Junior Team Tennis

Unleash Your Inner Champion With Junior Team Tennis

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

In-House Junior Team Tennis (JTT)

Players will join a team at either Central, Harding, Highland, or Washington and compete in a round robin league against other teams in Saint Paul. 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.

SPUTniks Traveling 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 will take place May 21st, 2023.

In-House JTT (14U, 18U)

Register for SPUT's In-House JTT!

Summer 2023 JTT

When: Mondays-Thursdays, June 20-July 27 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm

There will be no instruction on these observed holidays:

Juneteenth, Monday, June 19
Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4.

Where: Choose from one of four site locations offered.

Central High School
Harding High School
Highland High School
Washington Tech Magnet School

Who: Intermediate to advanced players ages 11-18 looking to play competitive tennis. Players will be grouped by age and ability level.

Cost: $275 for 6 weeks of instruction (Scholarships available, no application necessary)

14U Registration: https://secure.stpaulurbantennis.org/event.jsp?event=1730&

18U Registration: https://secure.stpaulurbantennis.org/event.jsp?event=1225&

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

SPUTniks Traveling JTT (12U, 14U, 18U)

Register for SPUT's Traveling SPUTniks JTT Team!

Summer 2023

When: Mondays-Thursdays, June 20-July 27 from 1:30pm - 3:30pm

There will be no instruction on these observed holidays:

Juneteenth, Monday, June 19
Independence Day, Tuesday, July 4.

Where:

18U Green and Black: St. Paul Academy
14U and 12U: Eastview Recreation Center

Who: Advanced players ages 11-18 looking to play competitive tennis. High performance teams require tryout for entry. Teams train daily to prepare for matches against other tennis organizations. Email admin@urbantennis.org for more information.

Cost: $350 for 6 weeks of instruction (Scholarships available, no application necessary)

Click here to register for tryouts: https://secure.stpaulurbantennis.org/event.jsp?event=1735&

SPUTniks Traveling JTT Tryouts begin May 21st.

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.