Bismarck Parks & Recreation

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: $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 N. 10th St.

Session 1 – Sept. 13-Oct. 24
See league descriptions for times.
League Day Code
Mixed Doubles M 22302
Advanced Doubles W 22303
Advanced Singles – Arrange own matches – 22301
Session 2 – Nov. 1 – Dec. 19
(Thanksgiving week off)
See league descriptions for times.
Level Day Code
Mixed Doubles M 22305
Advanced Doubles W 22306
Advanced Singles – Arrange own matches – 22304

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 an NTRP rating of 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0. Partners 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; Session 2: 7:30-9pm

Advanced Singles Ladder

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

Beginner Adults “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
  • $60
  • Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Dates Day Time Code
Sept. 14-Oct. 12 T 5:30-7pm 21954
Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T 5:30-7pm 21960
* 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, $60
  • Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Dates Day Time Code
Sept. 13-Oct. 11 M 10:30am-Noon 21950
Sept. 15-Oct. 13 W 5:30-7pm 21956
Sept. 16-Oct. 14 Th 10:30am-Noon 21951
Sept. 18-Oct. 16 Sat 9:30-11am 21955
Nov. 1-Dec. 6 M 10:30am-Noon 21963
Nov. 3-Dec. 8 W 5:30-7pm 21962
Nov. 4-Dec. 9 Th 10:30am-Noon 21965
Nov. 6-Dec. 11 Sat 9:30-11am 21964
* 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, $60
  • Minimum of 5 participants needed for class to be held.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Dates Day Time Code
Sept. 13-Oct. 11 M 5:30-7pm 21952
Sept. 16-Oct. 14 Th 12-1:30pm 21953
Nov. 1-Dec. 6 M 5:30-7pm 21957
Nov. 4-Dec. 9 Th 12-1:30pm 21958
* 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 $45/hr. $50/hr.
Semi-private $23/hr. $25/hr.
Group of 3 $17/hr. $19/hr.
Group of 4 $14/hr. $16/hr.
Group of 5 $12/hr. $14/hr.
Hitting Lesson $32/hr. $37/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. 14-May 24 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.

Outdoor Court Reservation

Outdoor tennis courts are reserved for high school teams, programs and special events April-October. An online calendar is available. To reserve court time for group please contact Katrina Hanenberg at 701-221-6855 or khanenberg@bisparks.org. Individual reservations are not available.

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