Tennis at Williams
The Williams Family YMCA Tennis facility offers 13 first-class tennis courts. Our professional staff offers both private lessons and group instruction. Register for any tennis class by calling the Tennis Center at 904.880.7264.
Tennis features include:
- 13 Har-Tru clay courts
- 13 courts lighted for night play
- Attractively landscaped grounds
- Full staff of USPTA and USPTR teaching professionals
- Wide variety of instructional programs for all ages and skill levels
- One of the most intensive summer tennis camps
- Water coolers on each court
- Ball machine
- Racquet stringing available
Tennis Programs offered at the Y:
- New Player Adult Programs
- Team Tennis for Juniors, Adults and Seniors
- Ladders
- New Player Junior Programs
- Tournaments for Junior and Adults
- USTA League Teams, First Coast Tennis League Teams, Mixed Doubles, Country Club Leagues, Working Women’s Leagues, Men’s Leagues
- Seniors 50+
Adult Beginner Series: 4 weeks at $40
Want to try something new? This is an ideal class for those who have never played but always had a desire, or those who are still at the very beginner level.
There are two weekly available times.
Tuesdays, 6:30pm – 7:30pm; starting October
Fridays, 9:00am- 10:00am; starting October
This 4-week class is a comprehensive study of the fundamentals of tennis, including the basic of stroke production, strategy and match play. Our goal is to finish with everyone confident enough to setup their own matches and possibly join one of our team leagues.
Year Round Programs:
Tiny Tots (ages 4-6)
Saturdays 8:15-9:00am
$28 Members/$38 Non Members (Monthly rate)
$8 Members/ $10 Non Members (Daily rate)
This program introduces the basic skills and fundamentals of tennis.
Junior Recreational Tennis Beginner Level (ages 7-11)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (choose 2 days) 4:30-5:30pm
$60 Members/ $70 Non Members
This program combines groups of children of the same ages and skill levels to participate in team drills, fun exercises and tennis games. Drills emphasize proper technique, footwork and point play.
Junior Recreational Tennis Beginner/Intermediate Level (ages 12-17)
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday (choose 2 days) 5:30-6:30pm
$60 Members/ $70 Non Members
This program builds on the basic skills, focusing on enhancing skills of the forehand, backhand, approach shot, volley, serve and return of serve. Players also learn scoring, court awareness and to build solid fundamentals for match play.
Junior Academy (ages 7-17)
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 4:30-6:30pm
$90 Members/$120 Non Members
This program is ideal for those who are at the intermediate, advanced or tournament level and are serious about raising their game to the next level of play or improving their current ranking. Our experienced tennis coaches work diligently to assess each player’s full potential, focus and consistency and help them master tennis skills.
Tennis Lesson Fees:
Private Lessons:
1 hour private $50
30 minutes private $28
Clinics:
2 person/hr $28
3 person /hr $17
4 person/hr $13
5 person/hr $11
Tennis Clinic Payment Policies
All payments for classes should be dropped off at the tennis center either before or after class.
Tennis Court Reservation Policies and Procedures
Court Fees: $10 per court (1.5 hours of play/divided by the number of people playing)
Two payment options: (Please choose one)
- Purchase a $25 punch card. Each punch is worth $2.50.
- Unlimited tennis play. Choose $20/month for an individual playing or $30/month for a family playing tennis. This option is paid by signing up for an EFT and drafted monthly on the 1st or the 15th.
- Court fees are to be paid prior to playing.
Court Reservations:
- Courts are assigned when at least two members of your group have checked in and after they have paid their court fees.
- No guests are allowed during prime court reservations.
- Court reservations are placed two days prior to your desired day.
- A.M. time is considered Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:00pm and reservations are taken at 1:00pm, two days prior by calling 904.880.7264.
- P.M. time is considered Monday-Friday from 3:00pm-8:00pm and reservations are taken at 10:00am, two days prior by calling 904.880.7264.
