The goal of ARAA Tennis is to promote the game of tennis with the hope that it will become a sport that our youth will enjoy as children, in high school, in college and for a lifetime. The program began in 1999 and offers opportunities for youth, ages 3 to 18. The programs are designed around the USTA programs QuickStart Tennis and USTA Junior Team Tennis.  ARAA offers instructional in-house programs for ages 5-14 in the spring and fall and instructional in-house and traveling programs for ages 3-18 in the summer. 

New!  Middle School Girl’s Camp, August 16-20 at Anoka High School

Collegiate players and ARAA coaches Amy Johnson and Kara Johnson will run a readiness camp for girl’s entering grades 6, 7 and 8 to help players prepare for the upcoming middle school tennis season.

Monday-Thursday, August 16-19, 6-8pm

Friday, August 20, 9am-Noon - Tournament

Cost: 50.00  Deadline Friday, August 13

New!  Middle School Boy’s Fall League, September 8-29 at Anoka High School

A league for boys entering grades 6,7 and 8.  Players will compete in singles and doubles matches.  Coaches will supervise match play and help players with strategy and game tactics. 

Mondays and Wednesdays, 6-7pm, September 8, 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29

Saturday, October 2, 9am-Noon - Tournament

Cost: 25.00  Deadline Friday, August 27

Youth Tennis Program for Grades K-5, September 7-30 at Anoka High School

An instructional program to help children learn the basics of tennis.  The QuickStart format will be used with modified court sizes and equipment.

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 6-7pm, September 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28 and 30 (Last Night Tennis Olympics and Treats)

New!  Saturday, October 2, 9am-Noon - Tournament for 8U and 10U players

Cost: 50.00  Deadline, Friday, August 27

If you have an interest in promoting tennis for our youth, here is an opportunity that requires minimal time. The demands of program operation are not overwhelming. Available positions include:

Please call or e-mail the Program Director to express your ideas for the tennis program.

Photograher Coordinator	Communicate with photographer, help coordinator on picture night, distribute photos
Registration Coordinator	Coordinator volunteers to staff at registration and on the first night of tennis.
Party Coordinator	Order food and beverages for the party on the last night of tennis
Treasurer	Make deposits and pay bills, create financial reports for ARAA Board.
IT	Upload and update the tennis website
Data Entry	Enter registrations in online system and email list to director
Travel Coordinator	Summer program only; assist with summer tennis scheduling and communication

Program Director	Patty Egart	tennis@arsports.org
Photograph Coordinator: Communicate with photographer, enlist volunteers to help organize players on picture night, distribute pictures.		please email program director
Registration Coordinator: Check-in players on first night, hand out t-shirts and racquets.	Interested?	please email program director
Party Coordinator: Order treats and organize treats for last night of tennis.	Paula Gallagher	patg61@netzero.net
Treasurer	Tiffany Talbot	talbot,tiffany@gmail.com
IT: Update and post information on ARAA website.	Interested?	please email program director

Members of the Anoka High School Boy’s and Girl’s teams will be on court coaching but we also need your help!  We need you to help feed balls, to keep the ball hoppers filled, keep score if needed and participate in some games and drills.  Wear your tennis shoes and bring a racquet if you have one.  Please do not bring small children on court with you.  We have had some close calls with little ones almost getting hit by a ball.

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Please dress your child appropriately if it is chilly. In case of rain, lightning or if the weather is below 45 degrees, tennis will be canceled. Use your best judgment. Please pick-up your child or make arrangements to have your child picked up if it starts raining or lightning during a session.

All requests for refunds must be made in writing and directed to that particular sport’s Commissioner. All refunds will be assessed a $15.00 processing fee. A full refund will be given, minus the processing fee, until April 1st. From April 2nd thru April 15th, refunds will be given minus any and all expenses incurred to that point including, but not limited to, uniform fee, team registration fees and player registration fees. No refunds will be given after April 15th with the exception of injuries that require the child to withdraw from the sport for the remainder of the season and which occur within the first four (4) weeks of the season. Refunds for injuries occurring after this date will not be allowed. In order to be entitled to a refund for injuries, the injuries must be reported to the Sports Commissioner in writing, indicating the extent of your child’s injury, and that your child will not be able to participate in that sport for the remainder of the season. Contacting your child’s coach will not be accepted as suitable notification.