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Adult Semester
Program
Fall 2026
Session 2
Dates
Oct 19 – Dec 20
Duration
8 Weeks
Price
$260 / person
Ages 16 and older. Designed for beginners, intermediate, and advanced players across all three Austin locations. No classes Nov 23 – Nov 29 (Thanksgiving week).
Two Ways to Train
Semester Program or Drop-In Clinics
Both are led by our expert coaches and deliver the same standard of instruction, energy, and community. They serve different goals: commit to a semester for a structured path forward, or drop in for that same coaching with full flexibility.
Semester Program
Structured ProgressA guided path you commit to.
- Outlined curriculum that builds week over week
- Consistent group, so progress is tracked
- Placed by level for the right challenge
- Make-up tokens on 8- and 12-week semesters
- Reserved spot, your place is held all session
Drop-In Clinics
Flexible CoachingThe same expert coaching, on your schedule.
- Led by expert coaches who give real tips and help you improve
- Book one class at a time, no commitment
- Organized by level, so you play with similar players
- High-energy and social, great for any week
- À la carte pricing, no membership needed
Many players do both: a semester to keep improving, plus a drop-in clinic whenever they want extra court time.
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Register for Classes
Registration happens in Playbypoint. Tap a class below to open it in a new tab and register, or download the RippnerTennis app for iPhone or Android.
South Austin Tennis Center
1000 Cumberland Rd, Austin TX 78704
Pharr Tennis Center
4201 Brookview Rd, Austin, TX 78722
Williamson County
210 Borho Dr, Round Rock, TX 78681
Class Options
Levels
Designed for true beginners who are brand new to tennis. Focus is on learning basic strokes, rally fundamentals, scoring, and court positioning.
For players with some tennis experience who already know the basic strokes and terminology, and are ready to build consistency and game awareness.
For players who need on-court experience and are still learning to find a consistent contact point. Focus is on basic stroke development, the fundamental positions for singles and doubles, and learning to judge the oncoming ball well enough to sustain short, slow-paced rallies.
For players comfortable sustaining a slow backcourt rally with others of similar ability and ready for social matches and low-level leagues. Focus is on judging where the ball is going, developing more reliable strokes, and becoming familiar with basic singles and doubles positioning.
For players who are fairly consistent on medium-paced shots but not yet comfortable with all strokes and still building accuracy on directional control, depth, and pace. Focus is on shot reliability and the standard one-up, one-back doubles formation.
For players building stroke dependability with directional control on moderate shots. Focus is on adding depth and variety, growing more comfortable at the net with approach shots, overheads, and volleys, and developing doubles teamwork.
For players with stroke dependability and directional control on moderate shots who still lack depth, variety, and the ability to alter distance of shots. Focus is on improved court awareness, more effective net play, and developing teamwork in doubles.
For players developing dependable strokes that can alter depth on both forehand and backhand sides during moderately paced play. Focus is on using lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys with success, sharpening the serve, and building clear doubles teamwork.
For players with dependable strokes, directional control, and the ability to alter depth on both forehand and backhand sides during moderately paced play. Focus is on using lobs, overheads, approach shots, and volleys with success, occasionally forcing errors on the serve, and evident teamwork in doubles.
For players starting to vary pace and spins, with effective court coverage and control of shot depth. Focus is on developing game plans according to strengths and weaknesses, hitting the first serve with power and accuracy, placing the second serve, and aggressive net play in doubles.
For players who reliably vary pace and spin and build game plans around an opponent's strengths and weaknesses. Focus is on first-serve power and accuracy, placed second serves, controlling depth, and aggressive net play — while reining in the tendency to overhit on difficult shots.
For players with good shot anticipation and an outstanding shot or attribute around which the game can be structured. Focus is on hitting winners or forcing errors off short balls, putting away volleys, executing lobs, drop shots, half volleys, and overheads, and adding depth and spin to second serves.
Before You Register
Program Policies
Registration
- Enroll for specific day(s)
- Payment due at registration
- Correct email address required on file
What to Bring & What to Wear
- Tennis racquet (demo racquets available on site)
- Water bottle and sunscreen
- Tennis shoes ideally; running shoes are okay for beginner levels
- No sandals or casual footwear
- Athletic clothing that allows full movement
- A positive attitude and readiness to participate
Missed Classes & Make-Up Policy
- No make-up tokens for 4-week semesters
- 1 make-up token per 8-week semester
- 2 make-up tokens per 12-week semester
- Valid for regular drop-in clinics only (not high-intensity, extended, or match-play clinics)
- Request via email at least 5 hours before your scheduled semester class
- Must be scheduled in advance, non-transferable
- To use a make-up token, email at least 24 hours before the class you'd like to attend so we have time to confirm your spot
- 24-hour cancellation notice required on the make-up class, or the token is forfeited
- Make-ups must be used before the end of the semester
- Weather cancellations are communicated by email
- Weather make-ups use the drop-in schedule; email ahead to confirm your class
Rain Cancellation Credit
If rain cancels a class in the first 14 minutes you get a make-up session instead of credit. Otherwise, credit is returned as a dollar amount based on the clinic price and the minutes completed before cancellation, and applies toward future bookings.
View Credit Table
| Minutes Completed | Serving30 min · $24 | Standard1 hr · $32 | Standard1.5 hr · $32 | High Intensity1.5 hr · $47.50 | Extended2 hr · $42 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–14 min | Make-up session | Make-up session | Make-up session | Make-up session | Make-up session |
| 15–24 min | $12 | $24 | $26.50 | $39.50 | $37 |
| 25–29 min | No credit | $16 | $21.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 30–39 min | — | $16 | $21.50 | $31.50 | $31.50 |
| 40–44 min | — | $8 | $16 | $24 | $26.50 |
| 45–54 min | — | $8 | $16 | $24 | $26.50 |
| 55–59 min | — | No credit | $10.50 | $16 | $21 |
| 60–69 min | — | — | $10.50 | $16 | $21 |
| 70–74 min | — | — | $5.50 | $8 | $16 |
| 75–84 min | — | — | $5.50 | $8 | $16 |
| 85–89 min | — | — | No credit | No credit | $10.50 |
| 90–99 min | — | — | — | — | $10.50 |
| 100–114 min | — | — | — | — | $5.50 |
| 115–119 min | — | — | — | — | No credit |
Weather Policy
- Weather is evaluated using actual air temperature and wind as reported by AccuWeather — not “real feel,” heat index, or wind chill
- Eligible to cancel and receive a make-up when, at the scheduled start time: temperature is at or below 32°F, at or above 104°F, or sustained winds are at or above 30 mph
- Notice must be given at least 2 hours before the scheduled start time
- If the weather does not meet these criteria, or notice is given less than 2 hours before start, the standard cancellation policy applies
Progress & Level Placement
- Advancement between levels is not automatic
- Confirm your correct level before registering
- Attend a drop-in or private lesson if unsure
- We'll move you if space is available at the right level
- No refunds if no appropriate alternative is available
Cancellation & Class Switch Policy
- Full account credit if cancelled by Oct 5
- 50% account credit if cancelled by Oct 12
- No refunds after Oct 12
- Ages 16+ only, standard cancellation applies if under 16
Low Enrollment Policy
- Alternative days offered if only one player enrolled
- 1.5-hour classes run 1 hour if only 2 players are registered
- Full account credit if no alternatives fit
Not sure which level fits? Refer to the NTRP reference document or contact us to confirm your placement.
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