Tennis
Tennis at Sportcentrum VU.
VU Sports Center offers excellent opportunities for tennis. Summer and winter we offer different courses at every level. The tennis program takes place at Racket Centrum Amsterdam (formerly: Tennispark Buitenveldert) or at Sportcentrum VU in the hall. Racket Centrum Amsterdam is one of the nicest tennis parks in Amsterdam, within walking distance of the Vrije Universiteit.
Trainers Mariëlle Spekreijse and Borre Diesbergen give the tennis lessons in a pleasant and informal atmosphere. They have a KNLTB-A or -B license.
Start of the courses
Tennis 2025/2026
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The 6-week winter courses are new and will be held on Fridays.
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The 10-week and 6-week winter courses (indoor) will go on sale on November 27 at 12:00 p.m. in the customer portal. The courses start in January and will be held at the Sports Center, Sports Hall 1
Prices:
- 4-week course: students: €45 / non-students: €72.50 (courses on Saturdays are slightly more expensive)
- 6-week course: students €68 / non-students: €105 (courses on Saturdays are slightly more expensive)
- 10-week course: students: €113 / non-students: €175 (courses on Saturdays are slightly more expensive)
NB.1 All courses will start with 4 registrations per course. In case of less than four registrations, an attempt will be made to place participants at another time.
NB.2 In case of cancellation due to weather conditions, Sports Center VU guarantees that (maximum) 1 lesson with the 4-weel course and 2 lessons with the 10-week course will be made up. If more than the mentioned lessons are cancelled, this will be at the risk of the participants.
Important
Make sure you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center front desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it is later found that a refund is needed due to paying the wrong amount, an administrative fee will be charged.
The winter, 10 and 6-week, courses are available as of November 27, 12:00 pm and start in January 2026.
€ 175
Tennis Winter Monday 16:00 - 17:00 Level Beginner.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Important:
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 175
Tennis Winter Monday 16:00 - 17:00 Level Beginner.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Important:
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 175
Tennis Winter Monday 18:00 - 19:00 Level Beginner.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Important:
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 175
Tennis Winter Tuesday 16:00 - 17:00 Level 9/8.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025.
Important:
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 175
Tennis Winter Tuesday 17:00 - 18:00 Level beginner.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025.
Important:
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 175
Tennis Winter Tuesday 18:00 - 19:00 Level 10.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025.
Important:
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 175
Tennis Winter Wednesday 16:00 - 17:00 Level 9/8.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Important:
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 175
Tennis Winter Wednesday 17:00 - 18:00 Level 7.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Important:
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 175
Tennis Winter Wednesday 18:00 - 19:00 Level beginner.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Important:
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 158
Tennis Winter Thursday 16:00 - 17:00 Level 10.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Important:
This is a 9 week course.
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 158
Tennis Winter Thursday 17:00 - 18:00 Level 10.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Important:
This is a 9 week course.
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 158
Tennis Winter Thursday 18:00 - 19:00 Level 7.
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm.
Important:
This is a 9 week course.
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
€ 105
Cardiotennis is an energetic mix of tennis and fitness training. You hit lots of balls in all kinds of different game situations, interspersed with tennis-specific side exercises.
It's the perfect workout for improving your tennis skills as well as your endurance and coordination.
But above all, it's great fun! Everyone can join in, regardless of their tennis level or fitness.
The course duration is 6 weeks
Enrollment as of november 27, 2025 at 12:00 pm.Important:
Please check that you see the correct rate (student or regular) before purchasing the course. If you are a student and do not see the student rate, please come to the Sports Center desk to register as a student before purchasing a course. If it turns out afterwards that a refund is necessary because the wrong amount was paid, administration costs will be charged.
All tennis levels explained
The training is given at different levels. The levels are described below as we use them for the training sessions.
Level distributions:
- Beginners: never had a lesson.
- Level 10: Beginner off and can already play a bit of a rally (of about 10 strokes) from the baseline with the basic strokes, FH and BH and Service.
- Level 9/8: can maintain a rally of at least 10 tricks with all tricks (Service, Baseline and Netplay), and maintains this stability reasonably well when the tricks are combined (as in the game situation increase + netplay), but still has little to no experience playing games.
- Level 7 or better: You have experience playing official matches in competition and tournaments and you are in possession of a KNLTB rating 7.
When you are not sure for which level you can subscribe, then contact us.