Tennis in Schools
Lake Norman Tennis AssociationWhy Tennis in Elementary Schools?
- Tennis is a lifelong activity. Skills learned early on will enable kids to embrace an active lifestyle throughout their lives.
- Tennis stimulates the mind, body, and emotions and fosters cooperative and competitive skill development.
- Tennis is free of limitations based on gender, physical size, and age.
- With the USTA’s 10 and Under Tennis Program, the sport is developmentally and physically appropriate for school-age children.
- In-school tennis programs are low cost and highly flexible to implement – no courts required!
- Tennis can be taught in P.E. and the curriculum is based on NASPE standards.

Tennis Programs for Elementary Schools
Tennis Festival | After-school Program | Kids' Tennis Club | Tennis in P.E. | |
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Type | One-time event aimed at building interest. Can be at a recess, assembly or festival. | Multi-week program for after-school attendees. | Multi-week program for interested students. | Multi-week program taught in P.E. for designated grades. |
School Involvement | Minimal. Work with LNTA to set a date. | Faculty involvement required. | Faculty and parent involvement required. | P.E. Teacher involvement required. |
Equipment | Provided by LNTA. | May be provided by LNTA (based on availability). | May be provided by LNTA (based on availability). | May be provided by LNTA (based on availability). |
Curriculum and Training | None required. | Curriculum and training provided by USTA. | Curriculum and training provided by USTA. | Curriculum and teacher in-services provided by USTA. |
Cost | None. | Varies. Cost items include equipment and school USTA membership, but grants may reduce costs. | Varies. Cost items include equipment and school USTA membership, but grants may reduce costs. | Varies. Cost items include equipment and school USTA membership, but grants may reduce costs. |
More Information
Schools and interested parents can get more information by contacting Amy Brandon at director@lnta.org.