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Tennis Programs & Lessons
Cooper Tennis Complex is the 2016 USTA Facility of the Year, offering 12 indoor and 17 outdoor lighted tennis courts, including the center court stadium. Memberships and guest passes available. Programs, lessons and competitive opportunities available for all ages and skill levels. Class fees are based on a four-week month and do not change, regardless of the number of times each class meets per month. The Cooper Tennis Complex is home to the Springfield Lasers, 2018 and 2019 World TeamTennis Champions.
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Special Events
Adult Tennis Programs
Adult Beginning Tennis
A comfortable and easy approach for learning the basics of tennis in a group setting. New classes start every month. Registration required. May-August at Gillenwaters. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 18 yrs. and up | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Mon. or Wed., 6-7 p.m. | ||||
| Fee: | $20/Member, $28/Non-member | ||||
Adult Intermediate Tennis
For accomplished adults who can play and keep score. More advanced strokes and limited match play situations. Registration required. May-August held at Gillenwaters. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 18 yrs. and up | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Mon. or Wed., 7-8:30 p.m. | ||||
| Fee: | $30/Member, $40/Non-member | ||||
Cooper Adult Academy
Specialized tennis training for adult players, NTRP levels 3.5 and up. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 18 yrs. and up | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Tues., Noon-2 p.m. | ||||
| Fee: | $40/Member, $56/Non-Member (monthly) $16/Member, $18/Non-member (daily) |
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Competition 101
Specialized tennis training for adult players looking to refine their competition skills, NTRP levels 2.5 - 3.5 Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 18 yrs. and up |
| Date: | New classes start each month |
| Time: | Thurs., Noon-1 p.m., with optional match play from 1-2 p.m. |
| Fee: | $30/Member, $40/Non-member (monthly) $10/Member, $15/Non-member (daily) |
"41"
Competitive, challenging, and fast-paced doubles point play. Fun cardio with music and frequently rotating partners. Registration required. Max. 12 players. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 18 yrs. and up |
| Date: | New classes start each month |
| Time: | Thurs., Noon-1:30 p.m. |
| Fee: | $15/Member, $20/Non-member |
Men's Doubles
Competitive weekly doubles matches, NTRP levels 4.5 and above. Text Dave at 417-274-2511 to register. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 16 yrs. and up |
| Date: | Ongoing |
| Time: | Wed., 7-9 p.m. |
| Fee: | $5/Member, $10/Non-member (payable weekly) |
USTA Leagues
Team tennis leagues with singles, doubles and mixed doubles matches for adults and seniors of all skill levels. At Cooper Tennis Complex and other public courts. USTA membership required. Register at usta.com. USTA Missouri District Office 837-5826
| Age: | 18 yrs. and up | ||||
| Date: | Varies, call for details | ||||
| Time: | Varies, call for details | ||||
| Fee: | $35/Player |
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Youth Tennis Programs
Program fees are based on a 4-week month and do not change regardless of the number of times each class meets per month. The number of classes per month may vary depending on the number of days in each month. As a result some classes may meet more than others during a month. New classes start every month.
Youth Beginning
A comfortable and easy approach to learn the basics of tennis in a group setting. Registration required. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 9-12 yrs. | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Tues. or Thurs., 6-7 p.m | ||||
| Fee: | $22/Member, $31/Non-member | ||||
Youth Intermediate
The next step in weekly recreational tennis. Registration required. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 9-12 yrs. | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Tues. or Thurs., 7-8 p.m. | ||||
| Fee: | $22/Member, $31/Non-member | ||||
Future Stars
Introduces intermediate youth to additional strokes and match play situations. Registration required. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 9-12 yrs. | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Sat., 9-11 a.m. |
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| Fee: | $35/Member, $48/Non-member | ||||
Academy Prep
A skills-based approach to learning tennis for beginning and intermediate teenagers. Registration required. June and July at Gillenwaters. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 13-17 yrs. | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Mon. and Wed., 4-5 p.m. | ||||
| Fee: | $44/Member, $62/Non-member | ||||
Cooper Tennis Academy
Year-round training and pathway of tennis development through six levels, starting at age 5. Little Lasers and Champs teach children how to play fun and active tennis. Covers the rules of tennis, footwork, motor skills, hand-eye coordination, scoring and rallying, using age- and skill-appropriate equipment. Hot Shots, Levels 1-2 and High Performance Team by application only. Registration required. Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
Little Lasers
Formerly Level 5. Players need a 21" racket or smaller.
Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 5-8 yrs. | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Mon. and Wed., 5-5:45 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., 4:15-5 p.m. |
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| Fee: | $22/Member, $31/Non-member |
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Champs
Formerly Level 4. Players need a 23" racket or smaller.
Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 9-11 yrs. | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Mon. and Wed., 6-7 p.m. Tues. and Thurs., 5-6 p.m. |
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| Fee: | $44/Member, $62/Non-member |
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Hot Shots
Formerly Level 3. By application and tryout only. Players need a 26” racket or smaller.
Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 12 yrs. and under | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Tue. and Thurs., 6-7:30 p.m. | ||||
| Fee: | $99/Member, $121/Non-member |
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Level 2
By application and tryout only.
Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | 14 yrs. and under | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Tues., Thurs., 5:30-7 p.m. Sat., 9-10:30 a.m. |
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| Fee: | $149/Member, $178/Non-member |
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Level 1
By application and tryout only.
Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | High School Varsity, JV and Middle School | ||||
| Date: | Ongoing | ||||
| Time: | Tues., Thurs., 4-5:30 p.m. Sat., 9-10:30 a.m. |
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| Fee: | $149/Member, $178/Non-member |
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High Performance Team
By invitation only, based on USTA National and Section Rankings.
Cooper Tennis Complex 837-5800
| Age: | All Ages | ||||
| Date: | New classes start each month | ||||
| Time: | Mon., Wed., Fril, 4-6 p.m. | ||||
| Fee: | $198/Member, $242/Non-member |
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