Thank you for visiting Sherwood Tennis Center's home page.

Here you will find the following information: facility hours, court fee & rental pricing, adult & junior programming, a summary of our tennis professional, and ways you can connect to start your tennis journey with Sherwood Tennis Center!

About Us

Sherwood Tennis Center is a public tennis facility with six outdoor tennis courts. Our mission is to provide the citizens of Sherwood and beyond with an enjoyable and healthy experience. We aim to provide you with the equipment and information you need to start your tennis journey. If you are interested in reserving courts or renting the facility for tournaments, please contact Tonya Bell. If you are interested in learning the game, programming for all ages and abilities is provided by our facility's USPTA-certified professional, Alex Dority.

Contact Us & Court Reservations

Program Manager: Tonya Bell 

Phone: (501) 835-9793

Email: tbell@cityofsherwood.net

Interested in being a concessions vendor at one of our matches? Click here to fill out a vendor application!

 Terms and Policies 

1. Monday - Friday, prime time can only be reserved in advance from 4:30, 6:00, and 7:30 p.m.
2. If no reservations are made after the scheduled time, extra play is permitted at an additional cost.
3. Unreserved courts may be rented in person outside of scheduled times for 60 or 90 minutes.
4. Extended pay is not allowed after 9:00 p.m.

Services & Pricing

 1-on-1 Private Lesson: Our USPTA-certified professional will develop a lesson plan that tailors to your or your child's needs and goals to progress in tennis 

Price: $60 per hour

Stringing: Racquets restrung using our Alpha Axis Pro Stringer

Price: $15 per racquet 

(Total price will vary based on the string purchased)

Cardio Tennis: Improving cardiovascular health, more opportunities to play, and a more enjoyable experience than the treadmill, cardio tennis is designed to keep you moving

Price: $8.00 per player

Monday's: 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm (mixed 2.5-3.0)

Wednesday's: 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm (mixed 3.5-4.0) 

(Please contact us in advance to register) 

Terms and Policies 

1. Payment is due before the start of service (private lesson & stringing)
2. The facility should receive compensation in advance before the first lesson
3. Payments are non-refundable
4. We do not allow deductions for late arrival or early departure
5. We currently only accept cash or check (subject to change)
6. Please process payments at the front desk

Adult League

Monday's & Friday's -- Men & Women's 55 & Over League

When: Sept. 25th - Oct. 30th (9:00-10:30am)

Cost: $40.00/6 weeks

Wednesday's -- Men & Women's 18 & Over League

When: Sept. 27th - Nov. 1st (9:00-10:30am)

Flex-Friday

When: 6:00-7:30 pm/7:30-9:00 pm

Cost: $3.00/doubles & $6.00/singles

All ages, all levels, all fun!

•    11-12

•    13-18

•    18+ Men's

•    18+ Women's

•    18+ Mixed Combo

Registration closes every Wednesday before the scheduled Friday and opens Saturday morning.

 (USTA NTRP 1.0, 1.5, & 2.0)

Players under 2.5 under USTA NTRP can sign up for supervised play under our tennis professional, Alex Dority. Supervised play will allow lower-ranked players to build their understanding of the game and feed into higher-level leagues with confidence.

Terms & Policies

1. We require payment before the beginning of the assigned league. *(Payments are non-refundable.)
2. No credits or deductions will be made for late arrivals or early departures.
3. Match cancellation due to inclement weather will be rescheduled.
4. Facility staff are not responsible for finding substitutions within a twenty-four-hour notice.
5. Players are responsible for finding their own subs under the twenty-four-hour notice.
6. If subs cannot be found within two hours of play, store credit will be assigned to the available opponent.
7. Cans are to be returned to the front desk after play has concluded.

*Leagues canceled due to inclement weather will be prorated or used as in-store credit. 

Our Junior Progression Pathway to Success

Lower rims, smaller fields, and shorter bats are just a few examples of sports adapting to our children's age and ability to compete; tennis is no different. Shorter racquets, lower bouncing balls, and scaled-down tennis courts allow players to progress with success. Determining the right ball for your player's age and ability will promote longer rallies, more consistency, and an overall more enjoyable experience. We offer 11 classes between the ages of 4 and 18, ranging from beginner to advanced in each age category. We use three stages of junior progression here at Sherwood Tennis Center. To learn more about our pathway to success, information on each step of the ball type, or interest in signing up your child, don't hesitate to contact us directly using any options available to you in the Contact Us section.

Red Tennis Balls: Slightly more significant than the standard ball and 75% slower. They are designed for 36' courts and children eight years of age or under.

Orange Tennis Balls: The same size as the standard tennis ball with a 50% reduction in pace, the orange ball is designed for 60' courts and children between 8 and 10.

Green Dot Tennis Balls: The same size as the standard tennis ball with a 25% reduction in pace, the green balls are designed for a full-length tennis court (78') and children 12 years of age or younger.

Available Classes & Pricing

Red Ball 1

Age: 4-5 years old 

Price: $7.50 per player

Monday:  3:30 pm - 4:00 pm & 4:00 pm - 4:30 pm *each player may only register for 1 class*

Red Ball 2

Age: 5-6 years old 

Price: $10.00 per player

Wednesday: 3:45 pm - 4:30 pm 

Red Ball 3

Age: 7-8 years old 

Price: $15.00 per player

Friday: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Orange 1 & 2 

Age: 10 & Under 

Price: $15.00 per player

Tuesday: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (beginner/intermediate)
Thursday: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (intermediate/advanced)

Green 1 & 2

Age: 12 & Under 

Price: $22.50 per player

Tuesday: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (beginner/intermediate) This class is currently at maximum capacity.

Thursday: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (intermediate/advanced)

Yellow 1 & 2

Age: 18 & Under 

Price: $22.50 per player

Monday: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (beginner/intermediate)

Wednesday: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (intermediate/advanced)

Friday: 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm (intermediate/advanced)

Player assessments will be used to determine where your child fits into our program and if a child is ready to progress. Our progressive pathway will include detailed information on the balls, racquets, and court size your child will be playing on. General performance components, minimum instructional hours, competitive match play, and overall comprehension of their assigned level will determine if they are ready for the next stage. Please get in touch with us to view our progressive pathway for free to receive our comprehensive guide. 

Terms & Policies

1. Payments are non-refundable.
2. Each class is limited to 6 players to ensure high-quality instruction for each student.
3. No deductions will be made for late arrivals or early departures.
4. Changes/withdrawals to classes after arrival will result in in-store credit only, valid for one (1) year.
5. Classes are expected to continue during hot/cold climates unless otherwise stated by the facility/pro.

Junior League

Many players have what it takes to compete; however, most need more time or funds to travel and compete regularly. Players can sign weekly and compete against players at their age and skill level. Each session ranges from $3.00 per player in doubles and $6.00 per player in singles

Player Requirements

•    11-18 years old.

•    Have knowledge of basic scoring and rules.

•    General ability to generate forehand and backhand ground strokes, volleys, and serves.

Saturday's: 9:00-10:30 a.m. players will be paired with or against other players of similar age and ability.

Please contact, Alex Dority at adority@cityofsherwood.net to pair your child up for the following event.

Terms & Policies

1.  Registration must be made within a 7-day notice.
2.  All leagues must be paid before play.
3.  Leagues canceled due to inclement weather will be prorated for or may be used as in-store credit.
4.  Payments are non-refundable.
5.  No deductions will be made for late arrivals or early departures.
6.  Changes/withdrawals to classes after arrival will result in in-store credit only, valid for one (1) year.
7.  Leagues are expected to continue during hot/cold climates unless otherwise stated by the facility/pro.

For additional information, please refer to our "Contact Us" section. The enrollment form can be found above. 

Meet the Pro

USPTA Certified Professional - Alex Dority has accumulated over 10,000 hours of on-court experience. Alex's focus is on developing junior tennis and supporting the recreational player base, offering lessons to all ages and abilities. Born and Raised in central Arkansas, Alex is a Sylvan Hills High School Alumni, graduating with the class of 2016.