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John & Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center

1260 Menomonie St.

Eau Claire, Wi 54703

(715) 836-8470

customerservice@ymca-cv.org

Welcome to the John & Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center!

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)

  • Youth/Full-Time College Student: $16/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
       

Facility Hours

Beginning September 5

May close early if no reservations

Monday-Friday: 6 AM - 10 PM
     (6-8 AM by appointment only M-F)

Saturday: 8 AM - 10 PM

Sunday: 10 AM - 10 PM

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Facility Amenities 

 

  • Indoor Tennis Courts 

  • Group Exercise Classes

  • Locker Rooms

  • Volunteer Opportunities 

  • Adult Sport Leagues

  • Youth Sport Leagues

  • Locker Rentals
     

Play Opportunities

  • FREE COURT TIMES FRIDAY: This summer the John and Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center will be offering free court time to all members from 7-10 PM on following dates. You can call 6 days in advance to schedule your court time. Members can bring 1 guest with no charge.

    •  June 30, July 7, July 14, July 21, July 28, August 4, August 11, August 18, and August 25. 

  • CARDIO TENNIS: Cardio Tennis is a fun group activity, featuring drills to give players of all abilities the ultimate high-energy workout. Taught by a teaching professional, it includes warm-up, cardio workout, and cool-down phases. If current or new players are looking for a great new way to get in shape and to burn calories, they must give it a try!

    • Offered Mondays, Wednesdays, & Fridays 10:30-11:30 AM. No registration is required. 

    • Fee: Member $7.50 | Non-Members: $10

  • FRIDAY FUNDAY CARDIO+: Come join us for an hour of organized set play after Cardio Tennis on Fridays! Come for either or come for both. Set play will be fun and partners will rotate through the hour. All experience levels welcome, and players will be grouped by similar skill levels.

    • Offered Fridays 10:30-11:30 AM. No registration is required. 

    • Fee: Member $7.50

  • DROP-IN DRILLS MONDAYS: Craig Monson will be leading a free drop-in program for all Y members from 8:00-9:00 PM on Monday evenings. You can expect fast paced fun drills! This program will run on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the months starting October 10.

    • Offered Mondays, 8:00-9:00 PM

    • FREE for all YMCA Members​

Youth & Teen Tennis Programs

The John and Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center has junior programming starting with Red Ball 4-5 year olds to the ACE program for high school varsity players. The Tennis Center Director Matt Boughton (USPTA Elite Professional), Jon Pickett (USPTA Elite Professional), or Meg Minton (USPTA Elite Professional), will be happy to assist you in placing your child in the most appropriate group. Please take note that although most groups are categorized by age, ability and maturity are considered in placing youth in the best group for them.

To register for the ACE program, participants must get approval from an instructor. Online registration is NOT available for this program. 

Lesson Information

  • A group lesson must be paid in full to secure a spot in the class

  • Lesson participants can make up for missed lessons in a similar group lesson in the same session if OK'd by the Tennis Director, Head Pro, or the instructor of the lesson

  • Players will receive a class recommendation form on the second to last class of the session

  • Tennis racquets are provided if needed from the demo racquet pro shop

  • Call the Tennis Center Director to be rated/categorized by proper skill level and not by the player's age

UPCOMING SESSIONS:

SUMMER 2 SESSION: July 24- August 26

FALL 1 SESSION: September 11-October 22

FALL 2 SESSION: October 23-December 9 (no classes week of November 20)

Adult Tennis Programs

The John and Fay Menard YMCA Tennis Center offers an extensive range of group lessons (drills) to meet a variety of ability needs. Whether you are a beginner looking to pick up a new, fun activity, or a seasoned veteran of the game who wants to polish up their skills, our staff can help find a spot for you! Meg Minton or the Tennis Center Director will be happy to assist you in finding the correct class for your abilities.
 

Lesson Information
Adult group lessons are intended for 3-12 participants and are separated by the United States Tennis Association’s NTRP Rating System. This system assigns a number rating according to ability and raises in value in .5 increments. Our adult beginners start at a 2.0 level, with the highest level being at a 4.0 level. Please ask our staff for help with placement.

  • Lessons must be paid in full to secure a spot.

  • Lesson participants can make up for missed lessons in a similar group lesson in the same session if approved.
     

UPCOMING SESSIONS:

SUMMER 2 SESSION: July 24- August 26

FALL 1 SESSION: September 11-October 22

FALL 2 SESSION: October 23-December 9 (no classes week of November 20)

Group Tennis Lessons

Group lessons are intended for 3-12 participants and are separated by the United States Tennis Association’s NTRP Rating System. This system assigns a number rating according to ability and raises in value in .5 increments. Our adult beginners start at a 2.0 level, with the highest level being at 4.0. Please ask our staff for help with placement. 

  • All adult group lessons are 90 minutes per lesson and meet once per week.

  • A group lesson must be paid in full to secure a spot in the class.

  • Lesson participants can make up for missed lessons in a similar group lesson in the same session if OK’d by Matt Boughton or the instructor of the lesson.

Tennis Staff

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