TENNIS

Pickleball

We are really excited to start our first full season with our brand new pickleball courts. With two beautiful new permanent pickleball courts and the option to include two more convertible courts on the first tennis court, we have the capacity for 16 players playing at once! We are looking forward to a great first full year with lots of drop-in doubles play, clinics, events, and holiday mixers!

How To Play Pickleball Clinics:

Come out and learn America’s fastest growing recreational sport! We will teach you the basics of the strokes and strategy as well as how to keep score. Thursday April 23rd 5:30-6:30 p.m., Sunday, May 3rd 4:00-5:00 p.m., and Tuesday, May 12th, at 5:30 p.m. Cost is $15/class. Email Gordon and sign-up in advance please.

Weekend Drop-Ins:

Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Bring your paddles and balls and meet at the courts for fun rounds of social doubles. Begins April 29th.

Wednesday Night Drop-In Pickleball:

All levels (Age 18 and older) 6:00 p.m. This is a great way to get some fun exercise while socializing with your fellow members. A $10 ball fee covers your participation for the whole summer. Begins May 2nd. 

Holiday Family Pickleball Mixers:

For any Adult or Junior players who are able to serve and rally the ball over the net consistently. Fee is $5 per person or $10/family. Advanced sign-up requested.

  • Memorial Day

    May 29th, 9:30-11:00 a.m

  • 4th of July

    8:00 - 9:30 a.m

  • Labor Day

    9:30 - 11:00 a.m

Holiday Family Pickleball Mixers:

For any Adult or Junior players who are able to rally the ball over the net consistently. Fee is $5 per person or $10/family. Advanced sign-up requested.

  • Memorial Day

    May 25th, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

  • 4th of July

    July 4th, 8:00-9:30 a.m. 

  • Labor Day

    Sept. 7th, 9:30-11:00 a.m.

Upcoming Special Events:

  • Tennis and Pickleball Longevity Lab Clinic

    Tuesday, April 28th, 5:30 p.m.


    Get tips on how to stay healthy and play your best this summer. UIUC Kinesiology majors will teach you a routine that will improve your flexibility, balance, agility, and strength.  Free Event!  Sign-up necessary

  • “How To Play Pickleball” Clinics

    Thursday, April 23rd, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.


    Sunday, May 3rd, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m.


    Tuesday, May 12th, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m.


    A fun run-through on the basic techniques, rules, and scoring for pickleball.  Come to one or more clinics!


    Cost:  $15/clinic Sign-up necessary

  • Cinco De Mayo Pickleball Party

    Tuesday, May 5th, 5:00 p.m.


    Our pickleball season-opener party!  Rounds of social doubles, a fun target-hit contest, and snacks and beverages!  Join us for dinner (optional) at the 19th Hole afterwards. Sign-up necessary

  • Memorial Day Family Doubles Mixer

    Monday, May 25th, 9:30 - 11:00 a.m.


    Free Event! Sign-up necessary

  • Ladies Pickleball Member/Guest

    Friday, June 5th, 5:30 p.m.. Sign-up necessary

Court Reservations:

We now have a chart of when courts are open for general Tennis and Pickleball play.


You will be able to email Gordon to reserve a court up to 7 days in advance. You can also just walk on and play when the courts are free without having to make a reservation, but that will not give you priority over someone who has reserved the court already.

Private Lessons:

Head Pro Gordon Kay is available for private tennis and pickleball lessons every day but Saturdays, starting in April. Fees are $75/hr, $40/half hour.

Paddle and Ball Loaners for Casual Play:

We have pickleball paddles and balls available for use free of charge at the hut during June and July. Hours are: Mon-Thurs: 8-noon and 2-6 p.m. Friday: 8-noon Saturday: closed Sunday: 8-11 a.m. and 2-5 p.m.

Contact and Hours:

USPTA Head Pro Gordon Kay

For any questions or concerns please email Gordon through the icon below

(217) 778-8198

Tennis Hut Hours

Starting Memorial Day

Mon - Thurs

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fri

8 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Sat-Sun

Closed except for private lessons

USPTA Head Pro Gordon Kay

For any questions or concerns please email Gordon through the icon below

or (after May 15th) call (217) 778-8198

Tennis Hut Hours

Starting Memorial Day

Mon - Thurs

8 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Fri

8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Sat - Sun

Closed except for private lessons