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2026 Adult & Junior Tennis Program Information
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Non-members are able to participate in adult and junior programs on a space-available basis only with those on the wait list given priority. Non-member drill participation is permitted with an additional $10 fee.
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Racquet Stringing: Until Saturday, May 23 text Cathal Mee, 763-346-2643 to arrange drop off, pickup and payment. After that date, you can leave your racquet along with name and cell number with the lifeguard at club check-in.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
🎾Junior Games & Drills, Monday – Thursday
“Super Stars”Â
High school varsity players, 11:10 – 12:10
“Rising Stars”
ages 12 & up (yellow ball) 11:10 – 12:10
“Future Stars”
ages 8 – 12 (green ball & orange ball) 12:10 – 1:00
**Beginner/novice 12- 13 yr olds should do Future Stars.
“Little Stars”
ages 5 – 7, 1:00 – 1:30
*Junior drills run on weekly signup basis through the website.
🎾Junior Match Play
Here is our schedule for Junior Matches AT Minikahda Club 1:00 – 3:00 (*unless otherwise noted) **Dates TBD
*12-14 yrs old, Yellow Ball
-Monday, July
-Monday July
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*10 & 11 yr olds, Green Ball
-Friday, July
-Friday, August
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*JV and Varsity High School Players
*new, updated schedule: – Wednesday, August AT Minikahda
-Wednesday, August AT Minikahda
**IMPORTANT: Use this address for directions to Minikahda Club:
3400 Zenith Ave South Minneapolis (this brings you in through the back of the club; do not enter through the front entrance.)
Email or text me with any questions you may have.
Also jeans are not permitted at Minikahda for players or spectators (yes, apparently that is a thing 🙂)
*Junior matches run on a weekly signup basis through the website.
🎾Adult Drills
Fit Hit – All Levels
– Mondays 8:00-9:00 AM (Greg)
– Tuesdays 6:30-7:30 PM (Oscar)
Beginner/“Really Rusty” Drill
Tuesdays 7:30-8:30 PM (Oscar)
Men’s Drill & Play
2.5 – 3.5, Saturdays 8:00-9:30 AM (Greg). Hour of drilling, last 1/2 hour play on your own
Coed Drill & Play
4.0 & up, Saturdays 9:30-11:00 AM (Greg). Hour of drilling, last 1/2 hr play on your own.
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🎾Adult Social Play (no charge)
Mixed Doubles
Rotating play on your own for levels 2.5 – 3.5 BYOB (beverage & balls 🙂)
2 Sessions Offered:
Fridays 5:30-7:00 or Fridays 7:00-8:30 PM. Remember to register early as courts will be opened for other members to use if not needed.
Women’s Doubles Play
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM. Rotating play on your own for levels 2.5 & up. BYOB (beverage & balls 🙂)
Advanced registration is required for ALL the above programs.
🎾TENNIS EVENTS (Fun & Free)
“Junior Jamboree”
Sunday, May 17 4:00 – 4:55 PM
Fun tennis games for players of all ages who can rally with an orange, green or yellow ball.
Beginner/Advanced Beg/Really Rusty Clinic & Games!
Sunday, May 17 5:00 – 5:55 PM
For those adults and older teenagers who want to get on the court for the first time or after a long absence. No racquet, no problem; I will have ones to borrow. Just signup then show up with flat(ish)-soled athletic shoes for this free, fun activity!
“Spring into Summer” Tennis Mixer
Sunday, May 17 6:00 – 7:30 PM
Adults of ALL levels of play are welcome and encouraged to sign up! This is a great chance to catch-up with old friends and make new ones to kick off the 2026 tennis season! (And feel free to come and leave when you want.)
Adult & High School Singles Tournaments
Play throughout the summer months. Â After I make the draws, you will set up your own matches to be completed in a week or two. Various flights are made so all are levels welcome. You play at least 2 or 3 matches regardless of results.
Adult/Junior Mixer
Sunday, June 14 4:00 – 5:30 PM. Junior should be able to serve and play out points with a green or yellow ball.
Women’s Tennis Social
Wednesday, June 17 5:30 – 8:30 PM. 3.0 & above level players are encouraged to come out for some social tennis and to meet new friends while enjoying adult beverages! ($10 to cover expenses)
Junior Singles Tournament
Friday July 10 11:00 AM – midafternoon (determined by number of participants). For any orange and yellow ball players who can serve and play out points.
2nd Annual… Adult Team Challenge
Sunday, July 12 4:00 – 6/7:00 PM (ending time depending on # of participants). Adult players 2.5 – 4.0 encouraged to sign up for this first-ever team event. I will form teams with the players and competitive matchups based on level will be made for a fun, “socially competitive” night of tennis.
Adult Mixed Doubles (Social) Tournament
Sunday, August 30 9:30 AM – early afternoon. Register separately with another member of similar level and opposite gender.Â
Fall-out-of-Summer Mixer
Sunday, October 4:00 PM – dusk Adult players of ALL levels encouraged to come out for this fun, social event to end the summer season.
*No Charge for these Events.
*Registration for all junior and adult programs are done under “Schedule & Signup”.
*Registration for junior drills can be done at any time while adult drills can be signed up for on a weekly basis.
*Check back regularly as changes will be made to the schedule periodically throughout the season Â
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FALL PROGRAMS
2026 Schedule TBD
New… MEA Tennis & Sports CampÂ
October 15 and/or 216 10:30 – 2:30 $55/day. Ages 9 & up (must be able to rally with green or yellow balls) Pack a lunch & bring a water bottle. We will have use of the clubhouse if inclement weather.
🎾Junior Drills
Saturdays 2:10 – 3:00 8 – 16 yrs (orange, green & yellow ballers) $15
Fit Hit – All Levels Tuesdays & Wednesdays 5:00-6:00 PM
Men’s Drill & Play, 2.5 – 3.5 – Saturdays 8:00-9:30 AM (Greg). Hour of drilling, last 1/2 hour play on your own
Coed Drill & Play, 4.0 & up – Saturdays 9:30-11:00 AM (Greg). Hour of drilling, last 1/2 hr play on your own
🎾Tennis Events
“Fall-out-of-Summer” Mixer
Sunday, September 15 5:00 – 6:30pm. Adult players of ALL levels encouraged to come out for this fun, social event to end the summer season.
Take advantage of the nice weather forecast and send your tennis-playing kids to Tennis Camp here at the club this weekend!
Saturday 12:35-2:55
Sunday 12:35-2:55
Sign-up for one or both days ($35/day)Â for tennis drills, games and match play as well as dabbling in some other sports.
Ages 8-15. Participants should be able to rally a bit from mid-court (orange ballers) or from the baseline (green & yellow ballers).
Only two courts will be reserved so signups will be limited.
Monday Drills 3:45 – 4:30pm – 9-12 yr old orange & green ball players
4:30 – 5:25pm – 11-15 yr old green and yellow ball players
Members: $15/drill   Non members: $20/drill
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