ZEPHYR COVE, Nev. – The 2026 season is underway at Zephyr Cove Tennis Club
(ZCTC), South Lake Tahoe’s premier public tennis facility, and there’s something for
everyone. Whether you’ve never held a racket, want your kids to fall in love with the
sport, or are looking for a fun community to play with all summer long — ZCTC has you covered.
Located at 233 Warrior Way inside Zephyr Cove Park, ZCTC features six lighted tennis courts, a pro shop, USTA leagues, tournaments, clinics, and a full calendar of social events. The club is open to the public and welcomes all ages and skill levels. Annual memberships start at just $130 and include unlimited court access, discounted clinics and camps, and free admission to signature events — for information on the club and all of the programs, visit zctennis.com.
There are new programs for adults and kids, a free junior clinic, and a season-opening party —there’s never been a better time to pick up a racket.
Kick Off the Season: Viva La Tennis — Monday, May 25
The season officially opens with Viva La Tennis, ZCTC’s beloved annual mixer, on
Monday, May 25, from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm. It’s a festive afternoon of tennis, fun, and
community — a perfect way to meet fellow players and celebrate the start of summer. This event is exclusively for ZCTC members, but you can join at the event!
Free Junior Tennis Clinic — Saturday, June 6
Every year ZCTC opens its courts to the community with a completely free tennis clinic for kids ages 5–12. This year’s clinic is Saturday, June 6, from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm, open to youth throughout the Lake Tahoe Basin and Carson Valley. USTA Pro and Head Coach, Dave Nostrant, leads the instruction with help from club members. Rackets are available to borrow. Afterwards, kids are treated to pizza and cookies. Parents must stay for the duration. Registration is required and space is limited to 50 kids. Sign up at online at zctennis.com/schedule/junior-tennis/.
New to Tennis? The Adult Learn to Play Camp Is for You
This popular 6-week progressive camp is designed for adults who are just starting out or want to build a stronger foundation. Two groups keep things at the right pace:
- Beginner — perfect if you’re brand new to the sport or still working on basic control
- Advanced Beginner — for players who can rally consistently and are ready to start playing points
New this year, a Thursday evening option makes it easy to fit tennis into a busy work
schedule — and it’s not too late to jump in! A few spots are still open for our current
Thursday evening class from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. Additional sessions continue through October on both Monday mornings and Thursday evenings.
- Session #2: Mondays June 15 – July 20 | Thursdays June 18 – July 23
- Sessions #3 & #4 continue through October
Cost: $150 for ZCTC members / $180 for non-members per 6-week session. Rackets
are available to borrow. Head Pro Dave Nostrant will help you find the right fit. Register at zctennis.com/schedule/.
Junior Summer Camps: Ages 5–12
Exposing more kids to tennis is a passion at ZCTC. Summer week-long camps run in
June and July for ages 5–12, with groups tailored to different age ranges and skill
levels, led by USPTA Elite Pro Dave Nostrant. Scholarship assistance is available. Sign
up at zctennis.com/schedule/junior-tennis/.
More Ways to Play: Adult Clinics & Social Tennis
Beyond the Learn to Play camp, ZCTC offers a full lineup of adult programming all
season long! For information and to register, visit zctennis.com.
- Doubles Clinic (Levels 3.0–4.0) — Wed & Sat, 9:00–10:30am | $25 members / $30
non-members - Live Ball (Levels 3.5+) — Mon evenings, 5:30–7:00pm | fast-paced, high-energy
doubles play | $25 members / $30 non-members - Tuesday Night Social Dubs — Every Tue 6:00–9:00pm starting June 2 | free for
members, $15 drop-in
Become a Member
A ZCTC membership is one of the best deals in the Tahoe Basin. Members enjoy
unlimited court access, discounts on all clinics and camps, free court reservations up to 7 days in advance, and free admission to signature events like Viva La Tennis, Sundae Monday, and the Club Championships.
- Supporting ($200) and Contributing ($300) memberships also available
- Annual Membership — $130
- Monthly Membership — $65/month
Join at https://www.zctennis.com/about/membership/ or visit the club during open hours.
2026 Events Highlights
- May 25 — Viva La Tennis (season opener mixer)
- June 6 — Free Junior Tennis Clinic
- June 20 — SJTA Junior Singles Tournament
- July 11 — Breakfast at Wimbledon mixer
- July 18–19 — Singles Club Championship
- July 30 – Aug 2 — Tahoe Classic Tennis Tournament
- Aug 21–23 — Doubles Club Championship
- Sept 7 — Sundae Monday (season closer mixer)