Kids Tennis

2023 Tennis Lessons at NHSTC

Our summer youth tennis lesson program will start June 26th.

Sign-ups for the first session will be Monday, June 19th at 9am for members and Wednesday, June 21st at 10am for non-members. The first session will run June 26th-July 6th and each classes will be 60 minutes and either Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday*.

Summer Morning Session Number	Session Dates	Sign-Up Dates
Summer Session #1	June 26th - July 6th*	Members: June 19th at 9am Non-Members: June 21st at 10am
Summer Session #2	July 10th - July 19th	Members: July 3rd at 9am Non-Members: July 5th at 10am
Summer Session #3	July 24th - August 3rd	Members: July 17th at 9am Non-Members: July 19th at 10am
Summer Session #4	August 7th - August 17th	Members: July 31st at 9am Non-Members: August 2nd at 10am
Summer Session #5	August 21 - August 31	Members: August 14th at 9am Non-Members: August 16th at 10am
Fall Session	September 11 - September 21	Members: September 6th at 9am Non-Members: September 8th at 10am

*No Classes on the Fourth of July.

NHSTC Summer Tennis Levels

There are four levels for youth tennis and they are Red Ball, Orange Ball, Yellow Ball and Green Ball. When deciding what level to sign up for, make sure your child’s age matches the age range of level you are enrolling them in. Each of these levels are divided into Beginner (Stars/2) and Experienced (Aces/1).

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Red Ball Lessons

While playing on a 36 foot court, kids learn and practice the skills necessary to rally and play the game of tennis, including coordination, balance, agility, reaction, jumping, skipping, throwing, catching, and tracking. They also work on handling the racquet and hitting the ball with sound technique. Both introductory (Stars) and more advanced classes (Aces) are offered. Max of 6 students.

• Stars: This class is designed for beginning players. Stars spend a large percentage of their time learning the physical skills necessary to play tennis. They also participate in competitive games and limited point play. Max of 6 students.
Age Guideline: 4–6 years old
Class Length: 60 minutes

• Aces: Aces players are continuing to develop basic skills introduced and practiced in Stars. Players work on technical stroke production, movement, and point play when able to rally balls. The players who have started to play points and rally would enjoy and benefit from playing. Max of 6 students.
Age Guideline: 5–7 years old
Class Length: 60 minutes

Orange Ball Lessons

Classes are designed for beginning players and players who have progressed from Red Ball classes and are played on a 60 foot court. Participants work on the physical skills necessary to play tennis as well as stroke biomechanics and movement will be worked on along with . Players with more tennis experience continue to work on technical stroke production and point play. They are also introduced to point and match play and taught basic tactics and strategy. Max of 6 students.

Age Guideline: 7–10 years old
Class Length: 60 minutes

Green Ball Lessons

Green Ball is designed for players who have aged out or leveled up from Orange Ball. Players in Green Ball groups range from beginners to tournament level players. Each participant will be grouped according to tennis experience and ability. Now on a full size court, players work on the physical skills necessary to play tennis as well as true biomechanics, consistency, and movement. They also participate in competitive games and point play. Class size is limited to 6 students.

Age Guideline: 9-11 years old
Class Length: 60 minutes

Yellow Ball Lessons

It is never too late to learn how to play tennis, even if your child is just beginning as a teenager! This class is for beginners but also players who have developed the basic skills taught in Green Ball. Students work more on technical stroke production and point play. They also are introduced to match play and taught basic tactics and strategy. Many of these students would benefit from playing USTA team tennis and tournaments. Class size is limited to 6 students.

Age Guideline: 12-17 years old
Class Length: 60 minutes

Tennis Lesson Times and Levels

Days	Time	Class Levels
Monday & Wednesday	4:00pm-5:00pm	Red Ball
Monday & Wednesday	5:00pm - 6:00pm	Orange Ball
Tuesday & Thursday	4:00pm-5:00pm	Orange Ball
Tuesday & Thursday	5:00pm - 6:00pm	Yellow Ball

Member Rate (2 weeks, four 60 minute classes)	$92*
Non-Member Rate (2 weeks, four 60 minute classes)	$184*

*For the first session of summer tennis lessons the T/Th session will be only 3 days because of the Fourth of July. The T/Th session will cost $69 for members and $138 for non-members

If withdrawing from a session prior to classes starting for a medical reason, you will be given a credit for all classes unused.
Please note that we are unable to offer makeups or refunds for missed tennis lesson classes once the session has started.