TENNIS PROGRAMS
Parks & Recreation offers a variety of tennis programs for youth ages 5-18 and for adults. An organizational member of the United States Tennis Association, Parks & Rec offers tennis opportunities for beginner youth players through competitive Junior Team Tennis Programs and more as well as for adult players.
Our youth tennis captains and coaches are USTA Net Generation certified meaning they have completed a thorough background check through the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) and Safe Play, an online training required by USTA National for all individuals who work with junior tennis players in any capacity.
We work closely with USTA Kentucky, area Community Tennis Associations, Midway University and the Kentucky Bank Tennis Championships to provide a variety of play opportunities for youth and adults of all ages and abilities. From camps, clinics, leagues, tournaments and more, there’s a place on the court for you at Parks & Rec!
Tennis programs are offered in late spring, summer and fall. Check back frequently for updates!
THE TENNIS COMPLEX IS OPEN!
All 6 courts have been razed and have been rebuilt with all new surfacing, fencing and the addition of lights.
This project is made possible through grant funding and the support of our local government and community!
GRANT AWARDS:
- Federal Land & Water Conservation Fund – $250,000
- United States Tennis Association (National) – $50,000
- United States Tennis Association (Southern Section) – $26,000
- United States Tennis Association of Kentucky / Raise a Racquet Foundation – $5,000
- Woodford Health Foundation – $25,000
LOCAL GOVERNMENT & COMMUNITY SUPPORT:
YOUTH TENNIS PROGRAMS
Come give Tennis a try at Parks & Recreation! No commitment, just plain fun! With tennis sized right for age and ability, it’s easier and more fun than ever for kids to play, even if they’ve never picked up a racquet! If you want your child to try tennis, this is the place to start!
- Woodford Co. Park Tennis Courts
- Sundays: Aug 20, Aug 27, Sep 10, & Sep 17 (No tennis Sep 3; will meet indoors at Falling Springs in case of bad weather)
- 5-8 year olds: 2:00 PM
- 9-11 year olds: 3:00 PM
- $7/day per child or $20 per child for all 4 days
Bring a racquet if you have one, extras provided if needed! Instruction, prizes & lots of play! Note there is no deadline for this program – walk-ups are welcome, however registration is requested so our instructors will no how to plan each practice. If weather is bad we’ll meet indoors at Falling Springs!
Click here for a registration form or click the link below register online.
Click HERE for instructions on how to use our new online registration portal!
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE
Join this fun, developmentally appropriate program for players ages 5-8 yrs old! Players will learn the basics of tennis, play fun games & start rallying & playing matches by the end of the program! Program may also include optional play days with area programs -days and times to be announced. Please note that this program will meet indoors if the weather is bad.
SUMMER SESSIONS:
- Mondays & Wednesdays
- Group 1: 6:00-6:45 PM (Max of 15 players)
- Group 2: 6:45-7:30 PM (Max of 15 players)
- $55/player
- Session 1: June 5 – 28 DEADLINE: JUNE 1
- Session 2: July 10 – Aug 2 DEADLINE: JULY 6
FALL SESSION DETAILS
- Sundays/Wednesday
- Sunday Meeting Times:
- 4:00-4:45pm
- 4:45-5:30pm
- Wednesday Meeting Times:
- 6:00-6:45pm
- 6:45- 7:30pm
- Sunday Meeting Times:
- Session 3 (FALL): Sep 6- 28 DEADLINE: AUGUST 29
- $55/player
8U EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- 19″, 21” or 23” racquet & a water bottle
Join this program for players 9-12 yr old players. The focus is on fun & development as players learn the basics of tennis, how to keep score & more. Program also includes practice matches & optional play days with area programs. Meets at WC Park tennis courts. Program meets indoors if weather is bad.
SUMMER SESSIONS
- Meets Mondays & Wednesdays
- 7:30-8:30 PM (Max of 18 players)
- $65/player
- Session 1: June 5 – 28 DEADLINE: JUNE 1
- Session 2: July 10 – Aug 2 DEADLINE: JULY 6
FALL SESSION DETAILS:
- Meets on Sundays & Wednesday
- Sundays= 5:30-6:30pm
- Wednesdays= 7:30-8:30pm
- $65/player
- Session dates: Sept 6- Sept 27
EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS:
- 23” or 25” racquet & a water bottle
Click HERE for instructions on how to use our online registration system.
USTA JUNIOR TEAM TENNIS (12u, 14u & 18u Divisions)
USTA Junior Team Tennis (JTT) is the largest youth tennis program in the country, helping girls & boys get in the game, get on the court, & have a good time. Teams are coed & made up of at least six players (three boys & three girls) based on similar ages & skill levels. The emphasis is on skill development, fun, teamwork & friendly competition.
JTT is for girls and boys of all abilities and experience. Whether your child has been playing for years, or has never held a racquet, there’s a spot on the team for them!
JTT has a practice/play format where teams practice one day week & play one or two matches a week.
GENERAL PROGRAM INFORMATION
- Additional practices and match play coordination will be led by parent volunteer team captains.
- Player’s division will be determined by his or her age on August 31, 2023
- Cost: $95/PLAYER
- Practices on Tuesday & Thursday (most likely) evenings until matches begin. Once matches begin, practices on Tuesdays only.
- Practices begins June 6
- All divisions will play home & away matches against area teams (I.E. Frankfort, Georgetown, Richmond, etc)
- Practices and home matches are played at the Woodford County Park Tennis Courts.
- Bring a racket & water bottle to all practices & matches
- DEADLINE: MAY 24
REGISTRATION
- Click the link below to register online or visit Falling Springs Center to register in person. Click HERE for instructions on how to use our online registration portal!
Parks & Recreation partners with Community Tennis Associations (CTA’s) in Central Kentucky offer Middle School & High School kids an opportunity to play tennis in the fall!
Middle School players participate in the Bluegrass Middle School Tennis League and includes weekly practices and matches. Areas participating are Frankfort, Georgetown, Lexington and possibly Richmond. Matches are on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons and the season runs through mid to late October.
High School players participate in the Bluegrass Tennis Association High School Interscholastic Tennis League and includes weekly practices and matches. League participants include teams from Lexington, Frankfort, Georgetown, Richmond, Nicholasville, etc. Due to the distance of some teams, scheduling may include multiple teams playing dual or tri matches, typically on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons. The season runs from early September to mid-October.
All playing levels are welcome, even those brand new to tennis, and we’ll form multiple teams based on interest. Woodford County Middle School, High School, St. Leo, Versailles Montessori & home school students are welcome as are other 6th-12th graders who would like to participate. There are no cuts & everybody plays!
These leagues are administered by the CTA’s and are considered a Jr. Team Tennis program affiliated with the USTA (it’s not affiliated with the KHSAA or school administration). Format includes practices as well as home and away matches. Contact Aaron with questions.
- Cost is $85 per player (includes shirt & instruction)
REGISTRATION
- Click the link below to register online or visit Falling Springs Center to register in person. Click HERE for instructions on how to use our online registration portal.
ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMS
Tennis is a lifetime sport that can be learned at ANY age!! If you are 18 years old or older & new or nearly-new to tennis, this Tennis Apprentice is for you! Program includes instruction with a tennis pro & supervised match play! Program meets once a week for 6 weeks.
DETAILS:
- Mondays, 6-7:30 PM
- $75/person
SESSION 1: June 12-July 24 DEADLINE: JUNE 8 (no tennis 7/3)
SESSION 2: July 31 -Sept 11 DEADLINE: JULY 27(no tennis 9/4)
SESSION 3 (FALL): Sept 18- Oct 23 DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 13
Designed for beginner adult players (including those who have completed the Tennis Apprentice program) who want to learn the basics of match play. The focus is on teaching court awareness, where to stand, when to serve, when to change ends, keeping score & court etiquette. $50/player.
PROGRAM DETAILS:
- Meets Monday’s
- 7:30-8:30
- $50/player
Session 1: June 12- July 10 (No Tennis 7/3). DEADLINE: JUNE 1
Session 2: July 17- August 7. DEADLINE: JULY 6
This NEW program is for experienced adult players. In this fun, but competitive program, players will enjoy 3 sets of tennis each night. Play 1 set with each of the other 3 players on your court. Score a point for each game you win. At the end of the night, the player with the most points is the “Top Dog.” Players will rotate to form new groups each week. Rating band requirement: Men (3.0-4.0), Women (3.5-4.5). Rating bands may change based on interest and participation. Maximum of 16 players.
SESSION DETAILS: