Adult 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.
- 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.
Find players of your age and skill range with our tennis directory!
Leagues and Ladders Play
BIRC Tennis Clinic Programs
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. See below for level descriptions.
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Cardio Tennis
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Get those steps in and the heart rate up! Come out to Cardio Tennis for fun, music, laughs and cardio! Levels 2.5 and up! “What a great way to wake up! Positive energy, lots of movement and hitting tennis balls” – Ronald Kolb, BIRC member. Complimentary to all BIRC members (Fitness and Tennis). Guests sign up at the front desk or by calling 206-842-5661 as early as 3 days in advance. Wednesdays 8:00-8:45a All Levels Welcome
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2.0-2.5 Beginning Tennis
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$28.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | |
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This is a beginning class for those adults looking to learn the fundamentals of tennis and get the repetition needed to improve quickly. Players will learn all the strokes including serving, and volleys in addition to keeping score and basic positioning and strategies for doubles and singles. Wednesdays 7:30-8:45p Thursdays 10:00-11:15a
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Singles Clinics
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$28.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | |
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Calling all tennis players! Work on point structure, recovery and problem-solving skills in this fun, 4-person clinic. Great for singles AND doubles – singles can improve your doubles game with better anticipation of knowing every ball is yours, learning better directional control and spatial awareness. 3.0 Level 3.5 Level Wednesdays 10:00-11:15a Fridays 10:00-11:15a
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Live Ball Clinics
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$28.00 | $32.00 | $32.00 | |
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Live Ball clinics are designed to take the thinking out of playing. If you’re a prisoner to your own inner dialogue, this class is for you. Stop thinking and just play. This situational play clinic will help you focus on shot selection and tactics, trading “self-doubt” for “figure it out.” 3.0 Level Tuesdays 7:30-8:45p 3.5 Level Sundays 10:00-11:15a Tuesdays 8:45-10:00a Fridays 8:45-10:00a 4.0 Level Mondays 7:30-8:45p
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