Group Lessons at 119th Street

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Group lessons are a great way for adults and juniors to improve in an organized, social way. Please read the class descriptions to determine what is best for you.

All group lessons at 119th Street are $43/week, 1 hour/week for either 4 or 6 weeks.

You may register after a group begins and be prorated for weeks that you've missed.  Email will@rcta.info after registering for a partial refund.

Juniors - Fall 2024:  Register Here

If you do not see an appropriate program at 119th Street, check the 96th Street Junior Groups!

  • Green Dot Ball (Ages 9-12):  For juniors ages 9-12, the green dot ball is 25% slower than a standard yellow ball. At this level, players will continue working on their grip, strokes and serve with more speed and bounce. If RCTA feels that a junior would be a better fit for another group, we may ask to make a switch.  Up to 6 players per group
  • Teen Beginner (Ages 13-17):  For beginners learning tennis in their teens. Players will develop the proper fundamentals and technique with agility, balance, coordination & fun. If RCTA feels that a junior would be a better fit for another group, we may ask to make a switch. Up to 6 players per group

Adults - Fall 2024:  Begins September 3.  Register Here

If you do not see an appropriate program at 119th Street, check the 96th Street Adult Groups!

  • Cardio Tennis: A high-energy group fitness activity for adults that combines the best features of tennis with cardiovascular exercise, using tennis drills and games to deliver the ultimate full-body, calorie-burning aerobic workout. Up to 6 players per group, 6 players per group, 4 or 6 classes (depending on the group), $43/class.
  • Beginner: This classes is for beginner to advanced-beginner level players who are looking to learn and improve, or have little to no match play experience. Up to 6 players per group, 6 players per group, 4 or 6 classes (depending on the group), $43/class.
  • Intermediate: This drill-oriented class is for players who can sustain a ten-ball rally, control and direct the ball, and use topspin and slice.  Players who register for Intermediate and do not meet the skill requirement may be asked to move to a Beginner group, to maintain the integrity of the program. Up to 6 players per group, 6 players per group, 4 or 6 classes (depending on the group), $43/class.

Rain Policy:

Please read the blurb on the registration page for the rain schedule for your specific group.  Some groups will offer one or two rain dates as backup for rainouts, after the conclusion of the initially scheduled weeks.  These will always be at the same date and time of the week.  Other groups will not have any rain dates, and in this case all rainouts are refunded after the end of the session.

Makeup Policy:

There is no guarantee that absences will always get made up. However, the Riverside Tennis Association aims to provide players to opportunity to find alternate groups to join if they are absent. Absences will not be refunded. Here are the parameters for when a player may do a makeup:

-Makeups must be done at the same location (no moving between 96 and 119).

-Makeups must be done with the same type of group (no switching between Beginner, Intermediate, and Cardio).

-A makeup player can never be the seventh player on the court. If a group has 6 players registered and they all do arrive, the makeup player must allow them the court and may try again at another time.

-Makeups must be done in the same session (no making up summer absences in the fall).

-Players can do a makeup with another coach as long all the above are followed.

-There is no “reserving” a makeup slot based on seeing availability online and asking if the spot can be blocked off for the day.

Check the list of groups for options!

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