Greetings Bemidji Area Tennis Friends !!!
Detailed below are the leagues, lessons and events that the Bemidji Area Tennis Association (BATA) has planned for this spring and summer.
PAUL BUNYAN COMMUNICATIONS 10 & UNDER TENNIS (open to all kids 10 & Under)
- Description: Six 36 foot courts set up during the PBC Walleye Fry Picnic
- Coordinator: Paul Swartwood
- 18 Volunteers needed: if interested please contact Paul Swartwood
- Where: south parking lot of Paul Bunyan Communications
- Dates: Wednesday May 25th 4:30 to 7:30pm
- Contact info: 218-835-8122 P_Swartwood@Yahoo.com
BATA / BEMIDJI BOYS & GIRLS CLUB 10 & UNDER TENNIS DEMO
- Description: Four 36 foot courts set up for two sessions of 10 & Under tennis drills and games
- Dates: May 31st at 4:15 pm to 5:45 pm
- Location: Bemidji Boys & Girls Club
- Coordinator: Paul Swartwood
- Contact info: 218- 835-8122 P_Swartwood@Yahoo.com
6 AND UNDER TENNIS
- Description: Introduction to kids ages 4, 5 and 6 and their parents or adult helper. 6 & Under Tennis is a fun way to introduce young kids to tennis. The focus is on keeping kids active, engaged and having fun, all while holding a tennis racquet. Adults partner with their child during the session and learn how to help their child improve tennis skills. Registration form at the bottom of this email.
- $60 (total) for 8 lessons. Limit 8 students.
- Coordinator: Jamie Hoffman
- Dates: Tuesdays 5:00 to 5:45 pm June 7th thru August 2nd
- Where: Bemidji Middle School tennis courts
- Contact info: 218-368-7857
10 AND UNDER TENNIS
- Description: Introduction to tennis for players 7-10 years old. Basic instruction using slower tennis balls and smaller racquets. Drills and games designed to develop hand eye coordination and introduce new players to the game of tennis. Registration form at the bottom of this email.
- $60 (total) for 8 lessons. Limit 8 students.
- Coordinators: Jamie Hoffman and TBD
- Dates: Tuesdays 6:00 to 7:00 pm June 7th thru August 2nd
- Where: Bemidji Middle School tennis courts
- Contact info: 218-368-7857
JUNIOR SINGLES CHALLENGE LADDER (OPEN TO ALL BOYS & GIRLS 18 YRS & YOUNGER)
- Description: The BATA junior singles challenge ladder will be maintained on the BATA website(www.bemidji.usta.com). A list of players and contact information will be emailed to all players on the ladder. You may challenge anyone. You set up the time and location of play. Regular scoring (2 out of 3 sets). Report your scores.
- Dates: Year round
- Coordinator: Paul Swartwood
- Contact info: 218- 835-8122 P_Swartwood@Yahoo.com
OPEN SINGLES CHALLENGE LADDER (OPEN TO ALL PLAYERS: MALE OR FEMALE ANY AGE)
- Description: The BATA Singles challenge ladder currently includes 27 local players. The challenge ladder is maintained on the BATA website (www.bemidji.usta.com). You may challenge anyone. A list of players and contact information will be emailed to all players on the ladder. You set up the time and location of play. Regular scoring (2 out of 3 sets). Report your scores.
- Dates: Year round
- Coordinator: Paul Swartwood
- Contact info: 218- 835-8122 P_Swartwood@Yahoo.com
MEN’S DOUBLES LEAGUE
- Description: Men's doubles; ladder league with rotating partners and opponents matching your ability level
- Coordinator: Roger Heger
- Dates: Mondays @ 6 pm Monday evenings May - August
- Where: Bemidji Middle School tennis courts
- Contact info: 218-308-3209 rheger75@yahoo.com
WOMEN’S DOUBLES
- Description: Women's doubles; weekly matches with other teams
- Coordinator: Karen White
- Dates: 6 pm Tuesday evenings June thru August
- Where: Bemidji Middle School tennis courts
- Contact info: 218-368-9091 karenw@nwmf.org
COED DOUBLES LEAGUE
- Description: a doubles league open to all players male and female, any age; no partner required; ladder system assures you will play with others at your ability level, rotating partners and opponents.
- Coordinator: Paul Swartwood
- Dates: Thursdays at 6 pm June 9th – September 29th
- Where: Bemidji Middle School tennis courts
- Contact info: 218- 835-8122 P_Swartwood@Yahoo.com
FRIDAY “PICK UP” DOUBLES
- Description: doubles matches; weekly pick up matches (teams established weekly)
- Coordinator: Dan Moen
- Dates: Fridays @ 10am May thru September
- Where: Nymore tennis courts
- Contact info: 218-497-0446 218-760-3776 (cell) danmoen2@gmail.com
SATURDAY MORNING OPEN TENNIS
- Description: Open doubles and singles; open to women and men of any age; weekly pick up matches (teams established weekly)
- Coordinator: Laurie Desiderato
- Dates: Saturdays @ 10 am May thru October
- Where: Bemidji Middle School tennis courts
- Contact info: 218-586-2663 desihook@paulbunyan.net
FREE PRACTICE MATCH SET UPS
- Description: The Bemidji Area Tennis Association provides local players with practice matches. Practice matches are great fun and an important component in improving your game. At your request you will be provided with the name and phone number of opponents that will provide you with a competitive match. You are responsible for setting up the match time and location. You will receive new matches after you report the scores from your scheduled matches or send a note that the match was played. Scoring information will help us to provide you with the best matches
- Coordinator: Paul Swartwood
- Dates: On-Going
- Contact number: 218-835-8122 P_Swartwood@Yahoo.com
PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS (INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP)
BATA endorses the following certified teaching professionals for private tennis lessons. Each teaching professional sets their own rates and schedule. Their contact information is detailed below.
- Jamie Hoffman USPTA certified 218-368-7857 jlhoffman@csbsju.edu
- John Konecne USPTA certified 218-368-1907 johnarcadia@gmail.com
- Steve Palmer USPTR certified 218-640-7146 96malibusteve@gmail.com
- Paul Swartwood USPTA certified 218-835-8122 P_Swartwood@Yahoo.com
BATA PO Box694 Bemidji, MN 56619
phone: 218-835-8122 fax: 218-835-8123 bata04@paulbunyan.com
“To promote and develop the growth of tennis in the Bemidji Area”