Mission Statement

The River Valley Club’s Tennis Department is dedicated to addressing all the tennis needs for everyone in the Upper Valley. With four full time Pros and three part time Pros on staff, we are fully equipped to provide you and your family with a fun, safe environment and top notch instruction from both USPTA and USPTR Certified Tennis Pros.

  Summer Camps 2010 (1.4 MiB, 23 hits)

Open House, January 16th

Tennis in the News! See how this unique surface has changed players’ game.

Tennis Only Membership

  Tennis Membership Brochure (1.4 MiB, 80 hits)

RVC’s new tennis-only membership is designed for those who wish to use the indoor courts and not the rest of the facility. The membership includes:

• One annual fee
• One-half hour consultation for all new members
• Member only court rates
• Member only lesson, clinic and cardio tennis rates
• Reduced price on tennis shoes
• Ability to purchase contract time
• 7-day advance court reservation privileges

Annual Membership Fee:

Family: $300; Adult: $175; Junior: $85

  Adult Tennis Program March-June (1.3 MiB, 41 hits)

  Junior Tennis Program March- June (unknown, 64 hits)

Adult Clinics:
Beginner (NTRP 2.0-2.5)
Beginner clinics are suitable for the player just starting as well as players whose strokes need developing. The focus will be on basic stroke development, learning to judge where the ball is going and sustaining slow rallies.

Intermediate (NTRP 3.0-3.5)
Intermediate players have developed relatively consistent strokes and are comfortable with sustaining rallies at a medium pace. The focus of these clinics will be on improving stroke dependability, directional control, net play and doubles strategy.

Advanced (NTRP 3.5-4.0)
The advanced player has control over their strokes and a variety of strokes to choose from including overheads, lobs and serves. Pros will continue to improve the skills of advanced players including controlling the pace and developing game strategy.

Elite (4.5+)
The elite player is an advanced player looking to play a more aggressive game. The focus of the clinic will be on learning to play an effective, aggressive game that accounts for the player’s strengths and weaknesses as well as their opponents.

Cardio Tennis: Cardio Tennis is a great group activity suitable for players of all abilities. One of the tennis pros will lead the group through a warm-up, cardio workout and cool down during the one-hour session. Players will be provided with a moderate interval workout that will include drills that require player movement. This is a great way to combine playing tennis and getting in or staying in shape.

High Intensity Cardio Tennis The high intensity cardio class is designed specifically for players looking for a more challenging cardio workout. Drills are chosen to given players a high-paced interval workout.

After-K and Tennis for Toddlers: Are you looking for something active to do with your child/children after Kindergarten or in the mornings? If so, these clinics are perfect for you. They will focus on basic skill development using strategies designed to help children have fun while building the proper fundamentals of tennis.

Junior Academy: Junior Academy is a great way to provide your child/children with an active after school schedule. It is offered Monday through Thursday, and students can participate as many days as desired. The focus of junior academy is on skill development progressing into match play, and it is open to juniors of all levels.

High School Junior Varsity/Varsity Program: The High School Junior Varsity/Varsity Program is for competitive tennis players willing to dedicate their time to further their tennis abilities. Participants are expected to have a solid foundation in tennis fundamentals, and as such, the focus of these sessions is on improving a student’s skills during match play. This program is open to students willing to make a solid effort towards developing their skills, and participants are expected to make an active commitment to tennis outside of the program.

To schedule a lesson or learn more about our tennis programs, please call the pro shop at (603) 643-3627 or email us at tennisdirector@rivervalleyclub.com