Tennis Programs and Locations

Apex Clinics

Apex Clinics are a joint partnership between Apex Parks and Recreation, Western Wake Tennis Association, and ATANC. Participants will have the chance to learn the fundamentals of the game such as backhand, forehand, and groundstrokes. Racquets are provided but are limited, so it is helpful if you can provide your own.

Parents and/or caregivers are asked to stay during the clinic.

2023 Spring Schedule with Coach Nancy King

March 5, 12, 19, 26; April 2, 16, 23, 30 (no clinic 4/9)

Ages 8-15: Sundays, 3:00 – 3:45 pm
Ages 16 and up: Sundays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Location
Apex Community Park
2200 Laura Duncan Rd, Apex, NC 27511

Registration
Clinic registration is through the Town of Apex Parks and Recreation Department. Click HERE to register.

Contact Allie Prelaske at 919-249-3507 for information.

Volunteer Opportunities
We would love to have you help out at the clinics!  Please SIGN UP HERE to help at the Abilities Tennis clinics in Cary and/or Apex. Please visit the Western Wake Tennis Association website for more information.

Volunteer Training
If you have not attended a training in the past, you are invited to attend one. There are two trainings offered in the Triangle:

February 25 at 1:00 pm at Millbrook Exchange Park. Sign up HERE.
March 4 at 1:00 pm at Millbrook Exchange Park. Sign up HERE.

Our volunteers are the backbone of these programs. Thankk you for your help and support!

Please visit the Western Wake Tennis Association website for more information.

Asheville Clinics

Abilities Tennis of North Carolina in partnership with Asheville Parks and Recreation and Asheville Community Tennis Association is pleased to present free Abilities Tennis clinics for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Ages 8 and up. All levels of tennis experience welcome!

2023 Schedule
Saturdays, 1:00-2:00 pm
March 4, 11, 18, and 25

Location
The Omni Grove Park Inn Indoor Courts
290 Macon Ave. Asheville, NC 28804

Registration is required

Questions? Email Head Coach Wayne Forester at paulwayneforester@yahoo.com or Lou Welch at Lou@atanc.org.

Belmont Clinics

Abilities Tennis of North Carolina in partnership with Belmont Parks and Recreation are pleased to present free tennis clinics for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Ages 8 and up. All levels of tennis experience welcome!

2023 Spring Schedule

Sundays, 4:00 – 5:00 PM
February 12 – April 2

Location

Davis Park Tennis Courts, 204 Park Dr, Belmont, NC 28012

Registration Information

For more information and to register: https://parksrec.egov.basgov.com/belmont

Brunswick Southport Clinics

Adult Clinics

Wednesdays, 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
January 18 – May 26 (excuding 3/1, 3/29, 4/5, 4/12 & 5/10)

Location

Smithville Township District Park
8340 SE River Road
Southport, NC.

Middle school honors students from our PEGASUS program will be there to help our adult volunteers.

For more information contact Karen Holbrook.

Middle and High School Student Clinics

Provided through the county’s Exceptional Children classes.  Home schooled teens are also welcome to attend.

Burlington Clinics at Elon University

Abilities Tennis of North Carolina is proud to partner with Elon Univeristy’s Tennis Teams to offer free tennis clinics for athletes with intelectual disabilities. Ages 8 and up. All levels of tennis experience welcome!

2023 Fall Schedule Coming Soon!

Location
Jimmy Powell Tennis Center on the campus of Elon University

Cary Clinics

Abilities Tennis clinics in Cary are now year-round! Abilities Tennis is proud to partner with Cary Parks and Recreation and Western Wake Tennis Association to host Abilities Tennis clinics for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The clinics are free of charge and open to all players 8 and up.

2023 Spring Schedule
Saturdays, 1:30 – 2:30 pm
March 4 & 18; April 15 & 29; May 6 & 13

2023 Summer Schedule
Saturdays, 4:45-5:45 pm, max 10 people
June 17, 24; July 8, 22, 29; Aug 26

Registration
Click “Specialized Recreation” at this link for more information and to register!

For more information, contact Laura Morton: Laura.Morton@townofcary.org; phone: (919) 462-3961; www.townofcary.org/gold.

Location

All clinics held at Cary Tennis Park, 2727 Louis Stephens Dr., Cary, NC 27519

Volunteer Opportunities
We would love to have you help out at the clinics!  Please email Laura Weygandt at Laura@westernwaketennis.com. Please visit the Western Wake Tennis Association website for more information.

Volunteer Training
We have completed our spring trainings. Fall trainings will be in August and September.

Our volunteers are the backbone of these programs. Thankk you for your help and support!

Chapel Hill Clinics

Come join us for clinics designed for athletes with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and up. These clinics are run by specially trained coaches and volunteers.

2023 Schedule 

Saturdays, 3:30-5:00 PM
April 1, May 13, June 10 & July 15

Location
The Chapel Hill Tennis Club
403 Westbrook Dr
Carrboro, NC 27510

Registration
https://AbilitiestennisChapelHillSummer2023.eventbrite.com

Questions? Please email Rich Green.

Abilities Tennis of NC is excited to announce new clinics starting this fall in Charlotte! This program is free to Abilities Tennis athletes ages 8 and up and is funded through grants through USTA and donations from individuals, companies and organizations.

2023 Schedule Coming Soon

Location

Blakeney Tennis Club, 10607 Rea Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277

Registration Coming Soon

If you have questions, contact Eden Serekeberhan at edserke9@gmail.com or Lou Welch at Lou@atanc.org.

Volunteers: You may register to volunteer for one or more of the clinics.  Each clinic is listed individually.  There are 10 spots available. Please cancel your reservation should your plans change. Remember to bring your racquet, a water bottle and towel. Volunteer registration coming soon!

Clayton Clinics

Abilities Tennis clinics for ages 8+ are being offered in partnership with Clayton Parks & Recreation. Participants will learn the fundamentals, play games, and have fun! Parents and/or caregivers are asked to stay during the clinic. Buddy volunteers are provided by local high school athletes and the Clayton Youth Council.

Coach Dawn Kitner will be the head coach. She brings a wealth of tennis knowledge and a ton of fun to the court.

2023 Spring Schedule

Saturdays
March 4, 11; April 1, 22, 29; May 6 & 13
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Location
Neuse River Raquet Club
45 Summit Overlook Dr.
Clayton, NC

Registration Information

For more information and to register, click here!

Please note: Participants must bring a labeled water bottle. We encourage everyone to wear sunscreen and dress in appropriate athletic attire, including footwear.

Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes early for lessons. For the safety of all participants, we encourage all parents/guardians/caretakers to observe the lessons from their vehicles or lawn chairs outside the fence.

For more COVID-19 safety guidelines from USTA Tennis, please visit: https://www.usta.com/en/home/stay-current/national/usta-statement-on-safety-of-playing-tennis-during-the-covid-19-v.html

In the event of inclement weather, the Recreation Program Coordinator will inform the class about make-up sessions.

By crossing the ‘red line’ and entering the Clayton Community Park Tennis Courts, you are affirming:
– I do not have COVID-19.
– I have not knowingly been exposed to anyone with COVID-19 in the past 7 days.
– I do not have any symptoms of COVID-19 including a temperature/fever or chills.
– I will wear a mask the entire duration of class.

Concord Clinics

2023 Schedule 

Saturdays, year round, 12 noon – 1 pm

Location

Les Myers Park
338 Lawndale Avenue
Concord, NC 28025

Head Coach Elizabeth Orellana
Email Elizabeth Orellana to register or volunteer.

Eno Abilities Tennis Clinics

2023 Spring Schedule
Sundays, 3:00-4:00 pm
April 16 – May 21, 2023

Location
Rock Quarry Park Tennis Courts
701 Stadium Drive, Durham
Courts 3 & 4

Register Here.

Fayetteville Clinics

Abilities Tennis is proud to partner with Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation and Cape Fear Regional Tennis Foundation to offer Abilities Tennis clinics to individuals with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and up. Participants will learn the fundamentals, play games, and have fun! Parents and/or caregivers are asked to stay on-site during the clinic.

Coach Jerry Crenshaw will be the head coach. He brings a wealth of tennis knowledge and a ton of fun to the court.

2023 Spring Schedule

Tuesdays, 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm
April 11 – May 16

Location
Tokay Park
328 Hamilton Street
Fayetteville, NC

Registration Information

For more information and to register, call Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks & Recreation at 910-433-1547.

Please note: Participants must bring a water bottle. We encourage everyonw to wear sunscreen and dress in appropriate athletic attire, including footwear.

Goldsboro Clinics

Abilities Tennis is proud to partner with Goldsboro Parks and Recreation to bring free Abilities Tennis clinics to individuals with intellectual disabilities. Clinics for all level players ages 5 & up. Racquets, tennis balls, and instruction provided. Come to one or all sessions! All participants must register.

2023 Schedule Coming Soon

Location

Herman Park
900 Park Ave.
Goldsboro, NC 27533

Email skelly@goldsboronc.gov with any questions.

Greensboro Clinics

2023 Spring Schedule

Sundays, 4:30 – 5:30 pm
April 16 – June 11

Location
Latham Park
905 Cridland Rd.
Greensboro, NC 27401

Register Here!

VOLUNTEERS

Join us for a Volunteer Training on Sunday, April 16, 3:30-5:30 pm (beginning before the first clinic). We’ll teach you all you need to know to work with our athletes on the court. Sign up HERE!

Please email Jinni Hoggard to for more information.

Greenville Play Day

with the ECU Women’s Tennis team!

2023 Schedule Coming Soon

Location

River Birch Tennis Center
516 W. Arlington Blvd
Greenville, NC

Hendersonville Clincs

Abilities Tennis is proud to partner with Hendersonville Tennis Association, Hendersonville Country Club, and Hendersonville County Parks & Recreation to bring free Abilities Tennis clinics to individuals with intellectual disabilities.

Ages 8 years and older and all levels of tennis experience are welcome.

Schedule for Spring 2023
Mondays,  5:00 pm – 6:00 pm
April 3, 10, 17, 24; May 1 & 8

Registration
Pre-Registration required for clinics. Registration here.

Location
Hendersonville Country Club
1860 Hebron Rd
Hendersonville, NC 28739

Coach Pam Cloer

Call Hendersonville Parks and Recreation for more information: 828-697-4884. You can visit the office located at:
708 Glover St, Hendersonville, NC 28792
Monday – Friday from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm

Abilities Tennis in partnership with the Greater Hickory Tennis Association and Hickory Parks, Recreation, and Sports Tourism bring you free tennis clinics for athletes with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and up.

2023 Spring Abilities Tennis Clinic

Saturday, May 27
1:00 pm – 4 pm

Location
Hickory City Park Tennis Courts
1581 12th St Dr NW, Hickory, NC 28601

To register, click on the “Abilities Tennis” tab at THIS LINK.

High Point Clinics

Abilities Tennis of North Carolina and Guilford Regional Tennis Association in partnership with High Point Parks and Recreation are pleased to present free tennis clinics for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Ages 8 and up. All levels of tennis experience welcome!

2023 Schedule Coming Soon

Location

Oak Hollow Tennis Center, 3401 N. Centennial St., High Point, NC

Registration

For more information and to register, call Leanne Lyons at 336-883-3481 or email leanne.lyons@highpointnc.gov.

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Lake Junaluska Abilities Tennis Tournament

Abilities Tennis Clinics
Wednesday, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
April 19 – June 7

Location
Lake Junaluska Tennis Courts
77 Memory Lane, Lake Junaluska, NC 28745

Registration
To register as an athlete or volunteer, click HERE.

Volunteer
Please help us share the sport of tennis with our athletes! Register HERE to attend the volunteer training.

Abilities Tennis of NC is proud to partner with the Lake Norman Tennis Foundation and Mooresville Parks and Recreation to bring you free tennis clinics for athletes with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and up.

2023 Spring Schedule

Saturdays, 9:30 – 11:00 AM
April 22, 29; May 13; June 10

REGISTER HERE!

Location
Bellingham Park Courts
1600 Bellingham Drive, Mooresvile

Outerbanks Dare County Clinics

We’re excited to bring Abilities Tennis to this new location!

Abilities Tennis is proud to partner with OBXTA and Dare County Special Olympics to host Abilities Tennis clinics for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The clinics are free of charge and open to all athletes ages 8 years and up.

2023 Schedule Coming Soon

Location

Kill Devil Hills Parks and Recreation Tennis Courts
602 Mustian St. Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948

Abilities Tennis is proud to partner with Pinehurst Parks and Recreation Department to provide free tennis clinics to athletes with intellectual disabilities ages 8 and up.

We welcome all levels of play whether you are just learning the basics or are a seasoned athlete with Special Olympics.

Parents/Caregivers are asked to stay for participants under 18.

2023 Fall Schedule Coming!

Location

Tennis Courts, Rassie Wicker Park, Court #1
10 Rassie Wicker Dr
Pinehurst, NC 28374

Please email Nicole Benbow for more information or call 919-856-6710.

Raleigh Tournaments 

Click on a tournament for more details.

Winter Chill – Annually on the first Saturday of December

Unified Doubles National Qualifier – Annually in September

Raleigh Clinics

Abilities Tennis of North Carolina and Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources are pleased to present Abilities Tennis clinics for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Ages 8 and up. All levels of tennis experience welcome!

2023 Schedule

Saturdays, March 4 – May 13 (NO PRACTICE April 8 or May 6): Courts 1-5
3:30 – 5:00 pm
Head Coach John Richardson

Saturdays, March 4 – May 13 (NO PRACTICE April 8 or May 6): Courts 1-3
2:00 – 3:00 pm
Head Coach Nancy King

Location
Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
1905 Spring Forest Rd
Raleigh, NC 27615

Registration
Click this link to register for the clinics. Need help or more information? Call 919-996-2147. If no one answers, please leave a voicemail.

Volunteer
We would love to have you volunteer at the clinics! Help is needed every week. Please plan to attend one of these Coaches/Volunteer Trainings held at Millbrook Exchange Park:

February 25, 2023 (1:00-3:00pm) Register Here
March 4, 2023 (1:00-2:00pm) Register Here

We sign Community Service Hours forms. Questions? Please email Lou Welch.

Rocky Mount Clinics

Abilities Tennis of North Carolina and NC Wesleyan College Tennis Teams in partnership with Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation are pleased to present free tennis clinics for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Ages 8 and up. All levels of tennis experience welcome!

2023 Schedule Coming soon!

Location
Bishop Indoor Tennis Facility on the campus of NC Wesleyan College, 28 Tyler Drive, Rocky Mount, NC

Registration
For more information and to register, visit Rocky Mount Parks and Recreation.

Wake Forest Clinics

2023 Spring Schedule

Saturdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm
March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 15, 22, 29; May 6

Coaches Maggie Payne and David Marquina

Location
Heritage High Park
1140 Forestville Road
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Registration (begins January 1, 2023)

Click this LINK to register for the clinics (see “Specialized Recreation”)!
For registration instructions and details on how to create a profile: Click here.

Contact Kelly Schurtz at 919-435-9559 with any questions.

Volunteers

Please sign up here for Spring 2023 clinics.

If you have not attended a training in the past, you are invited to attend our next training:

March 4, 3:15 – 5:00 pm at Heritage High School. Sign up HERE.

Our volunteers are the backbone of these programs. Thank you for your help and support!

Wilmington Tournament – Swing Into Spring

Wilmington Abilities Tennis Clinics

Join the fun and learn to play tennis. All levels from beginner to advanced. Practice includes drills, lessons, and match play.

Clinics are given by specially trained coaches and are open for all persons ages 8 and up with intellectual disabilities.

2023 Clinics Schedule

Thursdays, 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm beginning January 19th

Location

Althea Gibson Tennis Comples (Empie Park)

Registration (Athletes must register to participate.)

Email Coach Billie Fitzsimons to register: adaptivetennisWilm@gmail.com

A Medical Waiver is required and will be emailed to you to fill out in advance.(We’ll have them available just in case.)

Questions? Contact Coach Billie Fitzsimons at 910-200-4101.

Volunteer

We would love to have you volunteer at the clinics! Help is needed every week.

We sign Community Service Hours forms. Email Coach Billie Fitzsimons to sign up: adaptivetennisWilm@gmail.com.

Further questions? Please email Lou Welch.

Wilson Clinics

Abilities Tennis of North Carolina and Barton College Tennis Teams in partnership with Wilson Parks and Recreation are pleased to present free tennis clinics for athletes with intellectual disabilities.

Ages 8 and up. All levels of tennis experience welcome!

2023 Schedule

Sundays, 4:00 – 5:00 pm
March 19, 26; April 2, 16, & 23

Location
Barton College Tennis Courts

Registration
For more information and to register, visit Wilson Parks and Recreation Department.

Salem College Clinics

Abilities Tennis is proud to partner with Coach Ed Steel and the Salem College Tennis Team along with Winston-Salem Parks & Recreation and Winston-Salem Tennis to host Abilities Tennis Clinics  for individuals with intellectual disabilities. These Clinics are free of charge and open to all players ages 8 and up.

2023 Spring Schedule
Saturdays, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm
March 4 & 18; April 1 & 22

Location
Salem College Tennis Courts
Bert Lain Tennis Center
790 E Salem Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27101

Register HERE

Winston-Salem Tournament

Winston-Salem Abilities Open – Annual Singles Tournament in April

2023 Summer Schedule

Saturdays, 10:30 am – 11:30 am
July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5 & 12

Location: Taylor Tennis Center, 1421 Lewisville Clemmons Rd., Clemmons, NC
Instructor: Coach David Livengood

Athletes and volunteers, please register using this LINK.

Abilities Tennis of NC is proud to partner with Mt. Jubilee Ministries to host Abilities Tennis clinics for individuals in the His Path Developmental Day Program. Charles Hunsucker and his son, Justin Hunsucker, an Abilities Tennis athlete, will coach and lead the clinics, which will be held monthly beginning on August 8th.

For more information, visit https://mountjubilee.org/his-path/.

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