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Tennis

The Apex Tennis Center is a full-service facility to meet all your tennis needs. Certified teaching staff offers a comprehensive program, beginning for players ages 4 years and up, for all ability levels.

Session Dates

Adult Tennis Level 1 and 2 and Youth Tennis Levels 1-3 and Middle/High School: Beg/Intermediate Tennis and High School Prep: Inter/Adv Tennis

Registration opens January 29 at 8 am for classes beginning in February
Registration opens March 5 at 8 am for classes beginning in March
Registration opens April 2 at 8 am for classes beginning in April

ATT Session Dates

Registration opens February 12 at 8 am for the March-May session.

Youth Tennis

  • Players progress along a continuum of skills, following a recreational or high-performance path, based on ability and commitment.
  • Five aged-based, recreational levels with players grouped by ability.
  • Apex Tournament Team for stronger, committed players. By invite only.
  • CARA Tennis: For stronger recreation-level players looking for entry-level competition in a fun and supportive environment. Summer-only program.

Youth Programs – Year Round

  • Level 1 Youth Tennis – Pre-Rally Red: (ages 5 1/2-8) Introduction to tennis in a fun and positive environment.
  • Level 2 Youth Tennis – Orange Ball Rally: (ages 8-11) Emphasis on starting/sustaining a rally.
  • Level 3 Youth Tennis – Green Ball Rally: (ages 11-14) Increased rally ability provides game expansion.
  • Level 4 Youth Tennis – Middle/High School Beginners: (ages 13-18) New to the program, limited experience, or JV level players.
  • Level 5 Youth Tennis – Middle/High School Intermediate: (ages 13-18) New to the program, plays related sports, holds higher JV or varsity position, or has instructor approval.
  • Apex Tournament Team: (invite only).

Adult Tennis

  • Three lesson levels to fit your ability.
  • Tennis drills for 2.5-5.0 players. Register online for Adult Tennis Drills or call 303.420.1210.
  • USTA sanctioned league play is available through our partnership with North Jeffco Tennis Club (http://njtctennis.com), March-September The Colorado Wheelchair Tennis Foundation (http://cwtf.net) plays out of the ATC. A recreational league, Up/Down pairs an able-bodied player with a player using a wheelchair.
  • Four USTA sanctioned tournaments for juniors are available during the summer months. (http://usta.com)

Adults

  • Adult Tennis Level 1: Players new to the game, having limited or no experience.
  • Adult Tennis Level 2: NTRP 2.5-3.0 level players, focusing on control and consistency.

Apex Tournament Team

ATT Futures (Ages 5-7) Uses foam or low compression red ball

  • Basic knowledge of tennis strokes and footwork.
  • Maintain a 3-4 ball rally with peer
  • Must have participated in previous rec level 1 classes.
  • Coach approval required

ATT Orange (Ages 7-10) Uses low compression orange ball

  • Progression from ATT Futures or Rec L1 or L2 w/coach approval
  • Demonstrates on court focus, footwork, working towards proper stroke
    development, coachability
  • Maintain a 5-7 ball rally with peer
  • Played in CARA program in summer
  • Coach approval required

ATT Green (Ages 9-12) Uses low compression green ball

  • Progression from ATT Orange or Rec L3 w/coach approval
  • Demonstrates on court focus, proper stroke development, coachability
  • Maintain a 7-10 ball rally with peer
  • Serving with continental grip
  • Played in CARA program or USTA Green ball tournaments
  • Coach approval required

ATT Jr. Advanced (Ages 9-13) Uses regular yellow ball

  • Progression from ATT Green
  • Demonstrates on court focus, proper stroke development, willingness to
    improve, coachability
  • Consistent serves with proper grip and spin variety
  • Maintain a 10-20 ball rally with peer
  • Serving with continental grip
  • Committed to practicing and playing year round
  • Played in CARA or JTT program or USTA L7 tournaments
  • Coach approval required

ATT Level 7 (Ages 13-18) Uses regular yellow ball

  • Progression from Jr. Adv. Or High School Prep
  • Demonstrates on court focus, proper stroke development, willingness to
    improve, coachability
  • Consistent serves with proper grip and spin variety
  • Maintain a 10-20 ball rally with peer
  • Serving with continental grip
  • Committed to practicing and playing year round
  • Played in CARA or JTT program or USTA L7 tournaments
  • Coach approval required

ATT Level 6 (Ages 9-15) Uses regular yellow ball

  • Progression from Jr. Adv.
  • Demonstrates on court focus, proper stroke development, willingness to
    improve, coachability
  • Consistent serves with proper grip and spin variety
  • Maintain a 20-40 ball rally with peer
  • Serving with continental grip and spin variety
  • Committed to practicing and playing year round
  • Plays USTA L6-L3 tournaments with success.
  • Coach approval required

ATT UTR Level 5 (Ages 12-18) Uses regular yellow ball

  • Progression from ATT Level 6
  • Must have a Universal Tennis Rating of 5 or higher
  • Committed to practicing and playing year round
  • Must show commitment and focus during practices
  • Plays USTA L6-L3 tournaments with success.
  • Coach approval required

Head Pro

Kim Greason, ATC Head Tennis Professional
KimG@ApexPRD.org
303.420.1210

Recreation Coordinator – Tennis

Alex Manwaring
AlexM@ApexPRD.org
303.425.8810

Apex Tennis Center Hours

Monday-Friday:
7 am-10 pm

Saturday:
7 am-9:30 pm

Sunday:
7 am-9 pm

Subject to change if necessary