Junior Tennis
Greater Wilmington Tennis Association helps young players in Wilmington, NC and the surrounding areas discover the game of tennis in a positive, encouraging environment. Youth tennis programs are designed to introduce proper technique, basic rules, footwork, coordination, sportsmanship, and match play fundamentals while helping children build confidence on and off the court.
Whether a child is picking up a racket for the first time or looking to continue developing their skills, Greater Wilmington Tennis Association supports opportunities that make tennis accessible and enjoyable for different ages and ability levels. Our goal is to help families find local tennis resources that encourage healthy activity, personal growth, and long-term involvement in the sport.
The GWTA offers many free and low-cost tennis programs for kids and youth players. In addition, there are many private and public facilities that offer lessons, clinics, and camps for beginner to advanced tennis players. GWTA’s tennis programs are designed to accommodate players of all ages and abilities. Here is a list of facilities that offer year-round tennis clinics:
Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park (Call them or email tari.ann.toro@wilmingtonnc.gov)
Ogden Park (weekly kids clinics contact ogden@wilmingtontennis.com
Pine Valley Country Club (non-members can participate in youth clinics) (call the club)
Porter’s Neck Country Club (must be a member to participate)
(call the club or email tennispro@portersneckcountryclub.com)
Whether a child is picking up a racket for the first time or looking to continue developing their skills, Greater Wilmington Tennis Association supports opportunities that make tennis accessible and enjoyable for different ages and ability levels. Our goal is to help families find local tennis resources that encourage healthy activity, personal growth, and long-term involvement in the sport.
The GWTA offers many free and low-cost tennis programs for kids and youth players. In addition, there are many private and public facilities that offer lessons, clinics, and camps for beginner to advanced tennis players. GWTA’s tennis programs are designed to accommodate players of all ages and abilities. Here is a list of facilities that offer year-round tennis clinics:
Althea Gibson Tennis Center at Empie Park (Call them or email tari.ann.toro@wilmingtonnc.gov)
Ogden Park (weekly kids clinics contact ogden@wilmingtontennis.com
Pine Valley Country Club (non-members can participate in youth clinics) (call the club)
Porter’s Neck Country Club (must be a member to participate)
(call the club or email tennispro@portersneckcountryclub.com)