Athletics
Horsemanship Instruction
Join us at Arabian Knights Farm to learn about the
magnificent beauty and versatility of the Arabian horse. Learn the basics of horsemanship so you can interact safely and confidently around horses. Long pants and closed-toe shoes with a one-inch heel are required for riding. Helmets are provided. Please arrive for each session 15 minutes early to check in and
e. Lear Age: 8 years & up Min/Max: 5/30 Fee: $135 Location: Arabian Knights Farms, 6526 Clarendon Hills Road, Willowbrook
Level 1: Beginner Horsemanship Students will learn about safety around horses, breeds, colors, anatomy, eyesight and how to halter and lead a horse. On week two, the students begin balance exercises on horseback at the walk.
Class # Date Day Time
243035-01 8/21 - 8/28 W 6:30 - 8:30 pm 243035-02 9/8 - 9/15
SU 243035-03 10/20 - 10/27 SU Challenge
Tennis Academy The tennis pros at Challenge Fitness are certified and teach tennis year-round to all levels and ages. For additional information, please contact Challenge Fitness
s Quick Start Tiny Tots Tennis
This program is for the beginner player at a young age and incorporates the Quick Start method at a slow pace. The primary focus is on fun, hand-eye coordination and games.
Min/Max: 4/12 Class #
Age
Location: McCollum Park Date
Day
R/NR: $70/$105 Time
250505-01 3 - 5 years 9/11 - 10/16 W 4:00 - 4:45 pm
Quick Start Junior Tennis This program utilizes smaller courts, low compression balls and shorter nets for younger players to learn and develop tennis skills as quickly as possible. The program was created by USTA and all staff are highly trained in the new format. Level 1 focuses on rallies and volleys. Players at Level 2 can hit a forehand and backhand consistently and are starting to play points.
Min/Max: 4/12 Class #
Age/Level
Location: McCollum Park Date
R/NR: $87/$131 Day Time
250506-01 6 - 9 yrs/Level 1 9/11 - 10/16 W 4:45 - 5:45 pm 250506-02 10 - 13 yrs/Level 2 9/11 - 10/16 W 5:45 - 6:45 pm 250506-03 6 - 9 yrs/Level 1 9/14 - 10/19 SA 1:30 - 2:30 pm 250506-04 10 - 13 yrs/Level 2 9/14 - 10/19 SA 2:30 - 3:30 pm
High School Competitive Tennis
This program incorporates the usage of the different types of spin, and strives to develop the player into a more advanced level of play. Min/Max: 4/12
Class # Age
Location: McCollum Park Date
250507-01 14 - 17 years NEW! Adult Tennis Leagues
Come test your skills in match play format at the beautiful McCollum Park Tennis Courts. Adults of varying skill levels will square off in match play in an attempt to hone skills and enhance abilities. Instructors from Challenge Fitness will be on site to run matches and mentor players. Players will warm up and play one match each week.
Min/Max: 4/12 Class #
Age
Location: McCollum Park Date
Day
R/NR: $126/$192 Time
250516-01 Women’s 9/11 - 10/16 W 6:00 - 9:00 pm 250516-02 Co-ed 250516-03 Co-ed
9/11 - 10/16 W 6:00 - 9:00 pm 9/14 - 10/19 SA
6:00 - 9:00 pm Autumn 2013 13
R/NR: $164/$246 Day Time
9/14 - 10/19 SA 3:30 - 5:30 pm
11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Level 2: Intermediate Horsemanship L Le
Students will review and expand the skills learned in the Level 1 class. There will be a demonstration by our AKF youth and amateur riders on the different styles of riding. Students will learn nutrition, grooming and tacking, and continue balance exercises at the walk and trot. Class #
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Date Day Time
243035-04 9/4 - 9/11 W 6:30 - 8:30 pm 243035-05 9/22 - 9/29 SU 243035-06 11/3 - 11/10 SU
Level 3: Advanced Horsemanship
Students continue to review and practice all of the skills learned in Level 1 and Level 2. At Level 3, the students “take the reins” and learn basic control and steering at the walk and the trot. Students receive an AKF Horseman Certificate to wear during this level to acknowledge their status as an AKF rider. Class #
Date
243035-07 9/18 - 9/25 243035-08 10/6 - 10/13 243035-09 11/17 - 12/1
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SU SU
6:30 - 8:30 pm
11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
11:00 am - 1:00 pm 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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