Due to the increased river levels, the following areas are closed until further notice:
Fox Island Boat Ramp parking lot, Keelboat Boat Ramp and south end of parking lot, the Expressway underpass, and the west Sertoma Park Trail from the Expressway underpass to the north end of the park at Riverwood Drive.
A portion of the Pebble Creek Trail from 19th Street to Century Avenue has been detoured onto the Pebble Creek Golf Course cart path for the winter.
This detour will be in place until spring when winter conditions subside.
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
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center or BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center Members: $36/doubles; $42/singles
- Annual Gold members: FREE (first league session) $18 (second league session)
- Non-members: $54/doubles; $66/singles;
- Sub Fees – Members: Free, Non-members: $6/time
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 North 10th Street
| Session 1 – September 10 – October 21 | ||
| See league descriptions for times. | ||
| League | Day | Code |
| Mixed Doubles | M | 11280 |
| Advanced Doubles | W | 11281 |
| Single(s) Ladder | F | 11279 |
| Session 2 – October 29 – December 16 | ||
| (Thanksgiving week off) | ||
| See league descriptions for times. | ||
| Level | Day | Code |
| Mixed Doubles | M | 11283 |
| Advanced Doubles | W | 11284 |
| Single(s) Ladder | F | 11282 |
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
- Wednesday Advanced Doubles
- Advanced Doubles League is for players with a NTRP rating of 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0. Partner must be at the same NTRP level or no higher or lower than .5 of their own rating. (Intermediate/Advanced players)
- Session 1: 7 – 8:30pm and 8:30 – 10pm and Session 2: 7:30 – 9pm
- Friday Singles Ladder
- Singles Ladder League, NTRP: 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 (Intermediate/Advanced players)
- Session 1 and 2: 7 – 8:30pm
Beginner Adults
These fun classes emphasize the basic strokes of tennis. Scoring, basic singles and doubles play, basic strategy and etiquette will be covered. Lots of fun games and drills all taught by a certified USPTA tennis professional. Come join us!
Fees and Location
- 5-week sessions
- $60
- Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 North 10th Street
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| Sept. 10 – Oct. 14 | W | 10:30am – Noon | 11055 |
| Sept. 10 – Oct. 14 | T | 7 – 8:30pm | 11054 |
| Oct. 29 – Dec. 9 | W | 10:30am – Noon | 11062 |
| Oct. 29 – Dec. 9 | T | 7:30 – 9pm | 11061 |
| * Thanksgiving week off | |||
Intermediate Adults
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. Introduces spin and placement and emphasis on situational tennis. Singles and doubles positioning and strategy. Lots of fun games and drills, all taught by a certified USPTA tennis professional. Come join us!
Fees and Location
- 5-week sessions
- $60
- Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 North 10th Street
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| Sept. 10 – Oct. 14 | M | 10:30am – Noon | 11049 |
| Sept. 10 – Oct. 14 | W | 5:30 – 7pm | 11057 |
| Sept. 10 – Oct. 14 | Th | 10:30am – Noon | 11050 |
| Sept. 10 – Oct. 14 | Sat | 9 – 10:30am | 11056 |
| Oct. 29 – Dec. 9 | M | 10:30am – Noon | 11064 |
| Oct. 29 – Dec. 9 | W | 5:30 – 7pm | 11063 |
| Oct. 29 – Dec. 9 | Th | 10:30am – Noon | 11066 |
| Oct. 29 – Dec. 9 | Sat | 9 – 10:30am | 11065 |
| * Thanksgiving week off | |||
Advanced Adults
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. Come join us!
Fees and Location
- 5-week sessions
- $60
- Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 North 10th Street
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| Sept. 10 – Oct. 14 | M | 5:30 – 7pm | 11051 |
| Sept. 10 – Oct. 14 | Th | 5:30 – 7pm | 11053 |
| Sept. 10 – Oct. 14 | Th | 12 – 1:30pm | 11052 |
| Oct. 29 – Dec. 9 | M | 5:30 – 7pm | 11058 |
| Oct. 29 – Dec. 9 | Th | 5:30 – 7pm | 11060 |
| Oct. 29 – Dec. 9 | Th | 12 – 1:30pm | 11059 |
| * Thanksgiving week off | |||
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.
- This class is part of CRFC group fitness programming and is on our Group Fitness Class schedule.
| Dates | Day | Time |
| Starts Sept. 10 | T | 12:05 – 12:50pm |
Fees and Location
- Free: Must be a member of Capital Racquet & Fitness Center or BSC Aquatic & Wellness Center. Non-members: Day pass fee.
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 North 10th Street
- Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.
Outdoor Court Reservation
Sertoma, Tom O’Leary, North Central and Lions Park tennis courts are reserved for high school teams, programs and special events April – October. To reserve court time for practices or events please contact Katrina Hanenberg at 701-221-6855 or
khanenberg@bisparks.org. At this time, only groups may reserve tennis courts. No individual reservations please. A schedule of availability will be online for those who are interested in open public outdoor court time.
