Adult Programs at 119th Street

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday groups must be booked for the entire 8-week Summer Session, as well as all Beginner groups.

Thursday through Sunday groups will be offered only on a “Drop-In” basis – select the dates you’d like to play, as many or as few times as you’d like throughout the summer!

In observance of Independence Day, there will be no group lessons from July 3rd to 6th.

Summer 2025: June 23 to August 17 - Book Now!

If a coach feels a different level is a better fit, we will suggest switching classes to ensure everyone gets the most out of their session.

All group lessons are $45 per hour of instruction, up to 6 players in the group.

Please call the 119th St Hotline at (212) 978-3490 to check if the 119th St courts are open for RTA lessons. This hotline only indicates if lessons are on, not walk-ons or online reservations courts.

Beginner: For those brand new to tennis or still learning the basic strokes. Build a strong foundation in a friendly, supportive setting.

Low Intermediate: For players who know the basic strokes but are still developing consistency and control. A great next step after Beginner Drills.

High Intermediate: For players who can consistently rally. Focus on advanced technique, strategy, and point play.

Cardio Tennis – Swing & Sweat: Heart-pumping tennis drills with a focus on fitness and fun. No rallying skills required.

Cardio Tennis – Rally & Compete: For players who can rally consistently. Fast-paced cardio with fun point play.

Can’t find the exact right time or program for you at 119th Street? Check out our Morningside Heights and Fort Washington options too!

Beginner

New to tennis, or still working on building a solid foundation? This class is for you! Our Beginner Tennis Drills focus on learning and improving all the essential strokes – forehands, backhands, volleys, and serves. You’ll develop proper technique, footwork, and court awareness through drills.

No experience required!

Low Intermediate

Perfect for players still building toward consistent rallies and developing more control over your shots. If you’re not quite ready to sustain longer rallies but already have basic strokes, this is the ideal class.

Work on refining technique, learning proper footwork, and rallying with more consistency. Classes include a mix of stroke-focused drills and fun, controlled point play to help you progress toward full-court play.

High Intermediate

For players who can consistently rally and control the ball – typically those who are already playing matches or longer rallies in practice. If you are still learning basic stroke technique or struggle to maintain a rally, Advanced Beginner is a better starting point.

Improve your shot placement, spin, court positioning, and tactics. We’ll focus on refining stroke technique and point-play scenarios to develop smarter decision-making and improved overall skills.

Cardio Tennis:
Swing & Sweat

No tennis experience? No problem! Swing & Sweat is all about fitness and fun for true beginners and seasoned players – no rallying required. Stay moving with easy-to-follow tennis drills designed to get your heart pumping.

Bring lots of energy and a smile. All levels encouraged!

Cardio Tennis:
Rally & Compete

Looking for a workout and a chance to test your game? Rally & Compete Cardio keeps you moving with fast-paced, high-energy games designed to elevate your cardiovascular fitness along with your tennis skills.

For intermediate level players and up who can consistently rally and want an active, competitive hit.

Makeup Policy:
- If you miss a lesson, it may be possible to find a makeup. Please check listings online to see when there are other groups of the same program at the same location as yours. If so, you may arrive and ask the pro if there is a space available for a makeup player. Simply show up and inquire with the pro. If there is space, you may join. No more than 6 players can be on court.
- There is no “reserving” a makeup time in advance.
- There are no refunds for absences and makeups are not guaranteed. Makeups do not carry over from one session to another. If you are absent during Spring session you may not do a makeup with a Summer session group.

Rain Policy:
- The final week of the group schedule serves as the makeup date for rainouts, unless the specific registration page notes otherwise. This will always be on the usual day and time in the week. Players absent on the rain date are not eligible for a refund or credit.
- Rainouts may not be made up on other days of the week, only absences. Rain refunds will be issued after the end of the session for lessons not held.

Please call (212) 978-3490 to check if RTA lessons will be held at 119th Street.

While RTA and our pros make reasonable effort to notify players in advance of rainouts, it is not always possible to know ahead of time if courts will be playable. Please bear in mind that on some occasions, rain updates may not come in time to save you the trip to the courts.

Email info@riversidetennis.org with questions. We look forward to seeing you out on the courts at Riverside!