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Giveaway: Elf Tennis. Easy for Even the Littlest Rackets

Mar 24 2008
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photo by steve9567Tennis is a great sport for NYC kids. There are free tennis courts all over the city and you can play inside during the colder months. Now tennis is even more accessible to it's littlest players thanks to Elf Tennis and it's creator Esther Forrester. Esther, a former Division I college tennis player with over 10 years of experience teaching tennis to adults and children, has developed a new method of teaching tennis perfect for children as young as 3 years old.

What is the Elf Tennis secret? First they start with oversized foam balls and smaller nets to help smaller children get into the game and love it. But classes also focus on the 4 Fs: Fun, Fitness, Friendship and Fundamentals of tennis. Sounds like a winning combination to me.

Want to see what Elf Tennis is all about? On Sunday, March 30th at noon, ELF Tennis will be offering a free tennis demo that will feature games, music and giveaways as well as introduce their new way of teaching tennis at Congregation El Adereth, 133 E.29th Street. After the event you will be able to sign up for classes starting in April.

And exclusively for Mommy Poppins readers, you can win a series of 5 FREE tennis lessons at the E. 29th Street location! All you have to do is leave a comment on this post before Thursday March 27th at Midnight sharing your favorite sporty activity for NYC kids. We will pick one commenter at random to win the 5 free tennis lessons for a child aged 3-10.

Good Luck!

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Beware of Elf Tennis. In my

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on January 1, 2009 - 7:56pm.

Beware of Elf Tennis. In my opinion, this is a terrible program. Instructors do not show up when and where they are supposed to. My child was disappointed time and time again when she did not get a lesson she was looking forward to. I have never had an experience like this in 7 years of taking kids programs in NYC.

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My 5 year old daughter takes

Submitted by Bina Schram (not verified) on June 7, 2009 - 9:06pm.

My 5 year old daughter takes lessons with this program and I must say that it is fabulous. She adores her instructor and can't wait to go to class every week. Definitely give it a try.

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[...] Plus some cool,

Submitted by Mommy Poppins??”Get more out of NYC for kids -- Activities, (not verified) on March 27, 2008 - 4:20pm.

[...] Plus some cool, off-beat activities and concerts worth the price. And don't forget the free Elf Tennis demo classes on [...]

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Our favorite activity is

Submitted by Andrew (not verified) on March 26, 2008 - 10:52am.

Our favorite activity is riding bikes...but tennis will be super!

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Hey MP, This would be

Submitted by Mother Tucker (not verified) on March 26, 2008 - 3:42am.

Hey MP,
This would be awesome. Please put my name in the hat!!

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I had no idea that you could

Submitted by Desiree (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 6:54am.

I had no idea that you could start tennis this young! We'll be checking it out!

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I think Tennis lessons are a

Submitted by Rosa Paulino (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 5:45am.

I think Tennis lessons are a great way to get children to exercise their limbs, heart as well as their minds. Tennis is a very challenging game which not only assists in maintaining great physical health but also develops mental focus and quick decision making. I would be honored to have my 9 year old daughter participate in such a multi beneficial sport.

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My 3, almost 4 year old son

Submitted by Rob (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 5:08am.

My 3, almost 4 year old son has ran some Central Park kid races with NYRRC. Would love to introduce him to tennis. Looking forward to the event.

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a place kids can go to

Submitted by Carrie (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 4:53am.

a place kids can go to practice their swing other than inside my house?

thank you Mommy Poppins, we will check it out!

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What a good idea! And thank

Submitted by Ellen (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 4:36am.

What a good idea! And thank you, Mommy Poppins! I haven't heard about this anyplace else.

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I have this picture in my

Submitted by Amber (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 4:19am.

I have this picture in my mind of our family in summer - my kids as teenagers and we are all hanging out together and playing tennis - since my 2 are still little and this might be a nice way to start.

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Sounds great! I love the

Submitted by Alice (not verified) on March 25, 2008 - 3:35am.

Sounds great! I love the oversize balls an smaller nets. At 4, I think my daughter, Ellie, is ready to start!

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Oh boy this is the contest,

Submitted by Kate (not verified) on March 26, 2008 - 4:52pm.

Oh boy this is the contest, I hope we win. My seven year old is an obsessed tennis nut and this would be a dream for him. Thanks for keeping us informed.

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My 5 year-old son would love

Submitted by Althea (not verified) on March 27, 2008 - 2:56am.

My 5 year-old son would love this. He played last summer at one of the free programs through NYC Parks dept and loved it.

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Come check us out. Please

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 4:28pm.

Come check us out. Please email me at info@elftennis.com. We have numerous specials going on.

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[...] to Amber who won our

Submitted by Mommy Poppins??”Get more out of NYC for kids -- Activities, (not verified) on April 1, 2008 - 2:59pm.

[...] to Amber who won our Elf Tennis giveaway. Amber will be enjoying five free tennis lessons with the special Elf Tennis approach. If you [...]

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I think Esther does a great

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on April 7, 2009 - 11:01am.

I think Esther does a great job with little kids. Very sensitive and always gives 110 %. This is a great way for kids to have fun and learn a lifetime sport. Tennis is not an easy sport and kids must have fun or are likely to quit. Esther makes it fun!!

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