Registration Under Way for QuickStart Tennis in Gloucester Township

Gloucester Township, NJ -- Registration is underway for the spring 2016 QuickStart Tennis programs offered at Gloucester Township Community Park by Ron and Trish Miller of Gotta Play Tennis.

This non-commercial organization has been recognized by the United States Tennis Association (USTA) as the 2014 Middle States NJ Organization of the Year.

The spring session runs from May 14-June 18 on Saturday mornings for kids ages 5-7 and 8-10.

Through activities and skill-based play, participants get an introduction to strokes, terms, movement and scoring. Instructional games, scaled down courts and nets, and youth racquets and balls are all designed for the size of a young child.

Parents are encouraged to participate in family-friendly weekly activities. All equipment is provided. Class size is limited to 16.

There will be no lessons on June 4 due to Gloucester Township Day, and there is a standing rain date of July 2.

Lessons for ages 5-7 is 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m., and 10:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. for ages 8-10.

Cost is $60 per student to Ron Miller, $10 to Gloucester Township. There is a special second student discount of $105 for two students, plus township fee.

Registration takes place at the Gloucester Township Recreation Center, 80 Broadacres Drive, Clementon, next to the Cherrywood Development.

For more, call the recreation center at 856-435-5734 or Gotta Play Tennis at 856-359-GPTS. Residents and non-residents are eligible, and can visit http://www.gottaplaytennis.net/ or Gotta Play Tennis on Facebook for more information.