Tennis (Summer) 10 & Under Programs

The 10 & under tennis programs bring kids into the game with specialized equipment (racquets and balls) and shorter court dimensions, all tailored to age and size. This 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 3-27, 2024

  • Registration Closes: May 29 at 10pm

Session 2: July 8-Aug. 1, 2024

  • Registration Closes: July 3 at 10pm

Registration

  • Registration ends five 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.

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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 Location

  • Ages 3-4
  • $30/child per session – includes 8 40-minute classes
  • Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Rd.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 N. 10th St.
  • Maximum enrollment per class: 8
REGISTER
Session 1: June 3-27
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:40am Sertoma 27126 27133
10-10:40am Sertoma 27121 27128
11-11:40am Sertoma 27123 27130
6-6:40pm CRFC 27124 27131
Session 2: July 8-Aug. 1
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:40am Sertoma 27111 27118
10-10:40am Sertoma 27106 27113
11-11:40am Sertoma 27108 27115
6-6:40pm CRFC 27109 27116

Daycare Program Field Trips

This tennis program is specifically designed for daycare centers to bring their kids to a 45-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 45-minute class
  • Online registration is unavailable for this program. Please call Matt at 401-4360 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 N. 10th St.
REGISTER
Dates Day Times Code
June 4-27 T & Th 5:15-6pm 27002
July 9-Aug. 1 T & Th 5:15-6pm 27001

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
  • $40/child per session – includes 8 55-minute classes
  • Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Rd.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 N. 10th St.
  • Maximum enrollment per class: 8
REGISTER
Session 1: June 3-27
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Sertoma 27096 27103
10-10:55am Sertoma 27091 27098
11-11:55am Sertoma 27093 27100
6-6:55pm CRFC 27094 27101
Session 2: July 8-Aug. 1
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Sertoma 27081 27088
10-10:55am Sertoma 27076 27083
11-11:55am Sertoma 27078 27085
6-6:55pm CRFC 27079 27086

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
  • $40/child per session – includes 8 55-minute classes
  • Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Rd.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 N. 10th St.
  • Maximum enrollment per class: 8
REGISTER
Session 1: June 3-27
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Sertoma 27050 27056
10-10:55am Sertoma 27045 27051
11-11:55am Sertoma 27047 27053
6-6:55pm CRFC 27048 27054
Session 2: July 8-Aug. 1
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Sertoma 27037 27043
10-10:55am Sertoma 27032 27038
11-11:55am Sertoma 27034 27040
6-6:55pm CRFC 27035 27041

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
  • $40/child per session, 2 days a week
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Rd.
REGISTER
Session Day Times Code
I: June 4-27 T & Th 12-1pm 27030
II: July 9-Aug. 1 T & Th 12-1pm 27029

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
  • $40/child per session – includes 8 55-minute classes
  • Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Rd.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 N. 10th St.
  • Maximum enrollment per class: 8
REGISTER
Session 1: June 3-27
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Sertoma 27022 27027
10-10:55am Sertoma 27019 27024
11-11:55am Sertoma 27020 27025
6-6:55pm CRFC 27021 27026
Session 2: July 8-Aug. 1
Times Location M & W Code T & Th Code
9-9:55am Sertoma 27011 27016
10-10:55am Sertoma 27008 27013
11-11:55am Sertoma 27009 27014
6-6:55pm CRFC 27010 27015

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
  • $120, 2 days a week
  • Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Rd.
  • Maximum enrollment per class: 8
REGISTER
Session Day Times Code
I: June 4-27 T & Th 10-11:30am 27005
II: July 9-Aug. 1 T & Th 10-11:30am 27004

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Special Tennis Events

 

Junior Team Tennis Challenge

Participants get an introduction to competition for players ages 7-12 using a red, orange or green 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/player
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Rd.
REGISTER
Session Day Times Code
July 26 F 10:30am-12pm 27065
Aug. 2 F 10:30am-12pm 27066

 


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 and you weren’t in summer lessons? No problem, then only a small $5 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 2024 tennis lessons
  • $5 – no enrollment in summer 2024 tennis lessons
  • Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Rd.
REGISTER
Date Times Ages Code
Monday, Aug. 5 9am-12pm ages 6-10 27059
Tuesday, Aug. 6 9am-12pm ages 11-18 27058

 


Rainout/Inclement Weather

The decision to cancel lessons is never an easy one. We will do the best we can to conduct lessons each day. However, the slightest amount of rain causes tennis courts to become slick, and safety is our number one priority. Please check this website’s orange ALERT bar or “Follow” us on Facebook. Due to the short session, we are unable to offer makeups because of weather cancellations. If this is a concern, we suggest signing up for indoor evening lessons to avoid missing classes because of weather.