Tennis & Pickleball

Classes for players of any level – from beginners learning basic strokes, scoring and rules to intermediate and advanced incorporating spin, stroke variety volleys and more.

Summer 2025 Tennis

Beginner (4 weeks)

This class is for players who have never played before, for beginners who have played with friends and for players who may have taken classes before but are still working on being consistently able to rally on the deep court: A player is usually a beginner for at least a year and is not ready to take an advanced beginner class until they can combine their serves and groundstrokes into a competitive game. The class covers grips and strokes, footwork, contact point, balance, and successful ways to practice. For NTRP 1.0-2.5

Dates	Days	Member Price	Non-Member Price	Times	Action
Session 2: 7/8/25 – 7/31/25	Tue & Thu	$170	$190	4:00 – 5:00pm	REGISTER

Location: Channing Tennis Courts with Carol

Capacity: 12 (minimum 6)

Advanced Beginner (4 weeks)

This class is for players who are working to rally with more consistency both forehand and backhand to a partner on the deep court. They have done a beginner class and practiced extensively outside class for at least a year and can maintain consistency with a medium paced ball, they have played matches with serving; class covers ways to further reduce unforced groundstroke errors, drills the flat serve, volley and overheads and provides time for point play.

Dates	Days	Member Price	Non-Member Price	Times	Action
Session 2: 7/8/25 – 7/31/25	Tue & Thu	$250	$280	5:00 – 6:00pm	REGISTER

Location: Channing Tennis Courts with Carol

Capacity: 12 (minimum 6)

Intermediate (4 weeks)

Build on your tennis skills and build play and practice with intention. Refine first serve and further develop second serve. Start to develop spin variations. This course emphasizes good footwork; class includes group instruction, drills, and point play. For players experienced in playing matches and able to direct the ball in the deep court with both forehand and backhand. Players should have skills for incorporating strategy in point play. For NTRP 3.5 to 4.5 players.

Dates	Days	Member Price	Non-Member Price	Times	Action
Session 2: 7/8/25 – 7/31/25	Tue & Thu	$312	$342	6:00 – 7:30pm	REGISTER

Location: Channing Tennis Courts with Carol

Capacity: 12 (minimum 6)

Are you a UC Berkeley student who’d like to join recreational or wellness activities but need financial assistance? The Student Recreation Opportunity Fund (SROF) can help cover up to $150 per semester for one activity or program. Funds cannot be applied retroactively or used for refunds. Email Marvin Floyd II at inclusive.rec@berkeley.edu to learn more!

Private Tennis Lessons

Dedicated lessons for individuals or groups of two are held at the Channing Tennis Courts. Participants must bring their own tennis racquet.

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Refunds and Cancellations

• All program withdrawal requests must be submitted by email to RecWell@berkeley.edu or through the Action Request Form.
  • Refund requests received more than 3 business days before the program start date will be subject to a $25 administrative fee, deducted from the refund amount.
  • No refunds will be issued within 3 business days of the program start time or after the program has begun, no exceptions.
• Private Tennis Lesson appointments must be canceled more than 24 hours in advance. You may cancel or reschedule in MindBody online or by contacting your trainer or instructor, who is CC’d in the automated confirmation email. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment, you will be charged for the session. The session will be deducted from your package, or in the case of a single session, will be considered complete.