FALL 2026
Serve, Rally & Play Program
Columbia Association’s Serve, Rally and Play program is designed for Play Tennis Fast graduates and 2.0 intermediate beginners. The class format of non-stop instructional play with our certified tennis coaches will allow players to hone their game in singles and doubles featuring a “Rally and Play” approach. Make new friends, and get started on a healthy social activity today. *Pre-enrollment is required as space is limited.
10-week session: August 17-October 25
No class Monday, September 7 for Labor Day
LONG REACH TENNIS CLUB
Tuesday 10:30am-Noon
Tuesday • 8-9:30pm
Thursday • 6-7:30pm
Sunday • 12:30-2pm
PRICING PER PERSON
Please notify us if you will miss a class, so we may fill your spot with a makeup for that week. Missed classes can be made up but are not guaranteed. No more than two makeups per session.
CA Fit&Play, Play, 5Day Golf&Play, and Golf Fit&Play members • $370
Non-members • $420 Call
For more information about our Serve, Rally & Play Program or to register, please call Long Reach Tennis Club at 410-423-4120 or visit us at 6180 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD 21045.
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Adult Instructional & Drill Tennis Program
The Adult Instructional and Drill Tennis Program has offerings for all levels at various times. Classes consist of skill-building, technical refinement, and match play, depending on the class.
*Pre-enrollment is required as space is limited
10-week session: August 17-October 25
No class Monday, September 7 for Labor Day
Class descriptions correspond with player’s playing abilities:
2.1-2.5 Advanced Beginner
This player is learning to keep the ball in play, but needs to improve court positioning and consistency.
2.6-3.0 Lower Intermediate (Approval of the Adult Tennis Director required.)
This player can play singles and doubles, but needs to improve net play and basic tactics.
3.1-3.5 Intermediate (Approval of the Adult Tennis Director required.)
This player has dependable strokes but lacks depth and variety. This player lacks consistency when trying for power.
3.6-4.0 Advanced Intermediate (Approval of the Adult Tennis Director required.)
This player is developing the use of lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys, and is seldom out of position in singles and doubles.
4.1-4.5 Advanced (Approval of the Adult Tennis Director required.)
This player has begun to hit with power, spin, depth and control and can move into a net position with some success in singles and doubles.
For more information about our Adult Instructional and Drill Tennis Program or to register, please call Long Reach Tennis Club at 410-423-4120 or visit us at 6180 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD 21045.
COLUMBIA ATHLETIC CLUB INDOOR TENNIS
2.1-2.5 (Advanced Beginner)
Tuesday • 7:30-9pm
2.6-3.0 (Lower Intermediate) Monday • 6:30-8pm Wednesday • 9:30-11am
3.1-3.5 (Intermediate)
Monday • 8-9:30pm
LONG REACH TENNIS CLUB
2.1-2.5 (Advanced Beginner)
Saturday • 8:30-10am
Saturday • 11am-12:30pm
2.6-3.0 (Lower Intermediate)
Tuesday • 6:30-8pm
Wednesday • 6:30-8pm
Thursday • 7:30-9pm Sunday • 9-10:30am
3.1-3.5 (Intermediate)
Wednesday • 6:30-8pm, 8-9:30pm
Thursday • 7:30-9pm
Saturday • 11am-12:30pm Sunday • 9-10:30am
3.6-4.0 (Advanced Intermediate) Wednesday • 8-9:30pm Thursday • 7:30-9pm Saturday • 8:30-10am
Please notify us if you will miss a class, so we may fill your spot with a makeup for that week. Missed classes can be made up but are not guaranteed. No more than two makeups per session.
PRICING
CA Fit&Play, Play, 5Day Golf&Play, and Golf Fit&Play members $480 Other CA members • $525
Columbia Cardholders • $585
Non-members • $615
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Junior Development Tennis Program AGES 5-17
The Junior Development Program has offerings for all levels at various times. Classes consist of skill building, technical refinement, and match play, depending on the class. Students are grouped by level and age.
*Pre-enrollment is required as space is limited.
10-week session: August 17-October 25
No class Monday, September 7 for Labor Day
Level 7 Beginner (Red Balls)
36-foot court • Ages 5-6
A program of movement, balance, coordination, and motor skill development with a focus on self and partner rallying skills in the Micro Court. Both reception and projection activities will be emphasized. Children will learn the first stages of cooperative tennis. They learn how to initiate a rally, how to move and judge a ball (reception and centering skills), how to control the racquet at the contact point and control the height, direction and depth to be successful on the 36’ court. They will learn adaptive skills that will be the foundation of their future tennis development.
Held at Columbia Athletic Club Indoor Tennis
Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm
Thursday 5:30-6:30pm
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Sunday • 11:30am-12:30pm
Level 6 Beginner (Red Balls)
36-foot court • Ages 6-7
Children will learn the skills of the 36’ court. By the end of this program, your child should be able to play minitennis using a full or abbreviated serving motion. They will learn how to move effectively so as to ensure good position and balance for each shot. They will be taught how to adapt to different situations and to control a followthrough on both the forehand and the backhand groundstrokes.
Held at Columbia Athletic Club Indoor Tennis
Tuesday • 5:30-6:30pm Thursday • 5:30-6:30pm
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Sunday • 10:30-11:30am continued on back
For more information about our Junior Development Tennis Program or to register, please call Long Reach Tennis Club at 410-423-4120 or visit us at 6180 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD 21045.
Level 4 Beginner (Red and Orange Balls)
42- to 60-foot courts • Ages 8-12
Students will learn the basics of tactical play as they transition from the 36’ court to the 60’ court for singles and doubles. Swing rhythm on the forehands and backhands will be emphasized. The children will be introduced to topspin and will learn how to differentiate between a volley action and a ground stroke action. A variety of serve progressions will be taught. Serve and return of serve will be covered in each class.
Held at Columbia Athletic Club Indoor Tennis
Tuesday • 6:30-7:30pm
Thursday • 4:30-5:30pm
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Monday • 6-7pm
Monday • 7-8pm
Saturday • 10-11am
Saturday • 12:30-1:30pm
Tuesday • 6-7pm
Tuesday • 7-8pm
Level 3 Intermediate (Orange Balls)
42- to 78-foot courts • Ages 8-12
Students will experience the 5 play situations and will refine their tactical/ technical skills. Concepts of offense/ defense will be introduced in both singles and doubles. Ball control exercises that enhance consistency, direction, depth and spin will be stressed. A variety of adaptive skills will be trained using dead ball drills, live ball drills and competitive play situations in all areas of the court. Students should compete in Junior Match Play.
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Tuesday • 5:30-7pm
Thursday • 4:30-6pm
Saturday • 12:30-2pm
Orange Ball Academy (Orange Balls)
60- to 78-foot courts • Ages 8-12
(by invitation only)
Students will be exposed to a full range of tactical/technical development. All court tennis will be emphasized. The program will focus on drills that develop movement, recovery and decision making skills. Situational and competitive play in the 5 play situations will be planned in the curriculum. Students should compete in Junior Match Play.
Held at Columbia Athletic Club Indoor Tennis
Monday • 4:30-6:30pm Friday • 4-6pm
Green Ball Academy (Green Balls)
78-foot court • Ages 9-12
(by invitation only)
Students will be exposed to a full range of tactical/technical development. All court tennis will be emphasized. The program will focus on drills that develop movement, recovery and decision making skills. Situational and competitive play in the five play situations will be planned in the curriculum. Students should compete in Junior Match Play.
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Monday • 4-6pm Wednesday • 4-6pm
Junior Elites (Yellow Balls)
78-foot courts • Ages 9-13
(by invitation only)
This program is for players ages 9-12 who participate in USTA-sanctioned tournaments and are going through the youth progression pathway. Class will focus on techniques needed to hit with heavier and higher bouncing balls. Class will prepare students for tournament training, middle and high school tennis teams. Some match play will be included during most clinic hours.
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club Thursday • 4-6pm Friday • 4-6pm
Teen 1 Beginner (Red, Orange, Green and Yellow Balls) • Ages 12-17
For teenagers who are relatively new to tennis, the Teen 1 program provides exposure to all the basic skills of the games through drill.
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Tuesday • 4-5:30pm
Wednesday • 4-5:30pm
Wednesday • 6-7pm
Thursday • 4:30-6pm
Friday • 6-7:30pm
Saturday • 11am-12:30pm
Teen 2 Intermediate (Yellow Balls) Ages 12-17
Students experience the five play situations and refine their tactical and technical skills using a variety of adaptive skills with dead ball drills, live ball drills, and competitive play situations as they transition through all court sizes.
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Monday • 4-6pm
Tuesday • 4:30-6:30pm
Wednesday • 4-6pm Sunday • 11:30-1:30pm
Teen 3 Advanced (Yellow Balls) Ages 12-17 (by invitation only)
Players on their high school teams looking to improve their competition skills. Players will work on improving tactical and technical game based applications. Attention will also focus on improving match play performance. Competing in Junior Match Play and tournaments is strongly encouraged.
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club Sunday • 9:30-11:30am
Please notify us if you will miss a class, so we may fill your spot with a makeup for that week. Missed classes can be made up but are not guaranteed. No more than two makeups per session.
Junior Competition Tennis Program AGES 13-17
The Junior Competition Program is designed for the more advanced player. The program stresses technical refinement, situational training, mental skill development, and tennisspecific fitness training. Match play performance will improve with on-court tournament experience.
*Pre-enrollment is required as space is limited.
10-week session: August 17-October 25
No class Monday, September 7 for Labor Day
Tournament Training (by invitation only)
Designed for players interested in developing skills essential for competition. Students will focus on improving tactical and technical game-based applications. Attention will also be on improving match play performance with an emphasis on footwork and conditioning, match play tactics, mechanics, mental toughness and sportsmanship. Players must make a commitment to developing the mental, as well as physical aspects of the game. Workouts will be intensive and demanding. Competing in Junior Tennis Match Play/ Junior team tennis matches is strongly encouraged. Tournament preparation information will be provided.
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Monday, Wednesday or Friday • 4-6pm
High Performance (by invitation only)
Invitation-only program for CA’s top USTA and high school tournament-level players. Players should have competed at district-level tournaments and have national and/or sectional rankings. Emphasis is on advanced tactical, technical and mental toughness in situation-based training.
Held at Long Reach Tennis Club
Tuesday or Thursday • 4-6pm
For more information about our Junior Competition Tennis Program or to register, please call Long Reach Tennis Club at 410-423-4120 or visit us at 6180 Old Dobbin Lane, Columbia, MD 21045.
A player enrolled in two days a week gets 10% off
Please notify us if you will miss a class, so we may fill your spot with a makeup for that week. Missed classes can be made up but are not guaranteed. No more than two makeups per session.
PRICING
CA Fit&Play, Play, 5Day Golf&Play, and Golf Fit&Play members $640
Other CA members • $700
Columbia Cardholders • $780
Non-members $820
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Tennis Whizz
$23510 weeks), $259 (11 weeks) for CA members
$265 (10 weeks), $292 (11 weeks) for non-members
Meet once a week
Session 1 (10 weeks) ................. August 17-October 25
Session 2 (11 weeks) ................. October 26-January 10
(No class December 26, 2026)
Session 3 (11 weeks) ................. January 11-March 28
Session 4 (11 weeks) ................. March 29-June 13
Classes held at Long Reach Tennis Club Saturdays, 10:15-11am
Junior Picklers Paddles Up!
Have a blast learning Pickleball — America’s fastest growing sport — with our team, who will teach you the correct grips, tactics and how to play the game. Register online or call Long Reach Tennis Club today.
Ages 8-12 Lil’ Dinkers
Session 1: August 17-October 25
Session 2: October 26-January 10
Session 3: January 11-March 28
Session 4: March 29-June 13
Play, F&P, 5Day G&P and GF&P members - $230/$253
Other CA members - $250/$275
Columbia Card holders - $270/$297
Saturdays or Sundays 1:30-2:30pm
Ages 13-17
PickleBallerz
Saturdays or Sundays 2:30-3:30pm
Non-members - $390/$319
For more information about our Junior Picklers Programs or to register, please call Long Reach Tennis Club at 410-423-4120 or visit us at 6180 Old Dobbin
