Tennis
We are now offering Youth Tennis programs all year long, indoor & outdoor!
NO WINTER OR SPRING TENNIS THIS SEASON!
Summer Tennis Ages Pre K (3 years old) - Adults
Ages 3 - 5 Year Old Tennis
3 - 5 years old tennis - This is a basic intro into the sport of tennis. The class will focus on foot eye and hand eye coordination while using fun age-appropriate games. The class will be taught with red balls and 19- or 21-inch racquet is suggested for this age. No racquet no problem, they will be provided.
Registration times: April 1 - July 14, 2024
Program days/times:
Monday - Thursday
Location: Norwalk Middle School Tennis Courts
| SESSION | DATES | INSTRUCTOR |
| Session 1 | June 3 - 6 | Iowa Tennis 4U |
| Session 2 | June 10 - 13 | Iowa Tennis 4U |
| AGE | TIME | COST |
| 3 - 5 yr old | 8:30 am - 9:00 am | ages 3 - 5: $31.00 resident/$35.65 non-resident |
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Ages 1st Grade - Adult Tennis
1st - 2nd grade tennis - This is an introductory class. The child will learn forehands, backhands, volleys, and how to start the rally. The class will be played on a 36-foot court, with a small net, red balls, and 21-inch racquets. No racquets no problem, they will be provided.
3rd - 5th grade tennis - This a beginner/intermediate class. The child will learn forehands, backhands, volleys, serves and how to start the point. The last day of class we will have a mini round robin so the kids can experience how to play tennis and keep score. No racquets no problem, they will be provided.
6th - 12th grade tennis – Beginner-Advanced levels welcome. The practice will be geared to the ability of the teenager. The hope is, after 4 lessons to focus on match play, correct score keeping and being able to call the ball in/out.
Registration times: April 1 - July 14, 2024
Program days/times:
Monday - Thursday
Location: Norwalk Middle School Tennis Courts
| SESSION | DATES | INSTRUCTOR |
| Session 1 | June 3 - 6 | Iowa Tennis 4U |
| Session 2 | June 10 - 13 | Iowa Tennis 4U |
| Session 3 | June 17 - 20 | Iowa Tennis 4U |
| Session 4 | June 24 - 27 | Iowa Tennis 4U |
| Session 5 | July 8 - 11 | Iowa Tennis 4U |
| Session 6 | July 15 - 18 | Iowa Tennis 4U |
| AGE | TIME | COST |
| 1st - 2nd 3rd - 5th 6th - 12th |
9:00 am - 9:55 am 10:00 am - 10:55 am 11:00 am - 12:25 pm |
ages 1st - 5th: $55.00 resident/$63.25 non-resident ages 6th - 12th: $79.00 resident/$90.85 non-resident |
3rd - 5th grade tennis - This a beginner/intermediate class. The child will learn forehands, backhands, volleys, serves and how to start the point. The last day of class we will have a mini round robin so the kids can experience how to play tennis and keep score. No racquets no problem, they will be provided.
6th - 12th grade tennis – Beginner-Advanced levels welcome. The practice will be geared to the ability of the teenager. The hope is, after 4 lessons to focus on match play, correct score keeping and being able to call the ball in/out.
Beginner Adults - Beginner tennis is geared towards learning tennis quick. By the 4th week you will be able to keep score and play a real tennis match. The focus is on basic understanding of all the strokes while implanting the stroke during play. You will where to stand to start the point and recovery.
Intermediate Adults - Intermediate tennis is geared toward tennis players that have a basic understanding of the game. This is also for people that have played in the past and want to get back into playing tennis. The focus will be on spins, placement, and tactics.
Registration times: April 1 - July 7, 2024
Program days/times:
Thursday Evenings
Location: Norwalk Middle School Tennis Courts
| SESSION | DATES | INSTRUCTOR |
| Session 7 | July 11 - August 8 | Iowa Tennis 4U |
| AGE | TIME | COST |
| 3rd - 6th Adult 7th - 12th |
5:30 pm - 6:25 pm 6:30 pm - 7:25 pm 7:30 pm - 8:55 pm |
ages 3rd - 6th: $55.00 resident/ $63.25 non-resident ages Adult: $55.00 resident/ $63.25 non-resident ages 7th - 12th: $79.00 resident/$90.85 non-resident |
For information on more programs offered by Norwalk Parks and Recreation see our Playbook.