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.
Spring Session 2 –
Registration begins Monday, March 15, 2021 for Apex residents and Monday, March 29, 2021 for non Apex residents. All lessons will be held at the Apex Community Park.
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course #9372 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Community Park
5:00pm – 5:45pm April 13 – April 29
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course #9371 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Community Park
5:45pm – 6:30pm April 13 – April 29
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Level 2: Ages 8-12 Course #9373 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Community Park
6:30pm – 7:30pm April 13 – April 29
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Youth Level: Ages 10-16 Course #9374 (6 classes)
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Community Park
6:00pm – 7:00pm April 12 – April 28
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Adult Level : Ages 17-up Course #9370 (6 classes)
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Community Park
7:00pm – 8:00pm April 12 – April 28
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 249-3402.
Early Summer Tennis Lessons:
EARLY SUMMER TENNIS LESSONS
The program is divided into three different age levels: ages 5-8, 8-12 and ages 12-16. Classes will be held at the APEX NATURE PARK, Monday through Thursday evenings. Registration begins April 19, 2021 for Apex residents and May 3, 2021 for non Apex residents. Registration will be held at the Apex Community Center at 53 Hunter Street during normal business hours.
Level 1: Ages 5-8 Course # 9876
Times : Monday - Thursday
5:00pm – 5:45pm June 7 – June 17
Cost $59 for Apex residents and $74 for non-residents
Level 2: Ages 8-12 Course # 9877
Times : Monday - Thursday
5:45pm - 6:45pm June 7 – June 17
Cost $59 for Apex residents and $74 for non-residents
Level 3: Ages 12-16 Course # 9878
Times : Monday - Thursday
6:45pm - 7:45pm June 7 – June 17
Cost $59 for Apex residents and $74 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 249-3402.
Registration begins April 19, 2021 for Apex residents and May 3, 2021 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.
Youth Level 1: Ages 10-14 Course # 9881
Times : Monday - Thursday
5:00pm – 6:00pm June 21 – June 24
Cost $44 for Apex residents and $59 for non-residents
Youth Level 2 : Ages 12-16 Course # 9882
Times : Monday - Thursday
6:00pm – 7:00pm June 21 – June 24
Cost $44 for Apex residents and $59 for non-residents
Adult Level : Ages 17-up Course # 9880
Times : Monday - Thursday
7:00pm – 8:00pm June 21 – June 24
Cost $44 for Apex residents and $59 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 249-3402.
Summer Tennis Lessons:
TENNIS LESSONS – SUMMER SESSION:
RDU Tennis will lead all levels of tennis lessons.
Youth Classes are limited to 14 participants per level.
Adult Classes are limited to 12 participants per level.
Summer Session –
Registration begins May 17, 2021 for Apex residents and May 31, 2021 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 # 9884
Times : Monday - Thursday
5:00pm – 6:00pm July 5 – July 15
Cost $59 for Apex residents and $74 for non-residents
Level 2: Age 6-12 Course # 9885
Times : Monday - Thursday
6:00pm – 7:00pm July 5 – July 15
Cost $59 for Apex residents and $74 for non-residents
Level 3: Age 10-16 Course # 9886
Times : Monday - Thursday
7:00pm – 8:00pm July 5 – July 15
Cost $59 for Apex residents and $74 for non-residents
End of Summer Tennis Lessons:
TENNIS LESSONS – END OF SUMMER SESSION:
RDU Tennis 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 12, 2021 for Apex residents and July 26, 2021 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 # 9889
Times : Tuesday & Thursday
5:00pm – 5:45pm Aug 17 - Sep 2
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course # 9888
Times : Tuesday & Thursday
5:45pm – 6:30pm Aug 17- Sep 2
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Level 2: Ages 8-12 Course # 9890
Times : Tuesday & Thursday
6:30pm – 7:30pm Aug 17- Sep 2
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Registration begins July 12, 2021 for Apex residents and Monday, July 26, 2021 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 # 9893
Times : Monday & Wednesday
6:00pm – 7:00pm Aug 16- Sep 1
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Adult Level: Ages 17-up Course # 9892
Times : Monday & Wednesday
7:00pm – 8:00pm Aug 16- Sep 1
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 249-3402.
TENNIS SUMMER CAMP:
NEW! RDU Tennis will lead this camp.
Summer Camp Session –
Registration begins May 10, 2021 for Apex residents and May 24, 2021 for non-Apex residents. This camp will be held at APEX COMMUNITY PARK. Registration will be held at the Apex Community Center during normal business hours.
This half day camp is for ages 5-14, Monday through Thursday from 9am-12:30pm each day (Friday will be used as a make-up day if needed). Campers will need to supply their own racquet, water bottle and snack. Sessions are limited to 15 participants per week.
Cost is $150 per week for Apex residents and $170 for non-residents.
Session 1 Course # 9902
June 14-17
9:00am – 12:30pm
Session 2 Course # 9903
June 28- July 1
9:00am – 12:30pm
Session 3 Course # 9904
July 19-22
9:00am – 12:30pm
Session 4 Course # 9905
July 26-29
9:00am – 12:30pm
Session 5 Course # 9906
August 9-12
9:00am – 12:30pm
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 249-3402.
Spring Session Has Been Cancelled -
Tennis Ladder: Singles and Mixed Doubles
Course #9381 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 February 15, 2021 / deadline March 12, 2021.
- Individuals must be 17 years old by March 12, 2021.
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, 2021.
- 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.