Tennis Program

The Bentonville Parks and Recreation tennis program is designed for players ages 5 and older, regardless of skill level. The program focuses on tennis fundamentals and skill development, with emphasis on proper form and stroke technique. As tennis professionals, our coaches have exceptional knowledge, talent, and experience. Bentonville Parks and Recreation is pleased to offer a prestigious tennis program to the community.

 All tennis programming takes place on courts in Citizens Park, Memorial Park, and Wildwood Park. Opportunities include Youth Academy, Youth Recreation Tennis and Adult Recreation Tennis in addition to private, semi-private, and group lessons.

Youth Recreation Tennis

This program includes beginner and intermediate players divided into the age groups (6-8) (9-11). This program focuses more on instruction and point play. The program also includes QuickStart Tennis: a fun way for 10U players to learn and progress faster. It uses shorter courts, lower compression balls, and smaller rackets. These drills are offered in our seasonal sessions.

All lessons will take place at the Citizens Park Tennis Complex - 1101 SW Citizens Circle. 1 drill per week for 8 weeks.

Youth Recreation Tennis - 6–8-year-olds - Thursdays - 4-5pm

Youth Recreation Tennis - 9-11+ year-olds - Thursdays - 5-6pm

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Youth Academy

This program is for tournament level players looking for higher-level drills and lessons. These drills put emphasis on advanced technique, commitment, fitness, accountability, and self-discipline. These drills are offered in our seasonal sessions. We offer 6 different groups in this program:

All lessons will take place at the Citizens Park Tennis Complex - 1101 SW Citizens Circle. 1 drill per week for 8 weeks.

Red (ages 5-7) This age group uses QuickStart nets and red (25% compression) balls on a 36' court. We look for them to be able to hit 100 consecutive balls and execute topspin. These lessons take place on Wednesdays from 4:30pm-5:30pm.

Orange (ages 8-10) This age group uses orange (50% compression) balls on a 60' court. These lessons take place on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm.

Crush (ages 8-10) This age group uses orange (50% compression) balls on a 60' court. We look for them to be able to hit 100 consecutive balls from the 60' baseline and execute topspin. These lessons take place on Wednesdays from 4:00pm-5:00pm.

White (ages 11+) This age group is for intermediate tournament players. These lessons take place on Wednesdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm.

Black (ages 11+) This age group is for advance tournament players (most often players travel across the state and/or the country for tournaments). These lessons take place on Wednesdays from 5:00pm-6:30pm.

Elite (ages 12+) The Elite Academy is designed for high school and tournament players interested in taking their game to the next level, with situational point play and strategic techniques for pace, spin and consistency. These lessons take place on Wednesdays from 5:00pm-7:00pm.

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