Chicago

Chicagoland Tennis

ABOUT THE CHICAGO DISTRICT OF USTA MIDWEST

USTA Chicago serves tennis players across Cook, Lake and DuPage counties, covering 284 ZIP codes and more than 3,340 square miles. Our tennis community includes 5,300+ junior players, 3,000+ adult players and nearly 10,000 USTA members.

With more than 4,500 courts at public parks, community facilities and private clubs, it's easy to find a place to play close to home. Whether you're interested in leagues, tournaments, lessons or recreational play, USTA Chicago offers opportunities for players of all ages and skill levels.

Ready to play? Discover tennis opportunities below and reach out to get started.

The Alan G. Schwartz Community Tennis Program

Classes for adults and juniors on Chicago Park District courts

Contact Catherine Thom

Cardio Tennis
Beginning instruction

Adult Social Play

Contact Tyrin Wages

Casual match play

USTA Adult Leagues

Contact Tyrin Wages

Team-based competition
Progressive play toward National championships

Coaching

Contact Mary Beth Bowman

Help run classes in Chicago parks
Get certified and earn badges with USTA Coaching

Officiating

Contact Ross Roloff

Help keep play fun and fair
Guide juniors through competitive play

Tournaments

Juniors contact Barb Rueth

Adults contact Tyrin Wages

Competitive opportunities for adults and juniors at all levels

Junior Team Tennis

Contact Barb Rueth

Youth leagues with scheduled competition
Potential advancement to the Midwest Championships

School Programs

Contact Mary Beth Bowman

Tennis in physical education classes
After-school programs

Community Involvement

Contact Miranda Rodriguez

Partnerships to increase access to tennis
Special events and activations

Adapted Tennis

Contact Mary Beth Bowman

Lessons and clinics for players with special needs
Wheelchair tennis

Volunteer with Us

Contact Miranda Rodriguez

Contact Us

chicagoinfo@midwest.usta.com, 847-803-2382

USTA Chicago Team

Executive Director: Jill Siegel

Director of Park Programming: Catherine Thom

Tennis Growth and Engagement Manager: Miranda Rodriguez

Adult League and Special Project Coordinator: Nancy Manolis

Junior Play Director: Barb Rueth

Tennis Services Representative: Mary Beth Bowman

Adult Play Coordinator: Tyrin Wages

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