About Boise Club Tennis

A community-focused tennis program in Boise, Idaho

Boise Club Tennis is a new community-driven program designed to bring junior players together through competitive and fun tennis experiences. Built around a league-style format, the program combines individual development with team camaraderie, ensuring players of all levels can participate, grow, and enjoy the sport.

Players compete in singles and doubles matches, contributing to both their own rankings and their team's overall standing. Beyond the matches, Boise Club Tennis emphasizes connection—fostering friendships, teamwork, and a supportive tennis community. With innovative formats and inclusive opportunities, it's the perfect way for players to challenge themselves while being part of something bigger.

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The Competition

Our fall program runs for 7 weeks and is open to all competitive players.

Program Structure

Matches

Players will be matched based on skill level

Days

Matches will be on Saturdays starting on Sept 13

Club Formation

Players will be added to club teams

Club Size

Up to 14 players per club

Match Format

  • 1-2 singles matches and 1-2 doubles/mixed matches per weekend
  • Players can play in as many events as they like
  • Events include singles, doubles and mixed
  • All matches are one set to 8 (no-ad scoring) with a 7-point tiebreak if needed

Events & Experiences

Beyond the club competition, we want to support community events like:

Local and regional tournaments

Social gatherings

Tennis camps

Social gatherings

These are great chances for players to build skills, make friends, and have fun on and off the court. Whether you're aiming to compete or just enjoy the game more, there's something for everyone.

The Weekly Rally — Tennis Newsletter

Stay connected with everything happening in the junior tennis scene. The Weekly Rally is our newsletter featuring:

  • Club updates
  • Local tournament opportunities
  • Training tips
  • Community highlights

It's the easiest way to stay in the loop and never miss what's happening in Boise tennis.

Organizer

Mark Nielsen was an NCAA All-American tennis player at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he was named Athlete of the Year and received the USTA Arthur Ashe Leadership and Sportsmanship Award. After college, he competed on the Northern California circuit, where he and his doubles partner, David Frederick, became the #1-ranked team in Northern California, winning four out of six tournaments.

Together with his wife, Mark then co-founded a community-focused marketing agency, iGames, that has thrived for over 25 years, collaborating with major tech companies like Dell, Intel, Micron and many others.

More recently, Mark has also coached his daughters' junior high tennis team and run numerous tennis camps. He's now looking forward to channeling his passion for both tennis and community-building into the Boise Club Tennis program.