9101 South Route 31, Algonquin, IL 60102
Coming Attractions
Winter Break
Monday, December 19 - Sunday, January 1
No classes, leagues, or guest fees. Happy Holidays!
Family Tennis Night
Friday, January 13 | 6:30 - 8 pm
Get ready to sprinkle a little tennis magic into your family repertoire! Our fun & enthusiastic pros will mix it up with games, point play, cardio, and anything else that can be done on a tennis court. Or, just take advantage of open courts and play at your own pace. Refreshments are provided as well.
PLEASE NOTE: Immediate family members only and only one person per family should register. Cost is only $20/family; register online or in person.
PROS vs JOES!
Saturday, February 4 | 9:30 am - 12 pm
Ladies & gentlemen, come on down...you're the next contestant in the Herrick-Thomas Memorial Foundation Pro-Am! Join us the morning of Saturday, February 4 for a couple hours of ooo's and ahh's with mixed doubles, pro/amateur vs pro/amateur. Format is round robin so everyone gets a real nice cross-section of styles.
Space is limited to only eight amateurs, so dawdle not. See Rob Laue to RSVP. $150 donation to the Foundation is your ticket to play!
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.
Check out our UTR tournament schedule & registration info.
Learn about our NITTL Ladies Club Travel Tennis teams.
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 3-5 | 5-7 | 7-9 | 9-11 | 11-13
- High School Boys & Girls Beginner | Frosh/Soph | Junior Varsity | Varsity
- Junior Development Program (Invitation Only)
- Adult 18+
- Leagues
- Pickleball
View the lesson & league schedule in PDF form for the Winter Indoor Class Session that begins November 28 (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 $40/half hour or $200/6 lessons. One Hour Private Lessons are $80/hour or $400/6 lessons.
Registration is now open.
Ways to Play
An absolutely, positively unbeatable deal for those with a flexible schedule
An absolutely, positively unbeatable deal for those with a flexible schedule
An absolutely, positively unbeatable deal for those with a flexible schedule
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
An absolutely, positively unbeatable deal for those with a flexible schedule
An absolutely, positively unbeatable deal for those with a flexible schedule
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
An absolutely, positively unbeatable deal for those with a flexible schedule
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.
Brochures & Forms
Herrick – Thomas Memorial Foundation
Brochures & Forms
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.
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