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Babette Horenstein Tennis Center 503-629-6331
Play Tennis in the Parks
THPRD maintains 97 outdoor neighborhood tennis courts and 6
permanent pickleball courts at 34 park sites throughout our community.
These courts are free to use and available on a first-come, first-serve
basis, unless otherwise noted. Please limit play to 60 minutes.
Some sites may be permitted for programs or have a reservation option.
For more information, go to www.thprd.org or scan the QR code.
FREQUENTLY ASKED REGISTRATION
QUESTIONS
Q: How long does it take to move up a level?
A: Completing a class does not guarantee advancement.
In fact, most students stay in a level for multiple seasons
before reaching the benchmarks needed to move up.
Practicing the skills taught outside of class is just one
way to help you advance. Ask your instructor for more
tips.
Q: Can I register for multiple levels at the same time?
A: You can only register for the level listed in your
Youth Level Guide THPRD account (or level 1 if you do not have a level yet).
If your level advances during the term, we can then look
for openings to enroll you in.
If your Student’s Level is: 1 1�5 2 2�5 3 3�5
Please note: it’s better to have the consistency of a class,
even at the lower level, than to have no class at all. So
Look for this Class Level: 1 2 3 3+ sign up for the entire term at your current level!
Q: I’ve been taking lessons outside of THPRD, how do
You may notice we have removed the half levels for all our I get a level assignment?
youth programs. Please refer to the graphic above for what
level you should register for. If you have additional questions, A: If you have taken lessons with a private coach or non-
you can email j.rankin@thprd.org or call the Tennis Center at THPRD facility, contact the Tennis Center to schedule a
503-629-6331. free 15-minute evaluation. Our instructor will briefly test
your skills and assign a level accordingly.
YOUTH PROGRAMS PLAYER PROGRESSION
Q: My child’s birthday is next month, can I register
Players are required to meet certain competencies to move up them for the next age group?
a level. Coaches are evaluating players throughout the session.
A: The system will allow you to register for the class if
Some areas to keep in mind:
their age falls within the requirements by the start of the
9 Technical deficiencies, such as grips and swing patterns, will class.
be considered.
9 Success Rallying and point play is another consideration Q: Why is there no instructor listed for the class?
9 Top players in a class will not automatically be promoted to a A: With the Activity Guides being produced months in
higher-level class advance and our coaches’ schedules changing often,
9 It is very common for players to be in a class for more than instructors are not assigned until closer to the start of
one session class. If you have a preference, requests can be sent
9 Parents and players will be notified at the end of the session to j.rankin@thprd.org and we can see if we are able to
IF they are ready for the next level.
accommodate.
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