First Serve
Chip Fazio, Tennis Director and Head Pro
chipfazio@gmail.com
313-670-3277 (cell)
We First Serve!!
We love teaching tennis and the life skills that apply on and off the court.
We First Serve!
We love to share the fun and freedom of movement with kids and adults. We teach fierce competition tempered with good sportsmanship.
Our lesson plans and competitions are based on the latest research and guidelines from the top youth sports and tennis programmers in the country.
We understand that kids learn more when they are having fun and that kids are less likely to quit sports, when sports are fun.
We teach fundamental athletic skills that apply to all sports. We support multisport athletes.
Our goal is to make tennis more accessible and more fun to more people, especially kids!
Please feel free to contact our tennis director, Chip Fazio, USPTA Elite Professional, with any questions or concerns at all. chipfazio@gmail.com 313-670-3277 (cell)
Tennis is the sport of lifetime.
Tennis has a low risk of concussion.
Want to see kids playing their hearts out and having a blast? Check out: facebook.com/firstservemi
Pickleball NEW!!!
Huntington Woods
Fridays June 3-June 24
5-6:30pm 7-12yrs-introduction and play, $96
6:30-7:30 13yrs-adult Introduction to Pickleball for novice players $64
7:30-9pm 13yrs-adult pickleball drill for players with at least 30hrs of pickleball or tennis experience $96
To register:
http://www.ifirstserve.net/store/products/pickleball-new-huntington-woods
Grosse Pointe, Neighborhood Club
June, Sat Morning
Sat mornings June 4-25, $64 4 weeks.
9:15-10am pee-wee
10-11am 7-9
11am-noon 10-12yrs
To register: https://www.neighborhoodclub.net/tennis
July, Sun Evening
4-week tennis session July 10-31, Sundays
$64/4 classes
5-5:45pm pee-wee4-6yrs
5:45-6:45pm 7-9yrs
6:45-7:45pm 10-12yrs
7:45-8:45pm 13yrs through adult, appropriate for beginners up to 3.0 level (adults are welcome in this class.)
To register: https://www.neighborhoodclub.net/tennis
Huntington Woods
Spring Summer 2021
At the rec center courts on Scotia, south of 11 Mile
SPRING TENNIS - $64
4 weeks: Saturdays, June 4-June 25 $64
Pee-Wee tennis 4-6yrs: 1:15 - 2:00 pm
7-9yrs 2-3pm
10-12yrs 3:00 - 4:00 pm
Teen/Adult Tennis: 4:00 - 5:00 pm
To register:
http://www.ifirstserve.net/store/products/huntington-woods-spring-2022-tennis
SUMMER TENNIS - EVENING - $96
Tuesdays, June 28 - July 26 (6 weeks)
Pee Wee Tennis 4-6yrs 5:15 - 6 pm
7-9yrs 6-7pm
10-12yrs 7-8pm
13yrs through adult. Adults are welcome: 8-9pm
SUMMER TENNIS - MORNINGS - $96
Session 1: Tues & Thurs, June 28 - July 14, 6 classes 2x/week
Session 2: Tues & Thurs, July 19-Aug 4, 6 classes 2x/week
Pee Wee Tennis 4-6yrs: 9:00 - 10:00 am
7-12yrs: 10:00 - 11:00 am
13-18yrs: 11:00 am - noon
To register:
http://www.ifirstserve.net/store/products/huntington-woods-summer-2022-tennis
Royal Oak New!
We are excited to start classes in Royal Oak!! Location, Worden Park, on Lexington east of Crooks (Total Soccer)
Spring
Summer
In House Coed Adult Doubles Tennis Leagues
We will set up the matches with different partners and opponents each week. You may register for Sunday only, Wed only or you may play on both leagues. (They are 2 separate leagues)
Easter Break Tennis Camp
Eastside Tennis and Fitness, 18201 East Warren Ave, Detroit MI 48224
Mon, Wed & Thurs
April 18, 20, 21, $54/3 classes
1-2pm 4-6yrs
2-3pm 7-14yrs
Plum Hollow Country Club
2022 Season
Tennis 2020 Schedule, PHCC
Summer 6-week Session
June 20-July 29, $225 includes team shirt
M, W, Th, F (no tennis Tues)
8:45-9:45 U8, 9:50-10:50 13ys to adult, 10:50-11:50 9-12yrs
Walk-in fee, $17/class
Must register by June 12 to receive a shirt
To register:
https://forms.gle/7fYVWUAjZ89RNggCA
New Pickleball!!!
Tuesdays, June 21-July 26 8:45-10:15am ages 13 to adult $75, 10:15-11:15am ages 7-12 $54
Walk-in fee $17 for all classes.
To register:
https://forms.gle/7fYVWUAjZ89RNggCA
Free Friday Night Pickleball
Beginner friendly!!! We will go over rules, basic technique, hit a lot of balls and play a lot of points. July 1, 15 & 29
7-7:30pm Intro to pickleball
6:30-7:30 13yrs through adult mixer
To register:
http://www.ifirstserve.net/store/products/plum-hollow-fri-sat-pickleball
No charge for Fri & Sat pickleball! But you must register by 6pm Thurs.
Free Saturday Morning Pickleball
Beginner friendly!!! We will go over rules, basic technique, hit a lot of balls and play a lot of points.
Bring your own paddle or we will provide loaners.
Saturdays, July 2- 30
9-10am 7-12yrs
10-11:30am 13yrs through adult
To register:
http://www.ifirstserve.net/store/products/plum-hollow-fri-sat-pickleball
No charge for Fri & Sat pickleball! But you must register by 6pm Thurs.
Or let Coach Chip know, 313-670-3277 or chipfazio@gmail.com. Don’t have a paddle? No problem, we will provide loaner paddles if needed.
Free Non-Elimination Wed Evening Tennis Competitions at Plum Hollow
No charge, but you must register by 6pm Monday for Wed competitions. May be singles or doubles depending on turnout. Be ready for either!
Every child will get 3-5 matches and spend most of their time on court, with minimal down time. Kids will be on court by 6pm, out by 8pm. Must know how to keep score to play yellow ball. Red and green is ok if they do not know how to keep score. Contact Coach Chip if you’re not sure which group would be best for your child.
6-8pm, Wed, must register by Mon, 6pm for each Wed event.
June 22, 7-14yrs, green ball, simplified serving and scoring
June 29 5-8yrs, red ball, short courts, lower nets, simplified serving and scoring
July 6, 9-18yrs, yellow ball, traditional balls, traditional serving and scoring.
July 13, 7-12yrs, green ball, simplified serving and scoring
July 20, 5-8yrs, red ball, short courts, lower nets, simplified serving and scoring
July 27, 9-18yrs, yellow ball, traditional balls, traditional serving and scoring.
To register,
http://www.ifirstserve.net/store/products/plum-hollow-wednesday-round-robin-competitions
Contact Coach Chip, chipfazio@gmail.com 313-670-3277
Pleasant Ridge New!
Pleasant Ridge Tennis
Spring, Thursdays, May 12-June 9, 5 weeks, $80
Summer, Wednesdays, June 29-Aug 3, 6 weeks, $96
Pee Wee Tennis: 4-6yrs 5:15 - 6 pm
7-9yrs: 6-7pm
10-12yrs: 7-8pm
13yrs through adult: 8-9pm (Adults and kids 13yrs and up)
To register use this link:
Spring:
http://www.ifirstserve.net/store/products/pleasant-ridge-spring-tennis-2022
Summer:
http://www.ifirstserve.net/store/products/pleasant-ridge-summer-tennis-2022-1
DYC
Detroit Yacht Club
Belle Isle
Summer 2022
M, T, W, Th, no tennis Fri
8yrs and under: 9-10am
9yrs-18yrs: 11am-noon
Adult tennis (13yrs and up ok) M & W only 10-11am
S1: June 20-June 30, 8 classes $144 (Adult $72)
(No tennis the week of the 4th)
S2: July 11-21, 8 classes $144 (Adult $72)
S3: July 25-Aug 4, 8 classes $144 (Adult $72)
To register:
http://www.ifirstserve.net/store/products/detroit-yacht-club
Questions, contact Coach Chip Fazio, 313-670-3277, chipfazio@gmail.com
Eastside Tennis & Fitness Club
New Times!!!!
We'll be indoors at Eastside Tennis and Fitness, Sunday mornings, starting Oct 17, 2021.
Sundays
Sundays, S2 Jan 23-Feb 27,
S3 March 6-April 4
$108/6 classes
1-2pm 4-6yrs pee wee tennis
2-3pm 7-12yrs
3-4pm 13-18yrs
4-5pm high school trough adult 3.0 or higher level, with instructor's permission.
Contact Coach Chip with any q's at all chipfazio@gmail.com 313-670-3277
https://forms.gle/YpY3XxVPGV8iYs3Q7
Location: Eastside Tennis and Fitness
18201 E. Warren
Detroit, MI 48224
Map: (opens in new tab) https://goo.gl/maps/38dCGXAZxPx
Eastpointe/Roseville, Tues Evenings
Classes are running at the Roseville Rec Center
Fall
Tues evenings, sessions starting
April 5 at the Roseville Rec Center.
May 17 outdoors at Spindler Park.
Mondays in summer starting June 20.
(summer classes all start 1/2 hour later)
Pee-wee 4-6yrs 4:45-5:30
Beginner: 7-12 years 5:30-6:30pm
Intermediate: 13-18 years 6:30-7:30pm
Adult tennis 7:30-8:30
To register http://rare-mi.org 586-445-5480
Rec Center Location
18185 Sycamore, Roseville, just NE of I-696 and Gratiot
Map (opens in new tab): https://goo.gl/maps/kvK5ZmDejF22
Spindler Park is on Stephens immediately west of I-94.
Berkley
Classes and Community Tennis Competition
Spring, 4 weeks, $55.60
Mondays May 16-June 13 skip Memorial Day.
445-5:30 4-6 yrs
530-630 7-9yrs
630-730 10-12 yrs
730-830 13yrs through adult. Adults are welcome in this class.
Summer, 6 classes, $83.50
5:15-6pm 4-6 yrs
6-7pm 7-9yrs
7-8pm 10-12 yrs
8-9pm 13yrs through adult. Adults are welcome in this class.
Mondays June 27-Aug 8, skip 4th of July
To register: https://recreation.berkleymich.org/
9-10:30 Red Ball, 36 foot court, simplified serving and scoring, recommended age 5-8yrs. Volunteers are needed to help the kids keep score for this one. If you can count to 7, you can keep score for this one. So, please think about helping out. $13
10:30-12:30 Green Ball, full court but simplified serving and scoring. If your child can count to 7, they can keep score in this event. Recommended age 7-13yrs. $17.50
12:30-3pm Yellow Ball, beginner level, regular court, regular balls, traditional no-ad scoring. Players must be able to keep score on their own. They must be able to serve into the correct box with some reliability. But they cannot reliably hit with topspin nor serve with a continental grip. Recommended age 10yrs-adult (Adults are welcome in this group). USTA level would be weak 2.5 or below. $21.50
3-5:30pm Yellow Ball, advanced beginner, regular court, regular balls, traditional no-ad scoring. Players must be able to keep score on their own. Players can hit topspin groundstrokes with some reliability and are beginning to learn continental grip skills. Recommended age 12yrsthrough adult (Adults are welcome in this group) USTA level would be strong 2.5 to 3.5. $21.50
To register: https://recreation.berkleymich.org/
Contact Coach Chip at First Serve with any questions regarding volunteering, which level would be appropriate or any tennis questions at all. 313-670-3277 chipfazio@gmail.com
Fall classes start Monday, evening Sept 12
Sept 12-Oct 3
545 pee wee
6:30 7-12yrs
7:30-8:30 13-adult
Sterling Heights, Wed Evenings
Fall 2021 Delia Park, enter off Ryan, north of 18 Mile.
Wed, at the Community Center, starting April 13
Outdoors at Delia Park starting May 18
4-6yrs 4:45-5:30
7-9yrs 5:30-6:30
10-12yrs Level 1, 6:30-7:30
10-18yrs Level 2 7:30-8:30
To register:
https://registration.sterling-heights.net/CourseActivities.aspx?id=1002
Location:
Delia Park, enter off Ryan Rd north of 18 Mile
Summer FLex Leagues
The most social distance friendly way to play sports this summer! No group classes, all 1-on-1 match play. Just 2 players on a whole tennis court.
We match you up. You schedule the matches.
June-Aug 2021
Register now, reserve your spot.
We match you up with players of similar ability.
You schedule the matches at a time and place that works for you!
Will play around 8 matches, June through Aug
Kids and adult flights
If you are not sure which group you belong in. We have diagnostic questions on the registration form. We will look over your answers and help you decide.
Flexible scheduling, you decide when and where you will play.
Report scores to us. Standings will be online.
Awards given at the end of summer
$30/around 8 matches all summer
For kids flex league
https://forms.gle/iwntyEi2tfj71iFj9
For adult flex league, go to https://forms.gle/LWdnDwTWX8oxT2SZ8
2020 Results, Yellow Ball:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Z1uvtABAukzBnr49LhTK6saNnJZ5G9DWp_ZKlCGw7dI/edit?usp=sharing
Green Ball: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1IYfqNsAGadQq2Bo0C4c4GViSPC_rUfbjnErxvSS2Krg/edit?usp=sharing
Saint Clair Shores
2022 Spring Summer Schedule
Saint Clair Shores
A Spindler Park in Eastpointe
All classes at Spindler Park in Eastpointe
Spring Tues evenings, starts May 17,
Tuesdays, May 17-June 14 (5 classes) Spindler Park
4:45-5:30 4-6yr olds, pee-wee tennis
5:30-630 7-12 7-12yr olds
6:30-7:30 13-18yr olds
7:30-8:30 adult tennis
Summer Session 1 Mon only June 22-Aug 27, (6 classes)
Session 2 Mon & Wed, Aug 8-24, (6 classes)
Summer times
5:15-6pm, 4-6yr olds, pee-wee tennis
6-7pm, 7-12 7-12yr olds
7-8pm, 13-18yr olds
8-9pm, Adult tennis
Contact parks & rec to sign up. 586-445-5350
Or register in person at the ice rink, Stephens just east of I-94
Waiver of Liability
In registering myself or my child for any of First Serve, sponsored activities, I hereby freely and voluntarily, to the fullest extent permitted by law, release, relieve, discharge and indemnify the First Serve, their officers, agents, employees, and staff from and against any and all claims, judgments, lawsuits, damages, or expenses, of whatsoever kind or nature for any and all bodily or mental injury, loss of life, and/or damage to or loss of any and all property, which may be imposed upon or asserted against First Serve, their officers, agents, employees and/or staff resulting from, arising out of or in any way connected with my or my child’s participation or involvement in these activities.
Contact Us
Chip Fazio, USPTA Elite Professional, Tennis Director and Head Pro
chipfazio@gmail.com
313-670-3277 (cell)
Chip's Vitae:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/mzbrjmovufgj2na/Chip%20Fazio%2C%20Vitae.pdf?dl=0
chipfazio@
Tel: 313-670-3277
Facebook.com/firstservemi
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