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.

Step 1 Try Tennis > Step 2 Try Play > Step 3 Try Match

Note that each round of sessions open up for registration 3 weeks prior to the start date at 10am!

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Note that each round of sessions open up for registration 3 weeks prior to the start date at 10am! 〰️

**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!
**2026 Schedule**
**Daytime**
April 13 - April 29 (Mon/Wed) 12-1p
May 11 - June 1 (Mon/Wed) 12-1p
June 8 - 24 (Mon/Wed) 12-1p
September 7 - 23 (Mon/Wed) 12-1p
October 12 - 26 (Mon/Wed) 12-1p
**Evening**
April 7 - May 12 (Tue/Thu) 7-8p
May 26 - June 30 (Tue/Thu) 7-8p
July 21 - August 25 (Tue/Thu) 7-8p
September 15 - October 20 (Tue/Thu) 7-8p

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**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.
**2026 Schedule**
**Daytime**
May 12 - May 28 (Tue/Thu) 12-1p
June 9 - 25 (Tue/Thu) 12-1p
September 8 - 29 (Tue/Thu) 12-1p
October 6 - 22 (Tue/Thu) 12-1p
**Evening**
April 27 - May 18 (Mondays) 6-7:30p
June 1 - 22 (Mondays) 6-7:30p
July 20 - August 10 (Mondays) 6-7:30p
September 7 - 28 (Mondays) 6-7:30p
October 5 - 26 (Mondays) 6-7:30p

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Adult Try Match™

Matches for Try Tennis graduates and beginner tennis players rated 2.5 and below

2026 Schedule

April 25 - May 30 (Saturdays) 1-3p

August 1 - September 12 (Saturdays) 1-3p

September 19 - October 24 (Saturdays) 1-3p

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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

Registration will open for the April - July sessions below on March 1 at 10a! August - October sessions will open for registration on July 1 at 10a.

All weekday sessions are 6-7:30pm and Saturday runs 10-11:30am.

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

REGISTRATION IS FULL!

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

2026 schedule