FAQ's

The Hopkins Girls Tennis team is for grades 7-12, with both Varsity and JV teams. Tryouts occur during the first week of practice to determine team placement, but cuts are rare. Players may switch between Varsity and JV during the season.

Practices take place at the High School courts next to Tanglen Elementary. NMS players walk over after school, while WMS players take the activity bus to the High School, which drops them off near the West entrances of the High School (by the football stadium).

Coaches will inform players about transportation for away matches, including whether a bus is provided or if carpooling is needed. For home matches requiring early release, coaches will notify the schools. Middle school players may need to arrange their own transportation to the High School courts; otherwise, transportation will follow the practice day schedule.

Girls should have their own racquet and court shoes. The Booster Club may have a few racquets for players to borrow, please contact us to inquire. Other cross training shoes would be helpful for conditioning, but are not required. There will be a uniform for purchase chosen by the team captains. Optional team merchandise is also available for purchase.

Practices and matches take place Monday-Friday, with one Saturday Varsity invitational. The season will follow an approximate schedule of:

Last week of July - first week of August: Captain's practices for both JV & Varsity

Second week of August: Tryouts and practice for both JV & Varsity

Third week of August thru end of September: Matches (2-4 per week) and practices on remaining weekdays (for both JV & Varsity)

Early October: Sections for Varsity Team

Mid-late October: Sections and State for qualifying Varsity Individuals

End of October: End of season banquet for team

The booster club organizes 1-2 team meals, and the end-of-season banquet. More details about a parent event at the start of the season will be shared during the summer.

Coaches will provide match and practice schedules to players, who are expected to relay updates to families. A weekly email is sent every Sunday with the upcoming schedule from the coaches. For live updates and match details, please subscribe to the Lake Conference calendar. 

Captains will use GroupMe for real-time changes, while the team website serves as the hub for volunteer sign-ups, uniforms, and event details. If your tennis player would like to be added to the GroupMe, please contact us to put you in touch with team captains. The Booster Club will email families as needed with seasonal updates.

Some players choose to take lessons through clubs, such as Williston Fitness, Lifetime, Minnetonka Tennis Club. Players can join USTA or UTR to to find match play opportunities. Participation costs vary by venue, but membership is not required. Some events are single matches, others weekend tournaments. There are several MN colleges that offer tennis camps during the summer. Players also meet before school to lift weights at the RAC 1-2 days per week along with the boys team. (View the calendar for dates and times)