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.
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.
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.
Tennis balls are provided for all sessions. Come out and have fun!
For more information, including how to self-rate online without a USTA membership, contact Lori Griffel.
Lori Griffel
Social Tennis Coordinator
1-208-340-9140
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.
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.
Intermediate
For players who have played 1 year or more of tennis with consistent play, are fine-tuning their game with competition, have some match play experience and can fully keep score, understand basic doubles format, can hit consistent groundstrokes, serves, and volleys & rally 4 or more balls in point play. NTRP rating around 3.0 and higher.
Instructors may find that players are not quite ready for this level of play and may suggest a beginner/pre-intermediate course be taken prior to the intermediate level.
Men's Intermediate/Advanced
For men who have played USTA leagues or are advanced social tennis players and are working to improve their play & strategy and looking for more opportunities to play in a social environment and meet other players. NTRP equivalent, 3.0 - 4.0
Women's Advanced
For women who have played USTA leagues or are advanced social tennis players and are working to improve their play & strategy and looking for more opportunities to play in a social environment and meet other players. NTRP equivalent, 3.0 - 4.0.
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.
CARDIO Tennis
Beginner 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.
Specialized Clinics
We’re excited to offer specialized indoor tennis clinics this winter—hosted in non-traditional spaces like school gyms! Each one-hour clinic is capped at just 10 participants, giving you plenty of personal attention from the instructor. Every session will focus on specific skills and concepts tailored to the clinic topic, covering all aspects needed to help you grow your game.
Whether you’re looking to improve, fine-tune, or develop a new part of your tennis skill set, these clinics are the perfect way to stay active, sharpen your game, and enjoy a fun, social atmosphere that helps chase away the winter blues.
For questions or additional details, please contact Lori Griffel at Lgriffel@idtennis.com. We can’t wait to see you on the court!
Specialized clinics offered are:
SERVING: Serving is one of the most important—and powerful—parts of your tennis game. In this clinic, players will dive into the fundamentals and finer details of the serve, including how and when to use spin, slice, and flat serves effectively. We’ll also cover proper grips, ball toss, body positioning, and technique to help you generate more consistency, control, and confidence at the service line. Whether you’re looking to refine your current serve or add new tools to your arsenal, this clinic will give you practical tips and focused instruction you can take straight into match play. 🎾
GROUNDSTROKES: We all dream of having a forehand like Djokovic or a backhand like Federer! This clinic is designed to help you develop strong, dependable groundstrokes from both sides of the court. Players will focus on building proper technique for forehands and backhands, working with both topspin and slice to add consistency, control, and variety to their shots. The clinic will cover grips, swing paths, footwork, and shot selection, giving you the tools to rally with confidence and adapt your groundstrokes for match play. Whether you’re refining fundamentals or adding new dimensions to your game, this clinic will help you take your groundstrokes to the next level. 🎾
VOLLEYS & OVERHEADS: Become the confident net player you’re meant to be! This clinic focuses on building strong, reliable volley and overhead skills that will elevate your all-court game. Players will work on essential fundamentals including proper grips, footwork, court positioning, and shot placement, while also learning how to react quickly and finish points with confidence at the net. Whether you’re looking to clean up your technique or become more aggressive and effective in doubles or singles play, this clinic will give you the tools and reps you need to own the net. 🎾
Specialized Clinic - Serves
Men & Women
Date: Tuesdays, February 10 and/or March 10
Time: from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Location: Koelsch Elementary School Gym - 2015 N. Curtis Road, Boise
If class is full, please contact Lori Griffel at Lgriffel@idtennis.com to be placed on the waitlist
Specialized Clinic - Groundstrokes
Men & Women
Date: Tuesday, February 24
Time: from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Location: Koelsch Elementary School Gym - 2015 N. Curtis Road, Boise
If class is full, please contact Lori Griffel at Lgriffel@idtennis.com to be placed on the waitlist
Specialized Clinic - Volleys/Overheads
Men & Women
Date: Tuesday, February 17 and/or March 03
Time: from 6:15 to 7:15 pm
Location: Koelsch Elementary School Gym - 2015 N. Curtis Road, Boise
If class is full, please contact Lori Griffel at Lgriffel@idtennis.com to be placed on the waitlist
Specialized Clinic - Serves
Men & Women
Date: Monday, January 26 and/or February 23
Time: from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Location: Pioneer School of the Arts - 13255 W. McMillan Road, Boise
If class is full, please contact Lori Griffel at Lgriffel@idtennis.com to be placed on the waitlist
Specialized Clinic - Groundstrokes
Men & Women
Date: Monday, February 02 and/or Monday March 02
Time: from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Location: Pioneer School of the Arts - 13255 W. McMillan Road, Boise
If class is full, please contact Lori Griffel at Lgriffel@idtennis.com to be placed on the waitlist
Specialized Clinic - Volleys/Overheads
Men & Women
Date: Monday, February 09 and/or March 09
Time: from 5:30 to 6:30 pm
Location: Pioneer School of the Arts - 13255 W. McMillan Road, Boise
If class is full, please contact Lori Griffel at Lgriffel@idtennis.com to be placed on the waitlist
WAITLIST for Cardio
Class you want is full? Contact Lori Griffel to be placed on a waitlist.
Lgriffel@idtennis.com ; 208-340-9140
Cardio Tennis - Wednesday Evenings
Men & Women
Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7 pm
register per class
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Please ask to be put on the waitlist for any Cardio class. Spots open often and we prefer to keep the class size at 8.
Cardio Tennis - Saturday Mornings
Men & Women
Saturday mornings from 9 to 10 am
register per class
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Please ask to be put on the waitlist for any Cardio class. Spots open often and we prefer to keep the class size at 8.
Intermediate and Advanced Programs
New for our 2026 Social Tennis programming, all of the Mixed Intermediate, Women's Intermediate, Men's Intermediate/Advanced, Women's Advanced and Mixed Intermediate/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.
WAITLIST for Social
Class you want is full? Contact Lori Griffel to be placed on a waitlist.
Lgriffel@idtennis.com ; 208-340-9140
Monday Mixed Intermediate Individual Classes
Men & Women
Monday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Register for one class, all classes, and anything in between
If a class date is full ask to be put on the waitlist.
Tuesday Mixed Intermediate Individual Classes
Men & Women
Tuesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Register for one class, all classes, and everything in between
If a class date is full ask to be put on the waitlist.
Wednesday Women's Intermediate Individual Classes
Women
Wednesday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Register for one class, all classes, and everything in between
If a class date is full ask to be put on the waitlist.
Thursday Mixed Intermediate Individual Classes
Men & Women
Thursday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Register for one class, all classes, and everything in between
If a class date is full ask to be put on the waitlist.
Friday Mixed Intermediate/Advanced Individual Classes
Men & Women
Friday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Register for one class, all classes, and everything in between
If a class date is full ask to be put on the waitlist.
Wednesday Women's Advanced Individual Classes
Women
Wednesday mornings from 10 to 11:30 am
Location: Sunset Park, Boise
Date: TBA
Register for one class, all classes and everything in between
If a class date is full ask to be put on the waitlist.
Friday Men's Intermediate/Advanced Individual Classes
Women
Friday evenings from 6 to 7:30 pm
Location: Sunset Park, Boise
Date: TBA
Register for one class, all classes and everything in between
If a class date is full ask to be put on the waitlist.
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.
WAITLIST for Social
Class you want is full? Contact Lori Griffel to be placed on a waitlist.
Lgriffel@idtennis.com ; 208-340-9140
Monday Mixed New to Tennis Session 1
Men & Women - RETURNS in 2026
Monday evenings TBA
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Upcoming Sessions:
If a session is full ask to be put on the waitlist.
Tuesday Mixed Pre-Intermediate Session 1
Men & Women - RETURNS in 2026
Tuesday eveningsTBA
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Upcoming Session:
If session is full ask to be put on the waitlist.
Year-End FREE Social Tennis Tournament
Adult players who participated in Social or Cardio Tennis in 2026
Location: TBA
Date: TBA
Social Tennis Refund
Players may request and receive a refund for Social Tennis individual classes of multi-week sessions.
Refunds for multi-week sessions (New to Tennis, Pre-Intermediate) must be requested on or before the start date for the session a player is registered in. After that date, refund requests will not be honored. If social tennis 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 classes 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 received 24 hours prior to the start time of the individual class. If a refund request is received after this time, a refund will only be issued if we are able to fill your spot in the class. Any classes cancelled by the Idaho Tennis the players will automatically receive a refund for the cancelled class.
To receive a Cardio Tennis class refund the request must be submitted at least 2 days before the scheduled date of the class to allow time for your spot to be filled. If requested after this time period, if we are unable to fill your spot, a refund will not be issued.
To request a refund, please fill out the "Request a Refund" 'form below and submit.
