The Hilo Junior Tennis Club teaches juniors how to play the game of tennis.  We'll work with juniors from the beginner stage to advanced players.  We'll teach them the basics of forehand and backhand shots, how to serve, volleying at the net, and game strategy.  

And best of all, they get to play!

But, there is more to it than just getting good at hitting a tennis ball with a racket and scoring points.  Tennis is a sport that promotes sportsmanship, etiquette, and conduct. So, our juniors learn the Rules of Tennis which, provide life lessons as well.

The Hilo Junior Tennis Club is a non-profit, volunteer driven organization. We have no paid employees.  We depend on parents to provide the club with leadership and manpower.

If you're interested in signing up your child, please check out the other links on the site.

 "The achievements of an organization are the results of the combined effort of each individual."  Vince Lombardi

Hilo Junior Tennis Club accepts all juniors who are interested in learning to play tennis. 

Membership  Dues are $50.00 per year for the first child to join the club, then $25.00 per year for each additional child  from your family who wishes to join.

We ask that parents help the club by assisting at drills and volunteering their time at tournaments.  You can also provide leadership to the club by joining our board, or supporting activities run by the board.  

New members interested in joining should fill out the Membership Application and mail it along  with your dues payment to:  

Hilo Junior Tennis Club

P.O. Box 1524

Hilo, Hawaii 96721

Drills are what we call practice and instruction sessions.  Generally speaking, our club holds drills on most Sunday afternoons from 12:00 noon to 2:00 p.m.  Please check out the current Drill Schedule link.

Juniors should be prepared with the following items:

• tennis or court shoes (smooth soled, not knobby like running shoes)
• tennis racket
• water
• sun screen

The format for weekday activities is Match Play.  Match Play includes participants playing match-type games.

Players need to be able to serve, maintain a baseline to baseline rally, and keep score.  If your child is able to do ALL three things, encourage them to participate in Match Play.   Please note that Match Play time is 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Tennis Stadium.

The Hilo Junior Tennis Club sponsors tournaments each year to enable all of our club members to play in tournaments and experience competitive play.    

Tournament information

The terms "Challenger" or "Open" refer to the player's playing ability.  Challenger represents playing levels from beginner to average or intermediate players.  Open refers to players who are advanced in their playing ability.  If you are unsure of what level your child is playing at, please see one of our volunteer coaches or talk to your child's coach.  

Younger players can also play in tournaments. 

We feature a "Quickstart" format for inexperienced players 10 and under with modified game formats and a slower tennis ball.

To enter, players must be members of the United States Tennis Association (USTA).  Membership dues are modest.  To enroll, please go to USTA - Membership 

Players are also encouraged to play in tournaments statewide.  

For more information, or to enter a tournament, please go to to the USTA Hawaii Pacific Section's website.  USTA Home

Club members may apply for travel subsidies. 

Please go to the link for more information as well as the travel subsidy application form.

TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

Hilo Summer Junior Open Tournament (L5)

July 19 - 21, 2019 

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Hilo Fall Jr. Open Tournament (L6)

October 11 -13,  2019

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Hilo Fall Jr. Orange Ball

August 12, 2019

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