Tennis at The Granite YMCA
Tennis provides great health benefits by improving bone density and increasing cardiovascular fitness levels. The Granite YMCA offers a complete tennis facility at the YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown for players of all ages with four indoor courts with USPTA and USPTR certified instruction. We also offer a full-service pro shop that includes racquets, 48-hour restringing, tennis accessories, and more.
The Granite YMCA is honored to be named Community Tennis Association (CTA) of the Year by the U.S. Tennis Association of New England in 2022.
Reserve A Tennis Court
NEW! Starting January 16, 2023 Y Tennis PlaybyPoint will be the new system for reserving and paying for tennis courts at the Y. This service will continue to allow our members to book a variety of tennis services online including open court play, league matches and practices, tennis tournaments, and tennis socials. Tennis courts may be reserved up to 8 days in advance. Bookings for 8 days in advance open up at 9:00 pm. Cancellations for reservations and private lessons must be made at least 24 hours in advance of your court time. Credits will be issued to your account in Y Tennis PlaybyPoint. Benefits of this new system include:
- Online tennis member directory to efficiently locate players and partners
- Online payment capability for court reservation fees, team practices, drills, USTA matches, guest payments, etc.
- Waiting list capability for court time/events
- Mobile app
Please Note:For additional resources during this transition time, please review our PlaybyPoint User How to Guide and our PlaybyPoint FAQ's for additional information.
We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
Current Court Hours:
- Weekdays 6:00 am - 8:30 pm
- Saturdays 7:00 am - 4:00 pm
- Sundays 8:00 am - 12:30 pm
Tennis Court Fees:
- $10 for 30 Minutes
- $20 for 60 Minutes
- $30 for 90 Minutes
Ball Machine Rates:
- $20 for 30 Minutes
- $30 for 60 Minutes
*Hours and fees are subject to change. To see our most up to date hours, please click here, call 603.497.4663, or stop by the Welcome Center.
Ball machine rates include court time. Ball machines may only be rented through the tennis office. Please contact Brenda Marcotte at 603.232.8612 or bmarcotte@graniteymca.org at least 24 hours in advance to rent a machine. We will set it up as an "event" and you may sign up online to pay for the machine and the court.
Youth & Adult Tennis Programs
Adult Tennis Programs
The Y offers lessons at all levels and for all ages. Our goal is to develop tennis skills in a fun atmosphere where you can get a great workout, meet new friends, and meet your personal goals. From private and group instruction to seven-week skill development classes, drill sessions, strategy programs, and tennis aerobics there are a variety of adult tennis options available.
- Drill Sessions
- In-House Leagues
- Tennis Aerobics
- Competitive Tennis Teams
- Friday Adult Socials
- Stroke of the Week Lessons
- Beginner Lessons
- Serve & Return
Youth Tennis Programs
At The Granite YMCA, you will find progressive games and activities designed to introduce and improve all important areas of the game. Starting with the development of a broad athletic base and progressing to tennis specific activities that will help players develop seamlessly through the three important stages of the children's games: red ball phase, orange ball phase, and green ball phase. Youth programs range from 7 week lessons to high school training sessions, junior match play, competitive programs, and tournament training.
- Development Level
- Competitive Level
- Tournament Level
Please Note: If you do not see any programs available, we are likely between program sessions. Please review our program session schedule and our latest program guide for additional information.
Competitive Tennis
Competitive Level (Previous Experience Required)
Players involved in this program are comfortable with basic tennis techniques and concepts. Players are starting to show an interest in competitive play and high school tennis. Competitive techniques, development of individual playing styles, team and tournament concepts, rules, etiquette and sportsmanship are emphasized. Class is packaged with supervised match play.
- Junior Competitive, 10 - 13 years
- Senior Competitive, 14 - 17 years
Tournament Training Program (Evaluation Required Prior to Joining Program)
The Tournament Training Program (TTP) is for the junior player actively pursuing year round competition and sanctioned tournament participation. While all our classes offer instruction, TTP is separated by one factor – INTENSITY. Tennis is a challenging sport to play and master, and players without intensity don’t succeed at the highest level! Students in TTP not only share the skills required of tennis, but also the love of the sport! In addition to intensive on-court instruction and workouts, off-court sport science topics will be introduced and discussed.
Learn More
Brenda Marcotte, Assistant Tennis Director
603.232.8612 | bmarcotte@graniteymca.org
