Bismarck Parks & Recreation

Tennis (Summer) 10 & Under Programs

The 10 & under tennis programs brings kids into the game with specialized equipment and shorter court dimensions, all tailored to age and size. This new format makes learning tennis easy and fun! Kids should bring water, sunscreen and tennis shoes to lessons. Racquets are provided for those who don’t have one.

Session 1: June 7-July 1
Session 2: July 12-August 5

Registration

  • Registration ends three days before classes start. If minimum enrollment is met registrations will be taken after the deadline if there is room in the class. Registrations after the deadline will be taken in person only.
  • If classes reach capacity, more class times may be added and will be available for registration online. Those who are on waiting lists will have first priority in added classes.
  • Instructor reserves the right to combine or cancel classes due to low enrollment.
  • If classes are cancelled, participants are informed prior to the first day of class and refunds are issued.
  • All classes have a minimum of 5 participants.
  • Tennis Information Sheet
  • Tennis Program Photo Order Form

Tiny Tots

Kids are introduced to tennis on a 36-foot court using a foam ball. Basic skills of tennis are introduced through hand-eye coordination and games. Focus is on fun, improving social skills and physical fitness.

Ages, Fee and Locations

  • Ages 3-4
  • $25/child per session – includes 8-40-minute classes
  • Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
  • Horizon Park Tennis Complex, 4800 Durango Drive
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Road
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 North 10th Street
  • Maximum enrollment per class: 8

Session 1: June 7-July 1
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:40am Horizon 20639 20646
9-9:40am Sertoma 20640 20647
10-10:40am Horizon 20634 20641
10-10:40am Sertoma 20635 20642
11-11:40am Horizon 20636 20643
11-11:40am Sertoma 20637 20644
5-5:40pm CRFC 22312 –
6-6:40pm CRFC 20638 20645
Session 2: July 12-August 5
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:40am Horizon 20653 20660
9-9:40am Sertoma 20654 20661
10-10:40am Horizon 20648 20656
10-10:40am Sertoma 20649 20655
11-11:40am Horizon 20650 20657
11-11:40am Sertoma 20651 20658
6-6:40pm CRFC 20652 20659

Daycare Program Field Trips

NEW! This tennis program is specifically designed for daycare centers to bring their kids to a 75-minute class designed to teach them basic tennis skills, hand-eye coordination and games. Focus is on fun, improving social skills and physical fitness.

  • Ages 3-8
  • $5 per child – for one 75-minute class
  • Online registration is unavailable for this program. Please call Katrina at 221-6855 to schedule a date and time.

Child/Parent Class

Join your child and learn to play tennis together! A fun class that teaches a progression to learning tennis. This is also a great class for children already in tennis lessons. parents can learn along with their child and help them progress. Parents are Free with a paid child registration. Designed for parents and their children ages 3-6.

  • $35/child per session – includes 8-45-minute classes
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 North 10th Street

Dates Day Times Code
June 7-July 1 T & Th 5:15-6pm 21890
July 12-August 5 T & Th 5:15-6pm 21891

Netters

Kids use a 36 foot court and red ball and expand their skills learned in Tiny Tots. Basic strokes are introduced including volleys, forehand and backhand. Tennis etiquette and sportsmanship is introduced. Games are played to utilize strokes learned and to focus on fun and promote physical fitness.

Ages, Fee and location

  • Ages 5-6 or instructor permission
  • $35/child per session – includes 8-55-minute classes
  • Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
  • Horizon Park Tennis Complex, 4800 Durango Drive
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Road
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 North 10th Street
  • Maximum enrollment per class: 8

Session 1: June 7-July 1
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Horizon 20608 20615
9-9:55am Sertoma 20609 20616
10-10:55am Horizon 20603 20610
10-10:55am Sertoma 20604 20611
11-11:55am Horizon 20605 20612
11-11:55am Sertoma 20606 20613
5-5:55pm CRFC 22313 –
6-6:55pm CRFC 20607 20614
Session 2: July 12-August 5
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Horizon 20622 20629
9-9:55am Sertoma 20623 20630
10-10:55am Horizon 20617 20624
10-10:55am Sertoma 20618 20625
11-11:55am Horizon 20619 20626
11-11:55am Sertoma 20620 20627
6-6:55pm CRFC 20621 20628

8 & Under Tennis

Kids are introduced to a 36-foot court using a red ball. Basic strokes are expanded upon and serving and match play is introduced. Games are played to utilize strokes learned and to focus on fun and promote physical fitness.

Ages, Fee and location

  • Ages 7-8
  • $35/child per session – includes 8-55-minute classes
  • Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
  • Horizon Park Tennis Complex, 4800 Durango Drive
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Road
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 320170 North 10th Street
  • Maximum enrollment per class: 8

Session 1: June 7-July 1
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Horizon 20580 20587
9-9:55am Sertoma 20581 20586
10-10:55am Sertoma 20576 20582
11-11:55am Horizon 20577 20583
11-11:55am Sertoma 20578 20584
5-5:55pm CRFC – 21942
6-6:55pm CRFC 20579 20585
Session 2: July 12-August 5
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Horizon 20592 20598
9-9:55am Sertoma 20593 20599
10-10:55am Sertoma 20588 20594
11-11:55am Horizon 20589 20595
11-11:55am Sertoma 20590 20596
6-6:55pm CRFC 20591 20597

8 & Under Tennis – Advanced

This class is for 7-8-year-olds who would like more in depth instruction before advancing to 10 & Under. Participants must be able to continuously rally over a mini-net and have an understanding of the serve. Ball placement and control will be introduced.

Ages, Fee and location

  • Ages 7-8 and Instructor permission
  • $64, 2 day a week.
  • Horizon Park Tennis Complex, 4800 Durango Drive

Session Day Times Code
I – June 7-July 1 T & Th 12-1pm 21892
II – July 12-August 5 T & Th 12-1pm 21893

10 & Under Tennis

Kids are introduced to a 60-foot court when ready using an orange ball. Tennis strokes are more in-depth and rallying is emphasized. Serving and match play are expanded on and games are played to utilize techniques learned and to focus on fun and promote physical fitness.

Ages, Fee and location

  • Ages 9-10
  • $35/child per session – includes 8-55-minute classes
  • Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
  • Horizon Park Tennis Complex, 4800 Durango Drive
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Road
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 North 10th Street
  • Maximum enrollment per class: 8

Session 1: June 7-July 1
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Sertoma 20555 20560
10-10:55am Horizon 20551 20557
10-10:55am Sertoma 20552 20556
11-11:55am Sertoma 20553 20558
5-5:55pm CRFC 21943 –
6-6:55pm CRFC 20554 20559
Session 2: July 12-August 5
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Sertoma 20566 20571
10-10:55am Horizon 20562 20567
10-10:55am Sertoma 20563 20568
11-11:55am Sertoma 20564 20569
6-6:55pm CRFC 20565 20570

10 & Under Tennis Advanced

This class is for 9-10 year olds who would like more in depth instruction before advancing to High School Prep. Participants must be able to continuously rally and serve. Strategy in match play is introduced and focus on ball placement and control.

Ages, Fee and location

  • Ages 9-10
  • $96/child per session
  • Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Road
  • Maximum enrollment per class: 8

Session Day Times Code
I-June 7-July 1 T & Th 10-11:30am 20561
II-July 12-August 5 T & Th 10-11:30am 20572

All youth tennis programs sponsored by

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

 

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