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Great tennis at a great value, close to home.

Small groups, real coaches and a clear path from first rally to UTR match play.

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Pickleball

Ugly Sweater & Onesie Pickleball Tournament

Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 1 to 4 PM (rain date Sun, Dec 13)

The Neills Creek courts behind Harnett Central, Angier. Family-friendly open doubles. Kids and parents teams welcome.

$10 per player online · Family Pass 4 for $25, 5 for $35, 6 for $40 · walk-up $20

Details on our pickleball site

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Action Park classes, Session 2

Session 2: youth Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 16, 2027 · adults Nov 30 to Jan 13

Action Park, Fuquay-Varina · Mon, Wed & Sat

1 day a week $90 resident / $135 non-resident (2 or 3 days cost more)

Register on the Town site
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In session

Harnett Saturdays (beginner tennis)

Regular Saturday classes run through Dec 5, and Dec 12 is a makeup date · ages 4 to 7 at 10 AM, 8 to 12 at 11 AM

The Neills Creek courts behind Harnett Central, Angier · max 6 per hour

$65

See Harnett SaturdaysAsk about joining late
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Action Park classes, Session 2

Session 2: Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 16, 2027

Action Park, Fuquay-Varina · Mon, Wed & Sat · ages 4 to 7

1 day a week $90 resident / $135 non-resident (2 or 3 days cost more)

Register on the Town site
A young player watching a ball toss during a night tennis session.
In session

Harnett Saturdays (beginner tennis)

Regular Saturday classes run through Dec 5, and Dec 12 is a makeup date · ages 4 to 7 at 10 AM

The Neills Creek courts behind Harnett Central, Angier · max 6 per hour

$65

See Harnett SaturdaysAsk about joining late
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Registration open

Action Park classes, Session 2

Session 2: Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 16, 2027

Action Park, Fuquay-Varina · Mon, Wed & Sat · ages 8 to 12

1 day a week $90 resident / $135 non-resident (2 or 3 days cost more)

Register on the Town site
A young player watching a ball toss during a night tennis session.
In session

Harnett Saturdays (beginner tennis)

Regular Saturday classes run through Dec 5, and Dec 12 is a makeup date · ages 8 to 12 at 11 AM

The Neills Creek courts behind Harnett Central, Angier · max 6 per hour

$65

See Harnett SaturdaysAsk about joining late
Big NC juniors together after a session at the courts.
Registration open

Action Park classes, Session 2

Session 2: Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 16, 2027

Action Park, Fuquay-Varina · Mon, Wed & Sat · ages 13 to 17

1 day a week $90 resident / $135 non-resident (2 or 3 days cost more)

Register on the Town site
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Registration open

Action Park classes, Session 2

Session 2: adults Nov 30, 2026 to Jan 13, 2027

Action Park, Fuquay-Varina · Mon, Wed & Sat · adult clinics

1 day a week $90 resident / $135 non-resident (2 days cost more)

Register on the Town site

Tournaments & leagues

Big NC juniors together after a session at the courts.
Junior tournament

Junior Circuit Fall Qualifier

Sat to Sun, Dec 5 to 6, 2026

The Neills Creek courts behind Harnett Central, Angier · juniors, co-ed singles, UTR 1.0 to 4.99

$50 with UTR Power · $63 regular

Register on UTRAll tournaments and leagues
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Sign up by Dec 8, 5 PM

Wake County Flex League

Holiday Flex: Dec 9, 2026 to Jan 20, 2027

Your schedule, Wake County courts · coed singles, adults 16+, 3 matches over 5 weeks

$25 with UTR Power · $38.13 without

Sign up at wakecountyflex.com

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Private lessons

Tennis or pickleball, all ages and levels

Times that suit you, with the same coach each time

Private lessons: $50 to $70 per hour.

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Any time

Racket stringing (Mobile Racket)

Ready in 24 hours · Wake and Harnett County

Drop-off, or pickup and drop-off

$35 drop-off, string included

Book a restring
Coming soon

Holiday and winter tennis

Holiday drop-in times: not released yet · Winter 1 starts the week of Jan 11, 2027

We will post times and prices here first.

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Past events and results: results archive.

Programs

What We Offer

Group classes and camps

Fuquay-Varina

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Action Park Pickleball

Youth and adult clinics at Action Park in Fuquay-Varina, plus indoor Fall clinics at Hilltop Needmore and South Park.

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Fuquay Camps

Kids 7–13 · Check back soon for the next camp dates

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Harnett County

Training

Private lessons or private groups

Plus Saturday clinics, tournaments and stringing

Holly Springs, Apex, Fuquay-Varina and Harnett

Harnett Central

the Neills Creek courts behind Harnett Central

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Harnett Saturdays

Beginners ages 4–7 & 8–12 · regular Saturday classes run through Dec 5, and Dec 12 is a makeup date

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Stringing

Past events

2 · Where

Courts near you

Fuquay-Varina

Action Park classes for ages 4–17 and adults, plus Track-Out Camps.

Harnett County

Saturday clinics at the Neills Creek courts behind Harnett Central.

Holly Springs & Apex

Private Clinics and private lessons at courts that suit your group.

3 · When

Sessions and schedule

Action Park

Mon, Wed & Sat. Fall Session 1 in session: youth Oct 12 – Nov 21, 2026; adults Oct 12 – Nov 18, 2026. Fall/Winter Session 2 registration open: youth Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 16, 2027; adults Nov 30, 2026 – Jan 13, 2027.

Harnett Saturdays

Ages 4–7 at 10:00 AM, ages 8–12 at 11:00 AM. Regular Saturday classes run through Dec 5, and Dec 12 is a makeup date.

Winter 1

Starts the second week of January 2027. Holiday times will be released soon.

What families say

“We could not be more happy with the instructions and fun our son has had. My son’s skills have grown quickly, he looks forward to Saturday Tennis every week!”

Bryan & Jana · Youth Tennis · Holly Springs

“We took a private lesson with Fran and it was fantastic, supportive yet super instructive. So glad we’ve found our Home Court!”

Lauren · Private Lessons

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5 · Your next step

Come hit with us.

“I started Big NC so families could get high quality tennis coaching at affordable prices, close to home. Tell me a little about your player and I’ll help you find the right class.”

Coach Cole, founder

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