The Bailiwick Club offers 6 HarTru tennis courts, available for play from mid April to the end of October. These courts host a variety of programs designed for all levels of play, welcoming adults, juniors, and young children. The club provides private and group lessons, a Junior Tennis Academy, clinics, and Cardio Tennis sessions. Members can also participate in men’s and women’s inter-club teams competing in the Fairfield County, CT Tennis League. Additional opportunities include ladder play, mixed member tournaments, member-guest tournaments, member-member tournaments, and the prestigious Club Championship Singles Tournament.
2025 Spring Junior Program
(Pricing per 6-week session)
Little Aces (Red Ball) Ages 4-5
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:00-3:30pm
Red Ball is an introduction to tennis that utilizes a smaller court and shorter racquets to enable earlier rally play. Focus is on hand-eye coordination, racquet skills, basic movement, strokes, and most importantly FUN.
Member Pricing: 1 class/week: $150, 2 classes/week: $300, 3 classes/week: $450
Non-Member Pricing: 1 class/week: $180, 2 classes/week: $360, 3 classes/week: $540
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Rising Stars (Orange Ball) Ages 6-7
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 3:30-4:30pm
This junior class continues to introduce tennis related techniques, movement, and the concept of rallying, as well as games designed to help players learn the concepts of tennis in a fun and enjoyable style.
Member Pricing: 1 class/week: $240, 2 classes/week: $480, 3 classes/week: $720
Non-Member Pricing: 1 class/week: $300, 2 classes/week: $600, 3 classes/week: $900
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Next Gen (Green Ball) Ages 8-10
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 4:30-5:30pm
This program concentrates on stroke production, rallying, and learning the core fundamentals of tennis, as well as teaching players how to score and incorporate key strategies.
Member Pricing: 1 class/week: $240, 2 classes/week: $480, 3 classes/week: $720
Non-Member Pricing: 1 class/week: $300, 2 classes/week: $600, 3 classes/week: $900
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Premier (Yellow Ball) Ages 11-13
Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:30-6:30pm
The Yellow Ball program is designed for mature juniors who are looking to improve their overall skills through stroke development, rallying and point play.
Member Pricing: 1 class/week: $240, 2 classes/week: $480, 3 classes/week: $720
Non-Member Pricing: 1 class/week: $300, 2 classes/week: $600, 3 classes/week: $900
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Varsity (Yellow Ball) Ages 12+
Tuesday, Thursday 5:30-7:00pm
Designed for players who are playing tournaments or high school tennis, the Varsity program continues to focus on competition, teaching the players about point construction, play patterns, and overall tennis development.
Member Pricing: 1 class/week: $330, 2 classes/week: $660
Non-Member Pricing: 1 class/week: $390, 2 classes/week: $780
Adult Tennis Programs
2025 registration will be open soon! Contact our Director of Racquets for more details.
Tennis 101 (Beginner)
Monday 9:00-10:00am, Thursday 9:30-10:30am
This clinic is designed for beginners and those returning to the game after an extended break. Each week,
players will learn the fundamentals, including groundstrokes, volleys, overheads, serves, returns, and basic
rules of play. Whether you’re brand new to tennis or looking to refresh your skills, this clinic will provide a
strong foundation to help you get started on your tennis journey.​
4-week session pricing: $120 | Daily Pricing: $30/class | Non-Members will be charged an additional $10 per session
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Cardio Tennis
Monday 9:00-10:00am & 6:30-7:30pm, Saturday 10:30-11:30am
Cardio Tennis offers a high-energy workout for players of all skill levels. These clinics feature fast-paced
feeding drills and point play, making it a fun and engaging way to improve your game while staying active.
Pricing: $30/class | Non-members will be charged an additional $10 per class
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Point Play
Tuesday 10:30am-12:00pm, Saturday 9:00-10:30am
Point Play is designed around a Champion of the Court format, where six players compete on each court.
Work with a partner to win three points in a row and claim the champion spot! Every 15 minutes, partners
rotate, keeping the competition fresh and engaging. This clinic is perfect for players looking to improve their
doubles strategy and reflexes—all while having fun.
Pricing: $45/class | Non-members will be charged an additional $10 per class
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105 Clinic
Thursday 6:00-7:00pm, Sunday 10:30-11:30am
Aggressive play takes center stage in this high-energy clinic, where the goal is to win and win big!
Players will be paired with a partner to compete in live-ball point play against other teams—with a twist.
Groundstroke winners earn 5 points, volley winners 10 points, and overhead winners 20 points.
Pricing: $35/class | Non-members will be charged an additional $10 per class
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Team Practices
See Director of Racquets for Details
Here, you’ll focus on doubles strategy and situational games while building strong chemistry with your
teammates. The Team Practices are designed to improve your tactical play, shot selection, and teamwork
in a high-energy environment.
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Men's Clinic
Monday 6:00-7:30pm, Sunday 9:00-10:30am
The Men’s Clinic combines fun situational games with a focus on tactics and match play! This clinic is
designed to help you improve your strategic thinking, shot selection, and on-court decision-making through
dynamic, real-game scenarios.
Pricing: $45/class | Non-members will be charged an additional $10 per class
Meet Our Team
Luke Purser, Director of Racquets
A highly qualified professional with extensive experience in tennis, paddle and pickleball, Luke brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the club. As a junior tennis player, he achieved a ranking of No. 9 in Great Britain and No. 414 in the world.
Luke comes to The Bailiwick Club from Silver Spring Country Club, where he served as the Director of Paddle and Head Professional of Racquets. His other previous club experiences include Century Country Club in Harrison, NY, and Quaker Ridge Golf Club in Scarsdale, NY.
