Bismarck Parks and Recreation District participants and partners: As recommended from ND Governor Burgum, all Bismarck Parks and Recreation District (BPRD) facilities are closed and programs suspended through Monday, April 6.
The 2020 ND State Amateur Basketball Tournament scheduled for March 27-29 has been cancelled.
The Expressway underpass on the Sertoma Trail is closed.
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 1-25
Session 2: July 6-30
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.
- Learn more about how youth tennis lessons are sized appropriately
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
Registration Opens Thursday, April 2 at 8am.
| Session 1: June 1-25 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:40am | Horizon | 17931 | 17938 |
| 9-9:40am | Sertoma | 17932 | 17939 |
| 10-10:40am | Horizon | 17926 | 17933 |
| 10-10:40am | Sertoma | 17927 | 17934 |
| 11-11:40am | Horizon | 17929 | 17936 |
| 11-11:40am | Sertoma | 17928 | 17935 |
| 6-6:40pm | CRFC | 17930 | 17937 |
| Session 2: July 6-30 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:40am | Horizon | 17944 | 17950 |
| 9-9:40am | Sertoma | 17945 | 17951 |
| 10-10:40am | Horizon | 17940 | 17947 |
| 10-10:40am | Sertoma | 17941 | 17946 |
| 11-11:40am | Horizon | 18906 | 18907 |
| 11-11:40am | Sertoma | 17942 | 17948 |
| 6-6:40pm | CRFC | 17943 | 17949 |
Tiny Tots Daycare Program
NEW! This tennis program is specifically designed for daycare centers to enroll their little ones in classes together.
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 3-5
- $25/child – includes eight 40-minute classes
- Youth T-shirt included with registration fee (one per child)
- Sertoma Park Tennis Complex, 300 Riverside Park Road
- Online registration is unavailable for this program. Please call Katrina at 221-6855 to register multiple participants.
| Dates | Day | Times |
| June 1-25 & July 6-30 | Th | 9-9:40am |
| June 1-25 & July 6-30 | Th | 10-10:40am |
| June 1-25 & July 6-30 | Th | 11-11:40am |
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
Registration Opens Thursday, April 2 at 8am.
| Session 1: June 1-25 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Horizon | 17902 | 17909 |
| 9-9:55am | Sertoma | 17903 | 17910 |
| 10-10:55am | Horizon | 17897 | 17904 |
| 10-10:55am | Sertoma | 17898 | 17905 |
| 11-11:55am | Horizon | 17900 | 17907 |
| 11-11:55am | Sertoma | 17899 | 17906 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 17901 | 17908 |
| Session 2: July 6-30 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Horizon | 17915 | 17921 |
| 9-9:55am | Sertoma | 17916 | 17922 |
| 10-10:55am | Horizon | 17911 | 17917 |
| 10-10:55am | Sertoma | 17912 | 17918 |
| 11-11:55am | Horizon | 18912 | 18913 |
| 11-11:55am | Sertoma | 17913 | 17919 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 17914 | 17920 |
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
Registration Opens Thursday, April 2 at 8am.
| Session 1: June 1-25 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Horizon | 18914 | 17883 |
| 9-9:55am | Sertoma | 17876 | 17881 |
| 10-10:55am | Sertoma | 17872 | 17877 |
| 11-11:55am | Horizon | 17873 | 17879 |
| 11-11:55am | Sertoma | 17874 | 17878 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 17875 | 17880 |
| Session 2: July 6-30 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Horizon | 18915 | 18916 |
| 9-9:55am | Sertoma | 17888 | 17893 |
| 10-10:55am | Sertoma | 17884 | 17889 |
| 11-11:55am | Horizon | 17885 | 17890 |
| 11-11:55am | Sertoma | 17886 | 17891 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 17887 | 17892 |
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
Registration Opens Thursday, April 2 at 8am.
| Session 1: June 1-25 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Sertoma | 17852 | 17857 |
| 10-10:55am | Horizon | 18917 | 17855 |
| 10-10:55am | Sertoma | 17848 | 17853 |
| 11-11:55am | Sertoma | 17849 | 17854 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 17851 | 17856 |
| Session 2: July 6-30 | |||
| Times | Location | M & W Code | T & Th Code |
| 9-9:55am | Sertoma | 17861 | 17866 |
| 10-10:55am | Horizon | 17867 | 17863 |
| 10-10:55am | Sertoma | 17858 | 17862 |
| 11-11:55am | Sertoma | 17859 | 17864 |
| 6-6:55pm | CRFC | 17860 | 17866 |
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 North 10th Street
- Maximum enrollment per class: 8
Registration Opens Thursday, April 2 at 8am.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I-June 1-25 | T & Th | 10-11:30am | 17850 |
| II-July 6-30 | T & Th | 10-11:30am | 17868 |
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
Registration Opens Thursday, April 2 at 8am.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| June 19 | F | 10:30am-12pm | 17586 |
| June 26 | F | 10:30am-12pm | 17587 |
| July 10 | F | 10:30am-12pm | 17583 |
| July 17 | F | 10:30am-12pm | 17584 |
| July 24 | F | 10:30am-12pm | 17585 |
Spring Fling Tennis Gameday
A couple of fun nights of tennis games! Goodie bags and prizes are given away at both event! Plus, register for fall/winter tennis programs.
Parent/Child
Join your child for a tennis fun night where you can play tennis together! An instructor will lead you through fun activities that will quickly have you and your child rallying by the end of the night. Parents are Free with a paid child registration. Designed for parents and their children ages 3-10.
- $5.00/child, Parents Free
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 North 10th Street
Registration Opens Thursday, April 2 at 8am.
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| May 4 | M | 5:30-6:15pm | 18503 |
Ages 5-10 Gameday
A fun tennis activity-filled night for your child! Falling in Love with Tennis Gameday is led by our tennis staff and kids play their favorite tennis games/activities during the session. There are some giveaways, too! Join us!
- $7.00/child
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 North 10th Street
Registration Opens Thursday, April 2 at 8am.
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| May 4 | M | 6:15-7:30pm | 18502 |
