The Washington Township Schools’ Community Tennis Program was founded over 60 years ago by Barbara S. Wynne with the vision that tennis can enhance one’s athletic ability, as well as one’s personal life.
In 1964 the program grew from her backyard court to eight courts at North Central High School. As participation and programming of this grassroots program continued to expand, so did the facility. Over the course of 60 years, private fundraising and community support created the flagship tennis facility in the Midwest.
Recently completing a two-year, four-million-dollar construction project in 2023, the Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center received the USTA’s Outstanding Facility Award in 2024. The facility currently houses 26 full-size, post-tension concrete courts, 2 Youth Progression courts, and a state-of-the-art tennis house.
Serving as the hub for tennis in Indiana and the USTA Midwest Section, annually we host the IHSAA Boy’s and Girl’s State Tournaments and house the Indiana High School Coaches Hall of Fame. We are home to various Midwest Championships including, but not limited to, the CITA District Closed, the Midwest Closed Championships, and the Junior Team Tennis Championships. We actively participate with CITA to host league play and spring junior clinics.
In 2014 the Indianapolis Community Tennis Program became the management arm of the Washington Township Schools’ Community Tennis Program. Although the name may have changed, the program has not, as we continue to partner with MSD of Washington Township in bringing tennis opportunities to the extended community.
Such opportunities include tennis programming for ages 3 years old through adults, at all levels of play, and utilizing the USTA’s Youth Progression Pathways, serving over 1,000 players during the summer months.
In 2025 we joined forces with the Indianapolis Racquet Club to provide premiere coaching for our elite players in the High Performance Program.
Although our program has expanded over the years, we have maintained our tradition of excellence and have stayed true to our roots, understanding our students are learning more than just a game. The skills and core values they gain through the sport will be carried throughout their lives, both on and off the court. Reinforcing this aspect is our Kids Helping Kids philanthropy program, which has raised $700,000 for Riley Children’s Hospital since 1983.