About
City of Lake Oswego Youth Tennis offers Red Ball Rookies, Red Ball 1, Red Ball 2, Orange Ball 1, Orange Ball 2, Green Ball 1, Green Ball 2, Yellow Ball 1, and Jr. Excellence. The program includes learning strokes, movement, and more, plus games, coordination, balance, and agility work in Red Ball Rookies. All equipment is provided.
Programs
- Red Ball Rookies — 5 and 6 · A fun introduction to tennis. Play games, and improve coordination, balance, and agility. All equipment is provided.
- Red Ball 1 — 7-8; also 5-6 year-olds who have completed Red Ball Rookies and have instructor approval · For new players ages 7-8 and some 5-6 year-olds with instructor approval. Have fun learning strokes, movement, and more! All equipment is provided.
- Red Ball 2 — 5-8 · For players who have completed Red Ball 1 and/or have instructor approval. Build on the skills you learned in Red Ball 1. All equipment is provided.
- Orange Ball 1 — 8-12 · For new players. Have fun learning strokes, movement, and more with this introduction to tennis. All equipment is provided.
- Orange Ball 2 — 8-12 · For players who have completed Orange Ball 1, Red Ball 2, and/or have instructor approval. Build your skills, raise your confidence, and gain experience. All equipment is provided.
- Green Ball 1 — 10-14 · For new players. Have fun learning strokes, movement, and more with this introduction to tennis. All equipment is provided.
- Green Ball 2 — 10-14 · For players who have completed Green Ball 1, Orange Ball 2, and/or have instructor approval. Build your skills, raise your confidence, and gain experience. All equipment is provided.
- Yellow Ball 1 — 12-18 · For new players. Have fun learning strokes, movement, and more with this introduction to tennis. All equipment is provided.
- Jr. Excellence — 11-18 · Accelerated skills, strategy, mental training techniques, and physical development for players ages 11-18. Professional's approval is required.
At a glance
- Ages: 5–18 years old
About the provider
The Tennis Center says it provides a place for young people to learn about tennis and to become competent in the sport. It also says there are opportunities to learn and engage in both competitive and noncompetitive play at any age and ability level.
With instructor approval, students completing Red Ball Rookies advance to Red Ball 1; Red Ball 1 to Red Ball 2; Red Ball 2 to Orange Ball 2; Orange Ball 1 to Orange Ball 2; Orange Ball 2 to Green Ball 2; Green Ball 1 to Green Ball 2; Green Ball 2 to Jr. Excellence. Professional's approval is required for Jr. Excellence.
Last updated October 11, 2026.
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