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No. COC-09-033-SC
September 22, 2008 Community Education Offers Affordable Tennis Classes College of the Canyons Community Education will offer eight-week tennis classes for adults and teens starting Sept. 26. For $99, residents can take Cardio Tennis, Basic Tennis (17 and older), Tennis for Teens (ages 12 to 16) and Youth Tennis (ages 7 to 11) at the college’s six new tennis courts, which are fully lighted and equipped with windscreens. “Santa Clarita has a fit-minded community, and I think these classes will really spark an interest for all of the health and exercise enthusiasts,” said Gina Bogna, interim director of the college’s Community Education program. “Tennis is a great alternative to a spin class or pilates.” Cardio Tennis is offered from 9 to 10 a.m. Fridays, followed by Basic Tennis from 10 to 11 a.m. The classes will be taught by David Schwartz, who has been a member of the U.S. Professional Tennis Association and the U.S. Professional Tennis Registry for 13 years. Schwartz said that what he enjoys the most about teaching tennis is when his students reach the “ ‘ah-ha’ stage” and “look up with these big eyes and say, ‘Wow, it really works.’ ” Youth Tennis (his class simplifies the learning curve, ensuring that kids learn by playing and advance through practice) is offered from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, followed by Tennis for Teens from 2 to 3 p.m. This class will assist in the learning curve to ensure young adults learn by playing, practicing and having fun. This is an eight-week course covering six basic strokes, court dimension, strategy, training and physical conditioning. Tennis players must bring to each class a tennis racket, tennis shoes, a notebook and cold fluids to rehydrate. Space is limited. For more information or to register, visit www.canyons.edu/communityed or call (661) 362-3300. | 
