Clinics / Leagues / Tournaments There are many local tennis clinics for youth of all ages and all levels of experience. Have fun and improve your game! Click here for adult clinics.

ACAC Junior Tennis Programs

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Members and non-members welcome! For more information, please call ACAC at (434) 978-PLAY.

UVA Tennis Program

Spring, Summer, Fall
This program provides instruction and opportunities for competition to children, youths, and adults alike. For more information call the Department of Intramural-Recreational Sports at (434) 924-3791 or visit UVA Intramural-Recreational Sports.

YMCA QuickStart Tennis Program

Spring, Summer, Fall
QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis. It is designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions, and modified scoring. Scaling the game down to their size makes the learning process easier and a lot more fun!

• Ages: 5-10
• Cost: $50 (financial assistance is available)
• Registration: Details/Registration form...

Albemarle County Parks and Recreation Tennis Lessons

QuickStart Tennis Day
May 7, 2011
QuickStart Tennis Day is a FREE introduction to the USTA's QuickStart format for teaching kids (ages 5-9) how to play tennis. Refreshments, water, racquets and balls are provided for participants. Parents and siblings are encouraged to sit on-court and cheer the kids on. Bring tailgate chairs, umbrellas, water and cameras to capture all the action.

• Location: Darden Towe Park
• Time: 10:00-11:30am (Session I);  12:30-2:00pm (Session II)
• Ages: 5-9
• Cost: FREE
• Registration: Details/Registration...
   

QuickStart Tennis Lessons & Kids Clubs
June 18-July 30, 2011
QuickStart Tennis Program teaches kids tennis in a fun way, using smaller equipment, smaller court size, lower net, lower bouncing balls, simplified scoring, and emphasis on team work. Kids learn while playing, not standing in lines to be fed the ball. Scaling the game down to their size helps make the learning process easier and a lot more fun. Now any child ages 5-10 can start playing tennis almost immediately -- even if he or she has never picked up a racquet. Sponsored by Albemarle County Parks and Recreation. Details...

• Location: Darden Towe Park
• Days: Saturdays (6 lessons per session)
• Time: 9:00-10:00am (Lessons, ages 5-7);  10:00-11:00am (Lessons, ages 8-10); 11:00am-12:00pm (QuickStart Kids Clubs)
• Ages: 5-10
• Requirements: Water bottle (racquets and balls are provided)
• Cost for Lessons: $49/session (Albemarle County residents); $59/session (Non-residents)
• Cost for QuickStart Kids Clubs: $10/session (Albemarle County residents); $15/session (Non-residents)
• Contact: Albemarle County Parks and Recreation, (434) 296-5844
• Registration: Registration Form...

QuickStart Super Starters Tennis Camps With "Dr. E"
June 18-July 30, 2011
QuickStart Super Starters camps combine QuickStart tennis instruction with life skills and teambuilding activities for youth 5-10 years old. Life skills include meeting and greeting others, communication, listening, being positive and supportive, working together, focus and concentration, and teamwork. Details...

• Location: Darden Towe and Western Albemarle High School
• Days: Saturdays or Weekdays (Monday-Thursday or Tuesday-Friday)
• Time: 9:00-11:00am (Saturdays);  9:00am-12:00pm (Weekdays)
• Ages: 5-10
• Cost for Weekday Sessions: $99/session (Albemarle County residents); $109/session (Non-residents)
• Cost for Saturday 3-day Sessions: $49/session (Albemarle County residents); $59/session (Non-residents)
• Cost for Saturday 6-day Sessions: $99/session (Albemarle County residents); $109/session (Non-residents)
• Contact: Albemarle County Parks and Recreation, (434) 296-5844
• Registration: Registration Form...

Quality Tennis Instruction
June 20-August 4, 2011
Looking to really improve your tennis game this summer? Looking at playing high school tennis in the coming years? Come out this summer and work on your tennis game with USPTA Certified Tennis Professional Gary Elwell. Details...

• Location: Piedmont Virginia Community College (PVCC)
• Days: Mondays-Thursdays (2-week sessions)
• Time: 6:00-7:30pm; 7:30-9:00pm
• Ages: 11-15
• Cost: $120/session (Albemarle County residents); $130/session (Non-residents)
• Contact: Albemarle County Parks and Recreation, (434) 296-5844
• Registration: Registration Form...

Charlottesville Parks and Recreation Tennis Classes

May 3-July 29, 2011
Classes are introductions to basic tennis skills. This lifetime sport will be taught to emphasize the social and recreational side of tennis. More info...

May 3-May 26, 2011

• Location: Tonsler Park
• Days: Tuesdays & Thursdays
• Time: 6:00-7:00pm
• Ages: 8-13
• Cost: $40 (Residents), $50 (Non-residents)
• Contact: Bernie Garrison, (434) 970-3271
• Registration: Register online...

June 20-July 29, 2011

• Location: Pen Park
• Days: Mondays-Fridays (Clinics last one hour, for two-week sessions.)
• Time: See schedule...
• Ages: 6-14
• Cost: $20 (Residents), $30 (Non-residents)
• Contact: Bernie Garrison, (434) 970-3271
• Registration: Register online...

Matilda Blue Adaptive & Family Friendly Program
April 30-May 21, 2011
Matilda Blue Adaptive will seek active participation of the entire family, especially siblings for participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder. The sport of tennis will be used to develop the following skills: self-esteem, focus, patience, motor skills, physical fitness/well being and social interaction with others. (taught by Chris Cubbage, tennis professional, Matilda Blue Adaptive Tennis Program founder and the father of an autistic son.).

Family Friendly Program will seek active participation from the entire family. Parents will be allowed to be on court with their ages 3 to 8 year old children in this comprehensive program designed to bring families closer together. Parents will be taught productive ways to become part of the learning process of their children and to become a creative link between teaching pro- and student. This program is a blast!!!!!

• Location: Pen Park
• Days: Saturdays
• Time: 10:00-11:30am (Matilda Blue); 11:30am-1:00pm (Family Friendly)
• Ages: 4+ (Matilda Blue); 3+ (Family Friendly)
• Cost: $50 (Residents), $50 (Non-residents)
• Contact: Bernie Garrison, (434) 970-3271
• Registration: Register online...

NIKE Summer Tennis Camps

June-August, 2011
NIKE Tennis Camps at the University of Virginia will hold six weeks of Overnight and Day camps, Each week is filled with a fun, but intensive 5-6 hours of group tennis instruction, lectures, exhibitions and match play per day. Campers are divided into small groups according to age and ability to provide the best possible tennis instruction and experience. Evening activities include games, movies, swimming, and pizza parties! Options are available for Overnight or Day Only (8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.). The camp is directed by UVA Men's Tennis Head Coach, Brian Boland. More info...

4 Star Camps

June-August, 2011
4 Star Camps has conducted a wide range of coed programs at the University of Virginia for youngsters ages 10-18 since 1975. For players of all ability levels (beginner through team or tournament level player) interested in learning a sport for a lifetime and/or improving tennis skills and gaining that competitive advantage needed to move up to the next level. Our emphasis is on creating a fun, exciting learning and playing environment for everyone. More info...

September-November, 2011
Family Friendly QuickStart Tennis for ages 3-10 at Pen Park. Early childhood development along with important life skills such as basic motor skills, teamwork, goal-setting, positive self-talk, and other core values are the centerpiece of this program. More info...

• Location: Pen Park
• Days: Saturdays or Sundays
• Time: 11:30am-1:00pm (Saturdays), 2:00pm-3:30pm (Sundays)
• Ages: 3-10
• Cost: $150 for 8 weeks
• Contact: Christopher "Cubby" Cubbage, 434-906-8554
• Registration: Registration form...

Matilda Blue Winter Programs

December 3, 2011 - February 12, 2012
Family Friendly QuickStart (parents and kids learning together) classes will be offered on both Saturday and Sunday afternoons. A new Kids Club format will be offered on Saturdays and Matilda Blue Adaptive QuickStart for kids with autism spectrum disorders will be held on Sundays. More info...

Roger Flint Mobile Junior Tennis

July 6-July 30, 2010 (Hope to return in 2012)
Free professional tennis instruction for youths 8-18, through use of portable equipment at public sites in the area. Racquets and balls furnished. No experience necessary. Opportunity to introduce children to tennis without spending money on equipment and lessons. Registration is on site.