Adult Programs 2025
All sessions run once a week for six weeks unless otherwise noted.
Rain cancels all classes. If rain cancels a class, that missed class will be added onto the end of the session. There will be no refunds.
There will be no make-up classes for any classes missed by the participant.
There will be a maximum of 6-8 participants per instructor.
Open to members and non-members of the Hamilton Tennis Club.
Register for all tennis programs online at www.thecourtmasters.com.
Location:
Hamilton Tennis Club
257 Duke Street (located behind Locke Street)
TENNIS FITNESS
How many balls can you hit in an hour? Tennis Fitness is a fun, group activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate, high energy workout. Each drill is designed to be fun, challenging and gets you moving. Emphasis is on raising your heart rate into the aerobic training zone, not stroke execution. If you are looking for a new way to get in shape and burn calories, you must try Tennis Fitness! Come ready to sweat! This program is not open to beginner players.
Cost:
Member of HTC: $120 per session (6 weeks in total) + HST
Non-member of HTC: $150 per session (6 weeks in total) + HST
Session 1: May 3 - June 14, 2025 (off May 17) Saturday 8:30-9:30am
Session 2: May 7 - June 11, 2025 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am
Session 3: May 8 - June 12, 2025 Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
Session 4: June 3 - July 15, 2025 (off July 1) Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm
Session 5: June 26 - July 31, 2025 Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
Session 6: July 29 - September 2, 2025 Tuesdays 7:30-8:30pm
Session 7: August 14 - September 18, 2025 Thursdays 7:30-8:30pm
Session 8: September 3 - October 8, 2025 Wednesdays 9:30-10:30am
BEGINNER TENNIS 101
In this beginner program you will receive instruction on the two basic strokes - forehand and backhand - with the goal of learning to rally. There will be considerable emphasis on hand-eye co-ordination exercises and basic body movements. You will be introduced to the serve, volley, scoring system and rules of the game. Many participants take this course twice before progressing to Beginner Tennis 201.
Cost:
Member of HTC: $120 per session (6 weeks in total) + HST
Non-member of HTC: $150 per session (6 weeks in total) + HST
Session 1: May 3 - June 14, 2025 (off May 17) Saturdays 12:30-1:30pm
Session 2: May 7 - June 11, 2025 Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am
Session 3: May 7 - June 11, 2025 Wednesdays 8:30-9:30pm
Session 4: May 8 - June 12, 2025 Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
Session 5: June 2 - July 14, 2025 (off June 30) Mondays 7:30-8:30pm
Session 6: June 3 - July 15, 2025 (off July 1) Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Session 7: June 26 - July 31, 2025 Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm
Session 8: July 28 - Sept. 15, 2025 (off Aug 4, Sept 1) Mondays 8:30-9:30pm
Session 9: August 13 - September 17, 2025 Wednesdays 8:30-9:30pm
Session 10: September 3 - October 8, 2025 Wednesdays 10:30-11:30am
BEGINNER TENNIS 201
This beginner program continues where Beginner Tennis 101 left off. All core fundamental strokes will be practiced. Emphasis will be placed on rallying skills and technique. Many participants take this course twice before progressing to Novice Drills.
Cost:
Member of HTC: $120 per session (6 weeks in total) + HST
Non-member of HTC: $150 per session (6 weeks in total) + HST
Session 1: May 8 - June 12, 2025 Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm
Session 2: June 2 - July 14, 2025 (off June 30) Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
Session 3: June 25 - July 30, 2025 Wednesdays 8:30-9:30pm
Session 4: June 26 - July 31, 2025 Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
Session 5: July 28 - Sept. 15, 2025 (off Aug 4, Sept 1) Mondays 7:30-8:30pm
Session 6: July 29 - September 2, 2025 Tuesdays 6:30-7:30pm
Session 7: August 14 - September 18, 2025 Thursdays 6:30-7:30pm
NOVICE DRILLS
This program is for those that have completed both Beginner Tennis 101 and 201. This program’s emphasis will be placed on singles/doubles point play and rallying skills.
Cost:
Member of HTC: $120 per session (6 weeks in total) + HST
Non-member of HTC: $150 per session (6 weeks in total) + HST
Session 1: June 2 - July 14, 2025 (off June 30) Mondays 8:30-9:30pm
Session 2: July 28 - Sept. 15, 2025 (off Aug 4, Sept 1) Mondays 6:30-7:30pm
Session 3: August 14 - September 18, 2025 Thursdays 8:30-9:30pm
INTERMEDIATE DRILLS
The program is for those intermediate level players that are looking to practice all aspects of their game. A different strategy will be the focus each week.
Cost:
Member of HTC: $120 per session (6 weeks in total) + HST
Non-member of HTC: $150 per session (6 weeks in total) + HST
Session 1: June 3 - July 15, 2025 (off July 1) Tuesdays 8:30-9:30pm
Session 2: July 29 - September 2, 2025 Tuesdays 8:30-9:30pm
PRIVATE ADULT TENNIS LESSONS
Private one hour tennis lessons can be arranged directly with Mischa Mackesy. Mischa can be reached at courtmasters@gmail.com or by phone at 905-517-5672.
Private Lesson:
Member of HTC: $70/lesson + HST (hard or clay)
Non-Member of HTC: $80/lesson + HST (hard court); $90 per hour + HST (clay court)
Semi-Private Lesson (2 People):
Members of HTC: $40/person/hour + HST (hard or clay)
Non-Members of HTC: $50/person/hour + HST (hard); $60/person/hour + HST (clay)
PRIVATE DOUBLES TENNIS LESSONS
Set up your own private group clinic with Head Tennis Pro Mischa Mackesy. You must bring your own group of 3 or 4 players.. The focus of these tennis lessons is on doubles skills, strategy and tactics. Mischa can be reached at courtmasters@gmail.com or by phone at 905-517-5672.
Group of Three:
Members of HTC: $30/person/hour + HST (hard or clay)
Non-Members of HTC: $40/person/hour + HST (hard); $50/person/hour + HST (clay)
Group of Four:
Members of HTC: $25/person/hour + HST (hard or clay)
Non-Members of HTC: $35/person/hour + HST (hard); $45/person/hour + HST (clay)