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ABOUT FAIRFIELD COUNTY TENNIS
Fairfield County Tennis has provided quality tennis instruction throughout Fairfield County for over 10 years. FCT’s qualified staff provides instruction for all ages. All clinics provide instruction on the forehand, backhand, serve and volley. Singles and doubles strategy, footwork, and tennis etiquette are also included to provide a well-rounded experience. With affordable pricing, Newtown Parks & Recreation has many clinics available for young children to seasoned adult players. Clinics provide excellent training for high school tennis teams, USTA tournaments and competitive play!

Program Director:
Greg Sansonetti is a member of the USPTR and USTA and has specialized in recreational tennis programming in Fairfield County for fourteen years. Greg brings years of tennis teaching experience.

Questions & Additional Information
Please call Fairfield County Tennis at (203) 640-1724 or visit www.fairfieldcountytennis.net.

Class descriptions are subject to change.

Racquets available for sale through instructors (or bring your own racquet).

Non-residents: Additional $20 per program.

Class Cancellation Information:
Please subscribe to Newtown Parks and Recreation Email Alerts at www.newtown-ct.gov
You may also call:
•Newtown Parks and Recreation, Monday-Friday, 8am-4:30pm: 203-270-4340
•Fairfield County Tennis Cancellation Line, after hours & Saturday: 203-283-5629

PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS

Tiny Tots: This program has proven to be effective in developing motor coordination, the fundamentals of tennis, and the love of the game.

Beginner: Player is introduced to the forehand, backhand, serve and volley with drills, fun games, and game situations.

Advanced Beginner: Player has had introduction to grips and strokes, and is starting to consistently make contact with ball.

Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep the ball in play, learning to serve, can volley, and learning court positioning.

Intermediate: Player can keep the ball in play, can hit with some spin, can serve, volley, and rally consistently.

Advanced Junior: Player continues to progress by refining strokes, concentrating on footwork, court strategy, and ball placement. This is excellent training for high school tennis teams, USTA tournaments and competitive play.

Match Play: During Match Play, the coach will oversee the play and participants will learn how to play a match including scoring, etiquette, strategy and positioning. Participants must be able to serve and rally using orange, green dot or adult balls.

Sessions are 5 weeks.
Location: Dickinson Park

Rain Dates:
Saturdays: October 19 & 26
Tuesdays: October 15 & 22