front Desk of the Lifetime Center at AMC prior to the start date of the session. Session deadlines are 1 week prior to the start date of each session. Space is Limited! To sign-up, please contact Chad Reed at 540-332-5280, 540-932-5280, or creed@augustamed.com
Upcoming Cardio Tennis Programs
Cardio Tennis
Ages 18 years old and above
Mondays 7:30 – 8:45 pm
Wednesdays 10:30 – 11:45 am
Session I Mondays Nov 5 – Dec 10, Wednesdays Nov 7 – Dec 12
Session II Mondays Jan 7 – Feb 11, Wednesdays Jan 9 – Feb 13
Session III Mondays Feb 25 – Mar 31, Wednesdays Feb 27 – Apr 2
Cost: $48 Members & Non-Members