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Adult Tennis Classes

All classes are held at the Del Mar & the Lagoon Courts
Rain make-ups will be provided. However, personal missed days are not rescheduled.

William Higgins -Tennis Director

William Higgins is the tennis director of Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation. He has been teaching tennis to all ages, as well as training tennis pros how to teach for over 18 years. William is originally from Austin, Texas where he was a top-ranked Open level player in the state. He played on the ATP tour after graduating from the University of Texas with an English degree. After moving to California in 2000, he was awarded the "Rookie Teaching Pro of the Year" by the Northern California United States Professional Tennis Association. In 2002, he coached Billie Jean King's World Team Tennis Junior National Team to a National Championship in San Diego. For last the six years he has been teaching in Marin predominantly at the Belvedere Tennis Club. He has worked with National Adult & Junior ranked players and teams.  See www.higginstennis.com or call  963-2549.

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NEW! Adult Summer Tennis Clinics

Week-Long - 2hour Adult Clinics
Work on your game, get a great workout, and play with other players!
Timed at the same time as the Junior Clinics, so you can drop your children, go play, and then pick them up!

Adult 2.5 to 4.0 clinic (Adv.Beginner to Intermediate)

Monday-Friday 9:30am-11:15am
Location: Del Mar Middle School Tennis Courts  
Fees: $175/week
July 1-5(no class July 4): $140

Weeks Offered:

Weekly Schedule:

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday: Groundstrokes, Serve, & Net Game -Learn proper grips and stroke mechanics
Tuesday & Friday: Cardio Tennis & Rallying Skills: A fast-paced workout with our cardio class working on all your shots followed by rallying games.

SIGN UP NOW TO GET 25% OFF YOUR REGISTRATION!
Offer valid until April 1st!

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NEW! Stroke of the Week

Each week of the month focuses on a different stroke! Lesson is designed to teach proper technique followed by drills created to reinforce correct mechanics and take your game to the next level! Advanced Beginner to Intermediate 2.5- 4.0 level. For a limited time only $25/class or use your Flex Pass!

Schedule Of Strokes
1st wk of the month: Forehand/Topspin forehand
2nd wk of the month: Serves/Returns
3rd wk of the month : Volleys
4th wk of the month : Backhand/Topspin backhand

Location: Del Mar Courts
Class Times: Thursdays, 10:30am - 11:45am

HOW TO RESERVE YOUR CLASS SPOT
Students must contact us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to book a spot in a class. All reservations made are subject to our less than 24hr, no refund policy.

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Beginner & Rusty Intermediate Class

Learn the basics of all strokes and how to play, or just knock off the rust from your game with a back to basics course. Players will learn forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads, serves, basic positioning for singles and double play, and scoring. Class focus is on learning the basics in a social, minimally competitive environment.

Location: Del Mar Tennis Courts
Fee: $188/6 weeks

Cardio Tennis

For Men & Women Level 2.5 & above
Fast paced workout hitting tons of tennis balls. Pro fed forehand, backhand, volley and overhead drills designed to get your heart pumping and give you a great workout. Players are not hitting with other players, so all levels 2.5 and above can join this workout.

Location: Del Mar Tennis Courts
Dates: 3/12 - 6/7
Class Times: Tuesdays and/or Fridays 9:30am-10:45am

NEW! Cardio Tennis Level 2

Players must be 3.5 rated player or higher or be pre-approved by a Higgins Tennis coach. This is only for players who have achieved a high level of fitness and tennis skills. All players starting cardio tennis for the first time should attend the Level 1 class first, or contact Higgins Tennis to be evaluated prior to class.

Location: Del Mar Courts
Dates: 3/12 - 6/7
Class Times: Tuesdays and/or Fridays 11:00am-12:15pm

Women’s & Men’s League Tennis 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, and 4.0 levels

For more info: higginstennis.com  or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or 415-963-2549

3 Ways to Pay

6 Class Flex Pass: $185 ($30/class)      #1907.301

Come to up to 6 classes. Pass valid for 12 weeks from date of purchase. Classes listed may be cancelled if less than 3 enrollees. Class space is limited. You must reserve your spot at least 24 hours in advance by calling 963-2549. Once your spot is reserved, a 24 hour cancellation notice is required to avoid being charged for that class.

10 Class Flex Pass: $258 ($25/class)     #1907.302
Attend up to 10 classes. Same reservation policy as 6 class flex pass. Pass valid during the spring season.

Drop in:  $35

No online registration. You must email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to reserve your spot in advance and see if there is space available in the class for that day.

Rain Policy

Rain-outs are refunded at the end of the session. Call William at 963-2549 to make sure the class is cancelled due to rain. Never assume it is, because sometimes it will rain and then the courts will dry quickly.

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Higgins Tennis Membership

Become a member and try out our programs for free and/or get priority registration!
Higgins Tennis Membership 50% off until August 15, 2013 - ONLY $35!

-Priority registration for all classes a week before the general public can register
-Reserves your spot in a classe(es) for the Academic Year 2012/2013
-One complimentary Adult Cardio Tennis Class (save $35)
-$10 off racket restringing. Normal cost $36. You only pay $26 (save $10)
-15% off all purchases of rackets, equipment, and apparel at our pro shop

Academy Team Membership
All players who register for an Academy Team are given priority registration one week before general public open enrollment.

*Non-refundable fee. Membership expires 8/15/2013. Any unused benefits will not be refunded and may not be used after
expiration date. Non-transferable membership.

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Joe Kells

Joe Kells has been teaching tennis for 30 years. Joe was the Division 5.5 Player of the Year in N. Cal. in 1986, the Marin Cup Open Singles winner in 1994 and was ranked #2 in point standing in N. Cal's Tennis Associations 40 & over division in 1999.

Joe has coached several kids that earned USTA NorCal rankings last year. Armaan Kalra of Tiburon, a sixth grader at Marin Country Day School, is ranked in the top 20 in the boys 12 and under division. Redwoods North Coast Section doubles third place winners sisters Madeline and Sophia Hoope are also past students. Madeline will be attending Northwestern in the fall of 2011 and Sophia has been a fixture in the top 20 rankings in all age groups while garnishing first team all MCAL honors in her first two years as a Redwood Giant.

Intermediate / Advanced Class

Instructor: Joe Kells  - Mondays  9:00-11:00am

Location: Lagoon Courts
Fee: $20 drop in

Doubles Clinic

Instructor: Joe Kells - Fridays  9:00-11:00am

Location: Lagoon Courts
Fee:$20 drop in

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Annual Court Keys

April 1 – March 31
The Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation Department operates and maintains six public tennis courts: Del Mar, Lagoon Road and Point Tiburon (2 courts at each location).

KEY PURCHASE
The tennis year runs April 1–March 31. Tennis keys cost $150 for the full year, and the price is discounted gradually from July 1st onward. Courts are cleaned bi-weekly and are carefully maintained. Tennis keys are required for entrance to the courts and can be purchased through the Recreation Department. One must be a resident of either Tiburon or Belvedere or a member of the Chamber of Commerce to purchase a key. Only one key will be sold to each resident household. Keys are non-duplicable. Key holders are entitled to reserve weekend court time for the Point Tiburon courts and receive the Recreation Department’s newsletter and notices.

TEACHING COURTS AT DEL MAR
At the Del Mar and Lagoon Courts, Recreation instructors offer group and private tennis lessons.
Court #1 is used to teach private and group lessons.
Court #2 is used for recreation sponsored group lessons only, following the lesson schedule.
Instructors have priority use of the courts during instruction time. The courts are available to key holders when not in use. The courts at Point Tiburon are available at all times with both courts at Point Tiburon designated as reserved courts on weekends.

WEEKEND RESERVATIONS
A key holder may reserve the Point Tiburon courts for one-hour per weekend. On three day holiday weekends courts may be reserved in one-hour blocks on two of the three days. Hours for reservations are:

Saturday or Sunday (and Monday if a holiday)
Upper Court: 8:00 am-6:00 pm
Lower Court: 8:00 am-6:00 pm

Reservations are made by calling the Recreation Office at 435-4355 beginning Wednesday mornings at 9:00 am through noon on Fridays prior to each weekend.

COURT MAINTENANCE
The courts are cleaned every other week. Brooms and roll dries are available at each location. While we do inspect the courts regularly, we ask that you help us by promptly reporting any maintenance problems or vandalism by notifying the Recreation Office at 435-4355.

Leagues

Marin Women's Tennis League
Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation sponsors the Lobsters, a A-2 team playing in the Marin County Tennis League. The team practices weekly and plays 10 matches against other Marin A-2 teams during the season, which runs from September through April.

If you are a 3.5-4.0 USTA ranked player and interested in becoming a league player, call Marion Fitzgerald at 381-2165 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .