Riverside Tennis Center ​​Junior Group Lessons (18 & Under)
​​Junior Group Lessons (18 & Under)

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Make sure your young tennis players learn the proper techniques from the start! Choose from one of the groups below and give your child a chance to discover this fun sport.​​ Visit Riverside Tennis Center or call 316-337-9257 to register for any session listed below.

TotsBeginnersIntermediateAdvanced

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2018 schedules will be coming soon!

​Tots (ages 4-7)

This introductory class helps develop motor skills and eye-hand coordination while learning the basics of tennis. Kids will use low compression balls along with smaller sized nets and racquets to help achieve greater success. Tennis rules and scoring will also be taught.

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October 3-24Th5:30-6:30pm$40

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October 6-27Su12:00-1:00pm$40

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October 7-28M5:30-6:30pm$40

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November 3-24Su12:00-1:00pm$40

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November 4-25M5:30-6:30pm$40

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November 7-21Th5:30-6:30pm$30

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December 1-29Su12:00-1:00pm$50

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December 2-30M5:30-6:30pm$50

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December 5-26Th5:30-6:30pm$40

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​Beginner I (ages 8-12)

This level is designed for students having little to no experience playing tennis. Focus on proper technique, stroke production and learning the rules of tennis. However, competition games are played throughout the session to encourage fun while learning. Low compression tennis balls are used and players grouped by ability to increase rallying abilities and success.

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October 4-25F5:30-6:30pm$40

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October 6-27Su1:00-2:00pm$40

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October 7-28M6:30-7:30pm$40

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November 1-29F5:30-6:30pm$50

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November 3-24Su1:00-2:00pm$40

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November 4-25F5:30-6:30pm$40

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December 1-29Su1:00-2:00pm$50

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December 2-30M6:30-7:30pm$50

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December 6-27F5:30-6:30pm$40

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Beginner II (ages 12-16)

This level is designed for older students having little to no experience playing tennis. Get prepared for school tennis with this fast paced, basic skills class. Scoring and match play will be emphasized.​

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October 4-25F6:30-7:30pm$40

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October 6-27Su11:00am-12:00pm$40

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November 1-29F6:30-7:30pm$50

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November 3-24Su11:00am-12:00pm$40

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December 1-29Su11:00am-12:00pm$50

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December 6-27F6:30-7:30pm$40

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​Intermediate (ages 10-16)

Strategy, stroke production, scoring and serving are emphasized in this class along with beginning discussions on strategy for singles and doubles. A mixture of low and normal compression tennis balls are used to help students master the transition from lower bounces into full height tennis. All classes include competitive games with rallying throughout practice. Students are grouped by ability. Instructor approval is required. Ages 10-16.​

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October 1-29Tu5:30-6:30pm$50

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October 2-30W5:30-6:30pm$50

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October 6-27Su2:00-3:00pm$40

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November 3-24Su2:00-3:00pm$40

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November 5-26Tu5:30-6:30pm$40

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November 6-27W5:30-6:30pm$40

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December 1-29Su2:00-3:00pm$50

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December 3-17Tu5:30-6:30pm$30

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December 4-18W5:30-6:30pm$30

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Advanced (ages 12-18)

This is the highest level of junior instruction and students will focus strictly on rallying, proper technique and strategy of play for both singles and doubles. Students must also be avid tournament level players and/or participate regularly in school tennis. Full compression balls are used for all practices. Instructor approval is required.

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October 1-29Tu6:30-7:30pm$50

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October 3-24Th6:30-7:30pm$40

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October 6-27Su11:00am-12:00pm$40

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November 3-24Su11:00am-12:00pm$40

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November 5-26Tu6:30-7:30pm$40

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November 7-21Th6:30-7:30pm$40

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December 1-29Su11:00am-12:00pm$50

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December 3-17Tu6:30-7:30pm$30

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December 5-26Th6:30-7:30pm$40

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Junior Drop-in Point Play (ages 8-18)

Players of all levels can call to put your name on the play list. Staff will match players for round robin singles and doubles play.

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September 7 - December 28Sa1:30-3:00pm$5

​By phone: (316) 337-9257​

Intro to Tournament Play

This one time clinic will provide knowledge and experience to junior beginner and intermediate players interested in participating in USTA Tournaments. First half of clinic will provide information and instruction on scoring and playing. Second half of clinic will consist of serving and point play for practice.

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Girls Preseason Drill & Play

For beginner through advanced middle and high school players. Get ready for the Fall Season and tryouts. Program consists of 30 minutes of drills and 60 minutes of point play. Call ahead or arrive early to register.

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Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center

551 Nims
Wichita, KS 67203
P: (316) 337-9257

Hours

M-Th: 8:30am - 9:00pm
F: 8:30am - 8:00pm
Sa: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Su: 11:00am - 4:00pm​​​​​​
*Schedule may change due to programming

Closed on the following holidays:
Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas

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455 N Main, 11th Floor
Wichita, KS 67202
P: (316) 268-4361
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United States Tennis Association

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