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Swing, Hit & Ace

 

Swing, Hit & Ace

Juniors

Adults

Schools

Swing, Hit & Ace the tennis court!

This program is an easy way to get started in the world's healthiest sport. Using modified tennis balls and racquets, beginner players will learn the fundamentals of tennis through games and activities.

 

Providers interested in running a Swing, Hit & Ace program, please contact your local TSR listed below.

Improve skills: Balance, agility and hand-eye coordination
Aerobic exercise and heart-pumping fun
Build community

Juniors 

We're here to support your junior at the start of their tennis journey. Sign them up for Swing, Hit & Ace.

Avon, Ind.

Provider: Robert Mize
Program Dates: June 9-June 20

Registration End Date: June 1, 2026

Ages: 5-10

 
 
South Bend, Ind.

Provider: Susan Kemph
Program Dates: April 27-May 22
Registration End Date: March 25, 2026

 

  • Grades 3-4 Open to players from any school ($45 - Shirt Only)
  • Grades 5-8 Open to ICCL school players only ($45 - Shirt Only)
  • Grades 3-4 Open to players from any school ($65 - Shirt & Racquet)
  • Grades 5-8 Open to ICCL school players only ($65 - Shirt & Racquet)

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Central Indiana

Allison Davis, allison.davis@midwest.usta.com

 

Northern Indiana

Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)

 

Benton, Ill.

Provider: Diane Metzger
Program Dates: June 3-June 17
Registration End Date: May 31, 2026

 

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Chicago Metro Area (Cook, DuPage, Lake counties)

Mary Beth Bowman, marybeth@midwest.usta.com

 

Northern Illinois/Mid-South Illinois

Bret Schrama, bret@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

 

Tennis Rep Contact:

Ohio Valley

Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com

 

Howell, Mich.

April 21-May 26

Provider: Nikki Wattles

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Northeastern Michigan/Southeastern Michigan

Susan Courtright, susan@midwest.usta.com

 

Northern Michigan

Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)

 

Western Michigan

Sydney Whitfield, sydney@midwest.usta.com

 

Defiance, Ohio

Provider: Amy McDonald
Program Dates: June 1-June 4
Registration End Date: May 18, 2026

 

 

Evendale, Ohio
Session 1:

June 1-July 6

Provider: Kristen Maiden

Registration End Date: May 17, 2026

 

Session 2:

July 27-Aug. 31

New Player:

Returning Player:

Provider: Kristen Maiden

Registration End Date: July 12, 2026

 

 

Springfield, Ohio (National Trail)
Session 1:

Provider: Miste Adams
Program Dates: June 1-June 4
Registration End Date: May 17, 2026

 

Session 2:

Provider: Miste Adams
Program Dates: July 6-July 9
Registration End Date: June 21, 2026

 

 

Sylvania, Ohio
Southview High School

Provider: Liz Moulton
Program Dates: June 3-June 24
Registration End Date: May 17, 2026

Ages 11-14

 

Provider: Liz Moulton
Program Dates: June 8-June 24
Registration End Date: May 17, 2026

Ages 5-10

 

Northview High School

Provider: Liz Moulton
Program Dates: June 9-June 25
Registration End Date: May 17, 2026

Ages 5-10

 

 

Toledo, Ohio 
Jermain Park - Spring:

Provider: Amy Beaverson
Program Dates: May 11-May 20
Registration End Date: May 1

 

Jermain Park - Summer, Session 1:

Provider: Amy Beaverson
Program Dates: June 1-June 22
Registration End Date: May 20

 

Jermain Park - Summer, Session 2:

Provider: Amy Beaverson
Program Dates: July 13-July 22
Registration End Date: July 1

 

Highland Park:

Provider: Amy Beaverson
Program Dates: June 2-June 11
Registration End Date: May 20

 

Pine Glen:

Provider: Amy Beaverson
Program Dates: June 9-June 18
Registration End Date: June 1

 

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Northeastern Ohio

Michael Rose, michael.rose@midwest.usta.com

 

Northwestern Ohio

Amy Beaverson, amy@midwest.usta.com

 

Ohio Valley

Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

Tennis Rep Contact:

Ohio Valley

Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com

 

Eagle River, Wis.

Provider: Sherry Stecker
Program Dates: June 9-June 25
Registration End Date: May 24, 2026

 

 
South Milwaukee, Wis.

Provider: Christine Gutowski
Program Dates: July 6-July 27
Registration End Date: June 21

 

 

Tennis Rep Contact:

Wisconsin

Erik Seifert, erik@midwest.usta.com

 

Adults 

Discover how easy tennis can be! Find a Swing, Hit & Ace program on courts near you.

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Central Indiana

Allison Davis, allison.davis@midwest.usta.com

 

Northern Indiana

Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Chicago Metro Area (Cook, DuPage, Lake counties)

Mary Beth Bowman, marybeth@midwest.usta.com

 

Northern Illinois/Mid-South Illinois

Bret Schrama, bret@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

 

Tennis Rep Contact:

Ohio Valley

Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Northeastern Michigan/Southeastern Michigan

Susan Courtright, susan@midwest.usta.com

 

Northern Michigan

Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)

 

Western Michigan

Sydney Whitfield, sydney@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Northeastern Ohio

Michael Rose, michael.rose@midwest.usta.com

 

Northwestern Ohio

Amy Beaverson, amy@midwest.usta.com

 

Ohio Valley

Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

Tennis Rep Contact:

Ohio Valley

Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

Tennis Rep Contact:

Wisconsin

Erik Seifert, erik@midwest.usta.com

 

Schools 

Discover how easy tennis can be! Find a Swing, Hit & Ace program at your school.

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Central Indiana

Allison Davis, allison.davis@midwest.usta.com

 

Northern Indiana

Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)

 

Trinity Lutheran School - Springfield, Ill.

Provider: Andrew Coon
Program Dates: Tuesdays, March 24-April 21, 3-4 pm

Register here

 

 

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Chicago Metro Area (Cook, DuPage, Lake counties)

Mary Beth Bowman, marybeth@midwest.usta.com

 

Northern Illinois/Mid-South Illinois

Bret Schrama, bret@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

 

Tennis Rep Contact:

Ohio Valley

Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Northeastern Michigan/Southeastern Michigan

Susan Courtright, susan@midwest.usta.com

 

Northern Michigan

Tyson Thompson, tyson.thompson@midwest.usta.com (interim)

 

Western Michigan

Sydney Whitfield, sydney@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

 

Tennis Rep Contacts:

Northeastern Ohio

Michael Rose, michael.rose@midwest.usta.com

 

Northwestern Ohio

Amy Beaverson, amy@midwest.usta.com

 

Ohio Valley

Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

Tennis Rep Contact:

Ohio Valley

Jim Amick, jim@midwest.usta.com

 

Check back! Programs will be added throughout the year.

 

Tennis Rep Contact:

Wisconsin

Erik Seifert, erik@midwest.usta.com

 

Together, everyone makes tennis safer.

Swing, Hit & Ace is an entry-level program geared towards players aged 5-14 years old who have little to no experience playing tennis. All Swing Hit & Ace programming is led by USTA SafePlay™ approved providers.

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