Tennis (Winter) 10 & Under Programs
The 10 & under tennis programs brings 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 and tennis shoes to lessons. Racquets are provided for those who don’t have one.
Registration
- Session I: Jan. 8-Feb. 11, 2024
- Registration opens: Dec. 20 at 10am
- Registration closes: Jan. 3 at 10pm
- Session II: Feb. 27-April 2, 2024
- Registration opens: Feb. 7 at 10am
- Registration closes: Feb. 21 at 10pm
- All classes require a minimum of 5 participants.
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 3-5
- $10/hour
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Jan. 8-Feb. 11 | TBA | ||
| II– Feb. 26-March 31 | TBA |
Netters
Kids use a 36-foot court and a 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
- $10/hour
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Jan. 8-Feb. 11 | TBA | ||
| II– Feb. 26-March 31 | TBA |
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
- $10/hour
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Jan. 8-Feb. 11 | TBA | ||
| II– Feb. 26-March 31 | TBA |
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
- $10/hour
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Jan. 8-Feb. 11 | TBA | ||
| II– Feb. 26-March 31 | TBA |
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
- $10/hour
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Jan. 8-Feb. 11 | TBA | ||
| II– Feb. 26-March 31 | TBA |
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 is on ball placement and control.
Ages, Fee and Location
- Ages 9-10 and instructor permission
- $10/hour
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Jan. 8-Feb. 11 | TBA | ||
| II– Feb. 26-March 31 | TBA |
All youth tennis programs sponsored by
Junior Team Challenges
Participants get an introduction to competition for players using a red, orange or green ball based on age. This low-level competitive play experience highlights teamwork and skill development in a fun social environment.
Players enter as individuals and will be 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. Awards are given to each participant for competing!
- Ages 5-12
- $7/player; $3.50/2nd child
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
- Registration closes the day prior to event.
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| Jan. 26 | F | 4-5:30pm | 26523 |
| March 22 | F | 4-5:30pm | 26524 |
Winter Jam Junior Tennis Tournament
Three-day tournament for competitive junior players. Entry fee includes a tournament gift, snacks (through the tournament) and player social.
REGISTRATION/ENTRY INFORMATION
- Feb. 23-25, 2024
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
- Registration information TBA
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
- Rod Morasch, rmorasch@bisparks.org
- The Tournament Director reserves the right to fold any draw not having enough participants and to change the scoring for consolation matches.
MATCHES
- Level 6 matches are an 8 game pro set with a 7 point tiebreaker at 8 all. 10U matches are a 4 game pro set with a 7 point tiebreaker at 4 all. No add scoring to be used.
- 10U matches begin on TBA.
- Level 6 matches begin on TBA.
- Please check-in 15 minutes before your scheduled match.
Seeding/Draw Information - Current ranking/standing lists will be used for seeding purposes. Draw information will be available on TBA.
USTA JUNIOR TOURNAMENT RULES
- Level 6 tournaments are for the more serious junior competitive player. Players should have experienced some success in Level 7 entry level tournaments. The tournament is open, meaning no points are required and there is no draw limit. All players that register are selected. Seeding is based on the most current standings/rankings list after entries close.
- 10U Divisions, orange and green, are entry-level, fun and social tournaments. Players should know how to keep score.
AWARDS
- Awards are given depending on the size of each draw.
- All participants receive a free tournament gift and snacks through the tournament.
Blacklight Tennis
A fun, high-energy event for all levels of tennis players. There will be 75 minutes of tennis games in a “glow in the dark” atmosphere. It will be dark, so wear white or neon colors to “glow”! Glow sticks and necklaces will be provided. Glow face painting will be on-site for children.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
- $12.50/person
- Registration closes the day prior to event.
Friday, Feb. 2
| Ages | Time | Code |
| 5-11 | 5:30-6:45pm | 26520 |
| 5-11 | 6:45-8pm | 26521 |
| 12-18 | 8-9:15pm | 26518 |
| Adults 18+ | 8-9:15pm | 26519 |
Friday, April 5
| Ages | Time | Code |
| 5-11 | 5:30-6:45pm | 26545 |
| 5-11 | 6:45-8pm | 26546 |
| 12-18 | 8-9:15pm | 26543 |
| Adults 18+ | 8-9:15pm | 26544 |
Special Tennis Events
Snowball Smash Tennis Gameday: Thursday, Jan. 4
Spring Fling Tennis Gameday: Monday, May 6
A couple of fun nights of tennis games! Goodie bags and prizes will be given away at both events! 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.
- Ages 3-10 plus parents
- $7.50/child, parents FREE with paid child
- Registration closes the day prior to event.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| Jan. 4 | Th | 5:30-6:15pm | 26530 |
| May 6 | M | 5:30-6:15pm | 26527 |
Ages 5-10 Gameday
A fun tennis activity filled night for your child! Tennis Gameday is led by our tennis staff and kids play their favorite tennis games/activities during the session. There will be some giveaways, too!
- $10/child, $5/2nd child
- Registration closes the day prior to event.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| Jan. 4 | Th | 6:30-7:30pm | 26529 |
| May 6 | M | 6:30-7:30pm | 26526 |
