
Looking for a tennis lesson geared just toward you? Then you’ll want to take a private or semi-private lesson! Private tennis lessons are available for participants of all ages. Sign up for one today!
Looking for a tennis lesson geared just toward you? Then you’ll want to take a private or semi-private lesson! Private tennis lessons are available for participants of all ages. Sign up for one today!
Youth Huskies Group Tennis Lessons are being offered for ages 5-17 at Gates Tennis Center! Class times are based on age and skill level. Two spring sessions remain, with 2 class options/level each session. Sign up for both classes and double your fun! Class size is limited and based on social distancing. Masks are required at all times.
Lesson participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment, but Gates can provide equipment to those who don’t have their own.
Saturday clinic times are subject to change to Sunday based on Michigan Tech Varsity Team match schedule.
Red Ball (ages 5–6) uses a modified court, balls, and racquets to make it more fun for this group to learn hand-eye coordination and start swinging! Tuesday 4:30-5:30pm, Saturday 8-9am.
Orange Ball (ages 7-8) uses modified balls and racquets to make it more fun for this group to continue to develop their fundamentals and technique! Tuesday 5:30-6:30pm, Saturday 9-10am.
Green Dot Ball (ages 9-10) uses modified balls that the USTA tournaments use to integrate technique into game play! Thursday 4:30-5:30pm, Saturday 10-11am.
Yellow Ball (ages 11+) uses regular tennis equipment as we work through technique and match play! Thursday 5:30-7pm, Saturday 11am-12:30pm.
Sessions 2 & 3, Red, Orange or Green Dot, 1 day/week, 6-week session: $75
Red, Orange or Green Dot Drop-in Rate: $15/class (only available if the class has not reached capacity, 24 hour notice required)
Sessions 2 & 3, Yellow, 1 day/week, 6-week session: $108
Yellow Drop-in Rate: $20/class (only available if the class has not reached capacity, 24 hour notice required)
Private lessons are also available.
Adult Huskies Tennis Lessons are being offered for ages 17 and up who are looking to learn more about the game of tennis! Each class will include technique and games to learn and develop skills that will improve players’ workouts and match play. Class size is limited and based on social distancing. Masks required at all times.
Lesson participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment, but Gates can provide equipment to those who don’t have their own.
Remaining Spring 2021 Session Dates:
Sessions 2 & 3, 6-week session, 1 day/week: $75
You are more than welcome to sign up for both class times and double the fun!
Drop-in rate: $15/class (Available if the class has not reached capacity, 24 hour notice required.)
Private lessons are also available.
The Michigan Tech Gates Tennis Center will open to current students and Gates members on Monday, August 31. The facility is implementing an enhanced cleaning schedule based on guidelines from the CDC and recreation facility standards.
To ensure the health and safety of users the facility is moving to a block schedule. The new schedule will run for the entirety of the fall semester (Aug. 31–Dec. 20). Users can make reservations online or by calling the front desk at 906-487-2774. To request access to the online reservation system for booking court times on your own, please email gates@mtu.edu.
Gates Tennis Center Health and Safety Measures
After much research on the best practices for reopening tennis facilities, the below are some, but not limited to, health and safety measures and guidelines that are taking place at the Gates Tennis Center:
Please email gates@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2774 with any questions.
The Student Development Complex will have reduced hours during the University spring break, March 7-14.
Note: The pool will be closed March 6 through March 15.
Registration for Spring 2020 Youth Tennis Lessons is now open! Tuesdays, March 31 – April 28, at Gates Tennis Center. Ages 5-17. Sign up by March 27.