Bismarck Parks & Recreation

Tennis (Fall) 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 and tennis shoes to lessons. Racquets are provided for those who don’t have one.

Session I: Sept. 13-Oct. 17
Session II: Nov. 1-Dec. 12

Registration

  • Registration will continue until one week prior to the first day of class. Late registration will only be accepted with the head tennis professional’s approval.
  • Parents may register for Session I and II at the same time.
  • 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
  • $35/child per session
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.

Session Day Times Code
I – Sept. 13-Oct. 13 M & W 5:30-6pm 22276
I – Sept. 13-Oct. 13 M & W 6-6:30pm 22277
I – Sept. 13-Oct. 13 M & W 6:30-7pm 22336
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 14 T & Th 5:30-6pm 22278
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 14 T & Th 6-6:30pm 22279
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 14 T & Th 6:30-7pm 22337
II – Nov. 1-Dec. 8 M & W 5:30-6pm 22294
II – Nov. 1-Dec. 8 M & W 6-6:30pm 22295
II – Nov. 1-Dec. 8 M & W 6:30-7pm 22342
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T & Th 5:30-6pm 22296
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T & Th 6-6:30pm 22297
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T & Th 6:30-7pm 22343
* Thanksgiving week off

Tiny Tots Daycare Program

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
  • $35/child – includes five 45-minute classes
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
  • Online registration is unavailable for this program. Please call Katrina at 221-6855 to inquire about a day/time that works for your daycare.

Session

  • I – Sept. 13-Oct. 17
  • II – Nov. 1-Dec. 12 (Thanksgiving week off)

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
  • $70, 2 days a week only
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.

Session Day Times Code
I – Sept. 13-Oct. 13 M & W 5-6pm 22338
I – Sept. 13-Oct. 13 M & W 6-7pm 22273
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 14 T & Th 5-6pm 22274
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 14 T & Th 6-7pm 22275
II – Nov. 1-Dec. 8 M & W 5:30-6:30pm 22290
II – Nov. 1-Dec. 8 M & W 6:30-7:30pm 22291
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T & Th 5:30-6:30pm 22292
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T & Th 6:30-7:30pm 22293
* Thanksgiving week off

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
  • $70, 2 days a week only
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.

Session Day Times Code
I – Sept. 13-Oct. 13 M & W 5-6pm 22339
I – Sept. 13-Oct. 13 M & W 6-7pm 22269
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 14 T & Th 5-6pm 22270
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 14 T & Th 6-7pm 22271
II – Nov. 1-Dec. 8 M & W 5:30-6:30pm 22284
II – Nov. 1-Dec. 8 M & W 6:30-7:30pm 22285
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T & Th 5:30-6:30pm 22286
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T & Th 6:30-7:30pm 22287
* Thanksgiving week off

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
  • $35
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.

Session Day Times Code
I – Sept. 18-Oct. 16 Sat 11am-12pm 22340
II – Nov. 6-Dec. 11 Sat 11am-12pm 22289
* Thanksgiving week off

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
  • $70, 2 days a week only
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.

Session Day Times Code
I – Sept. 13-Oct. 13 M & W 5-6pm 22341
I – Sept. 13-Oct. 13 M & W 6-7pm 22266
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 14 T & Th 5-6pm 22267
I – Sept. 14-Oct. 14 T & Th 6-7pm 22268
II – Nov. 1-Dec. 8 M & W 5:30-6:30pm 22280
II – Nov. 1-Dec. 8 M & W 6:30-7:30pm 22281
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T & Th 5:30-6:30pm 22282
II – Nov. 2-Dec. 9 T & Th 6:30-7:30pm 22283
* Thanksgiving week off

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
  • $52.50, 1 day a week only
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.

Session Day Times Code
I – Sept. 18-Oct. 16 Sat 9:30-11am 22272
II – Nov. 6-Dec. 11 Sat 9:30-11am 22288
* Thanksgiving week off

All youth tennis programs sponsored by

Special Tennis Events

Falling in Love with Tennis Gameday: Thursday, Sept. 9
Great Gobbler Tennis Gameday: Tuesday, Nov. 23

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. Parents are FREE with a paid child registration. Designed for parents and their children ages 3-10.

  • $5/child, Parents Free
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.

Dates Day Time Code
Sept. 9 Th 5:30–6:15pm 22075
Nov. 23 T 5:30–6:15pm 22081

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 will be some giveaways, too! Join us!

  • $7/child
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.

Dates Day Time Code
Sept. 9 Th 6:15-7:30pm 22074
Nov. 23 T 6:15-7:30pm 22080
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