Bainbridge Island Recreation Center

Tennis

The Bainbridge Island Recreation Center has four indoor full-size USTA tennis courts for open-court use, league, and ladder match play. Youth and adult classes, as well as group and private lessons, are available.

Whether you are new to tennis or have been playing the game for years, our professional tennis staff can guide you to get the most out of your game.

• If you want to improve your tennis game with a skills and drills class, join a group or private lesson. We have a professional staff that is knowledgeable and excited to help you improve your game.

• If you are interested in competitive play, we have USTA League Teams,  Cups (competitive ladies’ teams that play matches during the school year), and an active singles ladder.

• If you are a recreational player, we have four beautiful indoor courts for our Tennis Monthly Users to enjoy.
• Need help connecting to other players? We can help! Email Dayna at daynag@biparks.org.

Adult Tennis

At the BIRC, we use the NTRP rating system to help determine where players can register for clinics.  Below is a description of the varying levels of play. Please read thoroughly to find your level.  If you have any questions about what level you might fall into, please inquire.  We can arrange an assessment for you with one of our instructors.

2.0-2.5

This player needs on-court experience, with an emphasis on play. This player struggles to find an appropriate contact point, needs stroke development/lessons and is not yet familiar with basic positions for singles and doubles. This player is learning to judge where the oncoming ball is going and how much swing is needed to return it consistently. Movement to the ball and recovery are often not efficient. Can sustain a backcourt rally of slow pace with other players of similar ability and is beginning to develop strokes. This player is becoming more familiar with the basic positions for singles and doubles, and is ready to play social matches, leagues and low-level tournaments.

Potential limitations: grip weaknesses; limited swing and inconsistent toss on serve; limited transitions to the net.

3.0

This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium-paced shots but is not comfortable with all strokes and lacks accuracy when trying for directional control, depth, pace or altering distance of shots. The effective use of lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys is limited. Most common doubles formation is one up, one back. This player is not comfortable using the continental grip and often only uses one grip for all strokes.

Potential limitations: inconsistency when applying or handling pace and spin; difficulty handling shots outside of their strike zone; can be uncomfortable at the net. 

3.5

This player has achieved stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots, but still lacks depth, variety and the ability to alter distance of shots. The effective use of lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys is limited. This player is more comfortable at the net, has improved court awareness, and is developing teamwork in doubles.  Footwork is developing and this player is becoming more comfortable using different grips. Inconsistencies appear due to impatience or when attempting to apply pressure.

Potential strengths: Players can generally rally from the baseliner opposite a net player. Players at this level may start to utilize mental skills related to concentration, tactics and strategy as well as some spins.

4.0

This player has dependable strokes with directional control and the ability to alter depth of shots on both forehand and backhand sides during moderately paced play. This player also has the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys with success. This player occasionally forces errors when serving. Points may be lost due to impatience. Teamwork in doubles is evident.

Potential strengths: dependable second serve; recognizes opportunities to finish points.

4.5

This player can vary the use of pace and spins, has effective court coverage, can control depth of shots, and is able to develop game plans according to strengths and weaknesses. This player can hit the first serve with power and accuracy and can place the second serve. This player tends to overhit on difficult shots. Aggressive net play is common in doubles.

Potential strengths: points are frequently won off the serve or return of serve; able to offset weaknesses; may have a weapon around which their game can be built.

 

BIRC Tennis Clinic Programs

To sign up for the following programs, contact the front desk at 206-842-5661 or for BIRC tennis members, sign up through Court Reserve.  Participation: 3 Min/ 6 Max. To find out more information or to enroll in a clinic click here. Not a member? Give us a call to register at 206-842-5661.  

 

Youth Tennis

The Bainbridge Island Recreation Center has four indoor full-size USTA tennis courts for open-court use, league, and ladder match play. Youth and adult classes, as well as group and private lessons, are available.

Our Recreation Connection catalog contains current junior tennis class information. You can register for classes online at the link below or call our Customer Service Desk at 206-842-2302.