Information for your visit to the racket club

To promote social distancing and alleviate germ transmission, the following restrictions will be implemented beginning Friday, November 20:

* Session 2 (which started this past Monday) general registration group lessons, NITTL drills, Tuesday Evening Ladies Doubles League, and JDP will be CANCELLED. Full credits for the remainder of the session will be applied to Park District household accounts as quickly as possible in the coming days. Anyone needing their credit refunded by check or credit card may contact Business Manager Leanne Schmidt at extension 2011 or lschmidt@crystallakeparks.org.

* Drop-in group lessons & non-singles open play will be CANCELLED.

* Face coverings must be worn EVERYWHERE, including on the courts.

The following activities will be allowed:

* Singles play IS permitted.

* Private lessons ARE permitted (contact Tennis Director Conni Stinek at extension 2015 or cstinek@crystallakeparks.org for more info).

* Existing permanent court time reservations WILL be honored.

* The Session 2 Sunday Boys & Girls High School Singles Leagues WILL continue.

* Singles Scrambles WILL continue.

Provided things can resume at a greater capacity before the end of Session 2 (February 28), we will restart the session and hold a new re-registration period (with priority given to those who had initially registered for Session 2).

The Racket Club reopened on June 8. All courts indoors and out are available, but certain areas have been restricted including seating surfaces, lockers, showers, drinking fountains, and the practice lane / ball machine. Only instructional staff is touching teaching equipment and balls during programs.

FYI: COVID-19 Participation Modifications at The Racket Club

* Players (or anyone associated with a player) with COVID symptoms or exposure to it may not participate.

* Masks must be worn by anyone inside the building when not on court.

* No spectating inside the building, including during classes.

* Social distancing of 6’+ must be practiced by anyone on the grounds.

* Players should arrive no sooner than 10 minutes before scheduled activity time and leave soon after completion.

* Indoor curtains closed to avoid balls going onto other courts.

* Players must bring own towel, water, snacks, and cooler.

* Scoring devices have been removed; players should bring paper/pen to keep score.

* No hand shaking; racket bump instead.

* Two numbered balls per player per competitive match; use only assigned balls to serve.

* Exit as soon as activity is over, scores reported, and next match time given.

* No congregating at tournament site due to limitations on number of people in the facility at one time.

The Racket Club is your home for year-round tennis for all ages whether you’re a beginner or expert. 🎾   

The pro shop, lounge and children’s playroom give you the complete club experience you are looking for. Stop in today!

Contact Club Manager Rob Laue at 847-658-5688 ext. 2014 or rlaue@crystallakeparks.org.

SEPTEMBER - MAY

Monday - Thursday  |  7:30 am - 10 pm

Friday  |  7:30 am - 9 pm

Saturday  |  7:30 am - 6 pm 

Sunday  |  7:30 am - 8:30 pm

SUMMER

Monday - Thursday  |  7:30 am - Dusk
Friday - Sunday  |  7:30 am - Noon

• 9 cushioned indoor hard courts with indirect lighting, including 3 lined for pickleball
• 4 hard outdoor courts
• 3 clay outdoor courts
• Practice court with ball machine & pickleball lines
• Lounge and viewing area
• Locker rooms
• Pro shop
• Supervised playroom
• Permanent & open court time year round/7 days a week
• Lessons for all ages
• USPTA/PTR pro staff
• Competitive leagues

Open court time reservations may be made one week in advance by members and one day in advance by non-members (with $10 additional guest fees). Play begins on the hour and half hour; $26/hour prime time and $22/hour non-prime.

Permanent court time reservations are made for the same time each week during the indoor and summer seasons. Court fees are divided as requested among all group members (and billed in six installments for the indoor season).