Tennis Lessons for Adults
We offer many adult clinics and leagues that are scheduled during the week. We also offer other programs as needed. Participants need to register by 7 pm the night before a class or clinic. If registering late, please email Rob at rob@dacfit.org or Cory at cory@dacfit.org to check availability.
Live Ball (3.5+)
Tuesdays, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Members: $28 | Non-members: $33
Live Ball is constant drills for 1 ½ 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. Participants may sign up per session.
Intro to Tennis
Tuesdays for 6 weeks, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Members: $62 | Non-members: $72
Want to learn the game of tennis in a fun environment? For new players or those wishing to start again, our Intro to Tennis program is a great place to start. Players may use our loaner racquets for free.
Fast Feed
Thursdays, 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Members: $20 | Non-members: $25
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.
Tennis Works Decatur
Sundays, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Members: $5 | Non-members: $7.50
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.
Social Team Tennis
Fridays, once a month, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Members: $25 | Non-members: $30
There are four teams with six players on each team. Four players on each team will play each night: two guys and two gals, one round mixed doubles, one round gender doubles, and then finale is a mixed round with their other partner. This will be based on “first come, first serve” (no pun intended). Only eight guys and eight gals per Friday. We often have a potluck dinner. If you do not get signed up for a team, you can ask to be put on a substitute list. This is for players at a 3.0-3.5 NTRP level.
Ladies Challenge Court
Wednesdays, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Members: $20 | Non-members: $25
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.
Cardio Tennis
Mondays, 8:30-9:30 a.m. or 7:00-8:00 p.m.
10-week rates: Members: $150 | Non-members: $200
Per session rates: Members: $18 | Non-members: $23
This 10-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.
PRIVATE TENNIS LESSONS
Private lessons are a great way to fine tune your skills by receiving specialized attention. Private lessons with two, three, or four friends can be a very motivating and fun way to learn the game of tennis while getting detailed feedback and guidance from an instructor.
The rates below represent what each participating person pays for one, 60-minute lesson.
Adult Rates
| Type | Member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| 1-on-1 | $80 | $90 |
| 2-on-1 | $60 | $70 |
| 3-on-1 | $50 | $60 |
| 4-on-1 | $45 | $55 |
K-12 Rates
| Type | Member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| 1-on-1 | $70 | $80 |
| 2-on-1 | $50 | $60 |
| 3-on-1 | $40 | $50 |
| 4-on-1 | $35 | $45 |
The payment for one lesson should be made with a personal check or your ACH bank account on file at DAC. If wanting to make that payment with a credit card, add $5 to your amount.
GET A FREE LESSON! Purchase nine lessons of the same type in advance – prior to the first lesson – and receive a tenth lesson of the same type for free!
The rates below represent what each participating person pays for ten, 60-minute lessons.
Adult Rates
| Type | Member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| 1-on-1 | $720 | $810 |
| 2-on-1 | $540 | $630 |
| 3-on-1 | $450 | $540 |
| 4-on-1 | $405 | $495 |
K-12 Rates
| Type | Member | Non-member |
|---|---|---|
| 1-on-1 | $630 | $720 |
| 2-on-1 | $450 | $540 |
| 3-on-1 | $360 | $450 |
| 4-on-1 | $315 | $405 |
The payment for the ten-lesson package should be made with a personal check. If you are wanting to make that payment with a credit card, add $25 to your amount.
Interested in private lessons?
Tennis Ticket
Not interested in becoming a DAC member but enjoy playing tennis? The Tennis Ticket may be right for you!
Tennis Ticket Guidelines:
- Non-Member Status
- Can only use the tennis courts.
- Cannot use the fitness center, pool, hot tubs, pickleball, or basketball courts.
- Can reserve tennis courts.
- Must reserve a tennis court before getting beyond the DAC front desk.
- Free weekday non-primetime court usage
- Free weekend court usage
- Free summer court usage
- 25% off permanent court time
Applicable fees apply for primetime hours. - $69 per month with a four-month minimum commitment.
- After four months, the Tennis Ticket automatically converts to a month-to-month at the same rate.
- You can cancel any time after the initial four months.
- The monthly fee is paid via an ACH bank account for automatic withdrawal.
- If you do not want to provide your ACH information, then you can purchase the passport in four month increments for $276 when paying with cash or a personal check. If you want to pay with a credit card, add a $10 convenience fee.
Tennis Court Fees
Summer 2024 ONLY, there are no court fees!
The following rates are per hour per court:
| Rate | Type | Time Period |
|---|---|---|
| $40 | Weekday Primetime (4-8 pm) | September 1st through May 31st |
| $20 | Weekday Non-Primetime | September 1st through May 31st |
| $24 | Weekends | September 1st through May 31st |
| $16 | Summer (starting 2025) | June 1st through August 31st |
No Court Fees:
Those that have the Tennis Ticket or PLUS membership do not pay court fees for the following time periods:
- Weekday Non-Primetime
- Weekends
- Summer
Permanent Court Time:
Members and those with the Tennis Ticket can purchase permanent court time. The following are the eligible permanent court time periods:
- September through December
- January through May
- June through August
The permanent court time fee is $48 per hour per court.
PLUS members and those with a Pickleball Passport receive 25% off the permanent court time fee bringing the rate down to $36 per hour per court.
Permanent court times must be paid in advance for the entire respective period.
The payment must be made with a personal check. Credit card payments are not allowed.
Other Tennis Services
Ball Machine Rental
During permanent court time or primetime hours, a member who has already reserved court time may rent the ball machine for $5 per hour (pro-rated). During non-primetime hours, a member may rent the ball machine for $10 per hour.
Tennis Racquet String Repair
DAC offers a wide variety of strings. For prices and information on our strings, please see any DAC tennis pro. For more information, please contact Cory at cory@dacfit.org.
Free Evaluation
Want to start playing tennis but do not know where to start? Try a free evaluation with one of our tennis pros. A pro will assess your game, assign a rating, and suggest appropriate lesson programs. These evaluations are perfect for novice players. For more information, please contact DAC at info@dacfit.org.
Tournaments
DAC hosts a wide range of tournaments for adults and juniors. Please check the monthly newsletter and DAC Facebook page for these events. Some tournaments require a USTA membership.
Questions about our tennis program?
