Contact Info

Tobias Ortegon
Tennis Coordinator for Youth & Adult Tennis programming
For questions and information
Cell # 303-669-8170
Email: tobias.ortegon@denvergov.org

Activity Info

Pee Wee Tennis (Ages 5-7)

Introduces tennis and sportsmanship in a fun and exciting way. Designed for the student with little or no tennis experience. Participants will learn basic tennis strokes and practice racquet handling through games that are tennis related. Basic fundamentals will be taught with a focus on motor skill development such as: throwing, tracking and catching a ball, along with coordination, balance and agility activities. Learn and play format: Red ball and 36' court.

Youth Beginner Tennis - Level 1 (Ages 7-15)

Designed for the student with little or no tennis experience. An introduction to basic tennis techniques and fundamentals (ground strokes, volley, and serve) are demonstrated and reinforced with games and drills. Instructors focus on building the foundation and cultivating a love of the game. Participants become familiar with the tennis court and improve hand-eye coordination, agility, movement, and racquet-handling skills. Good sportsmanship is reiterated. Learn and play format: Red ball and 36' court, Orange ball and 60' court.

Youth Advanced Beginner Tennis - Level 2 (Ages 7-15)

Players are expected to have knowledge of basic tennis strokes. Designed for participants advancing their tennis experience and can hit a tossed or racquet-fed ball with general movement and athletic skills, and can rally moderately-paced balls consistently. Tennis skills are advanced through cooperative rally and play activities emphasizing good sportsmanship. Learn and play format: Orange ball and 60' court.

Youth Intermediate Tennis - Level 3 (Ages 7-15)