ADULT TENNIS

The Decatur Athletic Club is your premier tennis facility in central Illinois! Whether you're looking for a league, clinic, lessons, or just a place to have fun - DAC tennis programs are for you!

Adult Tennis Programs

FALL 2026

Cardio Tennis, Mondays 7 to 8PM Live Ball, Tuesdays 6:30 to 8PM Fast Feed, Thursdays 7 to 8PM
Oct 5Oct 6Oct 8
Oct 12Oct 13Oct 15
Oct 19Oct 20Oct 22
Oct 26Oct 27Oct 29
Nov 2Nov 3Nov 5
Nov 9Nov 10Nov 12
Nov 16Nov 17Nov 19
Nov 30Dec 1Dec 3
Dec 7Dec 8Dec 10
Dec 14Dec 15Dec 17

There are no sessions the week of Thanksgiving.

WINTER 2027

Cardio Tennis, Mondays 7 to 8PM Live Ball, Tuesdays 6:30 to 8PM Fast Feed, Thursdays 7 to 8PM
Jan 11Jan 12Jan 14
Jan 18Jan 19Jan 21
Jan 25Jan 26Jan 28
Feb 1Feb 2Feb 4
Feb 8Feb 9Feb 11
Feb 15Feb 16Feb 18
Feb 22Feb 23Feb 25
Mar 1Mar 2Mar 4
Mar 8Mar 9Mar 11
Mar 15Mar 16Mar 18

Members: $20 per activity per session

Non-members: $35 per activity per session

Fall 2026: If a member purchases all ten sessions for a specific activity by October 1st, then they receive $40 off – the equivalent of two free sessions – dropping their total to $160!

Winter 2027: If a member purchases all ten sessions for a specific activity by January 4th, then they receive $40 off – the equivalent of two free sessions – dropping their total to $160!

TENNIS WORKS

Sundays from 4:30 to 6 PM during the fall and winter months.
$5 for members and $20 for non-members. This is limited to 16 players.

Adult Tennis Classes

Tennis 101, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8PM
October 14
October 21
October 28
November 4
November 11
November 18

TENNIS 101

For new players or those wishing to start again, our Tennis 101 class is a great place to start. Players may use our loaner racquets for free. This six-week program meets once a week.

Members = $120

Non-members = $199

Registration deadline is Friday, October 2nd. Late registrations will be accepted if space is available.

TENNIS 201

This is for players with some experience looking to take their game to a higher level. This six-week program meets once a week.

Members = $120

Non-members = $199

Registration deadline is Tuesday, January 5th. Late registrations will be accepted if space is available.

Tennis 201, Wednesdays, 6:30 to 8PM
January 13
January 20
January 27
February 3
February 10
February 17

Descriptions

Click here to sign up for upcoming adult tennis classes or create a DAC profile then download our free DAC app (Apple or Android) to register for classes and programs.

We offer many adult clinics, classes, and leagues that are scheduled throughout the year. Registration deadlines are listed with each event. If registering late, please email Rob at rob@dacfit.org to check availability.

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Live Ball (3.5+)

Live Ball is constant drills for 1 1⁄2 hours directed by DAC professionals. These coed sessions allow players to sign up on a weekly basis through our app or by contacting the tennis staff. Players must meet the required skill level of each group to participate.

Fast Feed

This program is a fast-paced progressive doubles game for 2.5 players and above. Players must meet the required skill level of each group to participate, and each session requires a minimum of three players. These coed sessions allow players to sign up on a weekly basis through our app or by contacting the tennis staff. Register by 4 pm the day before.

Cardio Tennis

This seven-week class is non-stop doing different drills to music, guaranteeing a great workout. There must be a minimum of five pre-paid participants. If the minimum number of participants is met, others may participate per session at a rate of $25 per session. Morning and evening sessions available.

Ladies Progressive Doubles

This is a league you must participate in for the entire session. You will slide up and down the court based on your prior week’s performance. This is for players at a 3.0 - 3.5 NTRP level. Sessions are September through December followed by January through May. If you do not get signed up in time, you can ask to be put on a substitute list if permanent space is not available.

Tennis Works

This is a USTA – volunteer led – special event held on a weekly basis. The purpose is to help develop young adults and encourage them to play in USTA leagues. There is a weekly sign-up, limited to 16 players each week, and those interested must register by noon on the preceding Saturday. This is also a challenge league, move up and down during play to court to court. Based on performance that day.