Do you have a Junior Tennis program? | Village of Evendale OH

Yes, we have both lessons for kids and Junior Leagues. Classes are limited; but we make every effort to accommodate all who wish to participate. Tennis lessons start the first part of June and end approximately the middle of August. We register children based on age; however, experience and skill could mean a child moves up a level. Private lessons are also available from our tennis coaches. Parents just need to call the Recreation Center and leave a voice mail message for the instructor. The instructor will call you back to schedule the lesson.

Our Jr. NETL Tennis Team is a Coed Jr. Team. This Jr. Tennis Team - this program is for the more intermediate player who can sustain baseline rally, serve consistently and be able to keep score on a full size court, using normal tennis balls. This is a great starter program for tennis that gets kids ready to play middle school tennis! They will travel to other recreation center or swim and tennis clubs in Cincinnati. This program is designed to provide an opportunity for players to test their skills against other players from around Cincinnati. Play is arranged with local swim & tennis clubs. Players must have intermediate skills and be able to sustain a baseline rally, serve consistently, and be able to score. Players may not be ranked tournament players. This league if for beginning tournament/recreational players. If your child does not meet the above standards, the pro may suggest lessons for a season prior to joining the team. Communication between instructors and parents/ players will be stressed. Children who want to play in matches must make an effort to be at all practices. Parents should communicate any absences to instructor. All kids who make this effort will be given match play opportunities.

Practices start after school practice mid-May on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:00 p.m., 10-16 year old. Summer practice schedule starts in early June; practices are on Mondays & Wednesdays from 11:15 – 12:15 p.m. Matches are played in June & July 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. on Wednesdays but there might be one/two Tuesdays.

Registration Deadline: May 1 $40 Residents (Non-residents who live in a community that is not in the league…may sign up for $50 starting May 1 if space allows.) Questions on this, call or email Kristen Maiden 563 -2247 or kristen.maiden@evendaleohio.org

How does my child get to away matches? Car pooling or the Recreation Dept. van if available

Youth Tennis Lessons are broken down into sessions. The first session usually starts the first week of June and a new one follows about every three weeks. Evendale continues teaching the USTA Standards for age appropriate play! Check it out at netgeneration.com for details about these standards. Lessons are held on Mondays and Wednesdays;Thursdays will be match play and FUN! Rainout Day will automatically be Tuesdays at the same times. Ex. Mon rains out – attend Tuesday. If Wed or Thursday rain out, attend following Tuesday. Ages 5-7 8:45 – 9:30a.m. Ages 8-9 8:45 – 9:30a.m. Ages 10, 11 &12 9:30 – 10:15a.m. Ages 13 & Older 10:15 – 11:15a.m. We ask everyone to PLEASE SIGN UP ONE WEEK PRIOR TO CLASS TO ENSURE WE HAVE ENOUGH PARTICIPANTS. Must have 4 registered one week prior or may combine /cancel levels.

Does the Recreation Department furnish tennis racquets? No

What do they wear for tennis? Shorts, t-shirt, and tennis shoes