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. Drills are being held at the courts outside of EKS (Ho'olulu Park) on Sundays for Orange/Green Dot and Yellow ball levels. 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
Sunday Drills Dates for 2024
(Weather permitting)
Orange & Green Dot Drills: 1:00pm-2:00pm
Yellow Ball Drills: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Players are welcome to stay to participate in Match Play from 3pm-4pm.
April 7
April 14
April 28
May 5
May 19
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 2024 (Hoʻolulu - EKS Outdoor)
3:00pm - 4:00pm
April 7
April 14
April 28
May 5
May 19
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)
Hilo Summer Jr. Open (July 12 -14, 2024)
Green Ball Tournament (Sept. 14-15, 2024)
Hilo Winter Jr. Open Tournament
January 5-7, 2024
HJTC Fun Night 2023
September 9, 2023
HJTC Fun Night 2024 (Date TBA)