We’re a 501(c)(3) nonprofit tennis and education center committed to making the game accessible to all.
Our comprehensive programs serve adults, juniors, and—with community support—under-resourced youth through our TennisWorks outreach programs. Fred Wells Tennis & Education Center was founded in 2002 to fulfill the vision of Twin Cities businessman Fred Wells, who believed that tennis could have the power to help people of all ages and abilities to reach their personal potential.
04/29/2026
What an incredible evening! Because of you, Saturday’s Pro-Am will fund a summer full of joy for the youth we serve. Thank you for making it all possible.
View the full recap and photo gallery 📸🏆: https://us16.campaign-archive.com/?u=7abbfbd3abcbeb4abd9406fcc&id=769650952e
04/25/2026
Today’s the day! 🎾🏆
We can’t wait to watch our coaches and their doubles partners compete at this year’s Pro-Am Showcase & Fundraiser.
Can’t make it? You can still support by joining the silent auction or making a donation to support TennisWorks youth: https://www.fwtec.org/2026-proam
04/22/2026
It’s Pro-Am week! Can’t join us this Saturday? You can still support FWTEC this spring: https://www.fwtec.org/2026-proam
Silent Auction – Browse and bid on unique items in our online auction— open now to everyone!
Joy Drive – Donate online or at the front desk to fund the “extras” that make summer field trips even more joyful for the youth we serve.
Tennis Equipment Drive – Donate rackets and bags (new or used) and tennis balls (new only) now through May 11.
Donate – Make a gift to help reconnect youth to impactful programming this summer.
An exciting Pro-Am update from Coach Clay 🏆
Join the ticket waitlist, make a donation, and learn more about our Showcase & Fundraiser on April 25:
www.fwtec.org/2026-proam
The 2026 Pro-Am Showcase & Fundraiser is set for Saturday, April 25, and ticket sales are officially OPEN! 🎟️ 🎾🏆
Join us as FWTEC coaches and their partners compete in a fun-filled evening of tennis, dinner, drinks, and community — all supporting our free TennisWorks youth summer programs.
Learn more and secure your tickets now: www.fwtec.org/2026-proam
12/10/2025
We've been collecting winter clothing and groceries this holiday season. Now through Monday, December 15, you can bring in new or like-new clothing items or make a donation to sponsor groceries. All donations support our Holiday Open House on Friday, December 19, where families can pick up clothes, groceries, and, of course, play tennis! 🧥🛒
Check out our grocery haul that supported families for Thanksgiving, and click the link to learn how you can contribute today: https://www.fwtec.org/holiday-open-house
There's still time to share the gift of tennis this Give to the Max Day! See your impact through the eyes of players and consider making a donation to remove financial barriers to tennis and educational opportunities for youth: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/fred-wells-tennis-education-center-inc/give-to-the-fort
We appreciate your support!
It's Give to the Max Day! Learn how your support helps us deliver high-quality tennis and education programming at no cost to families in our community.
Consider sharing the gift of tennis and the joy it brings. A donation at any level makes an immediate impact on the youth we serve: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/fred-wells-tennis-education-center-inc/give-to-the-fort
Thank you for your continued support!
11/03/2025
Lots of smiles, laughter, and connection at our CommUNITY Gala! THANK YOU to everyone who made it such a huge success. By exceeding our $250,000 fundraising goal, 2,000 young people will have access to free, high-quality programming this year 🎉🎾
10/23/2025
The CommUNITY Gala Silent Auction is OPEN! 🎉
You don't have to attend the Gala to join the fun— this online auction is open to everyone: https://events.handbid.com/lp/2025-community-gala/items
Bid on gift certificates, themed baskets, event tickets, and some of our most unique items yet. Every bid helps youth access free TennisWorks programming this school year 🎾
The auction closes at 7:00 pm on Saturday, October 25, so get in on the action while you can!
| Monday | 7am - 10pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 10pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 10pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 10pm |
| Friday | 7am - 10pm |
| Saturday | 6:30am - 10pm |
| Sunday | 6:30am - 10pm |