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.

Fee:

• $48 | $40*

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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.

Fee:

• $96 | $80*

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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.

Fee:

• $96 | $80*

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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.

Fee:

• $96 | $80*

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

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. 

Fee:

• $96 | $80*

Register

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.

Fee:

• $96 | $80*

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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.

Fee:

• $96 | $80*

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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.

Fee:

• $144 | $120*

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

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. 

Fee:

• $144 | $120*

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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.

Fee:

• $144 | $120*

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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.

Fee:

• $144 | $120*

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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.

Fee:

• $360 | $240*

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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.

• Jan. 7 – Feb. 13 (6 weeks)

• Feb. 18 – March 13 (4 weeks)* 

• March 25 – April 17 (4 weeks)* 

• April 22 – May 15 (4 weeks)* 

Fee:

• $360 | $240*

Register

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

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.