The Garden City Recreation Department is please to offer a six week tennis program for boys and girls ages 5-18 who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City. This program will begin Monday, May 3rd and continue through June 16. The cost of this program is $110 ($75 for PeeWees).

Please visit the Recreation Department's Administrative Offices on the ground of St. Paul's Athletic Complex (108 Rockaway Ave..) to fill out a registration form no later than April 21st.

Our pros will then match up your choices and ability level with the other children and contact you with your class assignment.

SKILL LEVELS

* PeeWee - For all 5 and 6 year olds

* Beginner- needs to learn basic skills and serving - never played tennis

* Advance Beginner - Player has taken lessons but needs to review basic skills. Is able to hit over the net with some consistency, beginning to serve

* Intermediate - Player can direct the ball with some consistency and power. They can serve with consistency. Player is starting to work on tennis strategy.

* Advanced - Player is on School or Recreation Dept's Tennis team or plays

* In USTA tournaments

To register, pick up an application and return with payment to the Recreation's new Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. (St. Paul's Athletic Complex) by April 21.

Women(s Spring Tennis Tune-Up

All residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City are welcome to join our Women(s Spring Tennis Tune-Up. This program is geared to competitive and tennis team players. All sessions will be run at the Community Park Tennis Facility. The cost of each session is $75.

We have divided this program into five sessions as follows:

* Session 1 Monday , 5/5 and Wednesday, 5/7 9-11 am

* Session 2 Monday, 5/5 and Wednesday, 5/7 11:30 - 1:30 pm

* Session 3 Tuesday, 5/6 and Thursday, 5/8 9-11 am

* Session 4 Tuesday, 5/6 and Thursday, 5/8 11:30 - 1:30 pm

Groups are encouraged and all efforts will be made to accommodate team grouping and/or ability level by court and session whenever possible.

To register, pick up an application and return with payment to the Recreation's new Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. (St. Paul's Athletic Complex) by April 30.

SPRING/SUMMER ADULT TENNIS LESSON REGISTRATION TO BEGIN

The Garden City Recreation Department will conduct evening tennis lessons for adults who are residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City at the Community Park Tennis Facility. The lessons will run for one hour each week in three sessions during the spring/summer months. The registrant has a choice of a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday class and a choice of time. There will be a maximum of four players per court. The dates and fees will be as follows:

* Session 1 - 6 weeks beginning May 12 Cost $105

* Session 2 - 4 weeks beginning July 7 Cost $75

* Session 3 - 4 weeks beginning August 4 Cost $75

To register, please pick up an application and return with payment to the Recreation's new Administrative Offices at 108 Rockaway Ave. (St. Paul's Athletic Complex) by April 29.

Middle And High

School Open Gym

Open Gym for Middle and High School aged children has now ended. Many thanks to the cooperation shown by the students participating each week.

adult swim at adelphi

The Recreation Department's adult swim program has begun at Adelphi's indoor pool located in Woodruff Hall. This free program is open to any adult resident of the Inc. Village of Garden City, aged 18 or older. The program is open to residents for lap swimming on Mondays through Thursdays in one hour time blocks at 7:30 p.m., 8:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.

Anyone interested in this program must sign up through the Recreation Office. You must register each day you would like to swim by calling the Recreation Office at 465-4075. No reservations will be taken ahead of time and space is limited.

adult programs

at the field house

The Recreation Adult Programs in the Field House began on Tuesday, October 9 th, according to the following schedule:

Mondays Mens' Open Basketball7:30-10 p.m.

Mens' Over 40 Basketball7:30-10 p.m.

TuesdaysMens' Over 30 Basketball7:30-10 p.m.

WednesdaysMens' Open Basketball7:30-10 p.m.

Mens' Over 40 Basketball7:30-10 p.m.

ThursdaysAdult Volleyball7:30-10 p.m.

Adult Soccer8:30-10 p.m.

These programs are open to residents of the Inc. Village of Garden City who have graduated high school. All programs listed are free of charge and strictly "pick up". A picture ID is required to sign in to any program. For further information, please contact the Recreation Office at 465-4075.