Adult Lessons
Only staff employed by the Irvington Club may give instruction on our courts.
To sign up for adult group classes, please call the Front Desk at 503-287-8749
Adult Group Classes
Whether you are a beginning player or a player just entering your prime, the Irvington Club has a group class for you. All group classes are taught by RSPA certified pros Walter Seidel, Cris Valverde, and our Assistant Pro Oliver Kuerbis.
Members can sign up for group classes one week in advance (after the conclusion of that week’s class).
Non-members can sign up for group classes the evening prior starting at 6pm
Summer Tennis Lesson Schedule
Starting the week of June 15th, we hold our summer schedule for private and signup lessons. We are happy to welcome back Oliver Kuerbis as our Assistant Pro to help with lessons.
Here are the Pros weekly private lessons available through the front desk:
Walter Seidel
Friday's 7:30-8am / Friday's 8-8:30am
Cris Valverde
Wednesday 2:30-3:30pm / Fridays 1:15-2:15pm
Oliver Kuerbis
Monday 2:30-3:30pm / Tuesday 2:30-3:30pm
You can register for these lessons 1 week prior after that week’s lesson has concluded.
In addition to these lesson options, we now also have a private lesson waitlist you can sign up for at the front desk and the Pros will reach out to you to find a time that works.
Here are the Pros weekly signup lessons available through the front desk:
Walter Seidel
2.5 – 3.0 Women’s Doubles Class w/ Walter | Saturdays ~ 7:00 – 8:15 am
Teaching a good technical foundation to have the confidence to compete in club league matches and tournaments. We focus on basic technique, footwork, strategy and tactics and make use of fun doubles games to keep you moving while incorporating new skills into your tennis game.
2.5 – 3.0 Men’s Doubles Class w/Walter | Saturdays ~ 8:15am – 9:30am
Teaching a good technical foundation to have the confidence to compete in club league matches and tournaments. We will focus on basic technique, footwork, strategy and tactics. With 3.0 rated players in this class we will focus more on taking balls out of the air and moving more aggressively to the net. Use of several doubles games to keep the players moving while focusing on one theme for the class.
3.5+ Men’s Doubles Class w/Walter | Saturdays ~ 9:30am – 10:45am
This class is designed around quick moving games focusing on tactical doubles plays. Technical teaching is also included in this class. If you are looking for a double's workout class with all the benefits of learning tactics and doubles technique, this is the class for you.
3.5+ Women's Doubles Class w/Walter I Saturdays 10:45-noon
This class is designed around quick moving games focusing on tactical doubles plays. Technical teaching is also included in this class. If you are looking for a double's workout class with all the benefits of learning tactics and doubles technique, this is the class for you.
Cris Valverde
2.5 – 3.0 Women’s Class w/Cris | Wednesdays ~ 8:30am-9:30am
A skills-oriented class focusing on technique, movement, and court positioning. Drills incorporate realistic doubles scenarios so you can “groove the moves.” Bring a friend, hone those strokes, and improve your movement!
3.0 – 3.5 Women’s Doubles Class w/Cris | Thursdays ~ 8:30am – 9:30am
A fun, fast paced drill for players who are looking to improve their volleys and learn basic doubles positioning and tactics.
Oliver Kuerbis
3.5 Women's Doubles Class w/Oliver I Mondays 6:15-7:15pm
This class is designed around quick moving games focusing on tactical doubles plays. Technical teaching is also included in this class. If you are looking for a double's workout class with all the benefits of learning tactics and doubles technique, this is the class for you.
You can register for these lessons 1 week prior after that week’s lesson has concluded.
Open Play
MEN’S OPEN PLAY
Drop-in doubles play for all levels every Wednesday afternoon 2:30 pm until Close. This is a great opportunity to meet, socialize, and practice with other tennis players at the club. Come on out and meet new people and have a great time.
WOMEN’S OPEN PLAY
Drop-in doubles play for all levels every Wednesday 9:30 am – 2:30 pm (except when City League matches are taking place from noon-2:30pm) and Thursday 5:00pm – 8:15pm. This is a great opportunity to meet, socialize, and practice with other tennis players at the club. Come on out and meet new people and have a great time.