Court 16, Brooklyn’s First Kid-Sized Tennis Club, Opens

Looking for a place to play a game of tennis and get fit with your kids? Come and check out Court 16, the first ever permanent indoor and kid-friendly tennis club in Brooklyn!

Located just a few minutes away from the Barclays Center, Court 16 invites kids ages 3-11 to join in for some tennis fun through its fun-filled programs taught by devoted youth tennis experts. The founder of Court 16, Anthony Evrard, designed the club on the philosophy that tennis education should promote confidence, self-esteem, social fluency as well as sportsmanship during their early years of development.

“I’ve experienced firsthand the lasting effects a caring community and positive sporting experience can have on a child’s life, which inspired the concept for Court 16,” Evrar says. “We are excited to inspire a new generation of players and create an inclusive community of tennis lovers within Brooklyn, giving kids an inventive space to play, learn and grow.”

The programs at Court 16 are specifically tailored for each age group. Different types of tennis balls and rackets will be provided depending on their age and skill. The lessons include of either the choice of group, private or tennis conditioning classes. For group class, there is a maximum capacity of five kids per class.

The construction of the facility has been oriented towards young kids with foam protected walls for their safety and the most advanced cushioning surface for their young feet. The interior design of the club is very kid-friendly with a splash of bright yellow, white and grey colors. There is also a seating area available behind the courts for parents to watch their kids play and progress in tennis.

Court 16 offers a seasonal fall-winter membership for $300 which lasts for 20 weeks and an annual membership for $500. Members of the club will receive many benefits from priority booking and preferred pricing for classes, reduced fees for additional siblings as well as loyalty at retail partner Lacoste. In addition to these, kids will also receive Lacoste apparel and gears for joining the club.

All they need to bring and prepare are a pair of tennis shoes! Once the kids are the members of Court 16, so are the parents. Parents will also enjoy member benefits which includes of full access to court rentals to play with their kids whenever the courts are available. They will also be invited to attend the monthly event hosted by Court 16 which includes Round Robin and Circuit Challenges for kids, an educational speaker series and match viewings for families. The monthly event will be a great way to connect with other parents and young tennis players.

To learn more, visit court16.com!