Tennis
The Oakridge Community Centre houses six outdoor, hardcourt tennis courts. Four of these courts are new and have the same cushioned surface as the Australian Open. Two of the new courts have lights which may be activated between 6:00 am and 10:00 pm.
Tennis Options
Tennis players have two options at the Oakridge Racquet Club. They can register for programs or they can purchase a membership and join the club. Club members can book courts online, play in club tournaments and/or play on one of our interclub tennis teams.
Tennis Programs
All racquet sports programs at the Oakridge Racquet Club are administered by Racquet Network. All programs are fee-based and are open to members and non-members alike. Online registration is available. Please visit Racquet Network’s online Pro Shop or call 403-238-0687 for more information.
2011 Members Only Drop-In
Volunteers are organizing a free, members-only drop in tennis program for Saturday mornings, 10:00am-12:00pm. The program will run every Saturday morning from May 24 until Aug 27 with the exception of long weekends and Stampede week when the facility is booked for the national tourament. All levels are welcome. All participants must either be members of the ORC or have valid guest passes. Guest passes can be purchased through the front office.
Reserve Tennis Courts
Five outdoor tennis courts are available for private reservations so that ORC members may play with their families and friends. Members may use our online court booking software to reserve court space from May through October.
Group Bookings
Large bookings for schools and other groups are also possible from April through October. Please contact Racquet Network for more information: 403-238-0687.
Tennis Ball Machine
The Oakridge Tennis Club has a professional grade tennis ball machine that can be used by members during specified hours. The machine is also used for lessons by some of our certified, adult tennis instructors.
The general schedule for the 2011 outdoor season has been set as follows: June 20 to September 1, Monday to Friday, 6:00-7:00 p.m. and 8:00-9:00 p.m. During these periods the ball machine is open for group use by ORC members.
Please note that the ball machine is never available for use during Stampede Week nor is it available for use during tournaments or other events. From time to time it may also have to go in for repairs and may be temporarily unavailable.
Public Access
The tennis courts at the Oakridge Community Centre are private courts operated in accordance with the City of Calgary’s Public use policy; they are not public courts. The nearest free public tennis courts can be found at these locations:
