Tennis Classes
The YMCA Tennis program is all about fun, friends, fitness and learning this lifetime sport! Whether you’re attempting to hit your first forehand, playing your first match, or preparing for a tournament, we have the class for you.
Youth Tennis (Ages 4 - 8)
Pee Wee Tennis (Ages 4 - 5)
Filled with fun games and drills designed to introduce the game of tennis to the younger player.
Register Online ›Little Hitters (Ages 5 - 6)
Using the “Quick Start” tennis program with the red level tennis balls, we will be introducing the game of tennis to our younger tennis players. This program is filled with fun games and learning techniques for our budding tennis stars.
If your child’s skill level does not match the age limit on classes, please email Angie at apence@edwymca.com.
Register Online ›Rookies (Ages 7 - 8)
For kids who are starting to develop tennis skills and ready to continue their journey with the red level tennis balls. This program is filled with fun games and learning techniques for our budding tennis stars.
If your child’s skill level does not match the age limit on classes, please email Angie at apence@edwymca.com.
Register Online ›Youth Tennis (Ages 9-18)
Junior Aces (Ages 9 - 11)
Teaches the fundamentals of tennis in a fun and exciting setting. It will include learning different strokes, rules and practice drills to help the player enhance their skill level. Played with orange level tennis balls.
If your child’s skill level does not match the age limit on classes, please email Angie at apence@edwymca.com.
Register Online ›Aces (Ages 11 - 14)
Focuses on learning and improving different tennis strokes through various fast-paced practice drills with an emphasis on match play using green level tennis balls.
If your child’s skill level does not match the age limit on classes, please email Angie at apence@edwymca.com.
Register Online ›Advanced Aces (Ages 11 - 14)
This is an advanced class for the player focusing on improving match play. This class will involve fast-paced drills and match play situations using green level tennis balls. Reminder: Player must have instructor approval for class.
If your child’s skill level does not match the age limit on classes, please email Angie at apence@edwymca.com.
Register Online ›High School (Ages 14 - 18)
This class is for the intermediate to advanced tennis player. It will focus on improving the mental and physical game of tennis through fast paced drills and match play situations.
Register Online ›Advanced Hitting (Ages 14 - 18)
This class is for the varsity level high school tennis player. It will be filled with fast paced drills with an emphasis on match play for both singles and doubles. Reminder: Player must have instructor approval for class.
Register Online ›Beginning Junior Aces (Ages 9 - 11)
The YMCA offers beginning tennis classes for children in grades 3rd-12th. These classes will be geared towards children with little or no tennis experience. The class will focus on learning the basic fundamentals and rules of tennis.
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Beginning Aces/High School (11 - 18 Yrs.)
The YMCA offers beginning tennis classes for kids. These classes will be geared towards children with little or no tennis experience. The class will focus on learning the basic fundamentals and rules of tennis.
Not Available At This Time
Adult Tennis
Beginner To Early Intermediate (Ages 18+)
Lessons are a great way to learn how to play tennis, or to improve on your game. The beginner class is for players who are just starting out and would like to learn & work on the different strokes. The intermediate class will help you develop your strokes, fix a glitch in your mechanics, and teach different strategies in match play.
Register Online ›Intermediate - Advanced (Ages 18+)
Lessons are a great way to learn how to play tennis or to improve your game. The beginner class is for players who are just starting out and would like to learn & work on the different strokes. The intermediate class will help you develop your strokes, fix a glitch in your mechanics, and teach different strategies in match play.
Register Online ›Private Tennis Lessons (All Ages)
Allows one on one time with an instructor; available for players at any age or level. The price of a private lesson will include the regular court fee, plus the cost of the instructor. Lessons must be arrange with program director prior to purchasing the lesson.
If you are interested in more information about instructors, call Angie at (618) 655-1460 or email her at apence@edwymca.com.
Cardio Tennis
Triples & Singles/Doubles Drills
Singles/Doubles Drills: Sign up by yourself or with a partner for doubles! You will go through either singles or doubles strategy in drills and game play. It will be posted if the clinic is singles or doubles.
Triples: 3-5 members on a team! A fast paced, timed game where teams will rotate after each point and play different teams each round. It is a great and healthy workout for people of all ages and abilities.
Give Angie your email address to receive updates! Dates and times will be posted in the tennis center, on Facebook and on the YMCA’s website. Leave your email address with the tennis center and you will receive updates!
Members $12 • Non-Members $20