Bismarck Parks & Recreation

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. 4-Feb. 6, 2025
    • Registration opens: Dec. 18 at 10am
    • Registration closes: Jan. 2 at 10pm
  • Session II: Feb. 24-March 29, 2025
    • Registration opens: Feb. 5 at 10am
    • Registration closes: Feb. 19 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
  • $50
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Session Day Times Code
I – Jan. 6-Feb. 5 M & W 5:30-6pm 28168
I – Jan. 6-Feb. 5 M & W 6-6:30pm 28169
I – Jan. 6-Feb. 5 M & W 6:30-7pm 28170
I – Jan. 7-Feb. 6 T & Th 5:30-6pm 28171
I – Jan. 7-Feb. 6 T & Th 6-6:30pm 28172
I – Jan. 7-Feb. 6 T & Th 6:30-7pm 28173
II – Feb. 24-March 26 M & W 5:30-6pm 28161
II – Feb. 24-March 26 M & W 6-6:30pm 28162
II – Feb. 24-March 26 M & W 6:30-7pm 28163
II – Feb. 25-March 27 T & Th 5:30-6pm 28164
II – Feb. 25-March 27 T & Th 6-6:30pm 28165
II – Feb. 25-March 27 T & Th 6:30-7pm 28166
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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
  • $100
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Session Day Times Code
I – Jan. 6-Feb. 5 M & W 5:30-6:30pm 28156
I – Jan. 6-Feb. 5 M & W 6:30-7:30pm 28157
I – Jan. 7-Feb. 6 T & Th 5:30-6:30pm 28158
I – Jan. 7-Feb. 6 T & Th 6:30-7:30pm 28159
II – Feb. 24-March 26 M & W 5:30-6:30pm 28151
II – Feb. 24-March 26 M & W 6:30-7:30pm 28152
II – Feb. 25-March 27 T & Th 5:30-6:30pm 28153
II – Feb. 25-March 27 T & Th 6:30-7:30pm 28154
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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
  • $100
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Session Day Times Code
I – Jan. 6-Feb. 5 M & W 5:30-6:30pm 28138
I – Jan. 6-Feb. 5 M & W 6:30-7:30pm 28139
I – Jan. 7-Feb. 6 T & Th 5:30-6:30pm 28140
I – Jan. 7-Feb. 6 T & Th 6:30-7:30pm 28141
II – Feb. 24-March 26 M & W 5:30-6:30pm 28133
II – Feb. 24-March 26 M & W 6:30-7:30pm 28134
II – Feb. 25-March 27 T & Th 5:30-6:30pm 28135
II – Feb. 25-March 27 T & Th 6:30-7:30pm 28136
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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
  • $100
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Session Day Times Code
I – Jan. 7-Feb. 6 T & Th 5:30-6:30pm 28127
I – Jan. 7-Feb. 6 T & Th 6:30-7:30pm 28128
II – Feb. 25-March 27 T & Th 5:30-6:30pm 28122
II – Feb. 25-March 27 T & Th 6:30-7:30pm 28123
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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
  • $75
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Session Day Times Code
I – Jan. 4-Feb. 1 Sat 9:30-11am 28117
II – March 1-29 Sat 9:30-11am 28118
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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 7-12
  • $7/player
  • Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
  • Registration closes the day prior to event.
Dates Day Time Code
Jan. 24 F 4-5:30pm 28108
March 21 F 4-5:30pm 28109
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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. 21-23, 2025
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
  • 12 & Up Level 6 (singles or doubles), 1st event – $30, 2nd event – $23
  • 10U Division, orange or green ball – $23 each
  • Registration opens Jan. 13 at 11am at playtennis.usta.com/tournaments
    You can jump straight to the tournament page by entering the zip code 58503 or enter tournament ID: 25-79698 for Level 6 matches or 25-38467 for 10U matches.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE

  • Feb. 16 at 4:59pm

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS

  • Rod Morasch, rmorasch@bisparks.org
  • Matt Guenther, 701-401-4360, mguenther@bisparks.org
  • Tournament Directors reserve 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 Friday, Feb. 21, at 4pm.
  • Level 6 matches begin on Saturday, Feb. 22, at 8am.
  • 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 Thursday, Feb. 20, by noon.

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 one hour 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. 7

Ages Time Code
5-11 5:30-6:30pm 28106
5-11 5:30-6:30pm 28105
12-18 6:30-7:30pm 28103
Adults 19+ 6:30-7:30pm 28104

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Special Tennis Events

Snowball Smash Tennis Gameday: Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025

Spring Fling Tennis Gameday: Monday, May 5, 2025

A couple of fun nights of tennis games! Goodie bags and prizes will be given away at both events!

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. 2 Th 5:30-6:15pm 28112
May 5 M 5:30-6:15pm 28111
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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
  • Registration closes the day prior to event.
  • Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
Dates Day Time Code
Jan. 2 Th 6:30-7:30pm 28114
May 5 M 6:30-7:30pm 28115
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