
LEARN

Try Tennis
Try Tennis is the name of a program for beginner tennis lessons.
For $40 you get 6 hours of instruction, a new Dunlop tennis racket, and a Try Tennis player gift.
Adults must be at least 18 years of age by the start of the first lesson.
Registration opens one month prior to the program start date.
CLICK HERE to request info about upcoming programs
if no open sessions are listed!
2023 Adult Try Tennis Locations:
Hanes Park - Joe White Tennis Center
1625 West End Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC 27101
Thursdays 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM March 30 - May 4 REGISTER HERE
Contact host Caroline Downs for more information
Walkertown Community Park
2701 Darrow Road Walkertown, NC
Sundays 2:30 PM - 4:00 PM March 19 - April 9 REGISTER HERE
OR
Mondays 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM March 20 - April 10 REGISTER HERE
Contact host Shawn McFarlin for more information

Try Play
Try Play is a fun and engaging program offered as a follow up to Try Tennis that allows adult players to learn the ins-and-outs of playing a tennis match.
This program is a “play-to-learn” session for adult beginners that want to build confidence in their newly learned tennis skills. It is the perfect next step in getting comfortable with match play.
Registration opens one month prior to the program start date.
CLICK HERE to request info about upcoming programs
if no open sessions are listed above!
2023 Try Play Locations:
Walkertown Community Park
2701 Darrow Rd. Walkertown, NC
Sundays 2:30 - 4:00 PM May 21 - June 11 REGISTER HERE
OR
Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 PM May 22 - June 12 REGISTER HERE
Contact host Shawn McFarlin for more information
Leagues
USTA League is the country’s largest adult competitive tennis league for players of all skill levels. Teams are organized into 4 age groups - 18 & over, 40 & over, 55 & over and 65 & over. Match play is based on the NTRP rating system, so you will play with and against players of a similar abilities. It’s a great way to stay active, improve your game, and meet other players in the area.
Winston Salem Tennis coordinates USTA leagues locally. Men’s and Women’s teams play in the Spring, March - May. Summer leagues run June - August and include Singles, Mixed Doubles, and Tri-Level teams. Fall is for combo leagues which begin in August and end mid-October.
If you're ready to start playing, you must first join USTA. Click Here to join, create, and register for teams. If you need help finding a team click the button below or if you have other questions you can reach out to our local league coordinator, Angie McEachran.
PLAY

Spring League
USTA Spring League
USTA Spring Leagues are team competitions against players of similar skill levels. 18 and 40+ teams play both singles and doubles while 55+ and 65+ teams play only doubles.
Registration begins the week of Jan. 9, 2022. Cost is $37 (includes all court fees).
Schedule
18+ Division
2.5 - Wednesday Night
2.5 - Wednesday Morning
3.0 - Friday Morning
3.0 - Tuesday Night
3.5 - Wednesday Morning
3.5 - Wednesday Night
4.0 - Thursday Night
4.0 - Tuesday Morning
4.0 - Tuesday Night
40+ Division
3.0 - Thursday Night
3.5 - Monday Night
4.0 - Monday Morning
4.0 - Sunday Afternoon
55+ Division
3.5 - Tuesday Morning
3.5 - Tuesday Night
4.0 - Saturday Morning
65+ Division
3.5 - Thursday Morning
4.0 - Any teams? Let's talk best time to play!
Womens
18 + Division
2.5 - Tuesday Night
3.0 - Monday Night
3.5 - Thursday Night
4.0 - Monday Night
4.5 - Sunday Afternoon
5.0 & above - Open - let's talk best time to play!
40+ Division
3.5 - Tuesday Night
4.0 - Thursday Night
4.5 - Any teams? Let's talk best
time to play!
55+ Division
3.5 - Monday Night
4.0 - Tuesday Night
65+ Division
3.5 - Thursday Night
4.0 - Thursday Night
Mens
Summer Leagues
USTA Mixed Doubles League
USTA mixed doubles is a a co-ed league where men and women play together, combining their ratings to play on 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0 teams.
Matches consist of 3 courts of doubles. Teams may have a maximum of 15 players.
Mixed League Registration: NOW OPEN!!
League Season: June 6th - August 15th
Deadline to Register a Team: teams must have at least 6 players that can combine and compete registered by May 22nd!
Cost: $37.00 (Includes all court fees)
Teams can have a maximum of 15 players
State Championship: September 8-11th - Asheville
NIGHTS OF PLAY:
18 & Over:
2.5 - Monday Evening
6.0 - Thursday Evening
7.0 - Tuesday Evening
8.0 - Thursday Evening
9.0 - Monday Evening
10.0 - Let's get some teams!
40 & Over:
6.0 - Sunday Afternoons
7.0 - Wednesday Evening
8.0 - Monday Evening
9.0 - Tuesday Evening
55 & Over:
7.0 - Thursday/Sunday Evenings
8.0 - Sunday/Tuesday Evenings
65 & Over:
Let's get some teams!
USTA Singles League
League Season: June 19th - August 21st
Men's Teams
Women's Teams: separate morning and night divisions
Men and Women Beginner: 2.5 divisions
Divisions: 18&Over - 40&Over - 55&Over
Levels: 2.5 - 3.0 - 3.5 - 4.0 - 4.5
Minimum of 4 to a team and maximum of 9
Need to have at least 3 registered per team by June 5th
League Fee: $37
State Championship: Oct. 6-9th - Goldsboro
USTA Singles does NOT count towards ratings
League Details:
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Men's divisions will be played on nights and/or weekends - maybe a combination of both.
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Women will have (2) options: Play on a weekday team or night/weekend team.
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Captains can form their own teams with their own players OR individuals needing a team, let me know and we can put teams together.
TENTATIVE Schedule of Play:
Ladies Weekday Morning League:
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Women 2.5 - Talk to me and let's find a good morning!
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Women 3.0 - 18&Over = Thursday Mornings
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Women 3.0 - 40&Over = Monday Mornings
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Women 3.5 - 18&Over = Wednesday Mornings
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Women 3.5 - 40&Over = Thursday Mornings
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Women 4.0 - 18&Over = Monday Mornings
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Women 4.0 - 40&Over = Friday Mornings
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Women 4.5 - Either = Monday Mornings
Ladies Weekday Evening League:
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Women 2.5 - 18&Over = Let's find a good time!
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Women 3.0 - 18&Over = Wednesday Night
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Women 3.5 - 18&Over = Monday Night
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Women 4.0 - 18&Over = Wednesday Night
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Women 2.5 - 40& Over = Let's find a good time!
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Women 3.0 - 40&Over = Monday Night
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Women 3.5 - 40&Over = Thursday Night
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Women 4.0 - 40&Over = Tuesday Night
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Women - 55&Over = Let's get some teams!
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Men's Evenings:
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Men 2.5 - 18&Over = Let's find a good time!
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Men 3.0 - 18&Over = Tuesday Night
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Men 3.5 - 18&Over = Monday Night
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Men 4.0 - 18&Over = Wednesday Night
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Men 2.5 - 40&Over = Let's find a good time!
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Men 3.0 - 40&Over = Let's find a good time!
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Men 3.5 - 40&Over = Wednesday Night
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Men 4.0 - 40&Over = Tuesday Night
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Men - 55&Over = Let's get some teams
USTA Tri-Level
USTA Tri-Level League Tournament
What is USTA Tri-Level?
Same team/Each court a different doubles level
2.5/3.0/3.5 - 3.0/3.5/4.0 - 3.5/4.0/4.5 - 4.0/4.5/5.0
If you want to play on a team with friends at different NTRP levels - this league is for you! Play doubles with your friends, while on a team consisting of 3 or more NTRP levels. Example: one court of 3.0 doubles, one court of 3.5 doubles and one court of 4.0 doubles = Tri-Level team. This socially competitive league is a great way to enjoy the camaraderie of friends in the ultimate team experience.
Tournament Weekend #1: July 15th-17th
Divisions:
18&Over:
Women 2.5/3.0/3.5
Men 3.5/4.0/4.5
Women 3.5/4.0/4.5
55&Over:
Women 3.0/3.5/4.0
Men 3.0/3.5/4.0
Registration Opens: June 1st
Deadline to register a team with a minimum of 6 players with 2 players at each level = July 1st
Cost: $27 per person
Tournament Weekend #2: August 12th-14th
Divisions:
18&Over:
Women 3.0/3.5/4.0
Men 3.0/3.5/4.0
Men 4.0/4.5/5.0
55&Over:
Women 3.5/4.0/4.5
Men 3.5/4.0/4.5
Registration Opens: July 1st
Deadline to register a team with a minimum of 6 players with 2 players at each level = August 1st
Cost: $27 per person
State Championship: September 23-25 - Kinston, NC
Fall League
USTA Combo Doubles League
What is USTA Combo Doubles?
It is separate men and women's doubles teams forming at combined rating levels. Each match consists of 3 doubles courts with a max of 15 players to a team.
Registration will begin in early July and the league will run from mid-August through mid-October. More details will be posted as season approaches.
Schedule
Womens
Mens
18 + Division
2.5 - PERFECT for the Try Tennis players!!
We will work out
a night
5.5 - Wednesday Evenings
6.5 - Thursday Evenings
7.5 - Wednesday Evenings
8.5 - Thursday Evenings
9.5 - Let's find an
evening that works
40+ Division
5.5 - Let's get at least 2 teams and schedule
6.5 - Let's find an
evening that works!
7.5 - Tuesday Evenings
8.5 - Monday Evenings
9.5 - Let's get at least 2 teams and schedule
55+ Division
7.5 - Wednesday Evenings
8.5 Teams - (would love
to have!)
All others - let me know if you have teams or players wanting a team at this age division/level and we can schedule a
time to play!
65+ Division
Let's get some teams!
18+ Division
2.5 - PERFECT for the TRY TENNIS players!!
5.5 - Wednesday Evenings
5.5 - Wednesday Mornings
6.5 - Tuesday Evenings
6.5 - Tuesday Mornings
7.5 - Monday Evenings
7.5 - Monday Mornings
8.5 - Tuesday Evenings
8.5 - Friday Mornings
9.5 - Sunday Afternoons
40+ Division
5.5 - Let's get at least 2 teams and schedule
6.5 - Thursday Evenings
6.5 - Friday Mornings
7.5 - Wednesday Evenings
7.5 - Wednesday Mornings
8.5 - Thursday Evenings
8.5 - Thursday Mornings or another time
that works
9.5 - Let's get at least 2 teams and schedule
55+ Division
7.5 - Sunday Afternoons
8.5 Teams - (would love
to have!)
All others - let me know if you have teams or players wanting a team at this age division/level and we can schedule a
time to play!
65+ Division
Let's get some teams!