May is National Tennis Month and to celebrate, the United States Tennis Association sponsored three free introductory sessions Saturday, May 20, at the Flossmoor Park courts to give new and relatively inexperienced players a taste of the game. While H-F Racquet & Fitness Club coach John Morris took a half dozen youth[Read More…]
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Free tennis programs at Flossmoor Park May 22
Saturday, May 22, is tennis day in the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District, with special events planned in cooperation with the U.S. Tennis Association/Midwest Section. All events are free and will be offered at Flossmoor Park, 2440 Flossmoor Road. In the event of inclement weather, the programs will relocate to the H-F[Read More…]
Tennis season opens Tuesday at Racquet & Fitness Club
The 2019-20 indoor tennis season starts Tuesday, Sept. 3, at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Center. The 37-week season offers a variety of programs for those who are regular players and those who want to start or get back into the game. Players can be part[Read More…]
Tennis Fest set for June 28, 29, 30
Whether you’re a beginner or a tennis pro, Tennis Fest 2019 on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, June 28, 29 and 30, at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet and Fitness Club, will have something for all players.
Certification course for tennis instructors meets at racquet club
Tennis instructors can work for an adult development certification at a two-day workshop at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District Racquet & Fitness Club, 2920 W. 183rd St. in Homewood. Sessions are from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, and 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 10. The[Read More…]
Two teams advance to National Adaptive Tennis Tournament
The Homewood-Flossmoor Park District will have two teams competing in the United States Tennis Association’s National Adaptive Unified Doubles Tournament in Florida.
H-F girls tennis wins sectional championship, ready for state
The Homewood-Flossmoor High School girls tennis team won the Lincoln-Way Central Sectional Championship and will send four students to compete in the state championship tournament this weekend in Arlington Heights. H-F was one of nine teams in competition at the Lincoln Way Central Sectional Championship on Friday and Saturday, Oct.[Read More…]
Rising above challenges, local tennis player heads to national games
Matt Boerema of Homewood, a tennis player for 25 years, has succeeded at a challenging sport while using just one of his hands. This week, Boerema is traveling to Seattle, where he is competing in the Special Olympics national games, taking place July 1 through July 6. He also competes[Read More…]
Volunteer recognized for 26 years to the sport of tennis
Fely Ong of Homewood was honored for her 26 years of volunteer service to the tennis program at the Homewood-Flossmoor Park District’s Racquet & Fitness Club.
Retired H-F Racquet Club tennis coach honored for adaptive tennis initiative
Nancy Hoekstra’s dedication to making the game of tennis accessible to all won her Member of the Year-Illinois honors from the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) during its 2018 International Tennis Symposium in Hilton Head, South Carolina, in February.