Tennis Banquet Registration- HERE
Tennis Team
Welcome to the Beachwood Tennis Team info page! Our team is a competitive group that practices three times a week on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. The A-Team participates in matches every Friday and the B-Team on Thursday. The balance of the team members work towards consistent match-play during practice and during our all-team match play Thursday mornings.
Requirements to join the team:
- Some lesson experience
- Positive attitude
- Willing to learn
- Wants to be a part of a team
- Respectful of teammates and coaches
- Aged 8 or older (please register for the 9/10 team)
If your child meets the above requirements, then the tennis team is for you! Beachwood tennis team is a great way to spend the summer.
Equipment Requirements
- Well-fitting and supportive athletic shoes
- Tennis racquet – specific sizes based on age/height. Here is a general idea: 21 Inch racquet for ages 5-7, 23 inch racquets for ages 7-8, 25 inch racquet for 9-10 year olds, 26 inch racquets for 11 and up. Grip sizes will depend on your child’s hand size, but standard grip works well until they are ready for an adult racquet.
- Registration via the Beachwood login is required prior to participating in practice or matches.
2026 Team Schedule
The match schedule will be posted as soon as it is finalized. The season is eight weeks long, from June 1 to July 22, 2026. Practices are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday. “B” Team Players will have an opportunity to play in matches Thursday afternoons. “A” Team Matches will be on Friday afternoons. The balance of the team will play Thursday morning from 9-11 AM during our inter-team play.
Regular season morning practices begin June 16
Team Practices Monday – Wednesday
- 15+ – 10:15 AM to 11:30 AM
- 12 & under – 11:30 AM to 12:30 PM
- 13/14 – 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Thursday Match Play 9-11AM
***Please note that practice times will stay the same the week of July 4th
| 2026 NOCSSL B Schedule | |
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B matches will be played on Thursday’s at 1:00pm.
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| 6/11 Thursday | 7/9 |
| 10s Cranbrook | 10s GOCC |
| 12s Boys at SURF and Girls at Beachwood | 12s Girls at Lifetime and 12s Boys at BRC |
| 13+ at Detroit Country Day (Woodside) | 13+ Boys at HoH + 13+ Girls at Oakhurst |
| 6/18 | 7/16 |
| 10s HoH | 10s Cranbrook |
| 12s Boys at Lifetime and 12s Girls at BRC | 12s Boys at SURF and Girls at Beachwood |
| 13+ Boys at GOCC 13 + Girls at Oakhurst | 13+ at DCD |
| 6/25 | |
| 10s BHAC | |
| 12s Girls at Surf and 12s Boys at Beachwood | |
| 13+ at DCD | |
| 2026 NOCSSL A Schedule | |
| A matches will be played on Friday’s at 12:00pm. The club with a (G) hosts the girl’s match and the club with a (B) hosts the boy’s match. | |
| 6/12 | 7/10 |
| SURF (B) vs. OAKHURST (G) | BHAC (B) vs. HOH (G) |
| CRANBROOK (B) vs. GOCC (G) | CRANBROOK (B) vs. SURF (G) |
| BHAC (B) vs. BEACHWOOD (G) | BEACHWOOD (B) vs. LIFETIME (G) |
| HOH (B) vs. LIFETIME (G) | OAKHURST (G) vs. GOCC (B) |
| 6/19 | 7/17 |
| HOH (B) vs. SURF (G) | GOCC (G) vs. HoH (B) |
| BEACHWOOD (B) vs. GOCC (G) | CRANBROOK (G) vs. BHAC (B) |
| LIFETIME (B) vs. CRANBROOK (G) | Beachwood (G) vs. SURF (B) |
| OAKHURST (B) vs. BHAC (G) | OAKHURST (B) vs. LIFETIME(G) |
| 6/26 | |
| OAKHURST (B) vs. HOH (G) | |
| GOCC (B) vs. BHAC (G) | |
| LIFETIME (B) vs. SURF (G) | |
| CRANBROOK (B) vs. BEACHWOOD (G) | |
| A Finals hosted by BHAC, SURF, Beachwood, Cranbrook on Tuesday (singles) July 21 st & Wednesday (doubles) July 22rd | |
Locations:
Beachwood Swim Club 3365 Jack Drive Troy, MI 48084
Bloomfield Hills Swim and Tennis 251 E. Square Lake Rd Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Cranbrook Swim Club 30580 Evergreen Rd Southfield, MI 48076
Forest Hills Swim Club 2410 E. Lincoln St Birmingham, MI 48009
Great Oaks Country Club 777 Great Oaks Blvd Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Heart Of the Hills Swim Club Old Perch & Avon Road Rochester, MI 48308
Lifetime Fitness 200 West Avon Road Rochester Hills, MI 48307
Oakhurst Golf Country Club 7000 Oakhurst Lane Clarkston, MI 48348
Woodside Swim Club 22440 W. 13 Mile Rd. Beverly Hills, MI 48025
2026 Banquet – Wednesday 7/22/26 Registration
Our banquet will be held at 6:30 PM in the pavilion. Dinner will be served. Please have the kids bring racquets.
Tennis Banquet Registration- HERE
Ladder
A tennis ladder is a simple system for ranking tennis players in a certain group. Each player is assigned to a position within a ladder. These positions determine who plays that week and in which position.
The ladder helps facilitate matches based on who wins and loses. As players win, they move up the ladder. Winning players take the place of their higher ranked opponents. Please see our detailed rules here (link the ladder rules).
The preliminary ladder will be set on June 6th, and the ladder will be confirmed (based on practice play) on June 13th. Please see the bulletin board outside the tennis office to find your place. If your name is not on the list, please see a coach and they will give you more detail.
The ladder will be available via the Remind App.
Ladder Rules can be found here.
Uniform
Players are welcome to wear any dark shorts (or skirt) and a blue top that is comfortable for match play.
***Please note it is very important that the shorts or bottoms worn have pockets for the extra tennis balls.***
No official team shirt will be provided. However, if you would like to “up your game” on style, feel free to visit the team store here: Beachwood Tennis 2026 | Bloomfield Sports
Volunteer Opportunities
While the tennis team doesn’t require mandatory volunteer shifts, we hope that parents are generous with their time. Please email cararuthenberg@gmail.com if you are able to volunteer in any capacity. We are looking for parents to assist with matches, help coordinate tennis and pickleball mixers and update the communication board. Thank you for giving back to our racquet community!
Communication
Coaches will be using the Remind App to communicate with the tennis families. To join the Remind, please send a text to 81010 with this message: @2026bw or download the app. *** The app is preferred***
Tennis Team FAQs:
Is my child on the A or B team?
Team placement is based on your child’s position on the ladder. The “A” team consists of the top 4 players in each age group. Everyone else is placed on the “B” team. If your child is not in the top 4, they can work their way up to the “A” team as the summer progresses (see ladder rules for details).
What level should my child be to sign up for the team?
Your child should have some lesson experience, be able to serve, and maintain rallies in order to play on the “B” team. If you’re unsure, feel free to reach out. We can talk over the phone or possibly set up an evaluation.
Can my child sign up for the team if they can’t do matches?
Yes! While we encourage all players to participate in matches for the experience, we understand that schedules or comfort levels may vary. Your child is still welcome to join the team even if they don’t play in matches.
If my child is not in the top 4 in their age group, can they still play in “A” matches?
The top four players do get priority for “A” matches. However, due to occasional absences, we go down the ladder to fill spots, which gives other players opportunities to participate in “A” matches.
Are there makeups for team practices?
No, there are no makeups for team practices.
