Juniors · Programs
Junior Semester
Program
Session
Fall 2026 · Session 1
Dates
Aug 24 – Oct 18
Duration
8 Weeks
Price
$240 / person
Ages 5 to 15. Classes grouped by age and level. Offered at all three Austin locations.
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Registration now happens in Playbypoint. Browse all classes below and register directly, or download the Rippner Tennis Club 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
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 your kids love. 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
A guided path for steady progress.
- Outlined curriculum that builds week over week
- Consistent group, so progress is tracked
- Placed by age and level for the right challenge
- Make-up tokens on 8- and 12-week semesters
- Reserved spot, your child's place is held all session
Drop-In Clinics
The same expert coaching, on your schedule.
- Led by expert coaches who give real tips and help kids improve
- Book one class at a time, no commitment
- Organized by age and level, so kids play with peers
- High-energy and social, great for any week
- À la carte pricing, no membership needed
Many families do both: a semester to keep improving, plus a drop-in clinic whenever they want extra court time.
Class Options
Age Groups & Levels
Ages 5–8
Designed for players new to tennis; no performance expectations are required. The focus is on comfort on court, following the coach, and having fun.
A solid grasp of the fundamentals of most tennis shots; able to maintain a 4-ball rally at times; and follow basic court rotations with guidance.
A solid grasp of the fundamentals of most tennis shots; able to keep an 8-ball rally; and stay engaged and focused in a faster-paced class.
Ages 9–11
Designed for players learning tennis fundamentals; no specific performance expectations are required. Players should be comfortable participating in group activities and following instructions.
Able to sustain rallies; start points with a serve or feed; and demonstrate basic court awareness and consistency.
Able to rally at a faster pace; serve and return independently; and play competitive points with effort and coachability.
Ages 12–15
Designed for players new to tennis or returning after limited experience; no performance expectations are required. Emphasis is on confidence, coordination, and court familiarity.
Able to rally consistently; serve and return reliably; and apply basic decision-making during point play.
Able to sustain longer rallies; serve and return with consistency; and execute basic patterns during competitive points with maturity and effort.
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 | Beginner 3–4 / Serving30 min · $24 | Beg–Int Ages 5–845 min · $30 | Standard1 hr · $30 | Matchplay1.5 hr · $47.50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–14 min | Make-up session | Make-up session | Make-up session | Make-up session |
| 15–24 min | $12 | $20 | $22.50 | $39.50 |
| 25–29 min | No credit | $10 | $15 | $31.50 |
| 30–39 min | — | $10 | $15 | $31.50 |
| 40–44 min | — | No credit | $7.50 | $24 |
| 45–54 min | — | — | $7.50 | $24 |
| 55–59 min | — | — | No credit | $16 |
| 60–69 min | — | — | — | $16 |
| 70–74 min | — | — | — | $8 |
| 75–84 min | — | — | — | $8 |
| 85–89 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 child's correct level before registering
- Attend a drop-in or private lesson if unsure
- We'll move them 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 Aug 10
- 50% account credit if cancelled by Aug 17
- No refunds after Aug 17
Low Enrollment Policy
- Alternative days offered if only 1–2 players enrolled
- Full account credit if no alternatives fit
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