TENNIS
Jr. QuickStart Fall Tennis Leagues
Independence Park Jr. QuickStart Fall League is a six-week league for ages 5 - 10 and starts September 19 and runs through October 24. Meets each Sunday from 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm. QuickStart utilizes shorter courts and modified scoring, tailored to age and size. Two different levels: 8 and under and 10 and under. Click here for the flyer and the registration form.
City Park Jr. QuickStart Fall League is a six-week league for ages 5 - 10 and starts September 28 and runs through November 2. Meets each Tuesday from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. QuickStart utilizes shorter courts and modified scoring, tailored to age and size. Two different levels: 8 and under and 10 and under. Click here for the flyer and the registration form.
Highland Park Jr. QuickStart Fall League is a six-week league for ages 5 - 10 and starts September 19 and runs through October 24. Meets each Sunday from 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 pm. QuickStart utilizes shorter courts and modified scoring, tailored to age and size. Two different levels: 8 and under and 10 and under. Click here for the flyer and registration form.
Kids QuickStart Tennis Karnival
Saturday, August 28, 9 am - 11 am at Highland Park Tennis Center. FREE! QuickStart game-play, target court prizes, free snowballs! Click here for all the details and to learn how your elementary school can win free racquets and foam tennis balls.
Beginner Ladies FREE Tennis Lesson Weekend Series at Highland Park Tennis Center
Dates: Friday, July 30, 7 pm - 8 pm; Saturday, July 31, 8am - 9am and Sunday, August 1, 6pm - 7pm. Register for one session or come to all three. For ladies of all ages. Click here to learn all the details!
Beginner Ladies Lessons at Highland Park Tennis Center
Four-lesson series; sign up for one lesson or sign up for all 4 with discount! Monday evening sessions; 6:30 pm - 8:00 p.m. Thursday morning sessions; 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Click here for more details and to learn how to register.
Leap Start Junior Tennis Camp: City Park-Click here for a registration form.
BREC's Tennis Center Locations
BREC has five major tennis centers which feature pro shops, lighted courts, racquet stringing, instruction, and racquet and ball machine rentals.
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Capital One Tennis Center at City Park |
1515 Dalrymple Drive, 70808 |
343-3767 |
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Forest Park Center |
13900 S. Harrell's Ferry Rd. |
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Greenwood Park Center |
13350 Hwy. 19, Baker, 70714 |
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Highland Road Center |
14024 Highland Road, 70810 |
766-0247 |
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Independence Center |
7505 Independence Blvd., 70806 |
923-2792 |
New Tennis Program Fees Effective January 4, 2010
| Day court fee | $4/hr |
| Premium court fee | $6/hr |
| Youth/High School court fee | $2/hr |
| Group lessons fee | $40 |
| Novice leagues fee | $50 |
| Racquet stringing fee | $14 |
| Ball machine rental fee | $5/hr |
| Racquet Demo | $3/day |
Court Fees
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Day Fee |
Evening Fee (Begins at 6 p.m.) |
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Adults |
$4/hour |
$6/hour |
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Youth (under 12 years of age) |
$2/hour |
$6/hour |
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Hitting Wall (Independence) |
$1.50/hour |
$1.50/hour |
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Sportwall (Independence-Court 9) |
$4/hour |
$6/hour |
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Indoor Court (Independence) |
$8.00/hour | |
Ball machine rental is available at Independence Park, Highland Road Park and Capital One Tennis Center at City Park for $5.00/hr. Ball rental is $3.00/hr.
Tennis Centers Hours of Operation
Weekday Hours
Capital One Tennis Center at City Park: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Highland Road: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Independence: Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Greenwood: Closed for Community Park renovation
Forest Park: Closed for Community Park renovation
Weekend Hours for all Tennis Centers
Saturday: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday: 8 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Neighborhood Tennis Courts
BREC has numerous neighborhood tennis courts located throughout the parish. Neighborhood courts are open to the public and are free of charge. Click here for a listing of BREC tennis courts. This list shows name of park, park address, number of courts lighted/unlighted, as well as staffed tennis centers. Click here for a map.
Programming
BREC's Tennis Centers offer a variety of programming for youth and adult players. Programs for the youth include two year-round tennis academies (Independence and Highland Parks), QuickStart tennis, tournaments, after-school programs, and Holiday camps. Adults can sign up for cardio tennis, adult fun tournaments and leagues. Individual and group instruction for various skill levels is provided by certified tennis instructors. For more information about BREC's tennis programs, call the Tennis Department at 225-272-9200 Ext. 549. Also, you may download monthly Tennis Programming Guides below.
Adult Cardio Tennis
City Park Tennis Center is now offering Fall Evening Adult Cardio Classes on Tuesday nights. click here for more information and registration form.
Highland Park Adult Novice Early Fall Tennis League
Six-week league that meets Wednesdays from 6-8 p.m. Season starts Wednesday, September 1, and runs through October 6, 2010. Receive on-court instruction while you are playing. $50 league fee includes balls and court fees. Click here for informational flyer and to find out how to register.
2010 Independence Tennis Novice Leagues
Just learning how to play tennis? Want some fun competition as well as instruction? Then Novice League is for you! Want more of a challenge than the Novice League? Haven't played in a while and want to get back in the swing? Then Novice Plus League is for you! Six weeks of match play with on-court instruction. Novice League meets on Mondays from 6-8pm. Novice Plus meets Thursdays from 6-8pm. Limited spaces available, so register soon! Download a poster with all the details, including start dates for both leagues here. Click here to download registration form.
BREC Jr. Tennis Academies
Fall 2010 Highland Park Tennis Academy
Fall Semester begins Monday August 17 and runs through December 16. Sign up for the semester or sign up monthly. Click here for all the details and registration form. If you register by Monday August 2, receive a 10% discount on Fall Semester rate.
Fall 2010 Independence Tennis Adacemy
Semester begins Monday, September 13 and runs through December 16. Sign up for the semester or sign up monthly. Click here for details and the registration form. If you register for the semester rate by Monday August 30, you receive a 10% discount on Fall Semester rate.
2010 Summer City Park Open House Series for Juniors
Summer series starts June 5 and runs through August 7, 2010. Meets each Saturday morning; 8:30am - 9:30am for ages 6 - 10 and 9:30am - 10:30am for ages 11-16. FREE. For more details, click here for informational flyer.
2010 Fall City Park Open House Series for Juniors
Fall series starts August 14 and runs through December 18, 2010. **No play on Saturday, August 28**
Meets each Saturday morning; 8:30am-9:30am for ages 6-10 and 9:30am-10:30am for ages 11-16. FREE. For more details, click here for informational flyer.
Fall Jr. Home School Tennis Programs
City Park Home School Tennis Program is a 6 week program and starts September 15 and runs through October 20, 2010. Click here for an informational flyer with all the details. Meets on Wednesdays, 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Click here for the registration form.
Independence Park Home School Tennis Program is a 6 week program and starts September 14 and runs through October 19, 2010. Meets on Tuesdays, 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Click here for an informational flyer and click here for the registration form.
Monthly Tennis Program Guides:
July/August Programming Guide
August Programming Guide
September Programming Guide
Adult Registration Form
Youth Registration Form
Baton Rouge Tennis League Information
Click here to view local league information. Captains forms and players applications are posted; and league results are posted throughout the season.
6201 Florida Boulevard Baton Rouge, LA 70806
