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.
Spring Tennis Lessons:
Session 1
All lessons will be held at the Apex Nature Park.
Registration begins Tuesday, January 21, 2020 for Apex residents and Tuesday, February 4, 2020 for non-Apex residents. Registration will be available online or at the Apex Community Center (53 Hunter St).
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course #8301
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Nature Park
5:00pm – 5:45pm Mar 10 – Mar 26
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course #8300
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Nature Park
5:45pm – 6:30pm Mar 10 – Mar 26
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Level 2: Ages 8-12 Course #8302
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Nature Park
6:30pm – 7:30pm Mar 10 – Mar 26
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Youth Intermediate Level: Ages 10-16 Course #8303
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Nature Park
6:00pm – 7:00pm Mar 9 – Mar 25
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Adult Level : Ages 17-up Course #8299
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Nature Park
7:00pm – 8:00pm Mar 9 – Mar 25
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402.
Spring Tennis Lessons:
Session 2
All lessons will be held at the Apex Community Park.
Registration begins Monday, March 16, 2020 for Apex residents and Monday, March 30, 2020 for non-Apex residents. Registration will be available online or at the Apex Community Center (53 Hunter St).
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course #8307 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Community Park
5:00pm – 5:45pm April 14 – April 30
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course #8306 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Community Park
5:45pm – 6:30pm April 14 – April 30
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Level 2: Ages 8-12 Course #8308 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Community Park
6:30pm – 7:30pm April 14 – April 30
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Youth Level: Ages 10-16 Course #8309 (6 classes)
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Community Park
6:00pm – 7:00pm April 13 – April 29
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Adult Level : Ages 17-up Course #8305 (6 classes)
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Community Park
7:00pm – 8:00pm April 13 – April 29
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402.
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.