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Young Folks Tennis
Young Folks Tennis is our signature program that began over 50 years ago to introduce the game of tennis to youngsters in our community.
Young Folks Tennis 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 by 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 Young Folks Tennis lessons, players interested in continuing tennis can choose from a number of local programs designed to develop their tennis skills. Check out our opportunities for youth play on this page and see the Community page for a more extensive listing of area tennis facilities and programs.
2023 Young Folks Tennis Locations:
Hanes Park - Joe White Tennis Center
1404 W Northwest Blvd. Winston-Salem, NC 27101
September 18 - 21st
6:00pm - 7:00pm
7:00pm - 8:00pm
REGISTER HERE
Tanglewood Park
4061 Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC 27012
Bolton Park
1590 Bolton St SW, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
Taylor Tennis Center
1421 Lewisville Clemmons Rd, Clemmons, NC
Indoor Clay Courts
Forsyth Country Day School
5501 Shallowford Rd., Lewisville, NC 27023
West Forsyth High School
1735 Lewisville-Clemmons Rd. Clemmons, NC 27012
YFT session locations and times vary throughout the year. If you are an area pro interested in hosting a local YFT session, please click here.
2023 Try Tennis Locations:
Try Tennis
Try Tennis is the name of a program for beginner tennis lessons. This program is perfect for those just finishing Young Folks Tennis. For $40 you get 6 hours of instruction, a new Dunlop tennis racket, and a Try Tennis player gift.
This program is for youth ages 5-17.
Registration opens one month prior to the program start date.
Try Tennis locations and times vary throughout the year. If you are an area pro interested in offering a Try Tennis session, please click here.
West Forsyth High School
1735 Lewisville Clemmons Rd.
Clemmons, NC 27012
Hanes Park - Joe White Tennis Center
1404 W Northwest 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 about sessions
Walkertown Community Park
2701 Darrow Road Walkertown, NC 27051
Ages 13-17 ONLY
Sundays - 1:30PM - 2:30PM: April 16 - May 21 REGISTER HERE
Contact host Shawn McFarlin for more information about sessions.
Carver High School
3545 Carver School Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
CLICK HERE to request info about upcoming program dates and locations!
PLAY
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 as an individual. Teams can be all girls, all boys or co-ed teams. This league provides valuable match play experience in a fun, social league environment. Our local junior league is coordinated by Gordan 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.
2023 Spring League Information
Registration is OPEN!
Deadline to register:
Season: April - June
Levels:
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Recreational = beginner that can serve and keep ball in play but doesn't have a lot of match play experience
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Experienced = Players that played extensively on school teams, lessons, USTA tournaments, etc.
Age Divisions:
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10&Under
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12&Under
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14&Under
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18&Under
Players must be the age they sign up for through the State Championships, which will be held in July.
Cost: $33.00
*Players must be a member of USTA but junior memberships are now FREE!
