9101 South Route 31, Algonquin, IL 60102
Coming Attractions
Next Year's Class Session Dates
Mark May 1 On Your Calendar For Summer Registration!
The schedule's out for the 2025-26 class sessions with registration dates. As always, registration may be done online or in person.
We're looking forward to another great season!
Wood Racket Tournament
Wed, May 28 | 10 am - 1 pm
Wood rackets will always have a place in the game of tennis. Why? Because they look cool, feel great to hit, and were the standard piece of equipment for hundreds of years (and not that long ago, in the grand scheme of things). Remember when it was all about artistry over power? Connecting on the center of the strings with a wooden racket is a uniquely satisfying experience...one that you will have over and over at our Wood Racket Tournament on May 28! Divisions for intermediate men, women, and mixed. $20 per player; RSVP at the front desk.
Parent-Child Tournament
Sat, May 31 | 10 am - 2 pm
What parent doesn't want to live that dream of playing matches with their son or daughter?! You can, from 10 am - 2 pm on May 31, and make memories to cherish forever. We'll have two divisions: parent + middle school-age child, and parent + high school-age child. The gender combination is flexible and format will be round-robin, so there will be lots of variety in opponents and evenly-matched competition. $30 per team; RSVP at the front desk.
Indeed, an occasion to remember!
Fooooorrrrrre!
Wed, June 25 | 9 am - 3 pm
If you participated in last summer's Herrick-Thomas Memorial Golf Outing, you will be delighted to hear that it's back at Pinecrest again. You'll love envisioning the smooth check-in, great service, fun assortment of on-course games, attractive silent auction prizes, and incredible post-round buffet. In fact, you've very likely been wondering for the past six months how to sign up for next year!
If you did not participate last year, here's your chance to atone for the gaffe by joining us on Wednesday, June 25! Come one, come all for a day of FUNdraising on the golf course. You don't have to be good; that's not what it's about (although if you ARE good, you'll have plenty of fun going for longest drive, closest to the pin, longest putt, and other opportunities to announce your greatness). We're just trying to get people out doing something different with their friends & colleagues while raising money for a heck of a cause.
Proceeds fund the annual awarding of junior tennis instructional scholarships at The Racket Club. To date over $60,000 has been awarded to 96 players who otherwise may not have gotten to learn the world's greatest game! Visit our golf outing registration site to get in on the fun.
Classic Time!
Weekends of July 11 (Singles) & July 18 (Doubles)
Back and badder than ever is the McHenry County Classic! The signature event of the summer features singles the weekend of July 11 and doubles the weekend of July 18. Divisions for all genders, ages, and skill levels. Come one, come ALL! Register now at USTA.com.
The Outdoor Courts Project
What a summer of '23 it was with the four outdoor hard courts under complete and total construction! See what transpired from the initial demolition through the laying of the asphalt to the installation of the fences to the application of the special ProBounce surface and on and on and ON!
While the project ended up taking a bit longer than hoped, players were in for quite a treat when they opened spring of '24. Thank you for your patience, friends!
Work At The Racket Club
Looking for a "job" that consists of talking to people at a tennis club? Or helping out with classes? Working in various capacities around the facility? Part-time? Seasonal? We have lots of opportunities to contribute. The hours are flexible, co-workers are nice and pay is competitive!
Check out what's available and give it a shot...might as well!
Everything Tennis
Affordable Classes & Memberships for All
Affordable Classes & Memberships for All
Affordable Classes & Memberships for All
Classes are available to members
or those just looking to get started.
Register for classes, check account history and pay balances online.
View membership options & join.
Access the online membership cancellation form.
We are proud to feature a diverse pro staff that is unrivaled among Chicago-area clubs.
Tons of Events & Programs
Affordable Classes & Memberships for All
Affordable Classes & Memberships for All
Browse for information about The Racket Club in the Crystal Lake Park District digital brochure.
Check out our USTA tournament schedule & registration info.
Learn about our NITTL Ladies Club Travel Tennis teams and view the league schedule/standings.
A Beautiful Facility
Affordable Classes & Memberships for All
A Beautiful Facility
Our spacious and comfortable facility consistently garners only the highest praise.
View our club brochure for more info.
View our summer flyer for seasonal info.
Peruse our club newsletter archive.
Lessons & Leagues
Programs are available in all ability levels for the following age groups:
- Ages 5-7 | 7-9 | 9-11 | 11-13
- High School Boys & Girls
- Junior Development Program (Invitation Only)
- Adult 18+
- Leagues
- Pickleball
View the lesson & league schedule in PDF form for the Summer Class Session beginning February 24 (membership required for all Club classes above pee wee level except for Sunday Value beginner classes).
Private Lessons are scheduled directly with the pro of your choice. Contact Conni Stinek at cstinek@crystallakeparks.org if you need assistance.
Half-Hour Private Lessons are $42 (residents) or $44 (non-residents) per half-hour. One-Hour Private Lessons are $84 (residents) or $88 (non-residents) per hour. Every sixth lesson is free!
Registration is now open.
Ways to Play
An absolutely, positively unbeatable deal for those with a flexible schedule
* Valid Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 1 pm.
If your lifestyle features occasional gaps in the schedule that can be filled with a quick session, we don't see how you could do better than this deal! Add this to your membership for only $25/month, and play as much and often as you like* just so long as you don't make a reservation. (We suggest calling first to make sure there are available courts.) Month-to-month commitment; can be cancelled at any time.
Purchase the monthly add-on.
Subbing at The Racket Club
Interested in subbing? Need subs for a group? Check out our online Sub Board.
Need a class or group suggestion? Talk to our Tennis Director, Conni Stinek, at 847-658-5688 ext. 2015 to find the right class or group for you.
Special Rates
Special Rates
There is always a way to play!
Check with us regularly to see if anything special is being offered...chances are it is!
FYI About The Racket Club
Pro Shop & Stringing
Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation
Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation
We've got the best selection of clothes, shoes, racquets and accessories in the northwest suburbs. Our stringing is done quickly & affordably...next day if needed!
Check out our String & Grip Service Price List.
Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation
Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation
Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation
The Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation was established in honor of two founders of The Racket Club, Walt Herrick Sr. and Jack Thomas. Countless children have participated in Racket Club programs and learned this wonderful lifetime sport.
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide tennis instructional scholarships for deserving junior p
The Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation was established in honor of two founders of The Racket Club, Walt Herrick Sr. and Jack Thomas. Countless children have participated in Racket Club programs and learned this wonderful lifetime sport.
The purpose of the Foundation is to provide tennis instructional scholarships for deserving junior players at the tennis club that Walt and Jack founded.
Check out the Foundation newsletter! We encourage you to consider even a modest donation via PayPal. Juniors may apply January - March for annual scholarships.
Forms
Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation
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What's Up At The Club
Racket Club Promos
Club Holidays
Special Days that Affect our Programs
We are closed on certain holidays, while on others we may be open for reservations but not holding lessons or permanent court time. Also note that on occasions in which we have permanent court time but not classes, permanent court time private lesson groups will still meet but without their instructor.
View the holiday schedule.
Take A Look Around Over The Years
