9101 South Route 31, Algonquin, IL 60102
Coming Attractions
Doubles Club Championship
Saturday, May 21 | 10 am - 4 pm
Who's got the right stuff to earn the incredibly coveted title of Club Champion? Put your moxie to the test this spring! Matches will begin as early as 10 am and conclude by 4 pm; cost is $10 per player for each match played. Format is fixed partners / single elimination and levels are intermediate & advanced (3.5 & 4.0). Priority is fun! RSVP at the front desk.
The Golf Outing's Back!
Tuesday, June 7 | 9:30 am - 3 pm
We’d love it if you could join us at Cary Country Club for 18 holes of laughs and maybe an occasional shot that goes somewhat straight. $150 buys you golf and food, plus a nice contribution toward the Herrick-Thomas Memorial Foundation. We’ve awarded over $43,000 so far towards tennis lessons to kids who may have otherwise not been exposed to the game, so let’s not stop now!
- Player Registration is via SignUpGenius. Payment will be requested later via a PayPal invoice emailed to participants. Players may indicate playing partners during registration…don’t have a foursome? No problem! Just sign up and we’ll pair you up. Play begins and 9:30 am, lunch is available between 9’s, and a wrap-up party with food, silent auction, and awards will finish things up.
- Committee members needed. We are looking to form a Golf Outing Committee to help with planning & coordination, as well as fundraising ideas. Do you have a knack for being organized and like seeing your efforts manifest in great accomplishment? If so, committee chair Christine Betz would love to talk to you! Please give Chris a shout at betzchk@gmail.com.
- Sponsorship & silent auction items needed. Interested in getting your company’s name out there, have something to donate, or just generally looking to contribute? Nothing’s too big or too little! Check out our sponsorship submission form and/or see Rob to get things rolling.
Pickle It Up!
Friday, June 17 at Spoerl Park
3.5 Mixed Doubles | 10 am - 12 pm
4.0 Mixed Doubles | 12 - 2 pm
A pickleball doubles extravaganza! Everyone plays the entire time with round robin format. Format is mixed gender; pairings must be one man & one woman. Event will be held rain or shine, with The Racket Club as the inclement weather backup venue.
Register online for $40 per team. ONLY ONE PLAYER PER TEAM REGISTERS, so be sure to indicate partner's name when registering!
CLASSIC TIME
Singles | Friday & Saturday, July 8 & 9
Doubles | Friday & Saturday, July 15 & 16
The area's very best tournament is coming up! We have all levels for all age groups, as always...
SCHEDULE: Matches start as early as 9 am (except adult matches on Fridays, which begin as early as 6 pm). We try to keep the tournament running ahead of schedule if possible, so be prepared to play! Consolation matches will be played on an as-needed basis as the tournament progresses.
BALLS: Each player or team brings a new can of balls to their match. One can is opened and used, and the remaining unopened can is given to the winner.
SCORING: Main draw: 2 out of 3 sets, regular scoring; 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. Consolation: 8-game pro set, regular scoring.
VENUE: Matches may be played either outside or indoors depending on weather, player preference, or availability. We will do our best to accommodate court requests, but nothing is guaranteed and assignments are given at the tournament directors' discretion.
Click here to register for junior divisions & here for adults.
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.
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
- Adult 18+
- Junior High League | High School League | Adult League
- Junior Development Program (Invitation Only)
- Pickleball
View the lesson & league schedule in PDF form for the Summer Outdoor Class Session that begins May 31 (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.
We encourage you to consider even a modest donation via GoFundMe. 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 groups will still meet but without their instructor.
View the holiday schedule.
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