Junior Team Tennis
junior team tennis

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 23 - July 31, Mon - Thurs from 1:30pm - 3:30pm

(Section Tournament will be July 22-24)


Site Locations

Central High School - 14U

Harding High School - 18U

Highland Park High School - 18U (*yet to be determined)


Registration

Intermediate - $300 (Competes with area teams on Thursdays)

Beginner - $225 (Does not compete with no practices on Thursdays)

Scholarships Available, no application necessary

Register ASAP to secure your spot!

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

Beginner Registration Intermediate Registration
junior team tennis

SPUTniks teams participate in matches against other organizations outside of St. Paul and SPUT. Any 12U, 14U, and 18U youth who are interested in securing a spot on one of our advanced level traveling Junior Team Tennis teams must attend tryouts. Tryouts for SPUTniks 2025 teams have yet to be determined.

Schedule

June 23 - July 31, Mon - Thurs from 1:30pm - 3:30pm

(Section Tournament will be July 22-24)


Site Locations

18U: Washington Tech

12U & 14U: Eastview Rec Center


Registration

Cost $350 (Scholarships Available, no application necessary)

Register ASAP to secure your spot!

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?

    Please send your child to summer lessons with a water bottle and tennis shoes. It may also be a good idea to provide them with a hat to protect them from the sun.

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

    If you would like to buy your child a racket, feel free to do so. However, SPUT will provide rackets onsite for each child.

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

    We recommend that parents of children ages 5-8 years old stay on site throughout the lesson period.

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

    Yes. Please plan to notify your child's coach of the absence ahead of time.

  • 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?

    Saint Paul Urban Tennis is a 501(c)3 non-profit and relies strictly upon grants, donations, and lesson fees to keep our programming accessible to all. With that being said, SPUT will stop processing refunds for summer lessons on July 1st.

  • 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.

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