Youth Tennis
Beginning students of all ages will be introduced to tennis in a fun and rewarding way. Fundamentals of basic stroke techniques will be introduced with time spent on developing the ability to hit consistently. Questions: yuri.sohn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3993.
Pee Wees
Ages 3-5
Date | Day | Time
1/20-3/2 Sa 12-12:30p
3/23-5/4 Sa 12-12:30p
Member Fee: $42/session
Guest Fee: $57/session
Young Beginners
Ages 6-9
Date | Day | Time
1/17-2/28 W 4-5p
3/20-5/1 W 4-5p
1/20-3/2 Sa 12:30-1:30p
3/23-5/4 Sa 12:30-1:30p
Member Fee: $70/session
Guest Fee: $85/session
Pre-Teen Beginners
Ages 10-12
Date | Day | Time
1/17-2/28 W 4-5p
3/20-5/1 W 4-5p
1/20-3/2 Sa 12:30-1:30p
3/23-5/4 Sa 12:30-1:30p
Member Fee: $70/session
Guest Fee: $85/session
Teen Beginners
Ages 13-16
Date | Day | Time
1/17-2/28 W 4-5p
3/20-5/1 W 4-5p
1/20-3/2 Sa 12:30-1:30p
3/23-5/4 Sa 12:30-1:30p
Member Fee: $70/session
Guest Fee: $85/session
Young Intermediates
Ages 6-9
Date | Day | Time
1/17-2/28 W 5-6p
3/20-5/1 W 5-6p
1/20-3/2 Sa 1:30-2:30p
3/23-5/4 Sa 1:30-2:30p
Member Fee: $70/session
Guest Fee: $85/session
Pre-Teen Intermediates
Ages 10-12
Date | Day | Time
1/17-2/28 W 5-6p
3/20-5/1 W 5-6p
1/20-3/2 Sa 1:30-2:30p
3/23-5/4 Sa 1:30-2:30p
Member Fee: $70/session
Guest Fee: $85/session
Teen Intermediates
Ages 13-16
Date | Day | Time
1/17-2/28 W 5-6p
3/20-5/1 W 5-6p
1/20-3/2 Sa 1:30-2:30p
3/23-5/4 Sa 1:30-2:30p
Member Fee: $70/session
Guest Fee: $85/session
Young Advanced
Ages 6-9
Date | Day | Time
1/20-3/2 Sa 2:30-4p
3/23-5/4 Sa 2:30-4p
Member Fee: $105/session
Guest Fee: $120/session
Pre-Teen Advanced
Ages 10-12
Date | Day | Time
1/20-3/2 Sa 2:30-4p
3/23-5/4 Sa 2:30-4p
Member Fee: $105/session
Guest Fee: $120/session
Teen Advanced
Ages 13-16
Date | Day | Time
1/20-3/2 Sa 2:30-4p
3/23-5/4 Sa 2:30-4p
Member Fee: $105/session
Guest Fee: $120/session
Adult Tennis
Adult Beginners
Ages 16+
Date | Day | Time
1/15-2/26 M 6-7p
3/18-4/29 M 6-7p
Member Fee: $70/session
Guest Fee: $85/session
Adult Intermediates Level I
Ages 16+
Date | Day | Time
1/15-2/26 M 7-8p
3/18-4/29 M 7-8p
Member Fee: $70/session
Guest Fee: $85/session
Adult Intermediates Level II
Ages 16+
Date | Day | Time
1/15-2/26 M 8-9p
3/18-4/29 M 8-9p
Member Fee: $70/session
Guest Fee: $85/session
Leagues
Leagues will be structured and competitive, yet recreational. Consultation with head pro is necessary, as the head pro will find a league that fits your level and preference. Leagues run for seven-week sessions. Please note that flex leagues require that matches be played at the Dodds Tennis Center. Questions: yuri.sohn@champaignparks.org or 217-819-3993
Adult Sunday Singles League
(Generally Menโs 2.5-3.0/Womenโs 3.0-3.5)
Date | Day | Time
1/14-2/25 Su 1:30-3p
3/3-5/5* Su 1:30-3p
No League: 3/10, 3/17, 3/31*
Member Fee: $125 Guest Fee: $140
Bronze Flex Singles League
(Generally Menโs 3.0-3.5/Womenโs 3.5-4.0)
Date | Day & Time
1/14-3/2 TBD by player
3/11-4/28 TBD by player
Member Fee: $125 Guest Fee: $140
Shumaker Silver Flex Singles League
(Generally Menโs 3.5-4.0/Womenโs 4.0-4.5)
Date | Day & Time
1/14-3/2 TBD by player
3/11-4/28 TBD by player
Member Fee: $125 Guest Fee: $140
Gold Flex Singles League
(Generally Menโs 4.0-4.5/Womenโs 4.5-5.0)
Date | Day & Time
1/14-3/2 TBD by player
3/11-4/28 TBD by player
Member Fee: $125 Guest Fee: $140
Tournaments
Summer Slam Tournament
Our Summer Slam tournament is perfect for competitive players or those who want to showcase their tennis skill with back-to-back matches against comparably skilled opponents.
Look over all our divisions to make sure you select the appropriate level. 4.5 level players “have begun to master use of power and spins, have sound footwork, can control depth of shots and are able to move opponent up and back, can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve, are able to rush net with some success on serve in singles as well as doubles.”
Each event will be comprised of a maximum of 8 players. Each player will play 3 pro sets that day using a compass draw format. The tournament director reserves the right to combine and restructure divisions if necessary.
Winners will receive a trophy/plaque to commemorate their success.
- Men’s 3.0 Singles
- Women’s 3.0 Singles
- Men’s 3.5 Singles
- Women’s 3.5 Singles
- Men’s 4.0 Singles
- Women’s 4.0 Singles
- Men’s 4.5+ Singles
- Women’s 4.5+ Singles
- Men’s 3.0 Doubles
- Women’s 3.0 Doubles
- Men’s 3.5 Doubles
- Women’s 3.5 Doubles
- Men’s 4.0 Doubles
- Women’s 4.0 Doubles
- Men’s 4.5+ Doubles
- Women’s 4.5+ Doubles
Date: June 23
Time: 8a – 6p
Location: Lindsay Tennis Courts (Centennial Park)
Labor Day Tournament
This local tournament provides a great opportunity for you to test and improve your game against players you may not normally play. Singles events are typically played in the morning and early afternoon while doubles events are played during the afternoon.
Find the right division for you! Contact head tennis pro Yuri Sohn (yuri.sohn@champaignparks.org) for a consultation if necessary.
Players with a skill level around 2.0-2.5 will meet similar competition here.
The Labor Day tournament will be run using a 1st match consolation format, guaranteeing each participant will play at least two matches. Each participant may register for up to one singles and one doubles event. Winners will receive a trophy/plaque to commemorate their success.
- Beginner/Intermediate Singles Open
- Men’s Open Singles
- Women’s Open Singles
- Men’s Open Doubles
- Women’s Open Doubles
- Men’s 35 Singles
- Women’s 35 Singles
- Men’s 35 Doubles
- Women’s 35 Doubles
- Men’s 45 Singles
- Men’s 55 Singles
- Men’s 65 Singles
- Men’s 70 Singles
- Mixed Open Doubles
Date: September 1 -2
Location: Lindsay Tennis Courts
Labor Day Tournament – Junior Events
Whether your child is just starting out with tennis and looking for some extra practice, or if they are already a seasoned player and want to see how they match up against new opponents – the Labor Day Tourney is the place to go. This local tournament provides a great opportunity for junior tennis enthusiasts to test and improve their game against players from all over Champaign County.
- Boys 12 & Under Division
- Boys 14 & Under Division
- Boys 16 & Under Division
- Girls 12 & Under Division
- Girls 14 & Under Division
- Girls 16 & Under Division
Date: September 1 -2
Location: Lindsay Tennis Courts
Drop-In Workouts
Our popular drop-in workouts consist of pro-supervised drills, point games, and match play – tailored to players looking for extra practice, exercise, and enjoyment. Drop in for a single class or purchase a multi-pass to use at any of our workouts!
Lunch Club Workout
Level: Players 3.5+
Fee: $13/16 member/guest
Day: Mondays
Time: 12-1:30pm
Ladies’ Day
Ages 16+
Level: All Levels
Fee: $13/16 member/guest
Day: Wednesday
Time: 9:30-11am
Intermediate Workout
Level: Players 2.5+
Fee: $13/16 member/guest
Day: Thursdays
Time: 5:30-7pm
Late Night Workout
Level: Players 3.5+
Fee: $17/20 member/guest
Day: Thursdays
Time: 7-9pm
Saturday Morning Workout
Level: Players 3.0+
Fee: $17/20 member/guest
Day: Saturdays
Time: 9-11am
Sunday Morning Workout
Level: Players 3.0+
Fee: $17/20 member/guest
Day: Sundays
Time: 9-11am
Scholarship Information
Because some residents are unable to participate in recreation programs due to economic hardship, the Champaign Park District offers scholarships to reduce certain fees and charges. Youth Scholarship Program applicants are not guaranteed fund availability, program registration or choice of program location. Early applications are given priority. Need is the primary criterion upon which scholarship applicants are considered. Questions: 217-398-2550.
Visit our Scholarship Opportunities page for the updated Scholarship Applications!
Find Outdoor Courts
The Champaign Park District maintains outdoor tennis courts in many area parks. Please visit the โtennisโ tag on our interactive park map to find a field near you!
Need help choosing a tennis program to participate in? See National Tennis Rating Program Guidelines:
- 1.0 This player is just starting tennis.
- 1.5 This player has limited playing experience and is still working primarily on getting the ball over the net, has some knowledge of scoring but is not familiar with basic positions and procedures for singles and doubles play.
- 2.0 This player may have had some lessons but needs on-court experience, has obvious stroke weaknesses, but is beginning to feel comfortable with singles and doubles play.
- 2.5 This player has more dependable strokes and is learning to judge where the ball is going, has weak court coverage or is often caught out of position, but is starting to keep the ball in play with other players of the same ability.
- 3.0 This player can place shots with moderate success, can sustain a rally of slow pace but is not comfortable with all strokes, lacks control when trying for power.
- 3.5 This player has achieved stroke dependability and direction on shots within reach, including forehand and backhand volleys, but still lacks depth and variety, seldom double faults and occasionally forces errors on the serve.
- 4.0 This player has dependable strokes on both forehand and backhand sides, has the ability to use a variety of shots including lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys, can place the first serve and force some errors, is seldom out of position in a doubles game.
- 4.5 This player has begun to master use of power and spins, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots and is able to move opponent up and back, can hit first serves with power and accuracy and place the second serve, is able to rush net with some success on serve in singles as well as doubles.
- 5.0 This player has good shot anticipation, frequently has an outstanding shot or exceptional consistency around which a game may be structured, can regularly hit winners or force errors off short balls, can successfully execute lobs, drop shots, half volleys and overhead smashes, has good depth and spin on most second serves.