Tennis
The Apex tennis program includes tennis lessons which are offered several times a year, (spring, summer and fall) for both youth and adults. Steve Walker teaches each session at the courts located at Apex Nature Park, Apex Community Park or Kelly Road Park. Other programs include Adult USTA Leagues and Men and Women’s Ladders.
Tennis Lessons
All lessons will be held at the Apex Nature Park, Kelly Road Park or Apex Community Park. Steve Walker will lead all levels of tennis lessons.
- Youth classes are limited to 18 participants per level.
- Adult classes are limited to 12 participants per level.
Tennis Ladder: Singles and Mixed Doubles
Course #8311 is competitive ladder play for men and women.
There will be two playing levels: 3.0-4.0, 4.5 and up. There will be singles and mixed doubles ladders for men and women. Spring ladders begin in March and will last nine weeks (depending on participation).
Players may join the ladder during the first six weeks of the season. Flexible scheduling allows players to arrange their own match times and locations.
- Cost is $5 for Apex residents and $30 for non-residents.
- Registration: starts January 21, 2020 / deadline February 13, 2020.
- Individuals must be 17 years old by February 13, 2020.
Summer Tennis Lessons:
TENNIS LESSONS – SUMMER SESSION:
Steve Walker will lead all levels of tennis lessons.
Youth Classes are limited to 18 participants per level.
Adult Classes are limited to 12 participants per level.
Summer Session –
Registration begins May 18, 2020 for Apex residents and June 1, 2020 for non Apex residents. All lessons will be held at APEX COMMUNITY PARK. Registration will be held at the Apex Community Center during normal business hours.
Level 1: Ages 5-10 Course # 8528
Times : Monday - Thursday
5:00pm – 6:00pm July 6 – July 16
Cost $59 for Apex residents and $74 for non-residents
Level 2: Age 6-12 Course # 8529
Times : Monday - Thursday
6:00pm – 7:00pm July 6 – July 16
Cost $59 for Apex residents and $74 for non-residents
Level 3: Age 10-16 Course # 8530
Times : Monday - Thursday
7:00pm – 8:00pm July 6 – July 16
Cost $59 for Apex residents and $74 for non-residents
End of Summer Tennis Lessons:
Steve Walker will lead all levels of tennis lessons. Youth Classes are limited to 18 participants per level. Adult Classes are limited to 12 participants per level.
End of Summer Session –
Registration begins July 13, 2020 for Apex residents and July 27, 2020 for non Apex residents. Lessons will be held at APEX COMMUNITY PARK. Registration will be held at the Apex Community Center at 53 Hunter Street during normal business hours.
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course # 8533
Times : Tuesday & Thursday
5:00pm – 5:45pm Aug 18 - Sep 3
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course # 8532
Times : Tuesday & Thursday
5:45pm – 6:30pm Aug 18- Sep 3
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Level 2: Ages 8-12 Course # 8534
Times : Tuesday & Thursday
6:30pm – 7:30pm Aug 18- Sep 3
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Registration begins July 13, 2020 for Apex residents and Monday, July 27, 2020 for non Apex residents. All lessons will be held at APEX COMMUNITY PARK. Registration will be held at the Apex Community Center at 53 Hunter Street during normal business hours.
Youth Intermediate Level: Ages 10-16 Course # 8537
Times : Monday & Wednesday
6:00pm – 7:00pm Aug 17- Sep 2
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Adult Level: Ages 17-up Course # 8536
Times : Monday & Wednesday
7:00pm – 8:00pm Aug 17- Sep 2
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 249-3402.
USTA Men’s & Women’s Leagues
This program can only be registered through Western Wake Tennis site.
See below for more information:
Competitive adult leagues year round - leagues include Adult, Mixed, Combo, Singles and Tri-Level. Also offered are WWTA winter leagues. Leagues are broken down by gender, age (18+, 40+, 55+, 65+) and NTRP level (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5).
Visit Western Wake Tennis for play days and league information including current season offering and registration information and deadlines.
You must register as a team. To register a team, go to Western Wake Tennis under the USTA Adult League section or email the Tennis Organizers. Two teams per level will be taken. For age groups, levels offered and other details please visit the Western Wake Tennis Association website Western Wake Tennis. WWTA will assist you in finding a team if necessary. See the Find A Team information.
Fee: Is $175.00 per team for 5 court leagues and $150.00 for all others
- Each player must be a current USTA member and be 18 years old by December 31, 2020.
- Each player must pay a USTA fee online of $23.00 to register once a team has registered through the Western Wake Tennis Association website and has a valid team number.