Try Tennis®
Try Tennis® sponsored by WWTA and NC Tennis! This program is for men and women age 18 & over who have never picked up a racquet or have played very little. It includes 6 hours of instruction from a pro on technique, skills, etiquette & scoring. Each new participant receives a tennis racquet and a swag item – all for only $40. The only strings attached to this deal are the ones to your new racquet! Space is limited so sign up quickly. Check back for more Spring Try Tennis® Sessions! Visit TryTennis.Net for more information.
Why Try Tennis? This is what one of our 2021 Try Tennis graduates, Paula L. , says about the program:   It’s no exaggeration to say that Try Tennis changed my life. I joined in early spring after that first horrible Covid winter, when we were all losing our minds a bit. I had been so stressed out over my kids and oddly isolated despite us all being cooped up together. Suddenly, I was outside in the sun, learning a new sport, and meeting new people, many of whom have become my very good friends and teammates. I play tennis almost everyday now and it’s my favorite part of the day. So thanks to you guys for giving us Try Tennis!Â
If we don’t have a session that works for you, please click here to be notified of future sessions.
A free USTA account is required to register for Try Tennis on Serve Tennis. It is easy! How to create a free USTA account on Serve Tennis
- Ting Park – 1151 N. Main Street – 11:00 to 12:30 – Nov 23, Dec 7, 14 & 21 (rain dates December 15 5:00, Jan 4 11:00). Click here to register. We do have cold rule – below 40 degrees feels like, we will reschedule!
See our Youth Tennis page for youth Try Tennis® Programs.
Try Play
Come join other beginner players for fun and exercise at Try Play. Warm up with pro instruction or using the ball machine, join in a short volley drill, and end the session with some match play. Pros or WWTA staff will be on hand to help with scoring and answer any questions. This program is for all beginner players (2.0/2.5 NTRP). Participants do not have to have participated in Try Tennis® but must have their own racquet and be able to rally and serve a bit. Minimum of 4 players required per session. Sessions consist of two to four events. Cost: $50 to $70 (non-refundable)
A free USTA account is required to register for Try Play or Try Match on Serve Tennis. It is easy! How to create a free USTA account on Serve Tennis
Upcoming Try Play Sessions:Â Â
- Apex Community Park – Nov 18, 20 & 25 – 6:00 to 7:30. $50. Click here to register.
- Apex Nature Park – Dec 2, 4, & 9 – 6:00 to 7:30. $50. Click here to register.
Rookie Rally – Similar to Try Play but these are 60 to 90 minute, one class sessions – $15 each. Participants should have their own racquet and be able to serve and rally a bit.
- TBD
Have questions? Email Kari Moncrief. Want to be notified of future sessions? Click here to fill out a short form.
Try Match
A free USTA account is required to register for Try Play or Try Match on Serve Tennis. It is easy! How to create a free USTA account on Serve Tennis
Upcoming Try Match Sessions:
- TBD
Upcoming Rookie Match – One event match play with instruction!
- Apex Nature Park – 2500 Evans Road – Nov 20 – 6:00 to 7:30 – $15. Full
- Apex Nature Park – 2500 Evans Road – Dec 3 – 6:00 to 7:30. $15. Click here to register.
Have questions? Email Kari Moncrief. Want to be notified of future sessions? Click here to fill out a short form.
Try Tournaments
Join other beginner players around the Triangle for beginner tournaments. Players must be 2.0 or 2.5, format is doubles and Fast4 (shortened sets which means more rounds).  Tournaments are run in Durham and Raleigh in addition to the Western Wake Tennis area. 2022 Try Tournaments dates will be posted when available.
Fast four format means a lot of rounds in a short period of time. Come out and test your new skills, have fun and meet new people!  Space is limited. Come with a partner or we will find you one. Registration will be posted here when it has opened.