Tennis, Adult (Fall)


Tennis Leagues

League play is 1.5 hours and is held at Capital Racquet & Fitness Center (CRFC). All leagues are based on your NTRP ranking. NTRP descriptions are available at CRFC. For help with your NTRP rating, contact Head Tennis Professional Rod Morasch at 221-6855. Leagues are 6 weeks in length. All league matches should be played at their scheduled time. All doubles league players must find a substitute if they are unable to play. You may sign up without a partner for some leagues.

Fee and Location

  • BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center or Capital Racquet & Fitness Center Members: $40/doubles; $45/singles
  • Annual Gold Members: FREE (first league session), $18 (second league session)
  • Non-members: $58/doubles; $70/singles
  • Sub Fees – Members: Free, Non-members: $6/time
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.

 

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Session 1 – Sept. 11-Oct. 22
See league descriptions for times.
League Day Code
Mixed Doubles M 26147
Session 2 – Oct. 30 – Dec. 17
*Thanksgiving week off
See league descriptions for times.
Level Day Code
Mixed Doubles M 26149
Advanced Singles – Arrange own matches – 26148

League Descriptions

Mondays Mixed Doubles

Players with a combined NTRP of 6.0-7.0 (Intermediate players)

  • Session 1: 7-8:30pm; Session 2: 7:30-9pm

Advanced Singles Ladder

Singles League, NTRP: 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 (Intermediate/Advanced players) arrange own matches.


Beginner “Orange Crush”

These fun classes emphasize the basic strokes of tennis. Scoring, basic singles and doubles play, basic strategy and etiquette will be covered. Orange modified balls used to make tennis easier to learn. Lots of fun games and drills all taught by a certified USPTA tennis professional. Come join us!

Fees and Location

  • 5-week sessions
  • $75
  • Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
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Dates Day Time Code
Sept. 12-Oct. 10 T 5:30-7pm 26160
Oct. 31-Dec. 5 T 5:30-7pm 26159
* Thanksgiving week off

 


Intermediate Adults

This league is for players with some experience or advanced beginners. This fun class reinforces grips, preparation and swing path for forehands, backhands, volleys, overheads, serves and return of serves. It introduces spin and placement and has emphasis on situational tennis. Singles and doubles positioning and strategy will be taught. There are lots of fun games and drills, all taught by a certified USPTA tennis professional.

Fees and Location

  • 5-week sessions, $75
  • Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
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Dates Day Time Code
Sept. 11-Oct. 9 M 10:30am-Noon 26161
Sept. 13-Oct. 11 W 5:30-7pm 26162
Sept. 14-Oct. 12 Th 10:30am-Noon 26163
Sept. 16-Oct. 14 Sat 9:30-11am 26166
Oct. 30-Dec. 4 M 10:30am-Noon 26165
Nov. 1-Dec. 6 W 5:30-7pm 26168
Nov. 2-Dec. 7 Th 10:30am-Noon 26167
Nov. 4-Dec. 9 Sat 9:30-11am 26164
* Thanksgiving week off

 


Advanced Adults

This league is for players Level 3.5 and above. These fun and competitive classes offer advanced stroke production techniques with emphasis on competitive situations and drills. Singles and doubles positioning and strategy for tournament and league competition. Lots of fun drills and games all taught by a certified USPTA tennis professional.

Fees and Location

  • 5-week sessions, $75
  • Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
REGISTER
Dates Day Time Code
Sept. 11-Oct. 9 M 5:30-7pm 26170
Sept. 14-Oct. 12 Th 12-1:30pm 26171
Oct. 30-Dec. 3 M 5:30-7pm 26172
Nov. 2-Dec. 7 Th 12-1:30pm 26173
* Thanksgiving week off

 


Private Tennis Lessons

Private tennis lessons are available throughout the week and are held at Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St. Call 221-6855 to set up lessons with one of our certified tennis instructors. Discounts available for BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center or Capital Racquet & Fitness Center Members.

Lesson Members Non-members
Private $50/hr. $55/hr.
Semi-private $25/hr. $27/hr.
Group of 3 $19/hr. $21/hr.
Group of 4 $16/hr. $18/hr.
Group of 5 $14/hr. $16/hr.
Hitting Lesson $34/hr. $39/hr.

Cardio Tennis

This is a fast paced workout set to music. Emphasis will be placed on movement. Open to all ability levels. Work up a sweat, hit a ton of balls and have fun, too. This is a drop-in class, no sign up required.

Dates Day Time
Sept. 12-May 21 T 12:05-12:50pm

Fees and Location

  • Free: Must be a member of BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center or Capital Racquet & Fitness Center. Non-members: Day pass fee.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
  • Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.

Red Ball Mini Tournament – Tuesday, Aug. 29

It’s time for the grown-ups to make a “racquet” this summer! It’s time for the inaugural Bismarck “Red” Ball Tournament. Adults will compete on the pickleball courts with 23-inch tennis racquets and low compression balls which will equal the playing field no matter your level! Registration includes your tournament fee, music, treats and prizes! Red low compression balls make the best equalizer on the tennis court no matter your level, and don’t worry, if you get pegged it won’t hurt.

Fees and Location

• $20/person
• Elk Ridge Pickleball Complex, 3620 Cogburn Rd.
• Draws formed on site. Show up ready to play!

Level Time Code
Beginner 2.5-3.0 6-8pm 26175
Intermediate 3.0-3.5 6-8pm 26176
Advanced 3.5-4.0 6-8pm 26177
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Outdoor Court Reservation

Outdoor tennis courts are reserved for high school teams, programs and special events April-October. View the online calendar.