Tennis/Platform Tennis

Tennis at the IC

Traditionally, the tennis program has been one of the Italian Center's strongest programs. Lead by Head Pro, Marc Lupinacci, there is a wide variety of options to choose from. Men and women's teams compete in the Fairfield County Tennis League as do several youth teams. In addition we offer group lessons, private lessons, tennis clinics and various tournaments for our members throughout the spring and summer season.

The IC has two different types of court surfaces to play on. The six Har-Tru courts were recently reconstructed in 2000 and are in ideal shape. Weather permitting, they open on May 1st and typically close around October 1st. They are open from 8:00am - 7:00pm on weekdays and from 8:00am - 5:00pm on weekends.

The four rear tennis courts were resurfaced in 2001 and are also illuminated for night play. They are open from 8:00am - 9:00pm on weekdays and from 8:00am - 5:00pm on weekends.

Registration for all Adult and Junior tennis clinics, as well as the Junior tennis team, take place in May.
Lessons, clinics and tennis teams are open to IC members only. The Head Pro, Marc Lupinacci, can be reached at 329-2009 or mlup49@aol.com, until Memorial Day.  After Memorial Day, Marc can be reached at the Tennis Pro Shop at 329-9209.

Spring and Summer 2008

 To sign up for any of the programs below you can reach Head Pro, Marc Lupinacci, at 329-2009 or mlup49@aol.com, until Memorial Day.  After Memorial Day, Marc can be reached at the Tennis Pro Shop at 329-9209.

 Adult Clinics, Junior Clinics and Private Lessons will be offered 7 days a week.

Member Junior Clinics:                                     $115 - l hr. clinic
Member Pee Wee Clinics (4-6 yrs.):                 $90 - 45 min. clinic
Member Adult Clinics:                     Head Pro $145 - 1 hr. clinic        $205 - 1½  hr. clinic
                                                        Asst. Pro $135 - 1 hr. clinic        $195 - 1½  hr. clinic

Non-member* Junior Clinics:                            $160 - l hr. clinic
Non-member* Pee Wee Clinics (4-6 yrs.):       $115 - 45 min. clinic
Non-member* Adult Clinics:                            $180 - l hr. clinic         $230 - 1½ hr. clinic

* Please note non-members cannot register until April 1^st

Cardio Tennis for Adults – A class designed with fast paced drills and constant movement to get a Cardio workout.  Focus is on hitting a lot of balls, movement and footwork.  (Not for people looking for strategy and technique).  Classes will be 1 hour in length and you can sign up on a per class basis.  Classes will be offered in the evenings.  Schedule will be posted at Tennis Pro Shop.
Fee:  $20 per class

Spring Session – May 12 to June 20 - Non-members* and Members
Classes meet once a week for six weeks.  Adult classes meet for either one hour or one and a half hours.  Pee Wee classes, for ages 4 to 6, meet for 45 minutes.  Junior clinics meet for an hour or an hour and a half.  Junior classes are after school between 3:00pm and 6:00pm.  Adult classes are offered between 9:00am and 2:30pm, and evenings from 6:00pm to 8:00pm.

*Please note non-members cannot register until April 1^st

Summer Sessions – June 23 through August 22 - Members Only
Summer I  -  June 23 to July 11
Summer II -  July 14 to August 1
Summer III-  August 4 to August 22

All summer Junior clinics meet twice a week for three-week sessions.  Classes are offered in the afternoons between 12:00 noon and 6:00pm.  Adult clinics remain once a week for six-week sessions throughout the summer. 

 Junior Tennis Camp – Members Only

Monday – Friday 9:30am – 12:00 noon (12.5 hours / week) $200 - week
Mon., Wed. & Fri. 9:30am – 12:00 noon or 12:30pm – 3:00pm (7.5 hours / week) $140 - week
Mon., Tues. & Thurs. 9:30am – 12:00 noon (7.5 hours / week) $140 - week

Session 1    June 16 – June 20                          Session 6    July 21 – July 25
Session 2    June 23 – June 27                          Session 7    July 28 – August 1
Session 3    June 30 – July 4                             Session 8    August 4 - August 8
Session 4    July 7 – July 11                              Session 9    August 11 - August 15
Session 5    July 14 – July 18                            Session 10  August 18 – August 22

                                  Junior Tennis Team – Members Only
                 (8-17 years old and must be able to serve and play out points)
                                              June 23 – July 25
                                             $95. Payable to IC

Mandatory practices on Tuesday between 12:00 noon and 3:00pm and matches on Thursdays between 12:30pm - 4:00pm.  Practice matches TBA on Wednesdays between 1:00pm – 4:00pm.  Courts are also reserved for all Jr. Team members every afternoon between 12:00 noon – 3:00pm to play, practice or ladder matches. 

Practice Times
Tuesday 12:00 noon – 1:00pm     All girls 14 & under
Tuesday 1:00pm – 2:00pm           All boys 14 & under
Tuesday 2:00pm – 3:00pm           Girls and boys 15-17

                                         Private Lessons

Head Pro         $70 - 1 hour                 $40 - ½ hour
Asst. Pro          $60 - 1 hour                 $35 - ½ hour
Non-member    $80 - 1 hour                 $45 - ½  hour

All payments are due in full at the time of registration.  Please make your checks payable to Marc Lupinacci.  Makeups for missed classes are NOT GUARANTEED.  Makeups will be offered in the Summer III session and during the last week of August for any child or adult missing a clinic due to inclement weather.  Sign up sheets for makeups will be available all summer with the pro shop workers.  You must sign up for any makeup classes that you need.

Adult Tournaments, Socials and Fund-Raisers

All information can be found at IC check-in, IC newsletter or on bulletin board down on front courts.

                           Men’s and Ladies Fairfield County Teams

For info on Men’s Tennis Team contact Tom Butler at 322-2492
For info on Ladies Tennis Teams contact Marc Lupinacci at 329-2009

Please send me your email address so you can receive the latest on available lessons, tennis clinics, Jr. Team, socials, tournaments, and men’s and ladies teams. My email address is Mlup49@aol.com

ITALIAN CENTER PADDLE TENNIS - MEN'S PROGAM
The Italian Center of Stamford Men's Paddle Program completed its third year of successful programming in addition to having a another steller season of competition in the FCPTL.