Youth ages 5-18 receive free tennis instruction from trained coaches in schools and public parks in all 51 New York City council districts year round: All Levels From beginner to advanced Anywhere in NYC See sites/seasons below District 75 Included Special needs students always welcome All equipment provided free of charge to use on site Participants bring sneakers and water Year-round tournaments and events All ages invited to participate Registration Details Registration now open Registration for all NYJTL Community Tennis Programs is continuous and players can register at any time Registration must be done ONLINE Registration available at any time during the season. After registering, just go to the site! No application required No one is turned way or wait-listed Attendance always optional Offers kids a positive, safe environment on any days they are able to attend Program Summary: NOT a DROP-OFF Program Most sites are generally open for 3 hours or more per session. Scheduled lessons are usually 1 to 1.5 hours. We strongly recommend not leaving kids under the age of 10 alone. Extra Playing Time Participants, ages 11 or 12 and over, depending on his/her ability to occupy themselves while unsupervised by NYJTL staff, is welcome to come outside the scheduled lesson time. Weather Summer, Fall & Spring programs are outdoors. In case of rain please use your best judgement. Classes may be cancelled due to wet and slippery courts. School Holidays Some of our programs do run in school yards and may not open or have a different schedule when schools or closed. Please speak to the Site Director for details. Skilled, Caring Instructors Our tennis instructors are specially trained to work with children and teens. Most are certified by the Professional Tennis Regristry. Every NYJTL instructor-on and off the court-has undergone a background check and is certified by New York City Department of Youth and Community Development (DYCD) as an out-of-school time instructor. Program Advantages: Encouraging physical activity Promoting healthy living and overall skills Sense of accomplishment Mastering a skill boosts confidence Inspires life lessons Grit, stamina, persistence and teamwork A place to have fun Offers kids a positive, safe environment Younger players accommodated 10 and under participants get special racquets, shorter courts and modified scoring so they can have fun on the very first day For detailed schedule information, click on the appropriate link below: 2026/2027 Winter Indoor Community Tennis Program Schedule (November to April) 2026 Fall Tennis Program Schedule (September to October) 2026 Summer Community Tennis Program Schedule (July to August) 2026 Spring Community Tennis Program Schedule (April to June) Community Tennis Program FAQ Questions? Contact Scott Daly at tc@nyjtl.org or call 347-417-8177 Specific Daily schedules based on ages & ability levels are established by the Site Director at the time of registration. ALL Dates, Times and Locations are SUBJECT TO CHANGE. REMINDER: All tennis activities are outdoors (except Winter). In case of rain please use your best judgement. Classes may be cancelled due to wet and slippery courts.
