Hollidaysburg Golden Tiger Tennis Camp 2026
ATTENTION!!Parent MUST SUBMIT:
PAPER FORM REGISTRATION at Registration
The Camp Staff
The Co-Directors of the tennis camp are Brian and
Amanda (Faris) Denis. Coach Denis recently
concluded his 25th season as Head Coach for
The Boys and Girls teams at Hollidaysburg. In his
tenure, the programs have produced State
Champions in singles and doubles, and
numerous District Champions. He has numerous
years of experience teaching tennis to young
people, and holds a rank of “Professional” within
the Professional Tennis Registry (PTR), the
world’s largest tennis teaching professional
organization. Denis is also the Head
Professional and Tennis Director at the Summit
Tennis and Athletic Club. He was recently
selected by the United States Tennis Association
as its Central Pennsylvania “Teaching
Professional of the Year”.
Amanda (Faris) Denis has been around the sport
of tennis since she could hold a tennis racquet.
Her father founded both the boys and girls tennis
programs at Altoona and passed along much of
his tennis knowledge to her. She has been a
certified teaching professional for over 26 years,
making her the area’s only certified female
teaching pro. She founded the Central Blair Park
and Rec Tennis program and acts as the Director
of Tennis at The Summit.
Coach Denis will also rely on several college and
varsity players who have years of playing
experience to help with the instruction of the
youngsters. The Golden Tiger Tennis Program is
where children get their start towards becoming
future champions
June 22- July 30
A paper registration form is required at the time of registration.
9:00 – 10:00 am Grades K-5
10:00 – 11:00 am Grades 5-10
11:00- 12:00 pm Grades K-10
$75.00
GOLDEN TIGER TENNIS TRADITION
● The District’s first ever State Doubles
Champions
● 37 All-State players since 2003
● 40 District Champs in last 13 years
● 13 Girls’ District 6 Team Champions
● 2014, 16, 18, 21, 23 Boys’ District 6
Champions
● Areas first ever State Singles Champion
PHILOSOPHY OF THE CAMP
The goal of the Hollidaysburg Golden Tiger
Tennis Camp is to teach young boys and girls the
skills, fundamentals, and knowledge necessary
for them to improve their athletic performance in
tennis and other sports. Tennis is a sport for a
lifetime, but not always accessible to everyone.
This camp will introduce new student-athletes to
the game that may not have had the opportunity
to play before. It will also help grow the game of
tennis in our community.
AREAS OF INSTRUCTION
● Forehand and Backhand
● Volley and Overheads
● The Serve
● Match Play Situations
● Games
● Drills
● Many Others
ENROLLMENT
If all 50 spots in each session have been filled, you
can choose another session, or be put on a waiting
list, with no guarantee of being accepted. Once all
spots are filled, we will no longer be accepting
students, so please enroll as really as possible.
ONLY THOSE APPLICANTS WHO HAVE PAID
AND COMPLETED AN APPLICATION WILL BE
ENROLLED.
ELIGIBILITY
● Boys and girls entering Grades K-10th
● Completed insurance form
● Application
● Payment
CAMP TIMES
Camp will be held every Monday, Wednesday,
and Thursday morning
Starting on Monday June
22nd and finishes Thursday July 30th. .
PLEASE
NOTE THE DAYS ARE MONDAY, WEDNESDAY,
AND THURSDAY.
The fee for the camp is for the
entire summer so that you can attend all or as many
days as you choose. There will be 3 groups
based on both grade and ability level.
IN THE
EVENT OF RAIN, PLEASE CALL THE YMCA
TO SEE IF THE CAMP IS STILL ON.
SESSION TIMES
9:00-10:00 (Grades K-5) 50 spots
10:00-11:00 (Grades 5-10) 50 spots
11:00-12:00 (Grades K-10) 50 spots
Each session will be 60 minutes long to focus on
more hitting and playing time, instead of running
and stretching. There is a limit of 50 campers in
each time slot. This is to increase the individual
attention each camper gets, so please sign up
early to reserve a spot.
EQUIPMENT AND AGENDA
Practice will be held outside at the Tiger Tennis
Center, so please dress accordingly. Sneakers
must be worn to play on the courts- no sandals,
flip flops, or Crocs etc. Shorts and comfortable
tops are suggested. Athletes should bring their
own water or drinks if it is hot or humid. Water
will not be provided. All athletes will receive a
T-shirt near the end of camp. Rackets will not be
provided.
IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS, EMAIL COACH
DENIS: [email protected]
Registration Information
| Open | Close | Register At | Member | Non-Member | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/21/26 | 6/25/26 | Front Desk | $ 75.00 | $ 75.00 |
Available Sessions
| Date(s) | Spots Available | ||
|---|---|---|---|
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06/22/26 - 07/30/26
Grades K -5 - Mo,We,Th - 9:00 am - 10:00 am
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- |
Registration Closed |
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06/22/26 - 07/30/26
Grades 5-10 - Mo,We,Th - 10:00 am - 11:00 am
|
- |
Registration Closed |
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06/22/26 - 07/30/26
Grades K-10 - Mo,We,Th - 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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30 / 50 Available |
Registration Closed |