Adults: Learn to Play / Practice
NC Tennis Programs, From Couch to Court
NC Tennis offers frequent programs in the Asheville Buncombe area throughout the year. Use the links below to sign up for local sessions of this program.
Note that each round of sessions open up for registration 3 weeks prior to the start date at 10am!
Step 1 Try Tennis > Step 2 Try Play > Step 3 Try Match
Adult Try Tennis®
Try Tennis® is an instructional program for beginners or those who have not picked up a racket! The program includes a pathway for adults where each participant works with a tennis instructor to learn enough basic skills to play a beginner match.
Asheville area Adult Try Tennis® programs are frequently run throughout the year at Aston Park Tennis Center and Asheville Racquet Club.
A free racquet is provided!
Daytime sessions at Aston Park - 12:30pm-1:30pm - Monday/Wednesdays
- October 6, 8, 13, 15, 20, 22
Evening sessions at Aston Park- 6:00-7:00pm - Tuesdays
2025 REGISTRATION CLOSED
Adult Try Play™
Try Play™ is a fun and engaging program offered as a follow up to Try Tennis® that allows adult players to learn the ins-and-outs of playing a tennis match. This program is a “play-to-learn” session for adult beginners that want to build confidence in their newly learned tennis skills. It is the perfect next step in getting comfortable with match play.
Daytime sessions at Aston Park - 12:30-1:30pm - Tuesday/Thursdays
- October 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23
Evening sessions - 6:00-7:30pm - Mondays
- October 13, 20, 27, November 3
Adult Try Match™
Matches for Try Tennis graduates and beginner tennis players rated 2.5 and below
Saturdays 1:00-3:00pm*
- September 20, 27, October 4, 11, 18, 25
* Depending on how many courts vs teams we sign up, we might need to go 1-4pm and stagger the matches 1-2:30 and 2:30-4.
ATA Rusty Rackets
4 week session for returning players to get back into tennis after taking time off from the sport. The 1.5 hour clinic facilitated by an instructor, will be filled with drills, competitive games, and singles/doubles match play. This is not intended for beginners. Must have knowledge of basic strokes, scoring, and rules of tennis.
No refunds unless 3/4 sessions are cancelled due to weather. Refunds will be issued back to your original form of payment
2025 REGISTRATION CLOSED
ATA Rusty Rackets Price is Right November-March
Special winter version called “Price is Right” Rusty Rackets is being trialed for winter 25-26.
10 winter sessions (November - March) for returning players to get back into tennis after taking time off from the sport. The 1.5 hour clinic facilitated by an instructor, will be filled with drills, competitive games, and singles/doubles match play. This is not intended for beginners. Must have knowledge of basic strokes, scoring, and rules of tennis.
No refunds will be issued for missed dates due to weather.
Dates: Saturdays 2-3:30pm 11/8, 11/22, 12/6, 12/20, 1/10, 1/24, 2/7, 2/21, 3/7, 3/21
Location: TC Roberson High School courts
Triples in the Park!
Triples is a signature Cardio Tennis game and one of the most popular. Cardio Tennis Triples uses a format of 3 on 3, with one player at the net and two at the baseline for each team. It’s fast-moving as players rotate positions after every point. By using the orange cardio balls, points are long and competitive — every player gets lots of touches.
No weather reschedule, refunds will be issued if rainout. Call Aston Park for status, or check ATA’s Facebook page.
Where: Aston Park Tennis Center
2025 Changes to Format:
$5 per person. No refunds unless weather cancellation. No discount for Aston members.
Teams will be decided as you arrive.
All food will be provided so no need to bring a side…
but BYOB!
2025 Upcoming Triples Dates
October 30 - Halloween with BBQ Sandwiches
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