What children learn
Social Tennis takes a child from first rallies to real games. Classes work on the strokes — forehand, backhand, volley and serve — then put them into play: rallying with a partner, serving to start a point, and keeping score. Orange and green balls are a step slower than a standard ball, so children rally sooner and longer.
Children who want more can add Conditioning (Tuesday and Thursday, 5 PM at Frost Park) with a "+ Conditioning" plan. When the coach sees a player is ready for match play, they move to the 6 PM Advanced Competition group.
Days and parks
Patrick J. Meli Park
2901 SW 52nd St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
Social Tennis at 5 PM on Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Directions ↗Frost Park
300 NE 2nd St, Dania Beach, FL 33004
Social Tennis at 5 PM on Tuesday and Thursday
Directions ↗
5:00 PM–6:00 PM
Conditioning Training
TueThu
Frost Park
Prices
Per child, per month. The plan is a number of classes a week; your child can come on any weekday.
1 class a week
$120.60/month
with autopayOne month: $134
2 classes a week
$219.60/month
with autopayOne month: $244
3 classes a week
$306/month
with autopayOne month: $340
- Special · until Oct 31
Unlimited (one class a day)
$369/month
with autopayOne month: $410
With Conditioning
2 classes a week + Conditioning
$323.10/month
with autopayOne month: $359
3 classes a week + Conditioning
$405.90/month
with autopayOne month: $451
- Special · until Oct 31
Unlimited (one class a day) + Conditioning
$468.90/month
with autopayOne month: $521
Brothers and sisters save 10% on the second child and 15% on the third. Drop-in class $35. The registration fee is $50 per participant for 2026 (it becomes $70 on 1 January 2027), once a year. Step Up For Students accepted.
Families come from
- Hollywood — about 9 min to Frost Park
- Fort Lauderdale — about 11 min to Melaleuca Park
- Davie — about 9 min to Patrick J. Meli Park
- Plantation — about 18 min to Patrick J. Meli Park
- Hallandale Beach — about 13 min to Melaleuca Park
Dania Beach is five minutes or less from every park — our home town has its own schedule on the homepage.
Frequently asked questions
My child has never played. Is Social Tennis the right group?+
Yes. Social Tennis (5 PM) is for beginners and recreational players aged 7 to 13. The first class is free, so you can see the fit first.
What is the difference between Social Tennis and Advanced Competition?+
Social Tennis (5 PM) teaches the game and plays it for fun. Advanced Competition (6 PM) is match play for children who already rally well; the coach decides the placement.
How many days a week should my child play?+
One class a week is enough to start. Plans go up to unlimited (one class a day), and the days can change from week to week.
What happens after age 13?+
From 14, players join our adult classes, grouped by level.
Do you accept Step Up For Students?+
Yes, for our children's group programs.