BOISE SOCIAL TENNIS
What is Social Tennis?
Social Tennis is for everyone! Whether you are new to tennis, just coming back to playing, or for more experienced players who want to play tennis without the structure of USTA leagues.
Each week, intermediate & advanced sessions have an instructor on court to organize live match play, pick the best play structure, and provide tips to improve your game or strokes. Bring water & your own racquet.
The beginner New to Tennis sessions are taught by pros that teach players tennis from the ground up. Racquets are provided for the beginner sessions, just bring a water bottle.
Tennis balls are provided for all sessions. Come out and have fun!
For more information, including how to self-rate online without a USTA membership, contact Lori Griffel.
Lori Griffel
Social Tennis Coordinator
1-208-340-9140
Choose Your Social Scene
New to Tennis
For participants picking up a racquet for the first time or those who have played recreationally a few times but don't have shot selection, serves, understand the court and scoring or the "weird" rules of tennis. NTRP 2.5 and under.
Beginner /
Pre-Intermediate
For players who have taken a New to Tennis session or who have limited playing experience. Will develop format knowledge for tennis and match play, serve and stroke development, work towards rallies of 3 or more in point play, etc.
Intermediate
For players who have played at least 1 year or more of tennis with consistent play, are fine-tuning their game with competition, & have some match play experience and can full keep score, understand basic doubles format, can hit consistent groundstrokes, serves, and volleys & rally 4 or more balls in point play. NTRP rating around 2.5-3.0+. high level 2.5- 3.0+.
Instructors may find that players are not quite ready for this level of play and may suggest a beginner/pre-intermediate course be taken prior to the intermediate level.
Beginner Parent/Child
For parents and/or guardians and their child who are new to tennis or have limited tennis playing experience to learn together this fun, enjoyable, lifetime sport of tennis. Each instructor led class is designed to engage children and adults alike. All equipment is provided. The class is for children age 6 and older and their parent or guardian.
Women's Advanced
For women who have played USTA leagues or are advanced social tennis players and are working to improve their play & strategy and looking for more opportunities to play in a social environment and meet other players. NTRP equivalent, 3.0 - 3.5.
NEW Men's Intermediate/Advanced
For men who have played USTA leagues or are advanced social tennis players and are working to improve their play & strategy and looking for more opportunities to play in a social environment and meet other players. NTRP equivalent, 3.0 - 4.0
Winter 2025 Indoor Sessions
4-week sessions
These indoors sessions in non-traditional (gymnasium) space use special low compression balls and small racquets and nets to work in the space. Players can develop all strokes and serves using these balls and racquets. It's a great way to keep you game improving during the winter months and have fun in a great social tennis environment.
Beginner/Pre-Intermediate
Men & Women
Friday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm
Location: Morely Nelson Elementary School, Gymnasium
Date: January 10, 17, 24 & 31, 2025
New to Tennis
Men & Women
Monday evenings from TBA
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Intermediate
Men & Women
Monday evenings TBA
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Parent/Child Beginner
Parent & Child
Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm
Location: Rocky Mountain High School
Date: September 4, 11, 18, & 25
Men's Only Intermediate/Advanced
Advanced
Women Only
Wednesday morningsTBA
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Class you want is full? Contact Lori Griffel to be placed on a waitlist.
Lgriffel@idtennis.com ; 208-340-9140
Men Intermediate / Advanced
Friday evenings TBA
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Upcoming Sessions
Session 1: March 31 - May 3, 2025
Social Tennis Refund
Players may request and receive a refund. Refunds must be requested on or before the start date for the session a player is registered in. After that date, refund requests will not be honored. If social tennis is suspended, dates are changed, or the session is cancelled for any reason after the registration has opened, a player may request and receive a refund of their social tennis fee. To request a refund, please fill out the "Request a Refund" 'form below and submit.
