Let’s Tennis!
Come out and play...
Mission Statement
The Community Tennis Association of Henderson County (CTA-HC) is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization which endeavors to spread the joy of tennis within our community!
We promote the growth of tennis to people of all ages, and partner with other community recreational organizations to make tennis more widely available.
We sponsor the Apple Open Tournament every September which offers visible community participation and is the primary fundraiser for our tennis programs and enables us to offer youth scholarships.
We are an affiliate of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the Western North Carolina Tennis Association.
Registration is now open for the 2026
47th Annual Apple Open!
Use the TinyURL link or scan the
QR code on the
right for more information or to register.
Keep scrolling to see our spring and summer programs...
Here are most of our tennis programs and events for 2026!
Registration is open for many programs now.
Thirsty Thursdays
Adult Tennis!
Fun play for ages 16 and up and all ability levels. Don't veg on Thursday nights – come on out to Jackson Park and play under the lights! Your body...and mind...will thank you!
Another Red Ball Event will be held on May 21, 2026 to celebrate National Tennis Month followed by a meet-up at Oklawaha Brewing Co. for food and drink!
Thursday evenings –
All Spring, Summer and Fall through October 29.
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Show up and play!
Entry Fee: suggested donation $5/evening.
Led by Tennis Pro:
Nicole Bumgarner
Jackson Park Courts
If we have to cancel any Thursday session due to inclement weather, we will post that information on
our Facebook page as
soon as possible.
Kid’s Club
Kid's Club is a great way to get your kids outdoors and away from their screens and have some old-fashioned fun! Each session meets six times in six weeks.
For ages 6-12.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
5:00-6:00 pm
• 2nd Session (Tues.):
May 5-Jun. 9
• 2nd Session (Thur.):
May 7-Jun. 11
•3rd Session (Tues.):
Jun. 16-Jul. 21
• 3rd Session (Thur.):
Jun. 18-Jul. 23
• 4th Session (Tues.):
Jul. 28-Sep. 1
• 4th Session (Thur.):
Jul. 30-Sep. 3
Instructor: Nicole
Bumgarner
Jackson Park Courts
Click here to register.
Get Involved!
We welcome your participation in the Community Tennis Association of Henderson County, NC.
Join us in promoting and facilitating tennis activities for residents of our county. Your involvement will help us increase community engagement and encourage participation in tennis.
Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved in our programs, events and resources:
Scholarships
Each year, CTA-HC awards a $1,000 scholarship through the Henderson County Education Foundation to a Varsity Tennis Player at each of the four local high schools in Henderson County and a $1,000 scholarship through the Polk County Community Foundation to one high school in Polk County.
Note: some high schools do not have eligible students every year.
Junior Tennis
A combination of fun activities and friendly competition for beginners or experienced players.
Junior tennis fun is for two combined age groups: Middle School (rising 6th-8th grades) and High School (rising 9th-12th grades).
Thursdays
6:00-7:00 pm
• 2nd Session:
May 7-Jun. 11
• 3rd Session:
Jun. 18-Jul. 24
• 4th Session:
Jul. 30-Sep. 3
Instructor: Nicole
Bumgarner
Jackson Park Courts
Click here to register.
Tiny Tots
Tennis!
Help your 4- and 5-year-old future Grand Slam champions get an early start!
This beginner program includes shorter racquets, larger and softer tennis balls, lower nets on smaller courts and small class sizes, each meeting once a week.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:00-4:45 pm
• 2nd Session (Tues.):
May 5-Jun. 9
• 2nd Session (Thur.):
May 7-Jun. 11
•3rd Session (Tues.):
Jun. 16-Jul. 21
• 3rd Session (Thur.):
Jun. 18-Jul. 23
• 4th Session (Tues.):
Jul. 28-Sep. 1
• 4th Session (Thur.):
Jul. 30-Sep. 3
Instructor: Nicole
Bumgarner
Jackson Park Courts 5-6
Click here to register.
See above for info on the
2026
47th Annual
Apple Open Tennis
Tournament
September 3-6, 2026
Venues: Hendersonville Racquet Club (host site), Kenmure Country Club, and Jackson Park (for overflow).
You could be a winner!
Registration opened May 1.
Closes Aug. 30.
Abilities Tennis Clinics
Sponsored by the USTA Abilities Tennis Association in partnership with the Community Tennis Association and Henderson County Parks & Recreation.
Free tennis clinics for athletes with intellectual disabilities. For ages 8 years and older. All levels of tennis experience welcome. Equipment is provided. Pre-registration is required.
Friday Evenings
Mar. 20-May 8
6:00-7:00 pm
Another session is planned for fall. Dates TBD.
Instructor: Ron Williams
Jackson Park Courts
Click here to register.
Note: registration may be closed.
Kid’s Summer
Tennis Camps
Learn the fundamentals of tennis through fun activities at these half-day Parks and Rec Tennis Camps. Morning or afternoon sessions for one week in June. For ages 7-12.
Every day June 8-12
• Morning Session
9:00 am-12:00 pm
• Afternoon Session:
1:00 pm-4:00 pm
Instructor: Lynn Gilpin
& Nicole Bumgarner
Jackson Park Courts
Click here to register.
Our Board
Lynn Gilpin, President
Ron Williams, Vice-President and Abilities Tennis
Loretta Arrington, Treasurer
John Hobbs, Secretary
Michal Baird
Susan Baum
Linda Cheshire
Jodie Dougher
Trini Fares
Roberta Heinrich
Coy Winn
Staff
Nicole Bumgarner, CTA-HC Pro
Advisory Panel
Bruce Gilliam, Director of
Henderson Cty. Parks & Rec.
Melanie Adams, Program
Director, Parks & Rec.
Barry Smith, Marketing and
Social Media
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We’ll see you on the courts!
If there are any changes in programming dates and times, we will endeavor to update this website as soon as possible, but until then, the Henderson County Parks & Recreation registration portal will have the most current information.
Contact us: info@ctahenderson.org
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