City of Wichita - Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center Lesson Offerings
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Lesson Offerings

Private Lessons

Director of Tennis, Jeff Clark, USPTA Certified

  • Private: $40/hour, $22/half hour
  • Semi Private: $48/hour
  • 3 & a Pro: $54/hour
  • 4 & a Pro: $60/hour

Staff Professionals

  • Private: $34/hour, $19/half hour
  • Semi Private: $40/hour
  • 3 & a Pro: $46/hour
  • 4 & a Pro: $54/hour
Junior Group Lesson Schedule (August - May)

Contact Riverside for specific session dates 

Pee Wee (ages 4-8)
Emphasis on motor skills incorporated into a tennis atmosphere. Utilizes USTA's Quick-start format.
Meets Monday 5:30-6:30pm.
$36.00 - 1 day/week for 4 weeks
$45.00 - 5 week session

Beginner (ages 8-18)
Introduction to technique for students with a "look good first" philosopy. Players are grouped by ability to learn the basic tennis strokes and rules in a fun, rally atmosphere.
Meets Mondays and Fridays 6:30 - 7:30pm.
$72.00/session - 2 days/week for 4 weeks
$90.00/session - 5 week session

Intermediate (ages 8-18)
Players will be divided by ability and will begin to learn basic tennis strategy. Continuation of stroke production is taught, but point play becomes a bigger aspect.
Meets Wednesday and Fridays 5:30 - 6:30pm.
$72.00 /session - 2 days/week for 4 weeks
$90.00/session - 5 week session

Advanced (ages 10-18)
Approved students are grouped by ability and continue to improve strategy and serves.
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 - 6:30 pm.
$72.00/session - 2 days/week for 4 weeks
$90.00/session - 5 week session

High Performance (ages 10-18)
Students must win a "challenge match" to enter this group. Focus is on advanced point play for District and Section level players.
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 - 7:30pm.
$72.00/session - 2 days/week for 4 weeks
$90.00/session - 5 week session

Summer Junior Group Lessons

Weekly Session Junior Group Lessons
Junior Group Lessons are offered during the day on a weekly session basis. You can choose to do 2, 3, or 4 days per week at the class time that fits your child's ability. Check with a Riverside tennis instructor to find the right class for your child and for specific Session dates.

Cost is $9/day (minimum of 2 days/week) or all 4 days for $32! *$48/week for High Performance Class.

  • Beginner
    Monday - Thursday, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
    Ages 8-18, grouped by ability

  • Intermediate
    Monday - Thursday, 10:30 - 11:30 AM
    Ages 8-18, grouped by ability

  • Advanced
    Monday - Thursday, 9:30 - 10:30 AM
    Ages 8-18, grouped by ability

  • High Performance*
    Monday - Thursday, 12:30 - 2:00 PM
    Ages 12-18, grouped by ability
    * Must challenge in to participate in this group

Adult Co-Ed Clinic Schedule: Register Weekly

"Stroke of the Week:"
A different stroke is emphasized each week. Drills can be used for Beginners to learn the basics or for the Experienced looking to improve technique.
Tuesdays, noon-1:00 pm, $9/daily

Beginner Drill
For new players that have little or no experience. Emphasis is on stroke production and includes some point play.
Sundays, 11:30-1:00pm, $13/daily

Intermediate Drill
The perfect drill for players with some experience who want strategy guidance. First half of the drill is spent refining technique - second half is spent introducting doubles stretegy. Some ability to rally is required.
Sundays, 1:00 - 2:30 pm, $13/daily

Advanced Drill
Designed for players with playing experience, the first half of the drill focuses on stroke production while the second half is spent working on doubles strategy and patterns of play. Ability to rally cnsistently is required.
Wednesdays, 6:30-8:00 pm , $13/daily
Saturdays, 9:00 - 10:30 am, $13/daily

Leagues

Riverside offers a variety of Adult and Junior Tennis Leagues on a session registration. Contact Riverside at 337-9257 for Session dates and prices.

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Ralph Wulz Riverside Tennis Center

551 Nims
Wichita, KS 67203

Hours of Operation:

8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Monday - Thursday

8:30 AM - 8 PM
Friday

8 AM - 6 PM
Saturday

11:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday

Phone: (316) 337-9257
Fax: (316) 268-4447

Jeff Clark
Director

USPTA Certified, Sports Science Level I Certified, NTRP 5.0, 2-Time All-Conference at Bethel College, 2011 USPTA Facility Manager of the Year - Missouri Valley Section, Tennis Professional since 2000