Monday, August 17-21, 2026 

Tryouts will be held at Paulsen Courts at Creek Valley Elementary School & Edina Community Center

Updates to tryout times will be communicated at the end of each day.

WHAT TO KNOW:

Tryouts are held over multiple days during the first week

Bring a racquet, athletic shoes/clothing, large water bottle, sunscreen/hat

Tryouts will take place at Paulsen Courts at Creek Valley Elementary 

Expect to play 2.5-3 hours of tennis each tryout day

Times vary between 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and will be announced daily at the end of tryout time

Prior to tryouts, players are encouraged to seek instruction to develop the skills necessary to compete at the high school level. To be considered for a roster spot, a player must:

• Be able to serve with consistency from the baseline.

• Maintain a rally with a partner of similar level.

• Understand and execute tennis scoring.

• Possess mental focus and fundamental skills needed to participate in a competitive match.

• Be committed to attending daily practices and matches with the goal of 100% attendance. 

Players who don’t meet this criteria will not be placed on a team. 

WHAT MAKES A HORNET:

Positive, team-first attitude

Respect for teammates, opponents, coaches, parents

Pride in representing the Edina Girls Tennis legacy

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Q:  My family is planning to be out of town during the week of tryouts.  Can I still tryout?

A:  We cannot make exceptions for family vacations or outside conflicts as we simply must evaluate all players during tryout week.

Q:  My daughter did not get a chance to tryout for Varsity and plays with Varsity members in the off season.  Why didn't she get a chance to play with the Varsity group?

A:  Despite the group your daughter is assigned for tryouts, coaches are evaluating for ALL teams.  Be a STANDOUT in your tryout grouping - make it obvious to coaches you are in the wrong grouping and belong at a higher level.  That means not giving up games, having a positive attitude, and excellent sportsmanship.

Teams are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to:  skill level, experience, dedication, work ethic, and attitude

Q:  We did not know we needed a sport physical and have one scheduled later in the week of tryouts.  Can my daughter still be at tryouts?

A:  No.  ALL registrations, including physicals and all paperwork needed by the Edina Athletic Office must be completed BEFORE a player can step on to the court.  No exceptions.

Q:  Can 7th and 8th graders tryout?

A:  Edina High School athletics does not field a middle school team.  However, if you attend 7th or 8th grade in the Edina Public School District there may be an opportunity for an Exceptional Athlete Waiver.  Those athletes must be able to compete at a top 10 spot on Varsity - which means a minimum 3.5+ UTR rating.  Reach out directly to Coach Jaime for next steps if you think you might qualify.

Paulsen Courts at Creek Valley Elementary School