Youth
Young Folks Tennis (YFT)
YFT is our signature program that began over 50 years ago to introduce the game of tennis to youngsters in our community.
YFT offers FREE lessons to youth ages 6-14 with little to no experience playing tennis. Sessions are usually held on Saturday mornings, run for approximately 4 weeks, and are taught by local tennis professionals and volunteers. Sessions are hosted at several locations in and around Winston-Salem, NC throughout the year. See the information below and be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the most up-to-date information on current Young Folks Tennis sessions. Registration is required.
After attending a series of YFT lessons, players interested in continuing tennis can choose from a number of local programs designed to develop their tennis skills.
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Due to limited spots available in our YFT sessions, we ask that parents only register their child for one session, then progress to a different program so that we can give as many kids as possible the chance to try out our program.
Upcoming Sessions
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Hanes Park
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Monday Evenings from 6pm-7pm
June 9th, 16th, 22nd, & 30th
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Wednesday Evenings from 6pm-7pm
June 4th, 11th, 18th, & 25th
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To be notified of future Young Folks Tennis sessions complete an interest form.
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Young Folks Tennis Locations
Hanes Park - Joe White Tennis Center
625 W End Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
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Tanglewood Park
4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
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Bolton Park
1590 Bolton St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
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Taylor Tennis Center
1421 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
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Winston-Salem State University ​
1565 Reynolds Park Rd, Winston-Salem NC, 27110
The History of Young Folks Tennis & Tennis in Winston-Salem
Try Tennis
Try Tennis is a program for beginner tennis lessons. This program is perfect for kids just finishing Young Folks Tennis! For $40 you get 6 hours of instruction, a new Dunlop tennis racquet, and a Try Tennis player gift.
This program is for ages 5-17
Registration opens one month prior to start date
Try Tennis Locations
West Forsyth High School
1735 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
Hanes Park - Joe White Tennis Center
625 W End Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
Walkertown Community Park
2701 Darrow Rd, Walkertown, NC 27051
Carver High School
3545 Carver School Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
Junior Team Tennis
Junior Team Tennis is a fun, level based team competition for kids of all ages and abilities. Players can sign up as a team or individual. Teams can be all girls, all boys, or co-ed. This league provides valuable match play experience in a fun, social league environment.
Our local junior league is coordinated by Gordon McEachran, Head Pro with Kiwi Tennis.
Matches are played on Sunday afternoons at Mt. Tabor High school.
Local leagues are run in the spring and fall.
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Levels​
Recreational = beginner that can serve and keep the ball in play but doesn't have a lot of match play
Experienced = Players that have played on school teams, have done lessons, USTA tournaments, etc.
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​Age Divisions
10 & under
12 & under
14 & under
18 & under
*Players must be the age they sign up for through the State Championships, which are held in July. Players must also be USTA members.
Cost: $33
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