Fairfield Tennis Center
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Fairfield Tennis Center 203-255-7303 (Phone not in service until mid-May)
The 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)
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* 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 |
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Without Recreation Pass |
Singles - $14.00 hr./pp. |
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Doubles - $7.00 hr./pp. |
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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
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. Fee: $85.00 |
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3:15 – 4:00, Veterans Park Mondays, May 3 – June 7 Fridays, May 7 – June 4 |
Saturdays, May 15 – June 19 8:45 – 9:30, Course # 1374 |
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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 Fee: $100.00
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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. |
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AFTER-SCHOOL CLINICS AGE 6 - 9 & 10 – 14, Max 12 Fee: $90.00
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TENNIS CAMPS AGE 6 – 9 & 10 – 14 Saturdays Fee: $170.00 9:00 – 11:00 11:00 – 1:00 |
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TOURNAMENT TRAINING AGE 6 – 9 & 10 – 14, Max 12 Saturdays, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm Fee: $140.00 |
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Tennis racquets are available for purchase at the program location and range from $25 - $65 for youth; $40 - $160 for adults. |
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ADULT TENNIS |
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Mondays & Wednesdays, 9:00 – 11:00 am
Rain make-ups are on Tuesdays & Thursdays. |
Saturdays, Fairfield Woods MS Courts, Fee: $50.00
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Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:30 – 8:00 pm
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Beginner: Player has either never held a racquet or has played sparingly without having formal instruction. |
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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).
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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