Club Play Opportunities
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Men's Club Play
Men’s Club Tennis sessions are held Tuesday and Thursday mornings and are open to all current skill levels (3.0–4.0). It’s a great way to get competitive play, meet other members, and start your morning on the courts.
Check the Court Reservation System for current start times by looking for courts blocked as “Men’s Club Tennis.” Players should report to the Court House outside Court #1 15minutes prior to the start time for court assignments and announcements, and bring a can of new balls.
For questions or to get involved, contact Jeff Swartz at swartzjm@aol.com.
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Women's Club Play
Women’s Club Tennis sessions are held Monday and Wednesday mornings and offer organized, level-based play in a friendly, competitive setting. Start times vary throughout the year, so please check the Court Reservation System for courts blocked as “Women’s Club Tennis” to confirm current times.
Play is offered in three groups:
• 3.0 and below
• 3.5
• 4.0 and higherAll sessions require advance registration. Players must have a club rating that matches the session level (3.5 for 3.5 sessions; 4.0 or higher for 4.0 sessions). Signing up in advance ensures the correct number of courts, with court assignments and partners emailed several days before play.
To get involved or for questions, contact Penny Gepner, Women’s Representative, at (602) 502-6130 or pnngpnr24@gmail.com.
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Mixed Doubles - 3.5
oin us for 3.5 Mixed Doubles on Saturday mornings for competitive, well-organized play in a fun and social setting. Advance sign-up is required, and all players must have a club rating of 3.5 or higher.
Current play time is 9:00–11:00 AM on Saturdays—please check the Court Reservation System to confirm the start time. Don’t have a partner? No problem—we’ll do our best to match you with one.
The same four players stay together for the full two-hour session and can choose their preferred format before play begins:
• Three full sets with the same partner
• Three full sets, switching gender partners after each set
• One full set with each of the other three playersTo sign up or ask questions, contact Sandi Johnson at 503-780-2108 or sandijaaa@yahoo.com.
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Mixed Doubles - Open
Open Tennis sessions are open to all players, regardless of rating, and are designed for fun, social, recreational play. Each session includes four 30-minute sets, with players rotating courts and partners after each set—great variety and lots of action.
Sessions are currently held Saturdays from 9:00–11:00 AM. Please check the Court Reservation System to confirm current times.
To play, contact session coordinator Stephanie Courts no later than 5:00 PM on Friday before the Saturday you wish to play—earlier sign-ups are encouraged. Let Stephanie know if you need help finding a partner. She can be reached at stephaniestevecourts@gmail.com or by call/text at (507) 226-6636.
One player on each court provides a can of new balls; the remaining three players contribute 50¢ each to help cover the cost.
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All Levels Club Play
All Levels Club Play offers fun, social, recreational tennis for both men and women of all skill levels. These sessions are perfect for players easing back after an injury, returning after time away from the game, or just getting started—no pressure, just enjoyable play.
Sessions are held Monday through Thursday at 12:00 noon. No pre-registration is required. Please meet at the Court House 15 minutes early to sign in and receive court assignments.
Each court will have four or five players. Players rotate positions after each game; when five players are on a court, one player sits out one game before rotating back in.
For current details, contact Barb Drummond at (509) 560-9643 or surprise.tennis@gmail.com.
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Red Ball Tennis
Get ready to have fun and stay active with Adult Red Ball Tennis, now at Grand Courts! Perfect for adults of almost any age or experience level, this game is fast to learn, social, and a fantastic way to get exercise while improving agility, balance, and coordination. Most players are rallying within 10 minutes!
Using a 23" tennis racquet (not a paddle) and oversized red balls that travel 66–75% slower than standard balls, Red Ball Tennis makes learning easy and enjoyable. Courts are about one-quarter the size of a traditional tennis court, keeping play lively and interactive.
Sign up on the bulletin board to find your foursome and join the fun! Racquets, balls, and sign-in sheets are in the large brown box inside the sports building.
Don’t miss out—come play, make friends, and discover how fun tennis can be!
For questions, contact Sandie Spurlock at 623-810-7023.