Honestly, I’ve been itching to pick up tennis for ages, and finally decided to check out classes at St George. Started simple by just searching online for “tennis classes near St George” and scrolling through local listings. Took me a few tries to spot the right place – lots of results but nothing official-looking at first.
Eventually, I grabbed my phone and dialed the community center number straight up. Chatted with this super helpful receptionist who explained everything while I scribbled notes on an old envelope. She gave me the lowdown: beginners start with group classes every Tuesday or Thursday evening at the courts behind St George High School.
How Signing Up Worked
Had to pop over to the community center in person to register since they didn’t have online sign-ups. Brought my ID and filled out a paper form with:
- Basic contact deets
- Emergency contact (my sister’s number)
- Previous experience level (wrote “ZERO” in big letters)
Paid right there with my card – no cash option, which was kinda annoying. They handed me a neon green receipt and said just show up at the courts 15 mins before class starts.
Breaking Down the Costs
Almost choked when I heard the total but turns out it’s broken down like this:
- $85 flat fee for 8 weeks of classes
- Extra $35 equipment rental if you need a racquet (I borrowed my neighbor’s rusty one instead)
- No hidden fees except they mention court lights cost an extra coin if sessions run past sunset
They gave this crumpled photocopy pricing sheet showing discounts – seniors pay $75 and kids under 16 just $65. Wish I qualified for either!
First Day Experience
Showed up last Tuesday in questionable athletic gear to find like 12 other noobs milling around. Coach Dave gathered us under a tree and immediately had us bouncing balls off our racquets while walking laps. Felt like kindergarten but man those things fly sideways when you whiff ’em! By the end we were all laughing at each other’s terrible serves.
Biggest surprise? Nobody cares if you suck at first. Dave kept shouting “More errors mean more learning!” while fixing my death grip on the racquet handle. Would 100% recommend just grabbing that phone and calling if you’re curious – took less effort than I expected.