We have adult tennis programs for players of all skill levels, including first-time players!
The Jayhawk adult program is designed to meet the needs of Lawrence. We strive to offer classes that are as unique and diverse as the community called Unmistakingly Lawrence.
Our drills provide an entry point for those wanting an introduction to the game, all the way to the veterans that have been playing their entire lives.
Within our all-encompassing program, we offer classes, leagues, and teams for different skill levels and ages. Just to name a few, we have cardio tennis, drills that are game based, skill focused, as well as classes targeting strategic point play in court positioning.
At Jayhawk Tennis Center, you can learn or improve upon consistency and accuracy, technique, and strategy, or maybe you just want to unwind and have fun with friends. Competitive or not, our broad spectrum of classes within our program can provide something for everyone.
Adult Games/Point Play
This drill is all about games! Participate in action-packed games along with point play. Move-up move-down offense/defense to name a few. Structured for competitive fun. (NTRP Rating 3.0-4.0)*
Adult Games/Point Play Spring Session
March 20 – May 15
Mondays
8:00pm-9:00pm
$162
- Aug. 22, 29
- Sept. 5, 12, 19, 26
- Oct. 3, 10
Beginner-Intermediate
This class is for players who want to develop consistency and correct technique. We will also include basic strategies for singles and doubles. (NTPR Rating 2.0-3.0)*
Beginner-Intermediate Tuesday Spring Session
March 21 – May 16**
Tuesdays
7:00pm-8:00pm
** No clinics on 4/4 & 4/18
$126
- Aug. 23, 30
- Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
- October. 4, 11
Beginner-Intermediate Thursdays Spring Session
March 23 – May 18**
Thursdays
7:00pm-8:00pm
** No clinics on 4/20
$144
Adult Cardio
This class features heart-pumping tennis drills and games for players of all abilities! You will be amazed at how many calories you can burn in a short amount of time while having a blast on the court!
Adult Cardio Mondays Spring Session
March 20 – May 15
Mondays
7:00pm-8:00pm
$162
- Aug. 23, 30
- Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
- Oct. 4, 11
Intermediate-Advanced
This drill is for players who are more consistent and can handle a faster pace. We will include more point-focused exercises and advanced techniques and strategies. The last half of this class will be a match-play. (NTPR Rating 3.0-4.0)*
Advanced 4.0
This drill is for 4.0 players who were learn advanced techniques and strategies. The last half of this class will be a match-play. (NTPR Rating 4.0 or higher)
Intermediate-Advanced Wednesdays Spring Session
March 22 – May 17**
Wednesdays
7:00pm-8:00pm
** No clinics on 4/18
$144
- Aug. 24, 31
- Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
- Oct. 5, 12
Intermediate-Advanced Thursdays Spring Session
March 23 – May 18**
Thursdays
8:00pm-9:00pm
** No clinics on 4/20
$144
- Aug. 25
- Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Oct. 6, 13
Advanced 4.0 Wednesdays Spring Session
March 22 – May 17**
Wednesdays
8:00pm-9:00pm
** No clinics on 4/19
$144
- Aug. 25
- Sept. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
- Oct. 6, 13
Senior Active Tennis
For those 50 and up who are either new or coming back to the game! Learn to play tennis in just four, one-hour sessions. You will learn to develop consistency and correct technique. We will also include basic strategies for singles and doubles.
Senior Active Tennis Winter Session II
March 3, 10, 24 & 31
11:00pm-12:00pm
$72
- Oct. 20, 27
- Nov. 3, 10, 17
- Dec. 1, 8, 22
Senior Active Tennis Spring Session
April 7, 14, 28 & May 5, 12
11:00am-12:00pm
$108
- Oct. 19, 26
- Nov. 2, 9, 16, 30
- Dec. 7, 14, 21
Ladies Drill
This class is for intermediate to advanced ladies. It is a combination of drills and point play with an emphasis on doubles play and strategy.
Ladies Drill Tuesdays Spring Session
March 21 – May 16
Tuesdays
8:30am-10:00am
$243
- Aug. 23, 30
- Sept. 6, 13, 20, 27
- Oct. 4, 11
Ladies Drill Wednesdays Spring Session
March 22 – May 17**
Wednesdays
11:30am-1:00pm
** No clinics on 4/19
$216
- Aug. 24, 31
- Sept. 7, 14, 21, 28
- Oct. 5, 12
NTRP
Tennis has its own rating system for adults, who would like to play tournaments or want to place themselves in the correct clinic or drill. It is called the NTRP or National Tennis Rating Program.
“National Tennis Rating Program (NTRP) is a numerical indicator of tennis-playing ability, from 1.5 (beginner) through 7.0 (touring pro), which aligns with a set of general characteristics that break down the skills and abilities of each level, in 0.5 increments. Ratings are generated by play in USTA Adult Divisions of 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, 65 & Over, Mixed 18 & Over, Mixed 40 & Over and Mixed 55 & Over. In some sections, results from USTA Sanctioned Tournaments and additional leagues may be included in the Ratings calculation. Ratings help establish a player’s NTRP skill level after only a few matches and do not change dramatically.” USTA
To get started, you can do a questionnaire to rate your skills. Once you have completed the USTA Self-Rate Questionnaire, an NTRP entry-level rating will be generated for a new player or a player re-entering the USTA League Adult Division with a M (Mixed) or T (Tournament) rating.
Now you are ready to compete in leagues and tournaments!