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COVID-19 UPDATE:  Due to the pandemic, SCTA is taking extra measures to ensure your safety.  Our class sizes are smaller and require extra measures to ensure your safety.

Welcome to the Sacramento Community Tennis Association

Program Registration Site.

SCTA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to affordable Junior Tennis Programs.

Our latest programs are listed on the left of this screen.

Detailed program descriptions are below.

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Interested in free tennis classes? Apply for a tennis scholarship today. If you are receiving government assistance due to low income please contact Coach Cole at 503-330-5638 or tenniswithcole@gmail.com to see if you qualify.

How to Register your Child 

1. Click the "Login/Register" button above to start registration.

2. Login to an existing account or create a new user account and add your children to your account.

3. Select a program and register each child. All discounts are automatically calculated. Click the Checkout button to see your shopping cart and pay with a Credit or Debit card. Your card will not be billed until you confirm payment.

Coming Soon...Programs @ Pokelma Park  (delayed due to COVID-19)

• After school Red Ball and Academy classes
• After school H.I.T.S.
• Look for an announcement in 2020

SCTA Program Summary:  

ü SCTA Summer Camp – June through August

ü   SCTA Spring Break Camp – April

ü   SCTA Junior Tournament – May and August

ü  USTA H.I.T.S. Tennis – Fall/Spring (Watch for Announcement)

ü USTA Red Ball Jr Team Tennis – Fall/Spring (Watch for Announcement)

ü   Private or Semi-Private Tennis Lessons – Contact Coach Cole at 503-330-5638 for details.  See below for more info.

SCTA Program Detailed Descriptions:

H.I.T.S: Ages 6-8
This introductory class is a low-cost tennis program for kids 10 and under that incorporates the fundamentals of a team sport with life skills enrichment. Focus is on playing, learning, and having fun. Not winning and losing.  H.I.T.S. program builds friendships and engage kids with physical activity. The aspects of this program combine learning tennis with education.  H.I.T.S. stands for Honesty, Inspiration, Teamwork, Sportsmanship.  For more info visit: www.norcalhits.com     ***Rackets Provided***

Academy: Ages 6-8
This tennis class is for children ages 6-8 who have completed the H.I.T.S program or who have received approval to join the Academy from Coach Cole. The class maximum enrollment is 8 so each student gets adequate attention. The class environment features smaller nets, lower bouncing balls and scaled down courts so each student can enjoy the game right from the start. Students will learn the basic FUNdamentals of footwork, grips, swings, spins and strokes through exciting team and individual activities and games. Parents are required to participate in the classes as needed by the instructor. To insure an enjoyable experience each child should come prepared to class with a racquet, tennis shoes, water and sun protection.   ***Rackets Provided***

Academy: Ages 9-12
This is an introductory tennis class for children ages 9-12 with little to no formal training. The class maximum enrollment is 8 so each student gets adequate attention. The class environment features lower bouncing balls and scaled down courts so each student can enjoy the game right from the start. Students will learn the basic FUNdamentals of footwork, grips, swings, spins and strokes through exciting team and individual activities and games. An emphasis on learning the rules and proper etiquette of the game will also be addressed. To insure an enjoyable experience each child should come prepared to class with a racquet, tennis shoes, water and sun protection.   ***Rackets Provided***

Academy: Ages 13-17
This is an introductory tennis class for teenagers with little to no formal training. The class maximum enrollment is 8 so each student gets adequate attention. Students will learn the basic fundamentals of forehand and backhand groundstrokes, volleys, serving and returning through drills and games. Students will also learn the rules and etiquette of the game.    ***Rackets Provided***

Privates (1 coach/1 student):

$70 for 1 hour

$260 for 4 hours that’s only $65 per hour

$480 for 8 hours that’s only $60 per hour

Semi-Private Lessons (1 coach/2 students):

$110 for 1 hour that’s only $55 each

$400 for 4 hours that’s only $200 each (hourly breakdown $50 each)

$720 for 8 hours that’s only $360 each (hourly breakdown $45 each)

For more information and to discuss regarding your child, Contact:

       Coach Cole Shelton

  503-330-5638

Coach Cole has been playing and coaching tennis since 1998. He started off as a successful high school player in Oregon and then was given the opportunity to play college tennis for Portland State University and Linfield College. After receiving his undergraduate degree in Physical Education in 2007, he became a certified USPTA teaching professional and was able to teach at tennis clubs in Oregon and California. In 2014 he received his Master’s degree in Teaching and also became a certified PTR teaching professional. Coach Cole enjoys teaching group and private lessons for all skill levels and ages.

SCTA provides all equipment. Parents and Children must wear tennis shoes or sneakers and comfortable clothing. Please bring sun protection and water.

Sacramento Community Tennis Association Cares

(A nonprofit established 1999, EIN 68-0413272)

For each child, a healthy lifestyle that includes an integrated tennis experience of P.E. classes, after school tennis, and Junior Team Tennis Leagues.

ü Our mission is to introduce the great sport of tennis to every student in the Greater Sacramento Area.

ü Our focus is to bring tennis to underserved kids regardless of economic circumstance.

Help build a healthy lifestyle for underserved kids:

Send a Check to: SCTA, 7909 Walerga Road #112-1292, Antelope, CA 95843

Donate Online:

For more information, contact SCTA President Mark Shahan, 916-802-6637.