Kansas City Tennis player prepares to hit ball back to opponent.
Kansas City Tennis player prepares to hit ball back to opponent.
KC Advantage Wheelchair Tennis practice at Northland Racquet Club every Wednesday from 5:30pm-7:30pm. Adults/Experienced players only. Free to all.
We are planning a Beginners / Youth once-a-month WC tennis development camp at a tennis center that is yet to be determined. Contact us if you are interested.
You do not need to have your own sports chair to try it out - we have program chairs that can be used! If interested, please email mattfritzie@gmail.com - We can provide you with information about how our program works, when / where practices are and answer any questions you may have.
Wheelchair Tennis
Wheelchair tennis follows the rules of tennis and is played on a regulation sized tennis court. The only rule change is the ball may bounce up to two times, the second bounce may also occur outside the court.
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Equipment: Players use sports wheelchairs that are lightweight and maneuverable. The wheelchairs are designed to provide speed, agility, and stability on the court.
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Court and Scoring: Wheelchair tennis is played on a tennis court. Points are scored the same way as in regular tennis, and matches played as best-of-three sets.
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Classification: Wheelchair tennis players are classified according to their level of disability, with different classifications ensuring fair competition. Classification is based on factors such as stability and movement impairments.
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Competitions: Wheelchair tennis has tournaments held at local, national and international levels, including the US Open and the Paralympics.