CYA Tennis 2026
Welcome to the 2026 season of the CYA Tennis program! This year’s program is professionally run by Serves & Aces, headed by Coach Anna Klinker.
Contact Information
For questions and inquiries, please contact: coach.anna@servesaces.com
Location
All CYA Tennis programs will be held at the Chantilly High School tennis courts (4201 Stringfellow Road, Chantilly, VA 20151).
Leagues
We offer two levels of tennis:
- House League (Beginner)
- Travel League (Intermediate)
Please see detailed descriptions and session information below for each league to determine which is best for your child.
How to Register
When ready to register, simply click on the REGISTRATION tab, then select Click Here to Register for a CYA Sport. Alternatively, you can go directly to the registration page by clicking the following link: Register Here.
House League
The CYA Tennis House League is designed for children with none or very limited tennis experience. House League focuses on the fundamentals and skill development, while still incorporating games and supervised play (tennis should be fun!). Court sizes and rules are modified to meet age and skill level based on the USTA National Quickstart Tennis program.
Sessions
House League is offered in one of three (3), four-week sessions. Each session consists of eight (8) classes. You may register for one or more sessions.
COST: $185 per session
Session 1 (CYA Spring)
June 1 – June 25
Raindates*: June 29 – July 9
Session 2 (CYA Summer)
July 13 – August 6
Raindates*: August 10 – August 20
Session 3 (CYA Fall)
August 24 – September 21
Raindates*: September 22 – October 5
No practice Labor Day (September 7)
* Raindates & Makeup Policy: This year, we have four built-in makeup practice dates in case of weather-related cancellations such as thunderstorms, excessive heat warnings, and poor air quality. Should there be more than four (4) cancellations, there will be no additional makeups and no refunds will be given.
Practice Times
The program meets twice a week for one hour over the course of the chosen four-week session. The practice times are separated by age and skill level, as shown below.
Please register for the specific practice day and time according to your child’s age:
Session 1 (CYA Spring) & Session 2 (CYA Summer)
Ages 5 – 7 : Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Ages 8 – 10 : Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Ages 11 – 12 : Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm
Ages 13 – 16 : Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Session 3 (CYA Fall)
Ages 5 – 7 : Mondays and Wednesdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Ages 8 – 10 : Mondays and Wednesdays 5:00 – 6:00 pm
Ages 11 – 12 : Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Equipment & Dress
- Please bring a tennis racquet (tennis balls are provided) and dress comfortably for the weather. It gets hot on the court!
- Tennis shoes/sneakers are required for court safety.
- Please make sure to bring plenty of water to ensure your player stays hydrated. It can be very hot in the sun!
NOTE: we do have a few rackets that players can borrow but not enough for all players participating.
Travel League
The CYA Tennis Travel League is designed for more serious players who have advanced out of House League. To qualify for Travel League, you must try out! We expect players to be able to serve, keep score, hold a consistent baseline-to-baseline rally and have experience playing matches. For a more detailed list of requirements, please see TRAVEL TENNIS REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA below.
Age Requirement
The CYA Tennis Travel League is for players ages 10 – 16. Both age-ranges will be playing on a standard full-size court and will be separated by court with their age group:
Group 1: Ages 10 – 12
Group 2: Ages 13 – 16
Please note, if a child in the 10 - 12 age group is showing progress beyond their age range, they may be moved to the older age group.
Tryouts
All players interested in Travel League (who have not previously participated in CYA Travel Tennis) must attend one tryout session. Several tryout sessions will be offered, but you only need to attend one.
If interested in trying out, please email coach.anna@servesaces.com with your child’s name and preferred tryout session. If your child has previously attended CYA Travel, they do not need to try out again and may register directly.
Reminder: all tryouts are held at the Chantilly High School tennis courts.
Tryout Days for Session 1 (CYA Summer)
COMING SOON (TBA)
Tryout Days for Session 2 (CYA Fall)
Note: If you participated in the CYA Summer Travel Session, you do not need to re-tryout for CYA Fall Travel. You may register without trying out.
COMING SOON (TBA)
Should the participant not be selected for the Travel Tennis program, his/her registration will automatically be transferred to the CYA Tennis House League program. Should you not want to participate in the House League program if not selected for Travel Tennis, you should not register for the program prior to the tryout.
Sessions
Travel League is offered in one of two (2), six-week sessions. You may register for one or more sessions.
COST: $225 per session
Session 1
June 7 – July 19
Raindates*: July 26, August 2
No practice July 5
Session 2
August 9 – September 20
Raindates*: September 27, October 4
No practice September 6
* Raindates & Makeup Policy: Two makeup practice dates will be added on at the end of each session in case of weather-related cancellations such as thunderstorms, excessive heat warnings, and poor air quality. Should there be more than two (2) cancellations, there will be no additional makeups and no refunds will be given.
Practice Times
Travel League practice meets every Sunday evening from 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
Travel Tennis Requirements and Criteria
- Must be able to maintain a full-court (baseline-to-baseline) rally using solid fundamental technique such as following-through on groundstrokes.
- Must be able to serve consistently into the correct service box from the baseline.
- Must be comfortable playing real tennis matches. This includes being able to keep score and stand in the proper on-court positions without consistent prompting.
- The Travel Tennis League requires a higher level of focus and effort during practice. If your child is not willing to give maximum effort during Travel Tennis practices, it is suggested they participate in the House League program.
CYA Tennis Policies & Additional Information
Refund Policy
CYA Tennis has a NO REFUND POLICY for all of its programs. Please take this into careful consideration when registering.
Parent Code of Conduct
We expect parents and guardians to be respectful and supportive during all practices and events. Please refrain from coaching your child on the sidelines during practice sessions. We believe a positive, encouraging environment benefits all players. Additionally, to maintain focus and make the most of our practice sessions, please hold any issues, questions, or inquiries for the coaches until before or after practice (unless it’s an emergency). This will help us stay fully engaged during our lessons. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
Bathrooms
The CYA Tennis program is held at Chantilly High School outside of regular school hours. Therefore, the school bathrooms are often locked so the only available bathroom is a porta-potty on the football field.
NOTE: Neither House nor Travel Tennis is part of the CYA/Fairfax County Scholarship program; full-fee is required for participation.
See you on the court!
