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Looking to brush up your skills or continue building your skill set? All skill levels can enjoy the Courts Plus courts. Courts Plus has been recognized as one of the most active tennis facilities in the Fargo/Moorhead area. A well-qualified staff of U.S.P.T.A. and U.S.P.T.R. professionals are able to offer a wide tournament, and leagues.
PICKLEBALL
Court time rates are $18.60 + tax per hour. Call for lesson pricing.
INDIVIDUAL & PRIVATE GROUP LESSONS
Do you want to learn tennis or just get back into the game? Contact Oliver, Zach or Nate to find out about beginner lessons, private lessons, and leagues. We have something to fit your schedule and tennis needs. Please scroll down to see all our available programming.
Email one of our pros for more info regarding private lessons.
TENNIS COURT TIME PRICING
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$18.60+TAX
Random court time may be reserved by Courts Plus members as much as 7 days in advance. Call to reserve a court or login to your account to book courts from the comfort of your house or office.
PERMANENT COURT TIME
Permanent court time rates are discounted to $16 + tax per hour. Permanent court time may be reserved with our Director of Tennis, Oliver Summers. Court fees are paid for the entire session at the start of play.
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Contact the front desk for more information or to reserve a court.
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It is our policy you may not solicit or conduct on the premises any personal training or tennis lessons with or without compensation. You cannot hire a coach to teach at our facility unless that coach is an employee of Courts Plus Community Fitness who has been hired to personal train or teach private lessons specifically.
Meet the Certified Pros
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Tennis Director with Courts Plus since 2000
Oliver moved to the states from London, England after completeing his studies at the University of Portsmouth. There he played no. 1 for their University team. Oliver has been teaching tennis at Courts Plus since 200 and has coached many state champions and college bound tennis players. From 2012 – 2020 Summers was named Head Coach for the Minnesota State University Moorhead women’s tennis team, an NCAA Division II program.
- USPTA Elite Pro Certified
- PTR Certified
- Started at Courts Plus in 2000
- Sponsored by Babolat
Lesson Prices:
1 hour $60
1/2 hour $30
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Supervisor of Adult Leagues and Pro Shop with Courts Plus since 2015
Zach Zitur has many years of playing and teaching experience. He played for Concordia College Moorhead and is currently the Head coach for the Women’s Team there. He has been teaching here at Courts Plus on a regular basis and is also now our resident Pickleball Pro and can help you reach the next level!
Lesson prices:
1 hour $56
1/2 hour $28
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Supervisor of Jr. Development and Pickleball with Courts Plus since 2016
Nate Young is a Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) certified Pro as of 2018. Nate previously went to college at VCSU where he played club tennis for a semester. After this Nate transferred to MSUM and founded the MSUM Club Tennis Team. He served as Club President for two years. Nate also received the USTA Northern Sectional Leader of the year award in 2018. Currently Nate is the Head Coach for the Concordia Men’s Tennis Team.
PTR Certified
Lesson prices:
1 hour $54
1/2 hour $28
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Tennis Pro with Courts Plus since 2018
Marjorie has been teaching tennis for over 30 years and is an Elite member of the United States Tennis Association. Marjorie is also the JV coach for both boys & girls tennis at North High School. She played varsity tennis for Colorado State University where she was awarded MVP. Her expertise is in taking students to the next skill level by developing technically sound strokes & consistency. She also has many years of experience coaching mens & women’s USTA doubles teams and helping them to qualify to the national level. Marjorie’s love for tennis shows by bringing lots of enthusiasm to the tennis court!
Lesson Prices:
1 hour $54
1/2 hour $27
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Tennis Pro with Courts Plus since 1975
Jerry is originally from Fargo and has been a professional with us for many years. He is well known and respected in the local tennis community. Jerry was awarded the USPTA Northwest Division Coach of the Year for 2003. Jerry has the ability and experience to teach the novice player as well as the national ranked player.
- U.S.P.T.A. Pro 1 Certified
- Inducted into the ND Tennis Hall of Fame 2015
- 35 years of teaching experience
- Sponsored by HEAD
Lesson prices:
1 hour $56
1/2 hour $28
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Tennis Pro with Courts Plus since 2022
Tiannah played at Sheyenne High School varsity team starting at 7th grade. She had claimed two State singles titles, two state doubles titles, and one State team title during her 5 years of high school tennis. She was on all-state team for all 5 years and was voted outstanding senior athlete during her senior year. She will be continuing her tennis career at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Lesson prices:
1 hour $50
1/2 hour $25
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Tennis Pro with Courts Plus since 2022
Shaelyn played for Grand Forks Red River, and started on varsity as a 7th grader. She went on to be a 3 time state singles champion. She graduated in 2020 and continued her tennis career at Bemidji State University where she earned a spot on the all NSIC doubles team as a freshman, and both all NSIC teams for singles and doubles as a sophomore. She will finish out her college career at NDSU.
Lesson Prices:
1 hour $50
1/2 hour $25
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Tennis Pro with Courts Plus since 2022
Finnian played varsity tennis for Shanley High School beginning in 7th grade. While at Shanley he got fourth place in doubles two years in a row and took third place in singles his senior year. He is currently studying physical education at NDSU.
Lesson prices:
1 hour $50
1/2 hour $25
STAR Junior tennis
Our Stars Junior Tennis program uses a progressive court system that uses 36’, 60’ and 78’ (regular size) tennis court. Coupled with ensuring the proper racquet length and using different types of tennis balls based on age and ability, our goal is to get your child playing tennis as soon as possible. This system gives your child a visible progression to maximize their improvement.
For any questions on junior programming please email our supervisor of Jr Development Nate Young. Email Nate here.
4 and 5 year old Star Tennis
For players ages 4-5. Focus will be on introducing players to the FUN of tennis. Focus will also be on tracking the ball and contacting the ball with racket. These players will use red balls.
Thursdays 4-4:30pm
or
Saturdays 9:00 – 9:30 AM
2022 Winter Session 1 Thursday: Jan 12- Feb 16
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $30/Member; $45/Non-member
2022 Winter Session 1 Saturday: Jan 14- Feb 18
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $25/Member; $45/Non-member
2022 Fall Session 2 Thursday: Oct 20- Nov 17
2022 Fall Session 2 Saturday: Oct 29- Dec 3
No class: 11/26/22
Click here to access/create your account to register
For any questions concerning junior programming, please email the Supervisor of Junior Development, Nate Young
6 and 7 year old Star Tennis
6 and 7 year old Star Tennis
For players 5-7 years old who are not yet ready for tournament play. Focus will be on teaching strokes and serves and rallying back and forth in order to prepare them for point play. These players will use red balls.
Mondays Beginner 4:00 – 5:00 PM
or
Mondays Intermediate 5:00 – 6:00 PM
or
Saturdays Beginners 9:30 – 10:30 AM
or
Saturdays Intermediate 9:30 – 10:30am
2022 Winter Session 1 Monday: Jan 9- Feb 13
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $60/Member; $90/Non-member
2022 Winter Session 1 Saturday: Jan 14- Feb 18
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $50/Member; $75/Non-member
No Class for Winter Session 1 Saturday: Jan 28
2022 Fall Session 2 Mondays: Oct 17- Dec 5
2022 Fall Session 2 Saturdays: Oct 29- Dec 3
No class: Nov 26
Click here to access/create your account to register
8-10 year old Star Tennis
8-10 Year old Star Tennis
For players 8-10 Years old who are not yet ready for tournament play. Focus will be on teaching strokes, serving, and rallying back and forth in order to prepare them for point play. These players will use primarily orange balls in drills.
Mondays Beginner 4:00 – 5:00 PM
or
Mondays Intermediate 5:00 – 6:00 PM
or
Saturdays beginner 10:30 – 11:30 AM
or
Saturdays Intermediate 10:30 – 11:30AM
2022 Winter Session 1 Monday: Jan 9- Feb 13
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $60/Member; $90/Non-member
2022 Winter Session 1 Saturday: Jan 14- Feb 18
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $50/Member; $75/Non-member
No Class for Winter Session 1 Saturday: Jan 28
2022 Fall Session 2 Mondays: Oct 17- Dec 5
2022 Fall Session 2 Saturdays: Oct 29- Dec 3
No class: Nov 26
Click here to access/create your account to register
11-12 year old Star Tennis
11 and 12 year old Star Tennis
For players 11 and 12 years old players who are not yet ready for tournament play. Focus will be on teaching strokes, serving, and rallying back and forth in order to prepare them for point play. These players will use primarily orange balls in drills.
Tuesday 4:00 – 5:00 PM
or
Saturdays 11:30 – 12:30 AM
2022 Winter Session 1 Tuesday: Jan 10- Feb 14
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $60/Member; $90/Non-member
2022 Winter Session 1 Saturday: Jan 14- Feb 18
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $50/Member; $75/Non-member
No Class for Winter Session 1 Saturday: Jan 28
2022 Fall Session 2 Tuesdays: Oct 18 – Dec 6
2022 Fall Session 2 Saturdays: Oct 29 – Dec 3
No class: Nov 26
Click here to access/create your account to register
13+ Beginner Star Tennis
13+Beginner Star Tennis
For players 13 and older who are not yet ready for tournament play and just starting tennis. Focus will be on teaching strokes, serving, and rallying back and forth in order to prepare them for point play. These players will use primarily orange balls in drills.
Saturdays 11:30 – 12:30 PM
2022 Winter Session 1 Saturday: Jan 14- Feb 18
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $50/Member; $75/Non-member
No Class for Winter Session 1 Saturday: Jan 28
2022 Fall Session 2 Saturdays: Oct 29- Dec 3
No class: Nov 26
Click here to access/create your account to register
2022 Summer Non-Tournament MXP (now Star Tennis)
These lessons are held in the Summer at Elephant Park and Discovery School .
k – 2 Mondays and Wednesdays classes available 9:00am-12:00pm
Grades 3-6, 7-8 Tuesdays and Thursdays classes available 9:00-12:00pm
CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW TO VIEW ALL OUR 2022 SUMMER PROGRAMS
Summer Tennis Brochure
Summer Non-Tournament registration runs February 1(12am) – May 29(11:59pm):
2022 Summer session 1 June 6 – June 30
2022 Summer session 2 July 11 – August 4
Fee: $50 per session
Please click the link below to register for Summer Stars(Members AND Non-members).
Click here to access/create your account to register
MXP Competitive
MXP is competitive training for the serious junior tennis player. Stroke production, singles and doubles strategy, footwork and mental toughness will be stressed.
MXP Competitive Ages 7-10
Ages 7-10 Competitive
For players age 8-10 who are ready for tournament play. Focus on stroke development as it pertains to point play and strategy. Players MUST be able to serve on the appropriate court and be able to rally. 10 yr old and younger players will use primarily orange and green balls. Lessons include 2 hours of practices per week. Ratio 6:1.
Wednesdays 4:00-5:00pm and Fridays 4:00-5:00pm
2022 Winter Session: Jan 11- Mar 24
No Class: Jan 27th, Mar 3
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $220/Member; $370/Non-member
2022 Fall Session 2: Oct 19- Dec 7
No class: October 21st, November 21st, and November 23rd
Click here to access/create your account to register
Ages 11 and 12 Competitive
Ages 11 and 12 Competitive
For players 11 and 12.
Drills meet Wednesday 4-5 and Friday 4-5pm
2022 Winter Session: Jan 11- Mar 24
No Class: Jan 27th, Mar 3
Registration available: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Fee: $220/Member; $370/Non-member
2022 Fall Session 2: Oct 19- Dec 7
No class: October 21st, November 21st, and November 23rd
Click here to access/create your account to register
Ages 13+ Competitve
For competitive tournament players 13+. Groups are organized by Universal Tennis Rating (UTR) If you need to know your childs UTR then you can get a free Universal tennis account at https://app.universaltennis.com/join or get it from the app store, search Universal Tennis. Or you can email Nate at nyoung@courtplus.org and I will look it up for you.
Although all levels are based on UTR’s. The Supervisor of Junior Development reserves the right to move players if they are ‘out of level’.
Drills Times:
UTR 1-2 (Approx. Upper JV and Varsity) Mondays 4:30 – 6:00pm, Wednesday 5:00-6:30 PM
UTR 2-4 (Approx. Varsity) Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 – 6:00pm
UTR 4+ (Top Varsity and USTA Level 5 players) Tuesdays and Thursdays 4:30 – 6:00pm
2022 Winter Session: Jan 9- Mar 23
Fee: $330/Member;$480/Non-member
Registration open: Monday, November 14th 2:00 P.M.
Click here to access/create your account to register
Junior Team Tennis
Summer Junior Team Tennis
Summer Team Tennis is the largest junior recreational tennis league in the country!
A USTA membership is required but right now USTA junior memberships are free! www.usta.com
Summer registration is now open! For more info please see below, remember that Team Tennis is included in the price of MXP. If you’re registered for Summer MXP then email your USTA number to Oliver to enroll for Team Tennis:
If you’re not participating in MXP and want to do Summer Team Tennis please register below:
Deadline to register by is June 3rd at 3pm, please see Summer Tennis Brochure for dates and times Page 39:
Summer Tennis Brochure
There will be two possible tournaments as well as weekly matchplay:
Tournament dates:
Local tournament:
July 6th vs Valley City at Courts Plus. All Day.
USTA Northern Sectional Championships:
July 22-24: 18U Intermediate and Advanced
July 25-27: 14U Intermediate and Advanced
July 26: 12U Intermediate (Green Ball)
Player Eligibility:
Must be current USTA members
12U Green Ball not UTR based
14U Intermediate: 3.5 and below
14U Advanced: 3.5 and above
18U Intermediate:
Female players 4.5 and above
Male players 5.0 and below
18U Advanced:
Female players: 4.5 and above
Male players: 5.0 and above
Click here to access/create your account to register
Courts Plus Fall Adult Programs
Courts Plus Community Fitness offers a number of different adult leagues and lessons, please view all our programs below.
SUMMER USTA ONE Doubles
2022 USTA One Doubles.
Just as the name suggests the format is one doubles match per week against other teams. The winning teams get to advance to sectionals in Minneapolis in December!
You will need up to 3 other teammates of your same level. Teams can be 2-4 players. Our league season will start the week of June 5th and run for approx. 9 weeks. The deadline to create a team is June 1st. All players have to be registered prior to their first match and be current USTA members. For USTA membership go to www.usta.com.
Levels Womens 3.0 – 4.5 and Men’s 3.5 – 4.5
There will not be a set league time/day. Each team will be scheduled to play one match per week. Once the schedules are available then the home team will be in charge of contacting their opponents, providing new tennis balls and picking the venue. The venue has to be in the Fargo Metro Area.
How To Form A USTA League (Adult) Team
1.Go to the TennisLink, http://tennislink.usta.com/Leagues
2.Go to the “Start Playing” box on the left and click on “REGISTER WITH A TEAM #”
3.In the Register for a Team page, there is small type at the top that says: If you need to create a new team # online, click here.
4.Select the following Options: Section > Northern; District > Northern; Area > Fargo; League > Select Your League; Flight > Select Your Level
5.Type in your Team Name
6.Select your Home Courts. If your facility is not listed in the drop-down menu, select independent. Try not to use words too many words or words such as “The, a or at.” For example, instead of “The Fields at Reserve,” only type in “Fields.”
7.Click on Create Team.
8.The fees per player for this league will be around $33 per player.
Once you have created your team you will have to share your team number with your teammates so they can register. They would follow steps 1 and 2 and then click register for a team and follow the instructions.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Also let us know if you’re in search of a team/partner and we will do our best to help you find one.
Adult Drills
Adult Drills
Please reach out to the pros to inquire about adult drills. The pros do various ‘private’ drills and would be happy to point you in the right direction.
Women's Thursday Singles
Women’s Thursday Singles
Players will be grouped by ability, schedules will be sent out
September 15-December 8th, excluding October 13th and November 24th
Match times: 7:00 – 8:30pm, Thursday nights
Member fee: $165
Non-member fee: $275
Click here to access/create your account to register
Women's Tuesday Doubles 3.5 and 4.0
Women’s Tuesday Doubles 3.5 and 4.0
For players 3.5 and above, playing with a different partner each week
September 13-December 6
Match times: 730 – 9pm, Tuesday nights.
Member fee: $130
Non-member fee: $260
Click here to access/create your account to register
Women's Tuesday Doubles 2.5 and 3.0
Women’s Tuesday Doubles 2.5 and 3.0
For 2.5 and 3.0 players. Play with a different partner each week
September 13-December 6
Match times: 6 – 730pm, Tuesday nights
Member fee: $130
Non-member fee: $260
Click here to access/create your account to register
Adult Summer Tennis
Registration is open for summer 2022 on February 1st.
Summer Tennis Brochure
Click here to access/create your account to register
Tennis Express, learn how to play tennis in 6 weeks! (co-ed)
Tennis Express, learn how to play tennis in 6 weeks!
October 20-December 1 (No class Thursday November 24)
Lesson times: 8:00 – 9:00pm, Thursdays
Member fee: $60
Non-member fee: $90
Click here to access/create your account to register
Men's Monday Singles
Men’s Monday Singles
Players will be grouped by ability, B league will play from 6:00-7:30pm and A league will play from 7:30-9:00pm, schedules will be sent out
September 12-December 5
Match times: 6-730pm, 730 – 9pm, Monday nights.
Member fee: $210
Non-member fee: $350
Standings
Click here to access/create your account to register
Wednesday advanced Doubles 4.0 and up
Advanced Wednesday Doubles (both men and women) 4.0 and over only
For competitive league tennis players. Players will be grouped by ability
September 14-December 7
Match times 7:30 – 9pm
Member fee: $130 ($10 per time) if paying for full session, otherwise it’s $15 per time if paying for each week individually
Non-member fee: $260
Click here to access/create your account to register
TOURNAMENTS
2022 Christmas Tournament
Open to member and non-members. December 9th-11th, matches start at 4pm Friday December 9th.
Sign Up For 2022 Christmas Tournament
2022 USTA Tournaments
Courts Plus Community Fitness, in association with the United States Tennis Association, hosts multiple USTA Sanctioned Tournaments each year and one Club Championship. We would like to encourage all tennis enthusiasts to play or simply view some of the area’s best adult and junior players battle it out.
Contact Zach Zitur for more information.
News from the Pro Shop
The Courts Plus Pro Shop is determined to offer you the best selection of string, grips, racquet advice and other accessories in addition to our knowledgeable and courteous staff. If you are looking for a particular item we currently do not have it in stock, please contact us and we can get any item from Head, Prince, Wilson or Babolat. This includes racquets, string and bags.
