University Tennis Centre

Summer Tennis Options

Thank you to
all our members for a fantastic winter tennis season. It's been great seeing such strong participation and energy on the courts.

A reminder that the final day of the winter season is May 10. Beginning May 11, we transition to our summer tennis schedule with reduced hours however we will be offering the following clinics below. We keep the domes up all summer however if you prefer to play outdoors, the John Hatch Tennis Centre is a great option! Please refer to John Hatch Sports Camps - Adult Tennis, Western Tennis for more information.

We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you again in the fall!

Leslie Richards & John Hatch

Join us this summer for structured, fun, and social tennis sessions! All programs are organized by level to ensure the best learning experience.

Membership is not required to participate.
Sign up on Salix Registration System one week prior.
Payment required the day of the lesson.
The lesson may be cancelled due to unsafe playing conditions due to humidity or heat or due to low sign up numbers. You may be notified the day of if cancelled.
Beginner Program (Mondays)

Time: 6:00–7:00 PM or 7:00–8:00 PM
Cost: $21 per week
Format: 2 courts | 6 players per court | 1 instructor per court

Level Description:

This group is strictly for complete beginners. No prior tennis experience is required. Players will learn:

Basic grip and stroke fundamentals (forehand, backhand, serve)
Court positioning and movement
Simple rallying and introduction to scoring
Perfect for those brand new to tennis or who have never had formal instruction.

Low Intermediate Program (Tuesdays)

Time: 6:00–7:00 PM or 7:00–8:00 PM
Cost: $21 per week
Format: 2 courts | 6 players per court | 1 instructor per court

Level Description:

Designed for players who have basic experience and can sustain short rallies. Players should:

Have a general understanding of forehand, backhand, and serve
Be able to rally 3–5 shots consistently
Have some familiarity with scoring and match play
Focus will be on improving consistency, technique, and introducing point play.

High Intermediate Program (Thursdays)

Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Cost: $38 per week
Format: 2 courts | 6 players per court | 1 instructor per court

Level Description:

For more experienced players looking to refine their game. Players should:

Rally consistently (6+ shots) with control
Have reliable serves and directional control
Be comfortable with scoring and match play
Sessions will focus on:

Advanced stroke development and shot selection
Strategy and tactical play
Live point play and situational drills

Easter Weekend Hours

Friday April 3 - Open 8am-9pm
Saturday April 4 - Open 9am-6pm
Sunday April 5 - Closed
Monday April 6 - Open 8am-10pm

Dear members,

We're happy to report that the flooding threat has now passed and the club will be reopening tomorrow, Thursday March 12.

We were notified this morning that the parking lots would be reopening today. However, by that time we had already cancelled staffing and instructors for today, so we were unable to reopen on short notice.

All regular activities, lessons, and play will resume tomorrow as scheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding while we worked through the situation and a huge thank you to the members for offering support in the event of a flood!

Leslie

January Membership Update 🎾

With court demand stronger than ever this season, we will not be prorating memberships this January. Although this has been an option in the past, full memberships help us manage court availability and maintain the best possible playing experience for everyone.

We truly appreciate your understanding.

Wishing all our members a very Merry Christmas and a joyful holiday season. Thank you for being a part of our tennis community - may your holidays be filled with happiness, good health, and great matches ahead!

Friendly reminder that the club will be closed on Christmas Day and Boxing Day. We will reopen on December 27.

Leslie Richards & John Hatch
University Tennis Centre

Hi Londoners and Alumni, we are off again with our 17th Annual London Basket Brigade! Just local people trying to help some local families have some more food at Christmas and some hope for a better future. Go to www.LondonBasketBrigade.com and help in any way you can. Here we go!

New Club Clothing Line - In Loving Memory of Mike Richards

I am proud to introduce my new University Tennis Centre clothing line, created in memory of our longtime tennis pro, coach, mentor, and friend, Mike Richards. Each purchase helps continue Mike's legacy - part of the proceeds will be donated every year to a charity in his honour.

Leslie Richards

University Tennis Centre

Winter membership is now available! Please visit our website at www.universitytenniscentre.com for more information! Look forward to seeing you on the courts soon!

Salix will be available for booking courts online this season!

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Hello All,

I invite you to come join us on Saturday September 14, 2024 for the 12th Annual Rob Schmidt Memorial Pro-Am at the John Hatch Tennis Center, 4621 Wonderland Road South, London. (Rain date Saturday September 14th at the University Tennis Tennis Center at Western). We are sure you will have a whole lot of fun! Go mark the date on your calendar!

Rob was eager to use the growing popularity and his love of tennis to get more kids active and interested in tennis at the local level. With your help we are continuing his dream. Thanks to the participation of tennis players like you, to date we have raised $46,000. All proceeds (100%) go to support London High School Tennis and other local tennis initiatives for youth.

Our event this year includes tennis and pickleball 1-4pm

The format of the PRO-AM is as follows:
Each court (4 tennis and 3 pickleball) features a doubles match with a pro playing in with three guests while a second pro provides coaching tips from the sideline.

Half way through the event, before we switch activities, we will have a social time with light refreshments, a few speeches, photos and a small Silent Auction featuring some really cool items. ( If you have anything that you would like to donate for the auction please give me a call. )

If you have never played pickleball before this is a great opportunity to try it out with professional instruction! We’ll supply the paddles.
The fee to participate is $60 per person. We accept e-transfers to [email protected] or cash or cheque payable to “Rob Schmidt Memorial Account" on the date of the event.

If you would like to be a part of this special event, registration is opens today, August 1, 2024. Registration will be limited on a first come basis. Respond to [email protected], or call or text 519-859-4085 to register or with any questions.

Thank you for your support and we hope to see you then.

Sincerely,
Pauline Schmidt

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📌 2024 SUMMER SEASON 📢

A membership is not required to play at UTC during the summer season (May 6 to Sept).

🎾 Tennis: the hourly court fee is $38 including HST. Maximum 4 players per tennis court.

🚨 Pickleball: the court fee is $38 including HST for a 2 hour booking. Only 2 hour bookings permitted. Maximum 4 players per pickleball court. We have a total of 4 pickleball courts available for booking.

Details:

📍Coaching is not permitted at University Tennis Centre. You may book a court for play only.
📍To book a court, please call the club at (519)661-3112. Courts may be booked up to 7 days in advance. A guest parking pass can be obtained from the clubhouse upon arrival. Cancellation policy is 24 hours in advance.
📍You must bring your own racquet and balls.
📍 Tennis clinics offered Tuesday and Thursday evenings starting May 7 for intermediate and advanced level players. $38 including HST per clinic. Sign up opens April 30 by calling the club at (519)661-3112.

Www.universitytennscentre.com for hours and location.

University Tennis Centre Welcome to the University Tennis Centre, located on the beautiful campus of Western University. Our facility consists of six hard courts under two domes as well as a clubhouse with showers and change rooms. We are a full service Members Club offering a wide variety of organized programs for the begi...

Holiday Hours 🌲

Open Sun Dec 24 9am-3pm
Closed Mon Dec 25
Closed Tues Dec 26
Open Sun Dec 31 9am-3pm
Closed Mon Jan 1
*other hours during the holiday season may vary

Happy Holidays! 🎅🏻