Tennis (Fall) 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 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. 9-Oct. 13, 2024
Session II: Oct. 28-Dec. 8, 2024
- Registration opens Aug. 1 at 8am. 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.
- Thanksgiving week off
- 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
- $50/2 days a week
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Sept. 9-Oct. 9 | M & W | 5:30-6:pm | 27653 |
| I – Sept. 9-Oct. 9 | M & W | 6-6:30pm | 27654 |
| I – Sept. 10-Oct. 10 | T & Th | 5:30-6pm | 27655 |
| I – Sept. 10-Oct. 10 | T & Th | 6-6:30pm | 27656 |
| II – Oct. 28-Dec. 4 | M & W | 5:30-6pm | 27646 |
| II – Oct. 28-Dec. 4 | M & W | 6-6:30pm | 27647 |
| II – Oct. 28-Dec. 4 | M & W | 6:30-7pm | 27648 |
| II – Oct. 29-Dec. 5 | T & Th | 5:30-6pm | 27649 |
| II – Oct. 29-Dec. 5 | T & Th | 6-6:30pm | 27650 |
| II – Oct. 29-Dec. 5 | T & Th | 6:30-7pm | 27651 |
| * 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
- $100, 2 days a week
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Sept. 9-Oct. 9 | M & W | 5:30-6:30pm | 27643 |
| I – Sept. 10-Oct. 10 | T & Th | 5:30-6:30pm | 27644 |
| II – Oct. 28-Dec. 4 | M & W | 5:30-6:30pm | 27638 |
| II – Oct. 28-Dec. 4 | M & W | 6:30-7:30pm | 27639 |
| II – Oct. 29-Dec. 5 | T & Th | 5:30-6:30pm | 27640 |
| II – Oct. 29-Dec. 5 | T & Th | 6:30-7:30pm | 27641 |
| * 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
- $100, 2 days a week
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Sept. 9-Oct. 9 | M & W | 5:30-6:30pm | 27624 |
| I – Sept. 10-Oct. 10 | T & Th | 5:30-6:30pm | 27626 |
| II – Oct. 28-Dec. 4 | M & W | 5:30-6:30pm | 27619 |
| II –Oct. 28-Dec. 4 | M & W | 6:30-7:30pm | 27620 |
| II –Oct. 29-Dec. 5 | T & Th | 5:30-6:30pm | 27621 |
| II –Oct. 29-Dec. 5 | T & Th | 6:30-7:30pm | 27622 |
| * 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
- $50, 1 day a week
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Sept. 14-Oct. 12 | Sat | 11am-12pm | 27617 |
| II – Nov. 2-Dec. 7 | Sat | 11am-12pm | 27616 |
| * 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
- $100, 2 days a week
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Sept. 9-Oct. 9 | M & W | 5:30-6:30pm | 67612 |
| I – Sept. 10-Oct. 10 | T & Th | 5:30-6:30pm | 27614 |
| II – Oct. 28-Dec. 4 | M & W | 5:30-6:30pm | 27607 |
| II – Oct. 28-Dec. 4 | M & W | 6:30-7:30pm | 27608 |
| II – Oct. 29-Dec. 5 | T & Th | 5:30-6:30pm | 27609 |
| II – Oct. 29-Dec. 5 | T & Th | 6:30-7:30pm | 27610 |
| * 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
- $75, 1 day a week
- Capital Racquet and Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Session | Day | Times | Code |
| I – Sept. 14-Oct. 12 | Sat | 9:30-11am | 27605 |
| II – Nov. 2-Dec. 7 | Sat | 9:30-11am | 27604 |
| * Thanksgiving week off | |||
All youth tennis programs sponsored by
Blacklight Tennis – Friday, Oct. 25
A fun, high-energy event for all levels of tennis players. There will be 75 minutes 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.
- $12.50/person
| Ages | Time | Code |
| 5-11 | 5:30-6:45pm | 27592 |
| 5-11 | 6:45-8pm | 27593 |
| 12-18 | 8-9:15pm | 27590 |
| Adults 19+ | 8-9:15pm | 27591 |
Junior Team Challenges
Participants get an introduction to competition for players 7-12 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!
- $7/player, $3.50/2nd child
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| Sept. 20 | F | 4-5:30pm | 27602 |
| Nov. 8 | F | 4-5:30pm | 27601 |
Special Tennis Events
Falling in Love with Tennis Gameday: Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024
Great Gobbler Tennis Gameday: Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024
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.
- $7.50/child, Parents Free
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| Sept. 5 | Th | 5:30pm-6:15pm | 27596 |
| Nov. 26 | T | 5:30pm-6:15pm | 27599 |
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!
- $10/child
- Capital Racquet & Fitness Center, 3200 N. 10th St.
| Dates | Day | Time | Code |
| Sept. 5 | Th | 6:15pm-7:30pm | 27595 |
| Nov. 26 | T | 6:15pm-7:30pm | 27598 |
