TENNIS
IT’S BETTER AT THE OBBT
At the OBBT you get a country club experience at a value price!
Free Court time: There is never an additional cost to book a court once you are a member at the OBBT. (2 hour limit)
The club offers racquet stringing and sales in the pro shop.
HAR-TRU GREEN CLAY COURTS:
Easier on The Body
HAR-TRU courts are easier on the body than other types of courts. There is less strain on the back, legs, and ankles than asphalt/hard courts. HAR-TRU is flexible, allowing a player to slide and recover under control, instead of having to slam down onto the court, absorbing the shock in every joint in the body. Har-Tru surfaces allow sliding, which results in seven times fewer injuries than surfaces which do not.
Environmentally Friendly
Clay dries quickly and is environmentally safe. Unlike hard court surfaces, players can be on a clay court in a matter of minutes after a rain shower. Har-Tru is made up of natural, crushed, green stone, leaving no chemicals or toxic waste. Har-Tru absorbs water quickly, solves run-off control issues, and gets players back on the court for an exciting match.
Player Development
Players, especially junior players, develop a better, more well-rounded game. The slower speed of a clay courts allows a player to learn to construct a point and learn to play a better all court game. An analysis of the world’s top tennis players shows that most had extensive clay court training in their formative years. Clay court develops toughness, stamina, patience and strategy.
Vertical Court Geometry
The brilliance of the tennis grounds at the OBBT is the vertical & parallel court geometry! Players get a truly private and luxury feeling playing a match because there are no balls coming over to your court. The courts are stacked baseline to baseline with a fence separating each court as well as green space. No interference from stray balls so players get to stay in the flow of a match! This is unique to the OBBT and part of it magical appeal.
Pickleball
Pickleball is a racket/paddle sport that was created by combining elements of several other racket sports. Two or four players use solid paddles to hit a perforated polymer ball over a net. The ball is much like a wiffle ball, with 26–40 round holes
Beginning on Friday, May 24th -- Pickleball racquets and balls will be available for Club Members.
Private Lessons
Private lessons are the quickest way to learn the sport or to improve an aspect of your game.
Offered for individuals or groups 7 days a week.
Please email Ryan Rader at rrader@oak-brook.org or call 630-368-6456 to set up lessons.
Cost $90 an hour for members
Cost $100 an hour for Non-members
Spring Tennis
Spring tennis available 7 days a week.
Ladies Drills are a fun fast paced way to get you back in the swing of things for the outdoor season.
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday 9 AM-10:30 AM beginning May 1
Please email Ryan Rader at rrader@oak-brook.org or call 630-368-6456 to set up lessons.
Ladies Drills
Adult drills
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday 9:00 AM -10:30 AM
Tuesday beginners 9am – 10:30am
Wednesday evening ladies intermediate TBD
Friday 10:30 to 12:00 Noon "Open Ladies"
Get ready to break a sweat! Coach Ryan will take you through 90 minutes of fun fast paced competitive drills that will leave you tired and looking forward to your next drill. Evening and weekend drills will be available upon interest and participation.
$30 Member, $45 Non-Member *minimum of 3 players required and max of 6 players, 24-hour advance sign up required, no shows will be charged.
"Co-Ed Drills"
Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon Beginning June 3
Tuesdays 9:00 - 10:30 AM 60 & Older Co-Ed Doubles Drills
"This fun, fast paced drill will consist of intense drilling and point play that will help boost your in game strategies to the next level and help you with certain on-court situations players find in match play."
$30 Member, $45 Non-Member
Junior Program
Ages 5-8
Monday - Thursday 9:15 AM to 10:15 AM (Opposite Swim Team Practice)
This class will utilize the USTA 8 and under red ball. Emphasis on fun, hand eye coordination, ready position, and proper swing technique.
$17 per day
Ages 9 and up
Monday - Thursday 10:30 AM to 12:00 Noon (Opposite Swim Team Practice)
June 3 - August 8
This class will utilize the USTA 10 and under orange ball and the 12 and under green ball. Focused on footwork, development, strokes, scorings, and games.
Please bring everything you need for the day. Tennis attire, racquet, sunscreen, hat, sunglasses drinks, and a snack.
$25 per day
Ages 12 and up *Instructor approval required for ages 10 &11 to join
Monday - Thursday 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
June 3 - August 18
This class will utilize the USTA 12 yellow ball. "Players will work on proper grips and form to produce a top level technique and varying spins. Daily focus on controlling the ball in a rally, serving and strategies for singles and doubles. Matchplay for this camp will utilize the challenge ladder."
$25 per day
$30 per day non members
Social Leagues
Social Leagues free for members and $20 for guests. Show up for doubles and have fun competitive sets of tennis each week.
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday at 10:30 AM
Please register on the Esoft website
Tennis Events
Look for social doubles events 1 per month.
Beginning this May will feature a Ladies Guest Day
Last season's themed “Wimbledon White Attire” event was a huge hit and a great way to meet and network with other members. Further will follow shortly.
Challenge Ladder
Men’s & Women’s Challenge Board: Weekly matches vs. other members with end of season club championship!
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Men’s and Women’s Singles Challenge Ladder
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Men’s and Women’s Doubles Team Challenge Ladder
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Junior Challenge Ladder: If your junior wishes to participate please contact Ryan Rader 630-368-6456
Club Championship in September!
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Format: Players and Teams seeded. Get a week to play each other.
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4 rounds for top 16 teams & players
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Semis and Finals on Sunday afternoon in September
2024 Guest fee is $20 per guest per day. Please sign waiver and pay at the pro shop.