Despite the a challenges in 2020, UMT Recreation and Brian Bleam were able to offer the tennis program on a smaller scale, utilizing distance-friendly procedures. Thank you Brian and the participants!
Please see the 2021 Schedule and registration instructions below!
All UMT Tennis programs are instructed by USPTR Certified Tennis professional Brian Bleam.
This program runs from approximately May- August each year.
Click here for a printable 2021 schedule, or click the image. NOTE: Session 2 Junior Level 2 will now take place at Blue Barn Park.
General Registration Information: registration for 2021 will open February 1, 2021.
- REGISTER ONLINE! Create an account in our NEW Recreation Portal
- Create an account, go to programs, click your program and “checkout” (payments cannot be made online)
- Choose to either pay online via credit card, or pay later via cash or check
- Cash or check payments to: payable to UMT, 8330 Schantz Road, Brienigsville, PA 18031. 610-395-4892, recreation@uppermac.org
- Cash or check payments to: payable to UMT, 8330 Schantz Road, Brienigsville, PA 18031. 610-395-4892, recreation@uppermac.org
- OR Print the Registration Forms then mail it in with your payment
Tennis Clinic Locations:
Ricky Park- 5875 Ricky Ridge Trail, Orefield, PA 18069
Blue Barn Park- 5770 Snowy Orchid Road, Allentown, 18104
Questions about classes: Brian Bleam directly at bjbleam@hotmail.com
Our Instructors:
Brian Bleam
Professional Tennis Registry
Certified Tennis Instructor
“Hard work beats talent when talent fails to work hard.”
Check out Brian Bleam in Tennis Magazine on page 21!
Brian Bleam played tennis collegiality and is a USPTR Certified Tennis Instructor. He is currently the Head Tennis Pro for Oakmont Tennis Club and has coached for both Muhlenberg College and Salisbury High School. Brian really enjoys teaching the game of tennis to both adults and youth, and is very active doing so throughout the Lehigh Valley. Brian looks forward to another great season coaching in Upper Macungie Township!
Assistant Instructor: Ed Pfenninger
Ed also played tennis coliegiately and is a USPTA Certified Teaching Professional. While in college, he began teaching tennis at Sea Colony Resort in Bethany Beach, Delaware. He then taught in Florida at the Boca West Country Club. Ed has instructed tennis at several clubs in the area, and most recently has been on the coaching staff for the Allen High School Boys and Girls teams. Ed has a passion for tennis, and has dedicated his life to playing and teaching future players this “lifetime sport.”
Looking to Play?
Tennis Courts in Upper Macungie Township:
- 3 courts at Blue Barn Park located at 5770 Snowy Orchid Road in Allentown
- 2 courts at Ricky Park located at 5875 Ricky Ridge Trail in Orefield
- 1 court at Apple Park located at 1935 Packhouse Road in Fogelsville
Questions? recreation@uppermac.org or (610)-395-4892