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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. Guests for member play and lessons are permitted for a $15 fee/$10 for weekly junior drill sessions.
SUMMER PROGRAMS
🎾Junior Drills & Games
“Rising Stars”
ages 12 & up (yellow ball only) 11:10 – 12:10, Mon-Thu
“Future Stars”
ages 8 – 12 (green ball & orange ball) 12:10 – 1:00, Mon-Thu / Sunday 12:40 – 1:30
**Beginner/novice 12- 13 yr olds should do Future Stars.
“Little Stars”
ages 5 – 7, 1:00 – 1:30, Mon-Thu / Sunday 12:05 – 12:35
“Super Stars” (New time this summer)Â
High school varsity players, 11:10 – 12:10 Mon-Thu
*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)
*12-14 yrs old, Yellow Ball
-Monday, July 7th
-Monday July 28th
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*10 & 11 yr olds, Green Ball
-Friday, July 11th
-Friday, July 25th
-Friday, August 1st
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*JV and Varsity High School Players
*new, updated schedule: – Wednesday, August 6 AT Minikahda
-Wednesday, August 13 AT Minikahda
*IMPORTANT: Use this address for directions to Minikahda Club:
3400 Zenith Ave South Minneapolis
Register on the club website for each match your kid(s) can do.
Email or text me with any questions you may have.
Also jeans are not permitted from 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 (no charge)
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 22 4:00 – 5:30 PM.  Junior should be able to serve and play out points with a green or yellow ball.
NEW… Adult Team Challenge
Sunday, July 13 4:00 – 7:00 PM. Adult players 2.5 – 4.0 encouraged to signup 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.
Junior Singles Tournament
Friday July 18 (new date) 11:00 AM – mid afternoon (determined by number of participants). For any orange and yellow ball players who can serve and play out points.
Adult Mixed Tournament
Sunday, August 24 9:30 AM – early afternoon. Register separately with another member of similar level and opposite gender.
Fall-out-of-Summer Mixer
Sunday, October 12 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
FALL PROGRAMS
2025 Schedule TBD
New… MEA Tennis & Sports CampÂ
October 19 and/or 20 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 17 5:00 – 7:00pm 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
Beginner/”Really Rusty”
Tuesdays 7:00-8:00 PM (Oscar)
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SPRING PROGRAMSÂ
Hour of drilling, last 1/2 hr play on your own
Men’s Drill & Play, 2.5 – 3.5, Saturdays 8:00-9:30 AM (Greg)
Coed Drill & Play – 4.0 & up, Saturdays 9:30-11:00 AM (Greg)
🎾Adult Social Play (no charge)
Mixed Doubles Rotating play on your own, BYOB (beverage & balls 🙂)
Fridays 5:30-7:00 OR Fridays 7:00-8:30 PM
Wednesdays 7:00-8:30 PM. Rotating play on your own for levels 2.5 – 3.5, BYOB (beverage & balls 🙂)
**Remember to register early for these play sessions as courts will be opened for other members to use if not needed.
🎾 Spring Into Summer Events (Fun & Free)
“Junior Jamboree”
Sunday, May 18 4:30 – 5:25 PM
Fun tennis games for players of all ages who can rally with an orange, green or yellow ball.
NEW for 2025… Beginner/Advanced Beg/Really Rusty Clinic!
Sunday, May 18 5:30 – 6:25 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 18 6:30 – 8:00/8:30 PM
Adults of ALL levels of play are welcome and encouraged to signup! This is a great chance to catch-up with old friends and make new ones to kick off a new tennis season! (And feel free to come and leave when you want.)
