🎾 Faith, Fitness and Fellowship Programs

Red Ball Tennis is a modified form of traditional tennis that is beginner and indoor friendly, designed to make learning easy, active, and fun from the very first swing.

Red Ball Tennis drops the pressure and dials up the fun of the classic racket sport we all love. Whether you’re new to the game, returning after a long break, or just looking for a great way to stay active, Red Ball makes it simple to jump in and play. No formal courts, strict rules, or advanced skills required.

The game is tailored to be accessible to all ages and fitness levels, using adaptive equipment and smaller spaces to encourage faster learning, more movement, and non-stop engagement.

🎯 What Makes It Different?

Red Ball Tennis uses:

✅ Lighter racquets for easier handling

✅ Foam or red felt balls that bounce lower and move slower for better control

✅ Smaller courts that can be set up in gyms, fellowship halls, or community rooms

✅ Simplified scoring and play formats that keep the focus on fun and connection

🏠 Perfect for Any Space

Red Ball Tennis can be played indoors or outdoors, making it an ideal fit for church gyms, school multipurpose rooms, and community centers. It’s a fantastic activity for small groups, families, or youth programs looking for something new, engaging, and movement-based!

❤️ Why We Use It

At T.R.I.N.I.T.Y. Tennis, our mission is to introduce players to tennis in a way that is fun, accessible, and welcoming to all. We use Red Ball Tennis to:

• Invite beginners of all ages into the game with confidence

• Promote active, joy-filled learning experiences

• Encourage teamwork, connection, and personal growth

• Create safe, structured environments where everyone feels they belong

Whether it’s a youth picking up a racquet for the first time or an adult rediscovering the game, Red Ball Tennis opens the door to play, and makes everyone feel like they’re part of something special.

The adult fundraising league season follows a simple 3-phase format:

1. FREE Pop-Up Demo Day – We kick things off with a Red Ball Tennis Demo Day at your church to generate excitement and introduce the game to your community. Click here to schedule a FREE demo day!
   
   

2. Tennis 101 Sessions – Churches then host a short season of structured (paid) lessons:
   
   

   • 🎾 Youth will build basic tennis skills and character through Sparks (5-10) and Trailblazers (11-17) sessions, with our Trailblazers group gaining access to our Success Coaching Academy. League match play for this youth is TBD (based on demand)
     
     

   • 🎾 Adults (18+) enjoy fun, beginner-friendly instruction focused on fitness, teamwork, and fellowship to prepare for league match play.
     
     

3. League Match Play – Adult teams (led by a Captain) will compete in inter-church match play, culminating in a 1-day championship tournament. All proceeds support our Pay It Forward Fund, helping sponsor youth programs. Exact dates are TBD. A youth option will be available 

By hosting our programs, your organization is helping us continue our mission to provide tennis programs to teens who face socioeconomic barriers. Our programs empower youth with access to coaching, mentorship, and life-skills development through the sport of tennis.

To ensure the safety and protection of all our program partners, participants, and facilities, T.R.I.N.I.T.Y. Tennis is fully insured under the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) Master Liability and Accident Insurance Plan. 

This comprehensive coverage includes $1 million in general liability per occurrence, $2 million in umbrella coverage, and additional protections such as abuse and molestation liability, participant injury, and damage to rented premises. Medical accident coverage is also included, providing up to $25,000 per claim. Our policy includes volunteers as insured individuals and allows us to name partnering organizations as additional insureds upon request. This means any church or community partner who hosts our programs is fully covered under our insurance, offering peace of mind and reducing any liability concerns.

Link to T.R.I.N.I.T.Y.'s Declaration Certificate

🛠️ Getting Started: Step-by-Step for Churches

Ready to bring the Faith, Fitness & Fellowship League to your church? Follow these six simple steps to lock in your team, build momentum, and help us make tennis more accessible to the youth who need it most.

✅ Step 1: Complete Church Registration & League Entry Fee

Secure your church’s spot in the league by submitting the $25 Church Registration Fee.
This fee covers:

• League administration and planning support

• Access to all league materials and communication

• Priority scheduling for your Pop-Up Demo Day

• Entry into the official Faith, Fitness & Fellowship League season
  📝 Churches pay one flat fee to participate. Individual player fees are separate.

🎾 Step 2: Schedule Your Free Pop-Up Demo Day

We’ll help you host a 1-hour Red Ball Tennis Demo Day at your church. This is a fun and informal way to introduce the game to your congregation.

• All equipment provided

• Great for generating small group interest and sign-ups

📅 Schedule your demo day through our website once your church is registered.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Step 3: Form Your Team & Assign a Team Captain

Build your church’s adult team (4–6 players recommended) and assign a Team Captain to help organize, encourage, and communicate with participants.

• Teams can form as a church small group, ministry team, or fellowship circle

• Captains receive reminders and updates throughout the season

• Co-ed teams and new players are welcome!
  
  

📚 Step 4: Select Your Tennis 101 Training Sessions

Before league play begins, players will register individually to attend Tennis 101 sessions, designed to teach the basics of scoring, strokes, court awareness, and teamwork.

• Sessions are offered at pre-scheduled dates

• Players select and register for sessions on our website

• $15 per session per person (paid individually through the USTA site)

• Great preparation for building team chemistry and confidence
  
  

🏃 Step 5: Practice Between Sessions

We encourage players to meet up outside of class time for extra practice! Whether it’s casual rallies or short warm-ups after church, regular play helps boost skill and team readiness for the league season.

🎯 The more you play, the more fun league play will be!

🏆 Step 6: Participate in Winter League Play & Prepare for the Championship

The official league season starts in Winter 2026, with weekend matches held every other week. Teams will compete in a friendly, faith-filled environment leading up to the Championship Tournament in late spring.

• League fee: $25 per participant

• Championship fee (for finalists): $20 per participant

• Hosted at a central location with trophies, potluck, and celebration!