Category: Program Updates

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Polo at Sunset

For over 20 years, Hickory Hall Polo Club has provided a unique, family-focused social and sporting event while also raising money and awareness for local organizations. The Indianapolis Tennis and Education Foundation is grateful to have been chosen as a 2025 Polo at Sunset beneficiary.

Together, with our assigned partner the Midwest Academy, we’re thrilled to host this event!

Pack your picnic baskets and coolers, grab your chairs and tailgate items, and join us for this family-friendly event, including an airplane candy drop at halftime, a bourbon pull, and long-forehand contest following the match on June 27, 2025.

Experience the exciting sport of polo and enjoy an evening with fellow tennis families, all while helping support youth tennis in our community.

Tickets are on sale now! General admission tickets are $40 per carload and provide entry to the venue and tailgate spots on a first-come, first-served basis along the east sideline.

Sponsorships are also available in support of the Indianapolis Tennis and Education Foundation. Sponsorships include reserved VIP tailgate locations along the west sideline, and VIP parking, while also providing promotional opportunities for your business.

 

 

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Rafa Nadal Academy at NC

We are thrilled to announce we’re partnering with Rafa Nadal Academy to kick off Summer 2025!

The camps are carried out by the coaches of the Rafa Nadal Academy lead by Toni Nadal, which follows an exclusive training methodology that is based on the many years of experience that Rafa Nadal and his team have gathered over their years on the ATP circuit. Players will be grouped by level.

Registration options are available for junior and adults, May 26 – 30, 2025! What better way to start the summer season?!

For more information CLICK HERE!

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ICTP Receives USTA Outstanding Facility Award

ORLANDO, Fla., August 28, 2024 –

The USTA today announced that the Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center at North Central High School is one of 41 winners in the  USTA’s annual Outstanding Facility Awards program, which recognizes excellence in the construction and/or renovation of tennis facilities throughout the country.

The Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center recently completed a two-year, $4 million construction renovation project. The center now features 26 new post-tension concrete courts in a four-deck formation with wide coaching and viewing lanes separating each deck.

Rounding out the facility and adjacent to the 26 full-size courts are two 60′ courts for beginner players.

“Outstanding tennis facilities like the Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center help us to grow the game at the grassroots level, and we are proud to recognize them for their ongoing impact on the sport of tennis,” said Theodore Loehrke, Managing Director, Section Partnerships, USTA. “The great work of the Indianapolis Community Tennis Program continues to support our shared mission of growing tennis to inspire healthier people and communities everywhere.”

Facilities were judged on the following criteria: overall layout and adaptation to site; excellence of court surface and lights; ease of maintenance; accommodations for players, spectators and press/officials; aesthetics; graphics (including the use of signs and landscaping); amenities such as casual seating for spectators, food services and social areas; and the facilities’ participation in grassroots tennis programs.

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Meet the Instructor

Caroline is 2024 graduate of North Central High School where she was a 4-year varsity member of the Girls’ Tennis Team. She was the IHSAA Doubles State Runner-Up and the Mental Attitude Award Winner in 2023. In addition, Caroline was named Academic All-State and the recipient of USTA Midwest’s Barbara S. Wynne Sportsmanship Award. (2024 Honors and recognitions still pending.)

In the fall, Caroline will play at Ohio Northern University. Until then, you can see her leading our Tots program this summer.

Fun Facts:

Favorite Player: Ben Shelton
Favorite Shot: Volleys
Favorite Part of the Program: Seeing the kids excited and happy playing tennis

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HP Simplified

Having trouble deciding which group is the best fit for your player? The chart below helps to break down each group to help ensure all players are exactly where they need to be.

Still have questions? Don’t hesitate to reach out!

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Summer 2024

We are thrilled to be back at the Barbara S. Wynne Tennis Center at North Central High School for Summer 2024!

With the 26 new courts, we will be hosting a full schedule of camps and classes, including all the old favorites.

Stay tuned as registration for Summer 2024 will officially open in January.

In the meantime, please reach out to [email protected], with any questions.

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Save the Date: Krispy Kreme!

🍩 Doughnuts for a cause!! 🍩

Indianapolis Tennis and Education Foundation, Inc. is giving you the best reason to indulge in a dozen (or few) Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

Starting November 15, 2023, through December 16, 2023, 50% of your order will be donated back to Indianapolis Tennis and Education Foundation, Inc. when you purchase via our fundraising sales page!

Simply buy online, visit your local store & redeem using your code. Mark your calendars now for Nov. 15th to place your order, just in time for some holiday deliciousness!

CLICK HERE TO ORDER!