Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center

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Come check out the new pickleball, single and updated tennis courts!

A 20% surcharge will be applied on out-of-parish registrations for any BREC program that has an activity number.

Youth Programs

593025-02-03G/02-03M/02-03S Spring Junior Tennis Academy (Ages 5-17) This is a continuous year-round program separated into semesters.  Spring Academy operates Monday-Thursday, Jan. 5-May 14.  Skill levels for beginners (Minnows – red ball), intermediates (Guppies – orange and green dot ball), and advanced (Sharks – yellow ball).  Monthly and semester rates available May is a two-week session.  Online registration is not available.  Must register 24 hours prior to attending class.  Same day walk-ins will not be accepted.  Academy Director:  Natalie Johnson-Ewing.

Minnows (Ages 5-8) is held Tuesday and Wednesday from 4-5 p.m. Beginner skill level participants.  February-April monthly rates: $56 one day/week; $96 two days/week.  May monthly rates:  $28 one day/week; $48 two days/week.

Guppies (Ages 8+) is held Monday and Thursday from 4:30-6 p.m. and Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m.   Guppies participants must have taken Minnows or have Academy Director approval.  Sharks (Ages 9-17) is held Monday and Thursday from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and Tuesday and Wednesday from 5-6:30 p.m.  Sharks participants ages 9-11 must have taken Guppies or have Academy Director approval.  February-April monthly rates:  $74 one day/week; $136 two days/week; $176 three or more days/week.  May monthly rates: $37 one day/week; $68 two days/week; $88 three or more days/week. 

493021-06 Junior Beginner Instruction (Ages 8-17) Tuesdays, Feb. 3-24, from 5-6 p.m.  This four-week program introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  $40 per person.  Walk-ins accepted.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin. Click here to register.

493021-07 Junior Advanced Beginner Instruction (Ages 8-17) Wednesdays, Feb. 4-25, from 5-6 p.m.  This four-week program reinforces fundamental tennis techniques, stroke development, and conditioning for advanced beginners.  $40 per person.  Walk-ins accepted.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin. Click here to register.

493022-02-03 Mardi Gras Junior Tennis Camp (Ages 4-17) Monday-Friday, Feb. 16-20.  Half day is from 9-11:30 a.m., $40 per day or $180 for entire week.  Full day is from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., $55 per day or $260 for entire week.  Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.  Registration Deadline:  Friday, Feb. 12.  $10 late fee after registration deadline.  Camp Director:  Natalie Johnson-Ewing. Click here to register.

493021-03 Pee Wee Program (Ages 3-5) Saturday, Feb. 21-March 14 from 9:15-10 a.m.  This four-week program consists of 45-minute classes designed to introduce the game of tennis to younger children.  Help your child develop motor skills, hand-eye coordination, overall athleticism, and fundamental tennis strokes.  Fun is guaranteed!  $48 per person.  Registration Deadline:  Thursday, Feb. 19.  Instructor:  Natalie Johnson-Ewing. Click here to register.

193021-00 Junior Beginner Instruction (Ages 8-17) Tuesdays, March 3-24, from 5-6 p.m.  This four-week program introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  $40 per person.  Walk-ins accepted.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin. Click here to register. 

193021-06 Junior Advanced Beginner Instruction (Ages 8-17) Wednesdays, March 4-25, from 5-6 p.m.  This four-week program reinforces fundamental tennis techniques, stroke development, and conditioning for advanced beginners.  $40 per person.  Walk-ins accepted.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin. Click here to register.

593025-14-17 Summer Junior Tennis Academy (Ages 5-17) Mondays and Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m.  Two four-week sessions:  May 25-June 17 and July 6-29.  Skill levels include beginner, advanced, and intermediate.  $74 for one day per week and $136 for two days per week.  Registration Deadline:  Thursday before session begins.  No drop-ins.  Space is limited.  Academy Director:  Natalie Johnson-Ewing.  Online registration for East Baton Rouge Parish residents opens March 7 at 9 a.m.  Online registration for out-of-parish residents opens March 17 at 3:30 p.m.

293022-M1-M2/01-02/06-09 Summer Junior Tennis Camps (Ages 4-17) Full-day camp is Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. and Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.  Half-day camp is Monday-Friday from 9-11:30 a.m.  Full day is $250 per week; half day is $190 per week.  Weekly early drop-off from 8-9 a.m. is $50 per week.  Full-day campers must bring their own lunch.  Registration Deadline:  Friday before camp begins.  No same day registration allowed.  $10 late fee after registration deadline.  Camp Director:  Natalie Johnson-Ewing.  Online registration for East Baton Rouge Parish residents opens March 7 at 9 a.m.  Online registration for out-of-parish residents opens March 17 at 3:30 p.m.

May 18-22       293022-M1                  July 6-10         293022-06

May 25-29       293022-M2                  July 13-17       293022-07

June 1-5          293022-01                   July 20-24       293022-08

June 8-12        293022-02                   July 27-31       293022-09

293022-31-32 National Junior Tennis League (NJTL) Program (Ages 8-18) June 1-July 8.  The USTA NJTL is a six-week program for the beginner, novice, and intermediate tennis player.  The format used will be the rally ball format, round robin play, team tennis play, drills, and group games.  Rules and manners will be taught.  Opportunity for the beginner player to be on a team, as well as the intermediate player to develop their game. Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7:30 p.m. and 7:30-9 p.m. (intermediate players only for 7:30-9 p.m. session).  $50 for East Baton Rouge Parish resident; $60 for out-of-parish resident.  On-going registration.  Director:  Eugene St. Martin.  Online registration for East Baton Rouge Parish residents opens March 7 at 9 a.m.  Online registration for out-of-parish residents opens March 17 at 3:30 p.m.

Session I         6-7:30 p.m.     293022-31

Session II        7:30-9 p.m.     293022-32 (intermediate only)

Adult Programs

493021-10 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Mondays, Feb. 2-23, from 6-7 p.m.  This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin. Click here to register.

493021-12 Strokes, Strategy and Play for Adult Intermediate Players Mondays, Feb. 2-23, from 7-8 p.m.  This four-week program reinforces stroke development, conditioning, and strategies for adult intermediate players.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin. Click here to register.

493021-11 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Wednesdays, Feb. 4-25, from 6-7 p.m.  This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin. Click here to register.

193021-01 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Mondays, March 2-23, from 6-7 p.m.  This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin. Click here to register.

193021-03 Strokes, Strategy and Play for Adult Intermediate Players Mondays, March 2-23, from 7-8 p.m.  This four-week program reinforces stroke development, conditioning, and strategies for adult intermediate players.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin. Click here to register.

193021-02 Beginner Adult Tennis Instruction Wednesdays, March 4-25, from 6-7 p.m.  This four-week program for beginners introduces and reinforces fundamental tennis techniques.  Walk-ins accepted.  $40 per person.  Instructor:  Eugene St. Martin. Click here to register.

Show Up and Play-Intermediate Adult Round Robin Wednesdays from 7-8:30 p.m.  $3 per person.  No registration required.

Pickleball Beginner Clinic Fridays from noon-1:30 p.m. in the recreation facility (indoor gymnasium).  Come learn the sport of pickleball!  This clinic is for beginner pickleball players and those who want to learn the fundamentals and skills of the sport.  Includes how to hold the paddle, how to serve, ball control, rallying with consistency, movement, and scoring.  History of the sport is also included.  Relaxed and fun environment.  Registration is not required.  Instructor:  Robert Kelly.

Private lessons are available with BREC approved tennis or pickleball instructors.  Contact Highland Road Community Park Tennis Center at 225-766-0247 for more information.