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Adaptive Tennis Programs
TENNIS FOR PLAYERS with SPECIAL NEEDS – Volunteers Needed!
The Tennis & Pickleball Center adaptive programs have expanded to include wheelchairs, mentally and physically disabled, as well as those on the autism spectrum. All are conducted by professionals with specific training and experience in the field.
All Adaptive Tennis programs take place at the Tennis & Pickleball Center unless otherwise noted and highlighted.
Wheelchair Tennis
The Palm Beach Gardens Tennis & Pickleball Center offers Wheelchair Tennis on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month. Each class includes a tennis & mobility warm-up, stroke/strategy of the day and play. The first class is free! Call 561-630-1180 to reserve your spot.
- Instructor: USPTA Pro Jim Tierney
CLASS | DAY/DATE | TIME | FEE |
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Youth | 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month | 5:30-6:30pm | $10 |
Adult | 2nd & 4th Thursday of each month | 6:30-8:30pm | $10 |
Jamie’s Angels
This program provides an enjoyable monthly occasion for the benefit of community members with special needs. Qualified tennis professionals direct the play – which is adapted to the individual abilities of the participants – helped by enthusiastic volunteers, usually with a one-to-one player to volunteer ratio. It is funded by the Frank Family in memory of their daughter/granddaughter/sister, Jamie Alexa. The classes are FREE but please pre-register at 561-630-1180.
- Saturdays: Jan 22, Feb 19, Mar 26, Apr 23, & May 21 | 1:00-2:00pm
Love Serving Autism for Youth
Interaction between volunteers and students is very important in this program, and Tennis Pro Lisa Pugliese seeks well-motivated individuals who can commit to it. Please email Lisa and let her know if you might be able to do so. For information and pre-registration, please contact Lisa via email.
- Location: Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex, 5070 117th Court North
DAY | TIME | FEE |
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Fridays, May 6-Jun 10 | 5:00-6:00pm | $10 |
Sundays, May 15-Jun 19 | 9:30-10:30am | $10 |
Love Serving Autism for Adults
Space permitting, students may enroll for the remainder of a session in progress at a pro-rated fee.
- Age: 18+
- Instructor: Jim Tierney
- Location: Joseph R. Russo Athletic Complex, 5070 117th Court North
DAYS | TIME | REGISTER |
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2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month | 5:30-6:30pm | 232102-1A |
Contact Us
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Tennis & Pickleball Center
5110 117th Court N
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
Map to the Tennis & Pickleball Center
561-630-1180Email the Tennis & Pickleball Center
Hours*
Monday - Friday
7:30 am - 9 pmSaturday
7:30 am - 3 pmSunday
7:30 am - 3 pm*Hours may vary due to special events or other programs.
Wendy Tatum
Tennis & Pickleball Director
Email Wendy Tatum
561-630-1184Andi Mohl
Operations Manager
Email Andi Mohl
561-630-1186Ian Sullivan
Recreation Supervisor
Email Ian Sullivan
561-630-1188Huy Nguyen
Head Pickleball Pro
561-713-6911