Bismarck Parks & Recreation

Tennis (Summer) High School

High School Beginner

This class is for all junior beginners that would like to learn tennis. Basic grips, strokes, scoring, rules, and etiquette are covered. Games are played to utilize strokes learned and to focus on fun and promote physical fitness. Taught by a CRFC certified USPTA tennis professional.

Ages, Fee and location

  • $96, 2 days a week.
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Road

Session Day Times Code
I –June 7-July 1 M & W 11:30am-1pm 20546
II – July 12-August 5 M & W 11:30am-1pm 20547

High School Prep

These lessons focus on preparing the beginning entry level player for playing on their high school team. These fun classes emphasize the basic strokes of tennis. Scoring, basic singles and doubles play, basic strategy and etiquette are covered. Lots of fun games and drills, all taught by a CRFC certified USPTA tennis professional.

Fee and location

  • $96, 2 days a week.
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Road

Session Day Times Code
I-June 7-July 1 M & W 1-2:30pm 20531
I-June 7-July 1 T & Th 1-2:30pm 20532
II-July 12-August 5 M & W 1-2:30pm 20533
II-July 12-August 5 T & Th 1-2:30pm 20534

High School Team

These classes focus on the competitive aspects of tennis, including stroke production, spin, singles and doubles positioning and strategy, etiquette and sportsmanship. Lots of fun, yet challenging drills and competitive games, all taught by a CRFC certified USPTA tennis professional. No online registration. Participants must test into this class or get prior approval.

Fee and location

  • $96, 2 days a week.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 North 10th Street
Session Day Times Code
I-June 7-July 1 M & W 4-5:30pm 20544
II-July 12-August 5 M & W 4-5:30pm 20545

Elite Program

The elite program is for players beyond the high school team program in need of more advanced coaching and development. Focus is on multiple game style development, situation based tactics/strategy, point development, mental/emotional strength training, stress management, strength training and agility/quickness training. No online registration. Participants must test into this class.

Fee and location

  • $96, 2 days a week.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 North 10th Street
Session Day Times Code
I-June 7-July 1 T & Th 4-5:30pm 20538
II-July 12-August 5 T & Th 4-5:30pm 20540

Junior Team Tennis Challenge

Participants get an introduction to competition for players 5-12 using a red or orange ball. This low-level competitive play experience highlights teamwork and skill development in a fun social environment.

Players enter as individuals and are matched with others of like ability to form teams. Racquets are provided for those who need one. Parents are encouraged to sign up to be on court helpers.

  • $7.00 per person/$3.50 2nd person
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Road
  • This program coincides with our free Advanced Beginner/Intermediate Adult Drop-In League

Session Day Times Code
June 18 F 10:30am-12pm 20470
June 25 F 10:30am-12pm 20471
July 16 F 10:30am-12pm 21410
July 23 F 10:30am-12pm 20468
July 30 F 10:30am-12pm 20469

Summer Grand Slam Youth Tennis Tournament

We are ending the summer with a grand slam event! Whether you were in tennis lessons during session one, two or both, you are invited to a free tournament to showcase your tennis skills! Want to sign up anyways and you weren’t in summer lessons? No problem, then only a small $5.00 registration fee applies. There will be medals and prizes for all who participate. The tournament is for ages 6-18.

Ages, Fee and location

  • Free – if enrolled in summer 2021 tennis lessons
  • $5.00 – no enrollment in summer 2021 tennis lessons
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Road

Date Times Ages Code
Monday, August 9 9am-12pm ages 6-10 21932
Tuesday, August 10 9am-12pm ages 11+ 21933

Outdoor Court Reservation

Outdoor tennis courts are reserved for high school teams, programs and special events April-October. An online calendar is available at www.bisparks.org. To reserve court time for a group please contact Katrina Hanenberg at 701-221-6855 or khanenberg@bisparks.org. Individual reservations are not available.

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