Tennis

Highlights

• Morning Junior Tennis Camp (10 and Under): Monday – Friday from 9:00 am – 11:00 am
• Afternoon Junior Tennis Camp (9 to 15 years old): Monday – Friday from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
• Junior Round Robin: Every Saturday from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm with a cookout!
• Monday and Friday Night Doubles with a Pro: 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm with Potluck
• Open Court Time: Daily from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm

Programs and Registration Forms

• Morning Sessions:
  An introduction to the game of tennis that is just right for young children and beginning players. Classes are Monday to Thursday for one hour. 8:00 am – 9:00 am for 3 – 10 year olds. Students will learn basic strokes and tennis skills through age appropriate drills and games. The USTA 10 and Under Tennis Method will be used for players 10 and under.
  Register Online or Download Registration Form.
  Program runs weekly from June 17 to August 22.  Cost is $50 per week for members or $60 for non-members.
• Morning Junior Tennis Camp (10 And Under):
  For younger players who want to improve their game. Camps will utilize the USTA 10 and Under format with short courts and soft balls. Kids will focus on skill development and match play with an emphasis on fun that will foster success and a love of the game.
  Register Online or Download Registration Form.
  Camp runs 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Monday to Friday, from June 17 to August 23.  Cost is $165 per week for members, $190 for non-members. BONUS – add on two private lessons for $50.
• Afternoon Junior Tennis Camp (Ages 9 to 15):
  Take your game to the next level and have an awesome time! Storrs Pond Junior Tennis Camp runs Monday to Friday from 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm. Monday to Thursday focus on skill development, and Friday players travel to Quechee and other Upper Valley clubs for match practice.
  Click here for more info on SPJTC!
  Register Online or Download Registration Form.
  The program runs weekly from June 17 to August 23. Cost is $225 per week for members, $250 for non-members.
  BONUS – add 2 private lessons for $50.
• Saturday Junior Round Robins:
  Join us Saturdays from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm for round robin match play and a cookout! Great way to improve your game and spend time with friends. Cost is $10 for the day. Ages 8 – 16.
• Doubles with a Pro:
• Focus on doubles strategy from 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Monday and Friday with our Doubles with a Pro play. Players will be grouped by level.
  Register Online or Download Schedule and Registration Form.
  The program runs June 17 to August 23. Cost is $15 per person. Stay and enjoy more play or potluck.
• Private and Group Lessons:
  Private and semi-private lessons are available with head pro Billy Pontious. Rates are $50 per hour for private lessons and $60 per hour for semi-private (up to 3 people).  Call the Tennis Hut, (603) 643-1663 or email Billy@StorrsPondTennis.com to schedule.
• Community Tennis Association (CTA) Adult Teams
  Storrs Pond hosts several men’s and women’s CTA teams. The teams practice weekly and play weekly matches against local teams on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from mid-May until early August. At the end of the season, there’s a tournament and celebration at Quechee Club. If you are a 3.0 – 5.0 level player interested in joining a CTA team, contact Billy@StorrsPondTennis.com or call the Tennis Hut at (603) 643-1663. Click here to register and purchase your membership.

Rain Date Policy

If any program sessions are rained out during the week, we will make up that day during future sessions. If more than one day needs to be made up, you may choose another day in a future session. Please let us know in advance those days to be used for make-ups.

Tennis Instructors

Billy Pontious

Billy Pontious has been the Director of Storrs Pond Tennis for the past 16 years. His friendly style and strong tennis skills are recognized throughout the Upper Valley. He has been the coach of both the Hanover High School Girls Varsity team (1997-2002) and the Hanover Junior Varsity Boys and Girls Teams (present). Billy is a USPTA Certified Developmental Coach.

Bob Riessen

Bob was raised in a tennis family and played #1 Singles at Northwestern University for four years. Prior to moving to the Upper Valley, he was the Head Coach of Lake Forest College Men’s Tennis team. Bob has been coaching in the Upper Valley for many years at Storrs Pond and the River Valley Club.