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.
- Spring Tennis Lessons
- Early Summer Tennis Lessons
- Summer Tennis Lessons
- Adult Tennis Ladder
- USTA Leagues
Spring Tennis Lessons:
Spring Session 1
All lessons will be held at the Apex Nature Park.
Registration begins Tuesday, January 22, 2019 for Apex residents and Tuesday, February 5, 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 #7169 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Nature Park
5:00pm – 5:45pm Mar 12 – Mar 28
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course #7168 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Nature Park
5:45pm – 6:30pm Mar 12 – Mar 28
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Level 2: Ages 8-12 Course #7170 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Nature Park
6:30pm – 7:30pm Mar 12 – Mar 28
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Youth Level: Ages 12-16 Course #7171 (6 classes)
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Nature Park
6:00pm – 7:00pm Mar 11 – Mar 27
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Adult Level : Ages17-up Course #7167 (6 classes)
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Nature Park
7:00pm – 8:00pm Mar 11 – Mar 27
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402.
Spring Session 2
All lessons will be held at the Apex Community Park.
Registration begins Monday, March 18, 2019 for Apex residents and Monday, April 1, 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 #7175 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Community Park
5:00pm – 5:45pm April 16 – May 2
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Level 1: Ages 5-9 Course #7174 (6 classes)
Times: Tuesday and Thursday Apex Community Park
5:45pm – 6:30pm April 16 – May 2
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Level 2: Ages 8-12 Course #7176 (6 classes)
Times : Tuesday and Thursday Apex Community Park
6:30pm – 7:30pm April 16 – May 2
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Youth Level: Ages 10-16 Course #7177 (6 classes)
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Community Park
6:00pm – 7:00pm April 15 – May 1
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
Adult Level : Ages 17-up Course #7173 (6 classes)
Times : Monday & Wednesday Apex Community Park
7:00pm – 8:00pm April 15 – May 1
Cost $46 for Apex residents and $61 for non-residents
For more information contact Karl Lyon at 919-249-3402.
Early Summer Tennis Lessons
Summer Tennis Lessons
Spring Ladder
Course #7179 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. Spring ladder begins in March and will last 9 weeks (depending on participation).
Players may join the ladder during the first 6 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 January 22, 2019 / deadline February 14, 2019.
- Individuals must be 17 years old by February 14, 2019.
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.