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BOISE SOCIAL TENNIS

IDAHO TENNIS ASSOCIATION

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What is Social Tennis?

Social Tennis is for everyone! Whether you are new to tennis, just coming back to playing, or for more experienced players who want to play tennis without the structure of USTA leagues. 

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Each week, intermediate & advanced classes have an instructor on court to organize live match play, pick the best play structure, and provide tips to improve your game or strokes. Bring water & your own racquet.

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The New to Tennis and Pre-Intermediate sessions are fully instructional, taught by pros that teach players tennis from the ground up. Racquets are provided for the New to Tennis sessions, just bring a water bottle. Racquets can be provided upon request for Pre-Intermediate sessions.

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Tennis balls are provided for all sessions. Come out and have fun!

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For more information, including how to self-rate online without a USTA membership, contact Lori Griffel. 

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Lori Griffel

Social Tennis Coordinator

1-208-340-9140

2026 Free Year-End Social Tournament is October 10
This event is open to participants of any IdTA Social or Cardio Tennis programming in 2026 
Registration is open
 
Social Scene

Choose Your Social Scene

New to Tennis

For participants picking up a racquet for the first time or those who have played recreationally a few times but don't have shot selection, serves, understand the court and scoring or the "weird" rules of tennis. Equipment & balls are provided for this class. All classes are instructor led learning the great sport of tennis while creating a community.

Intermediate

For players with 1 year or more of tennis with consistent play, fine-tuning their game, have some match play experience, can fully keep score, understand basic doubles format & can rally with consistent groundstrokes, serves, & volleys of 4+ balls in point play. NTRP rating around 3.0 and higher.

CARDIO Tennis

Whether you've never picked up a tennis racquet or you win trophies often, Cardio Tennis is for you.  Cardio Tennis is a high energy fitness activity that combines the best features of tennis with cardiovascular exercise. Classes have a warm-up, drills, games and cooldown designed to encompass a full body workout with tennis. Classes are taught by licensed cardio tennis instructors.

Pre-Intermediate

For players who have limited playing experience or have taken the Beginner tennis  class & are ready to move to a higher level of play. Participants will develop format knowledge for tennis, match play, serve and stroke development, & work towards consistent match play, etc. Considered a 2.5 or less  NTRP rating.

Advanced

For advanced Social Players or those who may play or have played USTA leagues and are working to improve their play & strategy and more opportunities to play in a social environment and meet other players. NTRP equivalent, 3.0 - 4.0.

Parent/Child

For parents, guardians or adult siblings and a child or children who are new to tennis or with limited tennis experience to learn this fun,  enjoyable, lifetime sport of tennis together. Instructor led classes are designed to engage children & adults alike. All equipment is provided. Children ages 6 & older with adult or adults 18 & older.

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Year-End FREE Social Tennis Tournament

Adult players who participated in Social or Cardio Tennis in 2026

Location: Timberline High School

Date: Saturday, October 10

Specialized Clinics

CARDIO TENNIS

WAITLIST for Cardio

Class you want is full? Please ask to be put on the waitlist. Spots open often and we keep the class size at 8 to 10. 

Lgriffel@idtennis.com ; 208-340-9140

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Cardio Tennis - Wednesday evenings

Men & Women

Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7pm

register per class

Location: Manitou Park, Boise

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Cardio Tennis - Saturday Mornings

Men & Women

Saturday mornings from 9 - 10 am

register per class

Location: Cassia Park, Boise

Cardio

Intermediate and Advanced Programs

All of the Mixed Intermediate, Women's Intermediate, Women's Advanced and Mixed Advanced programs will be offered through individual class registration. Participants can register for one class, two classes, all classes or anything in between. 

If a class is cancelled due to weather, you will be refunded the cost of that class.

Classes are designed for specific playing levels to make the groups the most fun and give equal instruction ability to the instructors. An instructor may suggest a different level of play to participants that would give you the most enjoyable experience. We try to provide multiple days and times for each level of play.

Please refer to the criteria above for the intermediate and advanced level social classes. 

WAITLIST for Social

Class you want is full? Contact Lori Griffel to be placed on a waitlist. 

Lgriffel@idtennis.com ; 208-340-9140

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NEW - INTO to LEAGUE TENNIS - Wednesday

Men & Women

Wednesday evenings from 5:30 to 7 pm Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7 & 14

Location: Borah HS

​Register for 4 week session meeting once per week.

Intermediate
Mixed Advanced
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Monday Mixed Intermediate Classes

Men & Women

Monday evenings, 1.5 hour classes, start times 6 or 5:30 pm

Location: Capital HS (Sept) - Fort Boise Under the Lights (Oct-Nov)

​Register for one class, all, or anything in between

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Tuesday Mixed Intermediate/Advanced Classes

Men & Women

Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm

Location: Fairmont Park, Boise

​Register for one class, all, or anything in between

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Thursday Mixed Intermediate Classes

Men & Women

Thursday evenings from 6 - 7:30 pm (Sept); 5:30-7 pm (Oct)

Location: Manitou Park, Boise

Register for one class, all, or anything in between

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Saturday Mixed Intermediate Classes

Men & Women

Saturday mornings from 9:30 - 11 am

Location: Fairmont Park 

Register for one class, all, or anything in between

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Tuesday Mixed Intermediate Classes

Men & Women

Tuesday evenings, 1.5 hour classes, start times 6 or 5:30 pm

Location: Manitou Park (September - October)

​Register for one class, all, or anything in between

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Wednesday Women's Advanced Classes

Women

Wednesday mornings from 9:30 - 11 am or 10 - 11:30 am

Location: Sunset Park, Boise

​Register for one class, all, or anything in between

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Friday Mixed Intermediate/Advanced Classes

Men & Women

Thursday evenings from 6 - 7:30 pm (Sept); 5:30-7 pm (Oct)

Location: Manitou (Sept); Fort Boise Under the Lights (Oct/Nov)

Register for one class, all, or anything in between

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Saturday Mixed Pre-Intermediate

Men & Women - Register for one class, all, & anything in between

Saturday mornings from 10 to 11:30 am

Location: Borah High School, Boise

Dates: October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14 & 21

Women's Advanced

New to Tennis & Pre-Intermediate Sessions

Our New to Tennis and Mixed Pre-Intermediate programs run in 4 week sessions meeting for one class per week for an hour and a half. These programs are fully instructor-led designed to be a progressive program to teach tennis from the ground up.

If a class is cancelled due to weather, a make-up date for the class will be offered.

If session is full ask for WAITLIST for Social

Contact Lori Griffel to be placed on a waitlist. 

Lgriffel@idtennis.com ; 208-340-9140

Parent/Child
New to Tennis
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Saturday Mixed New to Tennis 3-WEEK Session 

Men & Women

Saturday mornings from 10 to 11:30 am

Location: Capital High School, Boise

Dates: October 17, 24 & 31

You can join after session starts for pro-rated amount

Pre-Intermediate
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Saturday Mixed Pre-Intermediate

Men & Women

Saturday mornings from 10 to 11:30 am

Location: Borah High School, Boise

Dates: October 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14 & 21

Register by the class registration

Social & Cardio Tennis Refund​

Multi-week sessions (New to Tennis, Pre-Intermediate)

Refunds will be issued if a refund is requested 24 hours or more before the start date for the session a player is registered in.  Less than 24 hours' notice before the start of the session and a refund will only be available if we are able to fill your spot. If session is suspended, dates are changed, or the session is cancelled for any reason after the registration has opened, a player may request and receive a refund of their social tennis fee. We do not issue refunds for any single class in a session that are missed by a participant due to their own schedule conflicts.

​Individual Classes

Players may request and receive a refund as long as the refund request is submitted 24 hours or more prior to the scheduled class. Refunds will not be issued if a request is submitted with less than 24 hour's prior notice. Any class cancelled by the Idaho Tennis Association will automatically be refunded to the players.

​Cardio Tennis

Athletes may request and receive a refund as long as the refund request is submitted 24 hours or more prior to the scheduled class. If a refund request is received with less than 24 hours' notice, a refund will not be issued. Any class cancelled by the Idaho Tennis Association will automatically be refunded to the athlete.

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To request a refund, please fill out the "Request a Refund" 'form below and submit.

Request a Refund
Refunds are not available with less than 24 hours' notice of cancellation

Please allow up to 10 days to receive your refund. Thank you!

Social Tennis Gallery 2025

Idaho Tennis Association

1076 N. Cole Road, Boise, ID 83704 

Tel: 208-322-5150

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