For private or semi-private lessons, please contact Scott Tucker at 864-934-5069.  Cost is $50 per hour or $30 per half hour.  Dates and times are flexible.

PLEASE NOTE:
  No refunds will be given once program has started.  Class/session credit can be worked out on an individual basis.  Weather or holiday-related make-up days will be on Fridays.  For weather information please contact the Town of Cornelius Weather Hotline at 704-896-2460, extension 300.

Due to limited class size, students may only attend the days selected.  Please remember that strudents are only permitted to come to class on alternate days if specific details are arranged with an instructor prior to class.


JUNIOR PROGRAMS - FALL/ EARLY WINTER SEMESTER 2008:

Session 1       September 2-September 26
Session 2       September 29-October 24
Session 3       October 27-November 21
Session 4       November 24-December 23 (excluding November 26-28)


To register, please call Elizabeth Pate at 704-806-4530 or visit www.randypatetennis.com  
Registration will be based on a first come, first served basis. Payment will be due at the first class.  All Junior Programs will be held at Jetton Park in Cornelius.

Quickstart        Ages 4-10
This format allows juniors to be more successful PLAYING the game of tennis.  We will utilize foam balls and a 36-foot court for 8 and under groups.  We will utilize low compression balls and a 60-foot court for 10  and under groups.  This format, along with the proper equipment, will get your junior playing tennis and will feed them into team and tournament play.  The RPTA has been utilizing  Quickstart with amazing results!

3:30-4:15pm    Mon-Thurs  $120 per session or $420 for all four sessions
4:15-5:00pm    Mon-Thurs  $120 per session or $420 for all four sessions


Development Academy      Ages 8 to 18 (skill level dependent)
This group is the Academy program for the player that is not quite to the elite tournament level.  Players will drill and refine technique to advance to the National Academy level.  Strategies (including directionals) will be covered on a daily basis along with match play.  This is the group to get you ready for a high state, Southern and national level.

5:00-6:30pm    Mon-Thur  $200 per session or $700 for all four sessions


ADULT PROGRAMS

Session 1       September 2-September 26
Session 2       September 29-October 24
Session 3       October 27-November 21
Session 4       November 24-December 23 (excluding November 26-28)


To register, please call Elizabeth Pate at 704-806-4530 or visit www.randypatetennis.com  
Registration will be based on a first come, first served basis. Payment will be due at the first class.  All Adult Programs will be held at Jetton Park in Cornelius.
 
6:30-7:30pm     Tuesdays    $15 per class or 4 classes for $40

We are excited to announce a new Director for the Cornelius Adult and Junior programs.  Scott Tucker is the former Director of the Sports Club of Greenville in Greenville, SC.  Scott and his family have re-located to the Lake Norman area to run our lake programs.  We are excited to have Scott's experience and leadership as part of the RPTA.

Established in 1986 and headquartered in Statesville, the RPTA has produced six national titles and 86 state titles. Meanwhile, their beginner programs get players of all ages started with proper mechanics and sportsmanship training. They are committed to providing opportunities for children of all socio-economic conditions to learn and play tennis. On-court stroke instruction, combined with strategy drills and fitness training, makes the RPTA a unique training program for beginner, intermediate, and advanced players.

To register or obtain more information, please visit www.randypatetennis.com or contact the Randy Pate Tennis Academy at 704-806-4530.

For more information please contact the Cornelius Parks and Recreation Department at
704-896-2460 ext.160.