Beginner's Tennis
Lake Norman Tennis AssociationWhy learn tennis?
Get Active / Healthy
Meet New People
Learn a Life-long Sport
What is Try Tennis?
Try Tennis is a 6-hour instructional program designed for beginners to learn the fundamentals of the game. Go from the “couch to court” in 6 hours! A racket is included in the program’s cost of $40.00. It’s a perfect way to try out the sport.
April 18 – April 27 *Tuesdays & Thursdays, 1:00-2:30 p.m. – REGISTER HERE
Location: Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, 28031
April 18 – April 27 *Tuesdays & Thursdays, 5:30 – 7:00 p.m. – REGISTER HERE
Location: Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Road, Cornelius, 28031
Private Session: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. April 17 – April 26 – Register through your neighborhood website.
Location: Olmsted Neighborhood tennis courts (Olmsted residents only)
If your neighborhood has tennis courts, and you’d like to host a Try Tennis session, please reach out to Karen Hallman below.
What is Try Play?
Try Play is a 6-hour instructional program designed as a follow-up to Try Tennis. Players learn the ins and outs of playing a tennis match. These play-to-learn sessions consist of instruction and guided play. The program is ideal for Try Tennis graduates and beginner tennis players that have very little match play experience. The program cost $70.00.
April 3, 10, 17, and 24 *Mondays, 1:30-2:30 p.m. – REGISTER HERE
Location: Bailey Road Park, 11536 Bailey Rd, Cornelius
Private session: Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:00-7:30 p.m. May 15 – May 24 – Register through your neighborhood website
Location: Olmsted Neighborhood, Huntersville, (Olmsted residents only)
If your neighborhood has tennis courts, and you’d like to host a session of Try Play, please reach out to Karen Hallman below.
For more information about this statewide program, click here.

What is Try Match?
Try Match is perfect for adult Try Tennis & Try Play graduates, or beginner tennis players that know how to serve, rally, and keep score. It gives the opportunity to play tennis matches in a low-pressure environment. The format is usually a half-day tournament, where participants play multiple matches. Try Match will get you ready for USTA League and Tournament Play.
For more information, about this state-wide program, click here.
**New Try Match tournaments will be scheduled for spring, 2023. Please check back!
Local Parks and Clubs
There are many local parks and clubs throughout the Lake Norman footprint that offer clinics and lessons for beginners. Visit our parks and clubs page for more information.
