Tennis (Summer) 10 & Under Programs
The 10 & under tennis programs bring kids into the game with specialized equipment 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 6-30
- Tennis Information Letter
- Photo Order Form
- Photos are ready for pickup at the CRFC front desk, and will be distributed at the courts if your child(ren) are registered for Session 2.
Session 2: July 11-Aug. 4
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.
Due to renovations at Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, we will be relocating tennis lessons regularly scheduled at Sertoma to the Sanford Sports Complex – BNC National Bank tennis courts at Legacy High School this summer. Thank you for patience as we make improvements!
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
- $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 Dr.
- Sanford Sports Complex Legacy High School, 3406 E. Calgary Ave.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 N. 10th St.
- Maximum enrollment per class: 8
| Session 1: June 6-30 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:40am | Horizon | 23648 | 23655 |
| 9-9:40am | Legacy | 23649 | 23656 |
| 10-10:40am | Horizon | 23642 | 23650 |
| 10-10:40am | Legacy | 23643 | 23651 |
| 11-11:40am | Horizon | 23644 | 23652 |
| 11-11:40am | Legacy | 23645 | 23653 |
| 6-6:40pm | CRFC | 23647 | 23654 |
| Session 2: July 11-Aug. 4 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:40am | Horizon | 23662 | 23669 |
| 9-9:40am | Legacy | 23663 | 23670 |
| 10-10:40am | Horizon | 23657 | 23664 |
| 10-10:40am | Legacy | 23658 | 23665 |
| 11-11:40am | Horizon | 23659 | 23666 |
| 11-11:40am | Legacy | 23660 | 23667 |
| 6-6:40pm | CRFC | 23661 | 23668 |
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 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 N. 10th St.
| Dates | Day | Times | Code |
| June 6-30 | T & Th | 5:15-6pm | 23530 |
| July 11-Aug. 4 | T & Th | 5:15-6pm | 23531 |
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 Dr.
- Sanford Sports Complex Legacy High School, 3406 E. Calgary Ave.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 N. 10th St.
- Maximum enrollment per class: 8
| Session 1: June 6-30 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Horizon | 23616 | 23623 |
| 9-9:55am | Legacy | 23617 | 23624 |
| 10-10:55am | Horizon | 23610 | 23618 |
| 10-10:55am | Legacy | 23611 | 23619 |
| 11-11:55am | Horizon | 23612 | 23620 |
| 11-11:55am | Legacy | 23613 | 23621 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 23615 | 23622 |
| Session 2: July 11-Aug. 4 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Horizon | 23630 | 23637 |
| 9-9:55am | Legacy | 23631 | 23638 |
| 10-10:55am | Horizon | 23625 | 23632 |
| 10-10:55am | Legacy | 23626 | 23633 |
| 11-11:55am | Horizon | 23627 | 23634 |
| 11-11:55am | Legacy | 23628 | 23635 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 23629 | 23636 |
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 Dr.
- Sanford Sports Complex Legacy High School, 3406 E. Calgary Ave.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 N. 10th St.
- Maximum enrollment per class: 8
| Session 1: June 6-30 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Horizon | 23584 | 23741 |
| 9-9:55am | Legacy | 23585 | 23591 |
| 10-10:55am | Legacy | 23580 | 23586 |
| 11-11:55am | Horizon | 23581 | 23587 |
| 11-11:55am | Legacy | 23582 | 23588 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 23583 | 23590 |
| Session 2: July 11-Aug. 4 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Horizon | 23598 | 23604 |
| 9-9:55am | Legacy | 23599 | 23605 |
| 10-10:55am | Legacy | 23594 | 23600 |
| 11-11:55am | Horizon | 23595 | 23601 |
| 11-11:55am | Legacy | 23596 | 23602 |
| 5-5:55pm | CRFC | 24177 | |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 23597 | 23603 |
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 Dr.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – June 7-30 | T & Th | 12-1pm | 23592 |
| II – July 12-Aug. 4 | T & Th | 12-1pm | 23606 |
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 Dr.
- Sanford Sports Complex Legacy High School, 3406 E. Calgary Ave.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 N. 10th St.
- Maximum enrollment per class: 8
| Session 1: June 6-30 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Legacy | 23559 | 23564 |
| 10-10:55am | Horizon | 23554 | 23561 |
| 10-10:55am | Legacy | 23555 | 23560 |
| 11-11:55am | Legacy | 23556 | 23562 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 23558 | 23563 |
| Session 2: July 11-Aug. 4 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Legacy | 23570 | 23575 |
| 10-10:55am | Horizon | 23566 | 23571 |
| 10-10:55am | Legacy | 23567 | 23572 |
| 11-11:55am | Legacy | 23568 | 23573 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 23569 | 23574 |
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)
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC), 3200 N. 10th St.
- Maximum enrollment per class: 8
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I-June 7-30 | T & Th | 10-11:30am | 23565 |
| II-July 12-Aug. 4 | T & Th | 10-11:30am | 23576 |
All youth tennis programs sponsored by
Special Tennis Events
Junior Team Tennis Challenge
Participants get an introduction to competition for players ages 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 per person/$3.50 2nd person
- Sanford Sports Complex Legacy High School, 3406 E. Calgary Ave.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| June 17 | F | 10:30am-12pm | 23253 |
| June 24 | F | 10:30am-12pm | 23254 |
| July 15 | F | 10:30am-12pm | 23250 |
| July 22 | F | 10:30am-12pm | 23251 |
| July 29 | F | 10:30am-12pm | 23252 |
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 2022 tennis lessons
- $5 – no enrollment in summer 2022 tennis lessons
- Location – Tom O’Leary Tennis Courts
| Date | Times | Ages | Code |
| Monday, Aug. 8 | 9am-12pm | ages 6-10 | 23303 |
| Tuesday, Aug. 9 | 9am-12pm | ages 11+ | 23304 |
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 the Bismarck Parks and Recreation District website ALERT bar on the front page of the website, our social media pages, or call the office at 701-222-6455. We also send any changes with lessons via email, so please make sure your current email is on file and also listed on your child(ren)’s account(s). 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.