Tennis

Our tennis program provides a variety of options for adults and juniors of all experience levels.

Clinics are grouped by age and ability and cover skills such as stroke production and movement, as well as singles and doubles play strategy.
Camps take place in the summer, winter, and spring, and allow players to develop skills, play games, and compete.
Group fitness classes are a fun way to play tennis with a group of individuals while featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate high-energy workout.
Leagues provide players a competitive setting to play matches against similarly skilled players.
Private lessons are scheduled based on player, instructor, and court availability, and allow individuals to determine the content of their lesson.

Tennis information:

Camps and Clinics

The camp is designed for beginner to intermediate tennis and pickleball players ages 5-16. Students will learn basic strokes and strategy in a fun environment.

Time:

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Dates:

October 11
October 14
October 31
November 5
November 22

Registration

The camp is designed for beginner to intermediate tennis and pickleball players ages 5-16. Students will learn basic strokes and strategy in a fun environment.

Time:

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dates:

October 11
October 14
October 31
November 5
November 22

Registration

The camp is designed for beginner to intermediate tennis and pickleball players ages 5-16. Students will learn basic strokes and strategy in a fun environment.

Time:

8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Dates:

December 23
December 30
January 2
January 3

Registration

Registration closes five days before the day of camp.

The camp is designed for beginner to intermediate tennis and pickleball players ages 5-16. Students will learn basic strokes and strategy in a fun environment.

Time:

8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Dates:

December 23
December 30
January 2
January 3

Registration

Registration closes five days before the day of camp.

Adult tennis programming

All classes will cover the basic strokes and strategy with fun drills and play.

Beginner: This class is designed for players with an NTRP rating from 1.0 to 3.0 which includes those new to the game or with some experience. Beginner players will work on strokes and start rallying.

We offer a Tots class at the same time as our Thursday Adult Beginner class.

Sundays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

September 8 - October 6
October 13 - November 10
November 17 - December 22 (No class December 15)

Monday from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

September 9 - October 7
October 14 - November 11
November 18 - December 16

Intermediate: Players will work on strokes and strategies.

We offer a Tots class at the same time as our Thursday Adult Beginner class.

Sundays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

September 8 - October 6
October 13 - November 10
November 17 - December 22 (No class December 15)

Monday from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

September 9 - October 7
October 14 - November 11
November 18 - December 16

Thursday from 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. (aligns with tot's class)

September 12 - October 10
October 17 - November 14
November 21 - December 19*

Fee:

$70 (members) | $85 (non-members)
$53 (members) | $64 (non-members)*

*This shorter session will have a reduced fee

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

A fun group fitness activity featuring drills to give players of all abilities an ultimate high-energy workout. If you are looking for a great way to get in shape and burn calories, you must try Cardio Tennis!

Players must pre-register on Sign Up Genius. Contact Mili Oliver to get the Sign Up Genius link.

Mondays | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Tuesdays | Noon - 1 p.m.
Wednesdays |
- 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. (NTRP 2.5-3.5 players)
- 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. (NTRP 2.5-3.5 players)
- 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. (NTRP 4.0-5.0 players)
Thursdays | 12 p.m. - 1 p.m.
Fridays | 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays | 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Fee:

Single class: $10/day (members) | $13/day (non-members)
15-class series: $135.00 (members) | $175.00 (non-members)
No refunds are given on Series Sale

Looking for another activity to improve your skills? Strategies for Success offers an hour of activities focused on different aspects of your game, like ground strokes, net play, serves, and returns. These classes are designed for 3.0-4.0 players.

Days/Times: TBD
Fee: $10 (members) | $13 (non-members)

Contact Mili to Sign Up

Players must pre-register on Sign Up Genius. Contact Mili Oliver to get the Sign Up Genius link.Registration is by individual class.

Looking to learn how to play pickleball? Join us to learn the basics of pickleball and get some time on the court!

Days/Times:
- TBD
Fee: TBD

Registration

National Tennis Rating Program

The National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is a system of skill classification used to compare tennis player's and their peers.

Learn More

Junior tennis programming

10 & under classes

Ages 4 - 5: Designed for beginners. Students in this class do not need any prior experience. Most students will be in this class for about a year or move to Herky for 5-7 years old. Students will work on hand-eye coordination, basic strokes, balance, agility, and fun! Primarily a 36 ft. court will be used.

We offer an Adults Beginner class at the same time as our Thursday Tots class.

Sundays from 4:00 - 4:30 p.m.

September 8 - October 6
October 13 - November 10
November 17 - December 22 (No class December 15)

Thursdays from 9:30 - 10:15 (aligns with adult beginner class)

September 12 - October 10
October 17 - November 14
November 21 - December 19*

Fee:

Sunday Session: $40
Thursday Session: $60

*This shorter session will have a reduced fee.

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Ages 5 - 7: Designed for beginners and advanced beginners. Students in this class do not need any prior experience. Most students will be in this class for a year or two, depending on their age. Students will learn basic strokes, start rallying, and have fun with a USTA & under format. Primarily a 36 ft. court will be used.

Saturdays from 10:30 - 11:30 p.m.

September 7 - October 5
October 12 - November 9 (No class November 2)*
November 16 - December 21 (No Class December 14)

Sundays from 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

September 8 - October 6
October 13 - November 10
November 17 - December 22 (No class December 15)

Mondays from 4 - 5 p.m.

September 9 - October 7
October 14 - November 11
November 18 - December 16

Fee:

*This session costs $64

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Ages 8 - 10: Designed for beginners and advanced beginners. Students in this class do not need to have prior experience. Most students will be in this class for a year or more before moving to Black II. Students will learn basic strokes and develop rallying skills. Both a 36 ft. and 60 ft. court will be used.

Saturdays from 9:30 - 10:30 a.m.

September 7 - October 5
October 12 - November 9 (No class November 2)*
November 16 - December 21 (No Class December 14)

Sundays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.

September 8 - October 6
October 13 - November 10
November 17 - December 22 (No class December 15)

Fee:

*This shorter session costs $64

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Ages 8 - 10: Designed for advanced beginner and intermediates. Prior to enrolling, students should take Black I or equivalent for several sessions, be able to rally 5 times back and forth with an instructor, get 30% of serves in play and exhibit basic technique on groundstrokes, volleys, and serves. Please see Senior Staff member before enrolling. The class will focus on both technique and rallying skills. Primarily a 60 ft. court will be used.

Sundays from 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

September 8 - October 6
October 13 - November 10
November 17 - December 22 (No class December 15)

Fee:

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Junior development (ages 11-18)

Ages 11 - 13: Designed for beginners and advanced beginners. Students in this class do not need prior experience. Most students will be in this class a year or more before moving to Gold II or Hawk I. Students will learn basic strokes and develop rallying skills. Both a 60 ft and 78 ft (full court) will be used.

Saturdays from 11:30 a.m - 12:30 p.m.

September 7 - October 5
October 12 - November 9 (No class November 2)*
November 16 - December 21 (No Class December 14)

Fee:

*This shorter session costs $64

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Ages 11 - 13: Designed for intermediate students who can rally on a full court. Prior to enrolling, students in this class should have taken Gold I or equivalent, be able to rally full court with a coach 5 times and exhibit basic technique. This class will improve stroke technique, place an increased emphasis on strategy, and competition. Primarily a full court will be used.

Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

September 7 - October 5
October 12 - November 9 (No class November 2)*
November 16 - December 21 (No Class December 14)

Fee:

*This shorter session costs $64

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Ages 14 - 18: Designed for beginner to advanced beginner students. Students in this class do not need prior experience prior to enrolling. This class will offer stroke instruction and get students to start rallying. Primarily a full court will be used.

Sundays from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

September 8 - October 6
October 13 - November 10
November 17 - December 22 (No class December 8)

Fee:

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Tuesdays from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

September 10 - October 8
October 15 - November 12
November 19 - December 17

Saturdays from 12:30 - 2:00 p.m.

September 7 - October 5
October 12 - November 9 (No class November 2)*
November 16 - December 21 (No class December 14)

Fee:

$120

*This shorter session costs $96

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Hawkeye Tennis Academy

The Hawkeye Tennis Academy is designed for high performance junior players. Approval by a senior staff member is required prior to participants joining any level of the Academy for the first time, or for participants moving from one level to the next.

HTA progression:

Orange Ball Academy
Green Ball Academy
Junior Academy
Academy
Elite Academy

Players will need to regularly participate in tournaments and exhibit progress to remain at their level.

Ages 10 & under: Student need prior approval by a Senior Staff member before enrolling. Prior to enrolling, students are required to be able to rally a 60 ft. court with an instructor or peer, get 50% of services in, exhibit basic technique on groundstrokes, serves and volleys and have a positive attitude. Participants will need to have an understanding of basic strategy and will be required to play a minimum of 3 USTA Orange Ball Tournaments annually.

Tuesdays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

September 10 - October 8
October 15 - November 12
November 19 - December 17

Thursdays from 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

September 12 - October 10
October 17 - November 14
November 21 - December 19 (No class November 28)*

Fee:

$120

*This shorter session costs $96

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Ages 8-11: Students need prior approval by a Senior Staff member before enrolling. Prior to enrolling, students are required to have taken Orange Ball Academy and completed the USTA Orange Ball Tournament requirements or equivalent. Additionally, students must exhibit basic technique on groundstrokes, serves, and volleys on full court and have a positive attitude. Participants will need to have an understanding of strategy and will be required to play a minimum of 4 USTA Green Ball Tournaments annually.

Tuesday from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

September 10 - October 8
October 15 - November 12
November 19 - December 17

Sundays from 4:00 - 5:30 p.m.

September 8 - October 6
October 13 - November 10
November 17 - December 22 (No class December 15)

Fee:

$120

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Ages 11-18. Students need prior approval by a Senior Staff member before enrolling. prior to enrolling, students are required to have taken Green Ball Academy and completed the USTA Green Ball Tournament requirements or equivalent. Additionally, students must exhibit sound technique on groundstrokes, serves and volleys on a full court with a yellow ball and have a positive attitude. Participants will need to have an understanding of strategy, strong work ethic, and will be required to play a minimum of 3 USTA tournaments annually.

Sundays from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.

September 8 - October 6
October 13 - November 10
November 17 - December 22 (No class December 14)

Thursday from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

September 12 - October 10
October 17 - November 14
November 21 - December 19 (No class November 28)*

Friday from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.

September 13 - October 11
October 18 - November 15 (No class November 1)*
November 22 - December 20 (No Class November 29)*

Fee:

$120

*These shorter session costs $96

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Ages 12-18. Students need prior approval by a Senior Staff member prior to enrolling for the first time. The general guidelines include: Students need to be at least 12 years old, have a minimum UTR of 2.5 and play in a minimum of 5 USTA tournaments annually. Students must have sound technique, advanced knowledge of strategy, strong work ethic and exhibit good sportsmanship.

Monday and Wednesday from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

September 9 - October 9
October 14 - November 13
November 18 - December 18

Fee:

$300

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Ages 11-18. Students need prior approval by a Senior Staff member prior to enrolling for the first time. The general guidelines include: Students need to be at least 13 years old, have a minimum UTR of 3.5 and play in a minimum of 5 USTA tournaments annually. Students must have sound technique, advanced knowledge of strategy, strong work ethic and exhibit good sportsmanship.

Tuesday and Thursday from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m.

September 10 - October 10
October 15 - November 14
November 19 - December 19 (No class November 28)

Fee:

$300

All classes have a registration deadline of 5 days prior to the start of class.

Match Play

Matchplay is designed for kids 6-14 years with the basic tennis skills who have either participated or are planning to start playing in tennis tournaments. Matches are played with orange, green and yellow ball. One or two instructors are present to help with scoring and the rules of the game.

Tournament information

Tennis tournaments are a wonderful way to improve your game, meet new people and develop terrific life skills. Tournaments are offered all year long with a lot of them in the summer. Children generally play a tournament in their respective age group and can earn points to earn their way to sectional and national tournaments. Below are helpful resources and upcoming tournaments at the Hawkeye Tennis & Recreation Complex.

Your 1st USTA Tennis Tournament 10U Pathway

Questions about tournaments can be directed to Brad DiLeo.

Tournament links:

General Tournament Search

WTN mixed doubles (November 16)

Level 7 singles (november 23)

Orange ball (December 6)

Green ball (December 7)

Klotz Winter Open (December 13-15)

hawkeye Holiday Open Singles (December 28)

hawkeye Holiday Open Doubles (December 29)

Private tennis lessons

Private instruction is available to players of all ages and abilities. Lessons are scheduled based on player, instructor, and court availability and typically last for one hour. If you would like to schedule a private lesson, please fill out the request form.

Location: Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex, 2820 Prairie Meadow Dr, Iowa City, IA 52246

60 Minute Lesson

	Senior Staff	Instructional Staff	Student Staff
1 person	$60.00	$53.00	$45.00
2 people*	$30.00	$26.50	$22.50
3 people*	$20.00	N/A	N/A
4 or more people*	$17.00	N/A	N/A

*Prices listed are per person.

60 Minute Lesson

	Senior Staff	Instructional Staff	Student Staff
1 person	$67.00	$58.00	$51.00
2 people*	$33.50	$29	$25.50
3 people*	$22.32	N/A	N/A
4 or more people*	$16.76	N/A	N/A

*Prices listed are per person.

Questions about private lessons can be directed to Mili Oliver.

Private lesson information:

Request Form

Lesson Guide

Frequently asked questions

How to register online:

If you are a community member, you can set up an account here. You can also set up an account by calling 335-9293 or by visiting the CRWC member services desk to create an account. Once that's done, you'll be good to go!
If you already have a Hawk ID or have a community account, click here to go to our online registration portal.
Head over to our Online Registration FAQ page to learn more about the process.

Payment:

Payment must be made at the time of registration online or at the membership desk.
Forms of payment accepted: Cash, Check (made out to The University of Iowa), Credit Card, U-bill (Cash, Check, and U-bill are in-person only).
If you have questions concerning the program or level placement, please contact the Head Tennis Professional, Michele Conlon.

Classes are offered at the Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex. The Hawkeye Tennis and Recreation Complex is located at 2820 Prairie Meadow Drive just west of Finkbine Golf Course and across the street from UI Sports Medicine.

Please check in at the front desk when you arrive, and the staff will guide you to the proper court.

Yes! Parents and guests interested in watching practice can do so from the viewing deck indoors or the bleachers outdoors.

If we have an inclement weather day, we will utilize the email you used at registration to contact you. If we have staffing available, we will also make phone calls. If you are not sure if a class will be held, feel free to call 319-384-1215. We have both indoor and outdoor courts, so it is not often we need to cancel.

Racquet: We have some we can loan you while you get fitted if you do not have one.
Non-marking shoes
Water bottle
Workout/tennis attire
Plan for both inside and outside on cool days in the spring and fall.

Registration deadline is 5 days prior to the first date of the class.
Late registrations: A late fee of $25 will be assessed if space is available.

Cancellations occurring after the deadline will have a $25 non-refundable fee. No refunds will be given on any of our Series Sales (Cardio tennis, court time, USTA drills, strategy for success). Please contact Michele Conlon to inquire about cancelling your registration.