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Welcome to the John & Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center!

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The John and Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center is a state of the art 8 court indoor facility.  In 2019 we were awarded the USTA’s highest honor “Facility of Year”.  We pride ourselves in being the most affordable indoor tennis facility in the country and have programming for all ages. 

Members of the YMCA of the Chippewa Valley and Tennis Pass participants may reserve courts seven (7) days in advance for open play.

  • Members may reserve a maximum of 1 court ahead of time per day.

  • Reservations may be made for 30-minute increments up to 2 hours.

  • Please give all names in a group when reserving court time.

  • Non-members are required to buy a day pass before they can play. They are also responsible for their court time.

  • Non-members can use the facility 3 times annually. 
     

Click here to make court reservations online!
 

Hourly Open Court Time Rental Rates
(Hourly fee split by all participants on the court)

  • Adult: $20/court

  • Happy Hour Discount Time (all ages): $16/court

    • Monday-Friday: 6:00 - 9:00 AM, 12:00 - 4:00 PM

    • Saturday: 12:00 - 4:00 PM ​
       

Red Ball | 1 Lesson per Week

4-7 Years Old

A fun, engaging program to teach the fundamentals of tennis including hand-eye coordination, back and forehand strokes, simple games where points are scored, cooperative activities, basic rules, care of equipment, and sportsmanship.

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Orange Ball | 1 Lesson per Week

7-13 Years Old

Children will continue to develop what they learned in Red Ball 2 while learning to: play and apply rules of individual or doubles play, practice, encourage and support others, and continue their development of being a good sport.

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Green Ball | 1 Lesson per Week

11-18 Years Old

For tennis players that have been through the Red/Orange ball programs and are ready to transition to the 78-foot court.

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Ace III | 2 Lessons per Week

11-18 Years Old

Competitive Junior High to Junior Varsity level players. This class is designed to be fun and interactive, all while meeting the current needs of the player. We’ll teach core concepts such as correct techniques in ground strokes, volleys, serves, overheads, and specialty shots such as drop shots and lobs. Tennis strategy and point construction is introduced as well as sportsmanship and integrity on the court. Online registration is NOT AVAILABLE. Players must have instructor consent before registration.

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Ace II | 2 Lessons per Week

12-18 Years Old

Junior Varsity level players. This class focuses on the fundamentals of match play, having fun, and making friends. Students will learn the importance of each point and be given strategies to develop their natural skills in both singles and doubles match play. Online registration is NOT AVAILABLE. Players must have instructor consent before registration.

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Ace I / High Performance | 2 Lessons per Week

14-22 Years Old

Varsity players. There will be intensive workouts with singles and doubles strategies and mental toughness for match play scenarios. Online registration is NOT AVAILABLE. Players must have instructor consent before registration.

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Beginner (Learn to Play)

18 Years or Older

This class will cover basic strokes, serves, service return, ground strokes and volley. Proper footwork and all judgment skills will be taught. Ratio is 5:1.

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Intermediate | 2.5-3.0 Level

18 Years or Older

The basic strokes will be refined, and strategy will be introduced. Proper grip and stroke production will be stressed. This class will introduce the patterns of play and working a point. Ratio is 5:1.

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Advanced Intermediate | 2.5-3.0

18 Years or Older

Intended for players who want to improve their strokes and learn important strategies of the game. Half of the class time will be spent on improving stroke production and half will be spent on strategies.

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Advanced | 3.0 Level

18 Years or Older

MUST HAVE APPROVAL FROM THE INSTRUCTOR (AVERY SCHAMS) TO SIGN UP.

Please call 715-836-8470 to sign up.

Intended for players who want to improve their strokes and learn important strategies of the game. Half of the class time will be spent on improving stroke production and half will be spent on strategies.

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Advanced Drills | 3.5+ Level

18 Years or Older

Drill for advanced players rated 3.5 and above.
No class Thursday, May 23rd

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