One of the many wonderful things about tennis is that it is a sport that can be played year-round. Many sports require an outdoor field, which limits the time of year they can be played. Tennis, on the other hand, is often accommodated by a number of facilities that host an indoor court.
As we head into the late fall and winter seasons; wind, rain and snow can make playing outdoors miserable, if not impossible. Don’t let the cold or wet weather keep you from playing your daily or weekly game. Check out one of the following options, and sign on to play inside.
One of the first places you should check for a free or low-cost indoor court is your local parks and recreation website. You will find an array of covered and indoor options with a variety of amenities. These locales are often bare bones and first-come-first-serve as they are open to the public. You will need to pack your racquet along with any supplies you anticipate needing. In some cases, you can pay for a spot ahead of time. This information is provided on each spaces’ website.
Many public schools, from grade school through high school, have indoor tennis courts, or basketball courts that can be converted to tennis courts to play on. Our Tennis Afterschool Zone offers many gym locations to play.
Check in with your nearby community school to see if they have a facility available and what the rules for use are. The main drawback to this option is that you will likely be required to work around school hours as well as extra-curricular activities that are scheduled in the space.
A good number of local gyms and fitness facilities are home to well-kept indoor tennis courts. This option is nice because there are often several courts available in an effort to minimize the wait time for people looking to get their game on. One of the drawbacks is that most of them require players to pay for some level of membership, so be prepared to make an investment.
Another perk to joining a local gym is the amenities. You are likely to enjoy access to showers and changing rooms as well as other options for getting or staying fit. Gyms that are home to tennis courts often have a pool, fitness room and even a sauna or steam room. Talk about a great way to make the best of the cold-weather months.
Many communities have public tennis centers, like the Vancouver Tennis Center in Vancouver, WA and the Galbraith Tennis Center in Tacoma, WA. These facilities have a large number of high-quality indoor courts you can rent just for your game. They are well kept and often offer additional opportunities for classes.
While you aren’t required to buy a membership, purchasing a membership does afford you some pretty cool perks. Membership benefits include:
Before you decide to hang your racket up for the winter months, check into the indoor court options near you. It is likely that there are a variety of options available. Some that come with extra amenities and some that don’t. Once you find a court that fits your needs, consider signing up for a program or class. There’s no better way to burn off the winter blues than a little playtime on the court.
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