InnerCity Tennis
About
InnerCity Tennis
Founded in 1952, InnerCity Tennis on Nicollet Avenue in Minneapolis empowers inner-city youth through tennis, scholarship support, and educational programming. Programs run year-round across multiple tracks, from free community sessions to tournament-track training.
Junior Tennis Programs
Programs serve kids ages 3 through 18:
- Super Saturdays (ages 3-18) - weekly fitness and tennis, September-April, no charge
- Cities Academy - certified tennis classes for juniors
- Summer Tennis in the Parks (ages 6-17) - introductory lessons across city parks
- Excellence Team - performance-focused training track
- Private Lessons
- Play Days and USTA-sanctioned tournaments
- Scholarships and financial support for eligible families
- Community Programs with school partnerships
What's Included
- Court time on outdoor courts at the Nicollet facility and partner parks
- Coaching from InnerCity Tennis staff
- Age-appropriate balls and racquets for younger players
- Free Super Saturdays year-round
- Scholarships covering paid program enrollment
Experience
InnerCity Tennis has the longest community-tennis track record in the Twin Cities - 70+ years of moving kids through the sport. Free Super Saturdays remove cost as a barrier; the Excellence Team is for kids on a competitive trajectory. Summer in the Parks brings programming to neighborhoods that wouldn't otherwise have it.