Senior League Tennis
Whether you are looking to just get on the court with some friends or make new ones, USTA League has the right mix of competition, camaraderie, and fun for all players. Each league offers doubles play for both men and women. Local winners get the opportunity to compete at the state level and the winners at the state advance on to the sectional championship. USTA leagues are broken down by age levels of 18+, 40+, 55+, & 65+. There is a statewide 70+ team tournament. Find out more about the USTA Senior Leagues and the opportunities available. Contact our Local League Coordinator for additional information.
Drop-In Tennis for Seniors
Western Wake County has an energized senior tennis population. While some play in USTA 55+ and 65+ leagues, many more participate in drop-in sessions. These informal arrangements have the benefit of allowing participation with schedule flexibility. Typically, players show up at a designated facility, day of the week, and start time. Players fill courts on a first-come basis. The table below provides details on these senior tennis opportunities and it is important to email the coordinator/contact to confirm the start time for the day and season you are looking to play. CTP court fees apply during the summer period (roughly May through August).
| Public Access Facility | Days | Start Time | Contact/Coordinator |
| Cary Tennis Park, Cary | Tue & Thu | 7:30 a.m. summer | Mike Kolesar |
| 12 p.m. winter | |||
| R.S. Dunham Park, Cary | Mon., Wed., Fri. | 8 a.m. summer | Linda Schmitt |
| 12 p.m. winter | |||
| Action Park, Fuquay-Varina | Mon – Fri | 9:00 a.m. | Leo Mertens |
| Willow Springs High School, Fuquay-Varina | Sat. | 9:00 a.m. | Leo Mertens |
| Sun. | 2:00 p.m. | ||
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Start times are earlier in summer to avoid excess heat. CTP play starts at noon in winter corresponding to free play hours. Fuquay-Varina group meets at 8:00 typically late May to September. Time changes are announced within each play group. Check with Contact/Coordinator for the current start time. Also, some begin play earlier than the official start time, especially in the hot summertime. |
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| There are also active adult communities in the Cary area, including Carolina Preserve and Farrington Village, that have senior tennis activities restricted to residents. These players join with the open groups for Senior Appreciation Day activities. | |||
North Carolina Senior Games
Click here for North Carolina Senior Games website. Senior games include tennis!
Senior Appreciation Day
WWTA and Town of Cary host Senior Appreciation Day! There is a spring (May 7th – rain date 14th) and a fall (October 1st – rain date 8th) event. The spring event includes a free morning of organized round robin tennis as well as a free catered lunch and clinics led by Cary Tennis Park pros. Click here to register for the spring event about one month before the event. The fall event is a free morning of organized round robin tennis. Registration is required and space is limited. Click here to register for fall event about one month before the event.