Have Fun and Improve Your Game!
"In the end it's about trying, failing and improving..."
―Carlos Alcaraz
Drills
Drills are what we call practice and instruction sessions. No sign-ups necessary. Any member is invited to join us. Drills will be cancelled if it rains.
Juniors should be prepared with the following items:
tennis or court shoes (smooth soled, not knobby like running shoes)
tennis racket
water
sun screen
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 contact hilojrtennis@gmail.com if your child is interested.
Match Play Dates for 2025
Match Play sign-ups will be offered in the months of June and July.
Reserved court time will offered to everyone to sign-up to have a chance to play with other members. We will do our best to help match levels of play and have supervision for those hours.
Tournaments
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
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 Hawaii Pacific Junior Tournament Schedule
Club members may apply for travel subsidies. Please go to our Member Benefits page for more information or to apply.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (subject to change)
Summer Tournament (L6)
June 27-29, 2025
Hilo, Hawaii
*Please check back ~April for registration links.
Green Dot Tournament
September 13-14, 2025
Hilo, Hawaii
*Please check back ~July for registration links.
Hilo Junior Winter Open (L6)
Jan. 10-12, 2025
HJTC Fun Night 2024
September 21, 2024
Sunday Drills Dates for 2025
(Drills may be cancelled due to inclement weather or volunteer availability. Please check website or email from HJTC for any updates.)
To give our developing players who may not benefit just from our tournament offerings, HJTC's amazing pool of volunteers are offering Orange and Green Ball drills on the following Sundays:
April 6
April 27
May 4
Location: Edith Kanakaole outdoor courts
Orange Ball
2:00-2:45pm
Green Ball
2:45-3:30pm
Yellow Ball Drills will be offered in the months of August through December. Dates and times will be posted later this year.