Junior Programs

HRC is here for the kids.  We put our best instructors on court to give the kids a great time and learn skills quickly.  Sign up for a program today!

revised (03/15/2024)

Youth Tennis Academy

HRC Tennis Youth Developmental Progression Kids are put in groups based on age and ability…there is a class for everyone! Classes introduce the game of tennis to younger children and work on moving, balance, basic strokes, building rallies, and understanding game concepts like in and out, how to keep score and match play. See the Tennis Youth Developmental Band Progression chart for what colors correspond to what level.

Drop-In (single) class – $15 for members, $20 for non-members.
Six class (session) package – $79 members, $99 non-members.
12 class (2 day a week session) package – $139 members, $169 non-members.

Click here to reserve your spot today!

Additional private lessons may be purchased separately. LOANER RACQUETS ARE NO LONGER AVAILABLE. ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE THEIR OWN EQUIPMENT.  First time players—Racquet packages are sold at a discount. Add a racquet to your package for $23.00 to $27.00

TRY Tennis Kids – NEW for Winter 2024!

A USTA-subsidized Winter Tennis Indoor Program for kids ages 5-14 who have never played tennis before. Included in the
six week package of lessons is a beginner tennis racquet and a gift from the NC Tennis Association. Winter 2024 price for
participants is $40. Limited spots available. Tuesdays 5-6 or 6-7. Click here to register.

High School Tennis Indoor Performance Program (HS TIPP)

The Hendersonville Racquet Club with support from the Henderson County Community Tennis Association is again offering a subsidized Winter Tennis Indoor Performance Program for public high school boys & girls team tennis players.   The next session will start November 2024.

COST:   $49 for six Monday OR six Thursday sessions – about a 50% reduction from the normal fee of $99.   The program’s subsidy is limited to 20 high school players so sign up early!

HRC Youth Performance Elite program (HYPE program)

Juniors who are interested in playing tournament tennis and eventually college or beyond are invited to participate into the HYPE program.  All participants must be approved by Junior Programs Director. All sessions can include speed, strength, and agility exercises in addition to stroke production and tactical training. Training follows USTA National Player Development Guidelines with quarterly evaluations.

Monthly cost:   Up to 2 days a week – $280/month. Up to 4 days a week – $450/month. Must be at least a junior member to participate.
Drop-In (single) class – $40
HYPE Academy sessions are 3 hours of instructor-led group fitness, injury prevention, mental toughness training and on-court instruction. HYPE Academy players are encouraged to take private instruction also which may be purchased separately. 

Tennis Youth Holiday, Spring Break and Summer Camps

HRC has four weeks of tennis youth camps offered this summer. Half day and full day camps are available. Campers not only get tennis training but get to use many of the amenities of HRC such as the pool, racquetball, rec room and pickleball courts.

Dates for 2024 – June 10-14, June 17-21, July 29-August 2.  High Performance Camps June 24-28, July 15-19.

Holiday Camps are offered during the Christmas break in the afternoons Wednesday-Thursday. All camps are lead by certified tennis professionals.  Check our news section for details for more info.

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