Tennis
The Apex tennis program includes tennis lessons which are offered several times a year, (spring, summer and fall) for both youth and adults. Steve Walker teaches each session at the courts located at Apex Nature Park, Apex Community Park or Kelly Road Park. Other programs include Adult USTA Leagues and Men and Women’s Ladders.
Tennis Lessons
All lessons will be held at the Apex Nature Park, Kelly Road Park or Apex Community Park. Steve Walker will lead all levels of tennis lessons.
- Youth classes are limited to 18 participants per level.
- Adult classes are limited to 12 participants per level.
- Adult Tennis Ladder
- Fall Tennis Lessons
- Fall Saturday Tennis Lessons
- Indoor Youth Tennis Lessons
- USTA Leagues
Tennis Ladder: Singles and Mixed Doubles
Course #7887 is competitive ladder play for men and women.
There will be two playing levels: 3.0-4.0, 4.5 and up. There will be singles and mixed doubles ladders for men and women. Fall ladders begin in late September and will last nine weeks (depending on participation).
Players may join the ladder during the first six weeks of the season. Flexible scheduling allows players to arrange their own match times and locations.
- Cost is $5 for Apex residents and $30 for non-residents.
- Registration: starts August 30, 2019 / deadline September 13, 2019.
- Individuals must be 17 years old by September 13, 2019.
Fall Tennis Lessons:
Fall Session
All lessons will be held at the Apex Nature Park.
Registration begins Tuesday, August 20, 2019 for Apex residents and Tuesday, September 3, 2019 for non-Apex residents. Registration will be available online or at the Apex Community Center (53 Hunter St).
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course #7874
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Nature Park
5:00pm – 5:45pm Sep 17 – Oct 3
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course #7876
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Nature Park
5:45pm – 6:30pm Sep 17 – Oct 3
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Level 2: Ages 8-12 Course #7877
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Nature Park
6:30pm – 7:30pm Sep 17 – Oct 3
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Youth Intermediate Level: Ages 10-16 Course #7878
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Nature Park
6:00pm – 7:00pm Sep 16 – Oct 2
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Adult Level : Ages 17-up Course #7875
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Nature Park
7:00pm – 8:00pm Sep 16 – Oct 2
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402.
Fall Tennis Lessons:
Fall Saturdays Session
All lessons will be held at the Apex Community Park.
Registration begins Tuesday, August 20, 2019 for Apex residents and Tuesday, September 3, 2019 for non-Apex residents. Registration will be available online or at the Apex Community Center (53 Hunter St).
Level 1: Ages 5-8 Course #7880
Times : Saturday Apex Community Park
8:30am – 9:30am Oct 12 – Nov 2
Cost $45 for Apex residents and $60 for non-residents
Level 2: Ages 8-12 Course #7881
Times : Saturday Apex Community Park
9:30am – 10:30am Oct 12 – Nov 2
Cost $45 for Apex residents and $60 for non-residents
Teen Level: Ages 12-16 Course #7882
Times : Saturday Apex Community Park
10:30am – 11:30am Oct 12 – Nov 2
Cost $45 for Apex residents and $60 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402.
Indoor Youth Tennis Lessons:
All lessons will be held at the Apex Community Center.
Registration begins Monday, September 30, 2019 for Apex residents and Monday, October 14, 2019 for non-Apex residents. Registration will be available online or at the Apex Community Center (53 Hunter St).
Level 1: Ages 5-10 Course #7884
Times : Monday-Wednesday Apex Community Center
5:00pm – 6:00pm Nov 4 – Nov 13
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
Level 1: Ages 5-10 Course #7885
Times : Monday-Wednesday Apex Community Center
6:00pm – 7:00pm Nov 4– Nov 13
Cost $48 for Apex residents and $63 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402.
USTA Men’s & Women’s Leagues
This program can only be registered through Western Wake Tennis site.
See below for more information:
Competitive adult leagues year round - leagues include Adult, Mixed, Combo, Singles and Tri-Level. Also offered are WWTA winter leagues. Leagues are broken down by gender, age (18+, 40+, 55+, 65+) and NTRP level (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5).
Visit www.westernwaketennis.com for play days and league information including current season offering and registration information and deadlines.
You must register as a team. To register a team, go to www.westernwaketennis.com under the USTA Adult League section or email ustallc@westernwaketennis.com. Two teams per level will be taken. For age groups, levels offered and other details please visit the Western Wake Tennis Association website www.westernwaketennis.com. WWTA will assist you in finding a team if necessary. See the Find A Team information.
Fee: Is $175.00 per team for 5 court leagues and $150.00 for all others
- Each player must be a current USTA member and be 18 years old by December 31, 2018.
- Each player must pay a USTA fee online of $23.00 to register once a team has registered through the Western Wake Tennis Association website and has a valid team number.