Here's an excerpt from an email by Mark J. Crosby of the City of Madison Parks Division about their new reservation system, which applies to tennis courts.

"Madison Parks has recently moved to an online reservation system for our many athletic facilities. You can now reserve by following the ‘reserve’ links on our web page. If your reservation is for a group that is for youth athletics or tax exempt you will need to apply for those discounts by creating an account and applying on this page.  You can easily search for a general space type (soccer, backstop, ultimate, etc) or you can search for a specific park. After your initial search you can further filter spaces with things like lines, goals, lights. 

Like our shelter reservations, full payment is now due when the reservation is made. If your reservation is rained out a cancellation will be made and your payment will be refunded."

USTA is offering a FREE, FUN, Flash League.

This 1-time event will feature players competing in a few rounds of matches & enjoying snacks & prizes. Since it's the Holiday Season, let's make it more FUN! Don your FUNniest Holiday Sweater while you warm-up! 

DATE/TIME/LOCATION: 

Saturday, December 16th (Deadline for sign-up is December 13)

Arrive to check-in at 1:15pm, Courts from 1:45pm - 3:45pm 

John Powless Tennis Center, 801 Struck St. 

Skill Level: 

14 & Under Beginner, be able to Score a Short Match (Court Monitors available to help!) 

FORMAT: 

Singles & Doubles; 

COST: 

It's FREE; IT's FUN! 

All that's required is a USTA Account Number. 

If Player does not have a membership #, either active or expired, Parent must first create a FREE account for him/her self by going to USTA.com, then

• Click on TennisLink, Click on "Junior Team Tennis"
• Next page: Click on "Create an Account". 
• Next page, right side, second option: "Create Account without membership". 
• Next page, 3rd bubble "I am new..." Complete application w/parent name, DOB,email,telephone & zip. 
• LOG OUT 
• Repeat process for child w/child's name & DOB
• When offered the option, LOG IN with parent email address and password. 

At the end of this process, both parent and child will have FREE account numbers. Provide Child's Number for Registration. 

CONTACT & REGISTER: 

Pre-Registration Required! 

Email player name, USTA # and Parent email & phone # to the Local League Coordinator. 

Trina Muich, 4609 Ames St., Madison, WI 53711 608-957-2961, [email protected] 

DEADLINE: 

December 13

Space is Limited. The first 24 players to register are guaranteed to be included in the FUN!

GREATER MADISON YOUTH TEAM TENNIS

This is not a school sponsored activity and the Madison Metropolitan School District does not approve, support, or endorse this program/activity.

Using the USTA Youth Tennis play format, participants use modified equipment and courts, tailored to their age and size, making it easier to play, rally and succeed right from the start! Drills and games help develop core tennis skills within a fun, yet structured environment. 

For more information or to register, go to http://www.midwestteamtennis.com.

Ages 5-14 years old 

Sundays January 7 - March 11, 2018 

No class on 2/11 or 3/4

• 1:00 - 1:45 p.m. (Ages 11-14) 
• 1:45 - 2:30 p.m. (Ages 9-10)
• 2:30 - 3:15 p.m. (Ages 5-8) 

Nielsen Tennis Stadium
1000 Highland Avenue 
Madison, WI 53705 

Parking in UW lots 60 & 76 (parking structure) on east side of Nielsen Tennis Stadium is free on Sundays 

$69 per player (No refunds after 12/17/17)

The MadCity Open Tournament returns July 14-16, 2017! Play divisions are Boy’s and Girl’s 12 & Under, 13-14, 15-16, 17-18 Singles, Boy’s and Girl’s High School Doubles. Men’s and Women’s Singles & Doubles and Mixed Doubles.

The entry fees are $30-singles/$50-per doubles team + 1 can of new/unopened tennis balls.

To enter download and complete the entry form. Entries must be received by Saturday, July 8, 2017.

For more information contact John Wheeler [email protected] - Tournament Director.

John Miller is offering co-ed USTA Junior Team Tennis for high school tennis players in the greater Madison area. The league will play three times for dual meets. Teams will be eligible for the Wisconsin District Championships at Nielsen July 21 & 22.

When: Monday afternoons beginning June 19 (6/19, 6/26, either 7/3 or 7/10). Match start times between 1 & 2pm; ending by 4pm.

Where: Home & Away matches.

Why: It's FUN!

Cost: $20 per player; USTA Junior Membership Required. Membership rebates and scholarships available from the Wisconsin Tennis Association. John will provide application info for rebates and scholarships.

Team Size: Minimum 3 girls; 3 boys. Recommended 4 each. Intermediate skill level (18I). Join as an individual or bring a team.

Format: Boys & girls singles & doubles; 2 courts of mixed doubles. Pro-sets; Regular scoring. Each player should play at least two matches.

Each team must have a manager. A player may serve as manager if approved by the coordinator. Voucher for one free 30 minute tennis lesson when the team successfully completes the league.

To Register a Team, More Information or Questions:

Email: [email protected]

Cell #: 608-628-6091

Save the date - Saturday, April 15th , 6:00pm – 9:30pm

A social and a fundraiser! The VAHS Boys’ tennis family invites you, your family and friends to the 2017 Silent Auction at Hitters SportsPlex, 3170 Deming Way, Middleton, WI 53562. Come join the team, the coaches, parents and friends in celebrating VAHS boys tennis and raising funds for the season. GO WILDCAT TENNIS! 

Want to play with the team? Bid to win a session!

Hang out and hit with current and past VAHS boys tennis players

Cool Auction items to bid on!

Support your school team! GO WILDCATS! For more information, contact Coach Engen: [email protected] Coach Witmer: [email protected]

We launched our new website today. More exciting things will be coming soon!