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