Welcome
Thank you for your interest in First Tee – Indiana in Northwest. Find out more information about what we are doing in your community contact Nancy Bender at [email protected] and on our Facebook Page. First Tee – Indiana in Northwest offers scholarships to kids on a need basis. Our goal, as a community, is to ensure every kid has a place to learn, have fun, and cultivate friendships. For more information on scholarship opportunities, advancing through the program, registration troubleshooting and other frequently asked questions, CLICK HERE.
First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Director Nancy Bender will offer the following classes at The Course at Aberdeen, Creekside Golf Course, Curtis Creek Golf Course , Scherwood, and Valparaiso Country Club in the Northwest area. Please contact Coach Bender if you have any questions regarding class placement or other inquires. Nancy Bender at [email protected].
Creekside Golf Course
First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches Art Grimes, Wendy Simms, Jim Jeselnick and Barb Smith will offer the following classes at Creekside Golf Course in Valparaiso. Email Nancy Bender at [email protected] with questions about these classes!
Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
Winter Refresher Classes | Wednesdays, January 3-March 27 | 4:00-6:00pm | High School |
Thursdays, January 4-March 28 | 4:15-5:15pm | 11-14 | |
Saturdays, January 6-March 30 | 1:00-1:45pm | 4-6 | |
Saturdays, January 6-March 30 | 2:00-3:00pm | 7-11 | |
Saturdays, January 6-March 30 | 2:00-4:00pm | 13-18 | |
Creekside Golf Course Playing Leagues
Email Nancy Bender at [email protected] to register for these great playing league opportunities!
Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
Summer Playing League | 7-18 | ||
The Course at Aberdeen
First Tee – Indiana at Northwest Coach Art Grimes will offer the following classes at The Course at Aberdeen in Valparaiso.
Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
June Session | Monday-Friday, June 17th-June 21st | 9-10:30am | 7-12 |
July Session | Monday-Friday, July 15th-July 19th | 9-10:30am | 7-12 |
Curtis Creek Golf Course
First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches Eric Nowlin and Wendy Simms will offer the following classes at Curtis Creek Golf Course in Rennselear.
Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
Summer 2024 | May 27, 28, 29, June 3, 4 | 8:00-9:30am | 7-17 |
Scherwood Golf Course
First Tee – Indiana in Northwest welcomes Coach Jeff Zurawicz, who will offer the following classes at Scherwood Golf Course.
Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
Summer 2024 | Monday-Friday, June 17 – June 21* | 9:00-10:30am | 6-9 |
Monday-Friday, June 17 – June 21* | 11:00-12:00pm | 10-12 | |
Monday-Friday, July 15 – July 19* | 9:00-10:30am | 6-9 | |
Monday-Friday, July 15 – July 19* | 11:00-12:30pm | 10-12 |
Valparaiso Country Club
First Tee – Indiana in Northwest Coaches Vince Lazar, Dan Kattalia, and Larry Moore will offer the following classes at Valparaiso Country Club.
Session | Dates | Time | Ages |
Summer 2024 | Tuesdays, June 4 – July 30 | 9:00-10:00am | 7-11 |
Tuesdays, June 4 – July 30 | 10:30-11:30am | 12-18 | |
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