Junior Team Tennis

Unleash your inner champion with Junior Team Tennis, an official USTA program to help JV and Varsity-level players improve their games on co-ed teams. Youth are places on teams for practice and competition with others of similar ability. Teams are formed in age groups of 18U, 14U, and 12U divisions. Tryouts are required for players interested in securing a spot on one of our advanced level teams (SPUTniks). SPUT's competitive tennis programs offer a supportive team environment to develop tennis skills and learn the life lessons that competition provides.

Junior Team Tennis

Competitive match play for intermediate to advanced players ages 11-18. Players will join a team at either Central, Harding or Highland and compete against other teams around the Metro. At the end of summer, the top 5 boys and girls from each team will be invited to play at the United States Tennis Association sectional tournament.

Schedule

June 24 - August 1, Mon - Thurs from 1:30pm - 3:30pm

(No lessons will be held on July 4th)

(Section Tournament will be July 23rd-25th)

Site Locations

Central High School - 14U

Harding High School - 18U

Cretin-Derham Hall High School - 18U

Registration

Intermediate - $300 (will play competitively on Thursdays)

Beginner - $225 (will play non-competitively with no practices on Thursdays)

Scholarships Available

All players must create a USTA Account on TennisLink to participate in JTT. Junior memberships are now free!

SPUTniks Advanced JTT

SPUTniks teams participate in matches against other organizations outside of St. Paul and SPUT. Any 12U, 14U, and 18U youth who is interested in securing a spot on one of our advanced level traveling Junior Team Tennis teams must attend tryouts to secure a spot. Tryouts for SPUTniks took place on May 19th. For those who are interested, but didn't make it to the tryouts, please contact vilai@urbantennis.org to schedule a make-up session.

Schedule

June 24 - August 1, Mon - Thurs from 1:30pm - 3:30pm

(No Lessons will be held on July 4th)

(Section Tournament will be July 23rd-25th)

Site Locations

18U: Washington Tech

12U & 14U: Eastview Rec Center

Registration

Cost $350 (Scholarships Available)

All players must create a USTA Account on TennisLink to participate in JTT. Junior memberships are now free!

Frequently Asked Questions

What should my child bring to lessons?

Do I need to buy my child a racket for lessons?

Can I leave my child at their lesson while I run errands?

Is it okay if my child misses a week of lessons?

How do I know if my child is ready for SPUTniks?

SPUTniks Traveling JTT is ideal for tennis players who have participated in our regular lessons for a few years and have a more advanced skill set than a beginner. This class requires players to maintain a rally and stay determined to improve in a more competitive atmosphere. In all of our summer youth lessons, kids are grouped by ability, so if the coaches feel that your child is playing at a higher level, they will give them the attention and support they need.

What is SPUT's Refund Policy?

What is SPUT's Inclement Weather Policy?

Rain: Any rain cancellations will be posted on our Weather Updates page and sent to parents via the Remind app.

Heat: If the heat index is predicted to reach 104 degrees, all classes will be canceled for the day. Cancellations will be made the day before if possible and posted on the Remind app.

Lightning: If thunderstorms occur during lessons, classes will be postponed, and coaches will take kids to the closest sheltered area. Play will resume if the storm clears and it is no longer raining.

Cold: If the temperature drops below 38 degrees with a poor wind chill and/or conditions (snowing), classes will be canceled, and communications sent via the Remind app.