Fairfield Tennis Center

Tennis Courts
Fairfield Tennis Center
15 Old Dam Road
Fairfield, CT 06824
203-254-0440 (winter #)
203-255-7303 (summer #)


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Fairfield Tennis Center   203-255-7303 (Phone not in service until mid-May)

courtThe Fairfield Tennis Center, located on Old Dam Road, offers five har-tru courts for day and night play.  A Town of Fairfield RECREATION PASS may be purchased, for the fees listed below, allowing unlimited play at no extra charge and the privilege of calling for 3 hours of reserved play weekly.  (These courts may be used on an hourly basis by non-pass holders for an hourly fee.  See Cash Play fees listed below.) 

Recreation Passes may be renewed ONLINE by clicking this link if you had a Tennis Recreation Pass in 2009.  Recreation Passes may also be purchased at the Tennis Center when they open in mid-May or at the Parks and Recreation Department.  Proof of residency is required.  You must have two forms of I.D. showing that you are a Fairfield resident. 

The Tennis Center is scheduled to open in mid May.  Contact the Tennis Center for more details.  At the time of this printing Recreation Pass and cash play fees have not been finalized.  * All rates are subject to change.

               
TOWN OF FAIRFIELD RECREATION PASS RATES (2010 Rates)

CATEGORY

* SEASONAL COST

Adult Resident

$150.00

Senior Resident (62+)

$110.00

Junior (17 and under)**

$50.00

Non- Resident ***

$250.00

Recreation Pass System:  Reservations may be made by pass holders ONLY.  Not Transferable. 
* Some restrictions apply.
**   Restricted: Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.  No weekends or evenings unless playing with an Adult Season Pass Holder.
*** Non-Residents: All ages limited to first 40 Season Pass applicants.  Fees have not been finalized.  All rates are subject to change.

CASH PLAY FEES

With Recreation Pass

No Charge

 

 

Without Recreation Pass

Singles - $14.00 hr./pp.

 

Doubles - $7.00 hr./pp.

 

Juniors – ½ Adult Fee

   
Court Time per Hour $28.00 per hour

SPECIAL PROGRAMS OFFERED AT THE TENNIS CENTER 

Members are free, Residents $20, Non-res $30
Ladies’ Day - Tuesdays, 9:00 - 11:30 am
Ladies Night - Wednesday, 7:30 pm - close
Men’s Night - Mondays, 7:30 pm - close
Mixed Doubles Night - Fridays, 7:30 pm - close
Singles Challenge Ladder
Member Guest Cookouts

 

Fairfield Indoor Tennis

Enjoy tennis throughout the Fall and Winter at Fairfield Indoor Tennis located on Old Dam Road.  The season runs from September 17th through April 25th.  (Approximate dates at the time of this printing, dates are subject to change.)  For fees and further information, contact Fairfield Indoor Tennis at 254-0440.

 

 

 

Asphalt Tennis Court Reservations

Fairfield has 31 asphalt courts at 9 different locations.  Residents may use these courts at their leisure on a drop-in basis or may make a reservation by calling the Parks & Recreation Department at 256-3144.  Residents may reserve 2 hours of court time per week, up to one week in advance.  There is no fee for making reservations.  Permits will be issued from April 1st through October 30th for the following locations.

 

Locations: 

DWIGHT SCHOOL (4)    1680 Redding Road
FAIRFIELD WARDE HIGH SCHOOL                      (8)    755 Melville Avenue
FAIRFIELD WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL (4)    1115 Fairfield Woods Road
FAIRFIELD LUDLOWE HIGH SCHOOL     (6)    785 Unquowa Road
GOULD MANOR PARK       (1)    655 Holland Hill Road
OWEN FISH PARK (1)    1443 Stratfield Road
TOMLINSON MIDDLE SCHOOL (4)    270 Hillcrest Road
TUNXIS HILL PARK (1)    225 Melville Avenue
VETERANS PARK  (2)    909 Reef Road

     

Tennis Lessons

tennis An experienced certified staff teaches the fundamentals of tennis.  Any questions can be directed to Dave Kardas 203-520-9815 or yourserve@msn.com.  More info is also on their website www.fairfieldcountytennis.net. In the event of rain, call the cancellation hotline at 203-256-3144, press 5, press 7. Cancellations and make-up information is posted the day of the lesson 30 minutes prior to start of lesson.

Classes will not meet Saturday, May 29 & Monday, May 31

 

PEE WEE TENNIS

These lessons are for boys and girls age 3 to 5 and work on hand/eye coordination, agility, and the introduction of tennis skills in a fun environment. 
Max 20 at Veteran’s Park, 30 at FLHS.  Meets 5 times.

Fee: $85.00

3:15 – 4:00, Veterans Park

Mondays, May 3 – June 7
Course # 1372

Fridays, May 7 – June 4
Course # 1373

 

Saturdays, May 15 – June 19
Fairfield Ludlowe High School

 8:45 – 9:30, Course # 1374
 9:45 – 10:30, Course # 1375
10:45 – 11:30, Course # 1376
11:45 – 12:30, Course # 1377

MATCH PLAY

Match play is for the competitive player looking for instruction on singles and doubles strategy during play.  Courts are divided up by age level, 10 – 12 & 13 – 16.  This class is excellent preparation for the high school tennis team or for playing tournaments. Participants must be able keep serve in play and sustain a slow paced rally.  Max 16. Meets 5 times.

Saturdays, May 15 – June 19
1:00 – 2:30 pm
Fairfield Warde
Knapps Hwy Courts

Fee: $100.00
Course # 1378

 

SPRING MINI SESSIONS
Veterans Park, Max 12

 

Pee Wee
3 – 5 yr
3:15 – 4:00
Fee: $35.00

Mondays
Apr. 5, 19

Course # 1379

Fridays
Apr. 9, 23

Course # 1380

Jr. Age 6 – 9
4:00 – 5:00
Fee: $40.00


Course # 1381


Course # 1382

Jr. Age 6 – 9 Age 8 – 12
5:00 – 6:00
Fee: $ 40.00


Course # 1383


Course # 1384

Jr. Age 10 - 14
6:00 – 7:00
Fee: $40.00

 


Course # 1385


Course # 1386

 

JUNIOR TENNIS

In the Junior Tennis clinics and camps courts are divided up by age level and ability and will focus on basic strokes (forehand, backhand, volleys and the serve) and learning to rally.  Rules of the game using lots of skill drills for technique and agility will also be included. 1-hour clinics and 2-hour camps meet 5 times. 

AFTER-SCHOOL CLINICS

AGE 6 - 9 & 10 – 14, Max 12
Veterans Park

Fee: $90.00

TIME

MONDAYS
May 3 – June 7

FRIDAYS
May 7 – June 4

4:00 – 5:00

Course # 1387

Course # 1391

5:00 – 6:00

Course # 1388

Course # 1392

6:00 – 7:00

Course # 1389

Course # 1393

7:00 – 8:00

Course # 1390

Course # 1394


TENNIS CAMPS

AGE 6 – 9 & 10 – 14
Max 12 per age group

Saturdays
May 15 – June 19

FFld Warde HS
Knapps Hwy Courts

Fee: $170.00

 9:00 – 11:00
Ages 6 - 9
Course # 1400

Ages 10 – 14
Course # 1401

11:00 – 1:00
Ages 6 - 9
Course # 1402

Ages 10 – 14
Course # 1403

TOURNAMENT TRAINING

AGE 6 – 9 & 10 – 14, Max 12

Saturdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
May 15 – June 19
Fairfield Woods Middle School

Fee: $140.00
Course # 1395

Tennis racquets are available for purchase at the program location and range from $25 - $65 for youth; $40 - $160 for adults.

 

ADULT TENNIS 
Lessons are for all levels, beginner to intermediate for men and women age 18+.  Courts will be divided up by appropriate level.  Adults will spend time drilling forehands, backhands, volleys and serves along with playing out singles and doubles points.  Lessons are taught by certified club pros. Questions regarding skill levels, contact Dave Kardas, 203-520-9815 or yourserve@msn.com  
Min 3 per level, Max 4 per level.  

Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Veteran’s Park, Fee: $100.00

DATES

Beginner /
Adv. Beg.

Low Int. / Intermed.

May 3 & 5

Course # 1404

Course # 1405

May 10 & 12

Course # 1406

Course # 1407

May 17 & 19

Course # 1408

Course #  1409

May 24 & 26

Course #  1410

Course # 1411

June 7 & 9

Course # 1412

Course # 1413

Rain make-ups are on Tuesdays & Thursdays.

Saturdays, Fairfield Woods MS Courts, Fee: $50.00

May 15 & May 22

TIME

Beginner / Adv. Beg.

Low Int. / Intermed.

9:00 – 10:00

Course # 1414

Course # 1415

10:00 – 11:00

Course # 1416

Course # 1417

June 12 & June 19

TIME

Beginner / Adv. Beg.

Low Int. / Intermed.

9:00 – 10:00

Course # 1418

Course # 1419

10:00 – 11:00

Course # 1420

Course # 1421

Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
Fairfield Woods MS Courts
Fee: 150.00

DATES

Beginner /
Adv. Beg.

Low Int. / Intermed.

May 4, 6, 11, 13

Course # 1422

Course # 1423

May 25, 27, June 1, 3

Course # 1424

Course # 1425

Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or has played sparingly without having formal instruction.
Advanced Beginner: Player has had introduction to grips & strokes, starts to make contact with ball on regular basis.
Low Intermediate: Player is starting to keep the ball in play, learning to serve, can volley, learning court positioning.
Intermediate:  Player can keep ball in play consistently, can hit with some spin, can serve & volley consistently.

 

 

 

 

Directions:

15 Old Dam Road Fairfield, Connecticut  06824
(203)254-0440

VIA I-95 North
Take I-95 North to Exit 19. Go thru 2 stop signs. At the 3rd stop sign take a right on the Post Road. At the 2nd traffic light make a right onto South Pine Creek Road (will see the Mobil gas station at the corner). Follow for one mile. Take a left onto Old Dam Road. The club is on the left (there is a par 3 golf course on the right).
 
VIA I-95 South
Take I-95 South to Exit 21. At the bottom of the ramp make a left. Go over to the Post Road and make a right. At the first traffic light make a left onto South Pine Creek Road (will see Mobil gas station at the corner). Follow for one mile and take a left onto Old Dam Road. The club is on the left (there is a par 3 golf course on the right).

 

Inclement Weather? For cancellation of games, classes, events or field closures, call our cancellation hotline at (203) 256-3144.

For more information call Fairfield Parks & Recreation at (203) 256-3191. Fully completed registrations may be turned in at the front desk of the Recreation Center located at 75 Mill Plain Road.






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