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Purdue Women Host Wichita State

and Marshall this weekend

The No. 48 Purdue women's tennis team defeated Western Michigan 7-0 on Friday, February 10. Purdue will take on a couple of non-conference opponents this weekend at the Schwartz Tennis Center -- Wichita State on Friday, February 17, at 3 pm and Marshall at noon on Sunday, February 19. Also, Wichita State will play Marshall at the Schwartz Tennis Center at noon on Saturday, February 18.

Fri, Feb 17 - 3:00 - 7:00 pm - Purdue Women vs Wichita State

Sat, Feb 18 - 12:00 no - 4:00 pm - Wichita State vs Marshall

Sun, Feb 19 - 12:00 no - 4:00 pm - Purdue Women vs Marshall

FREE PIZZA between Doubles and Singles of both Purdue matches (while supplies last)! There is no admission charge. You are invited to come cheer for the Boilermakers! Live results and streaming video of both Purdue matches will be available during the match at www.purduesports.com.



FITennis 6 Week Session

Mondays, Jan 30 - Mar 5, 11:30 am

The free FITennis Clinic we held on January 16 was so successful and so much fun that several of you have asked us to continue it. So we are!!

We have scheduled a 6 week session of FITennis on Mondays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm (followed by a half hour of optional doubles), January 30 - March 5.

Check out the flyer for more details. Please call 494-3600 or email our Schwartz Tennis Center Program Coordinator Katee Hensley (hensley@purdue.edu) to sign up!

(Click on this flyer to get a PDF file suitable for viewing and printing.)



Monday Night League for

Purdue University Students

If you are a Purdue University student who loves to play tennis, we would like to set up a league for you! Schwartz Tennis Center Program Coordinator Katee Hensley (hensley@purdue.edu), 494-3600 would like to hear from you. Katee will gather information from interested students and will try to set up a fun, competitive Monday night league for you. Please contact Katee today!



2012 Spring Adult

Tennis Programs

Information is available concerning 2012 Spring drills and clinics for adults. Click on the "ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMS" button at the left of this page.
  • 50-LOVE (For those of you ages 50 and over) will be Wednesdays 11-12 noon (women) and 12-1 pm (men).
  • Beginners Clinic will be Tuesdays, 10:30 - 11:30 am.
  • Intermediate Clinic will be Wednesdays, 9-10 am.
  • The Drill of the Day (Fast Paced Tennis Drill) will be Fridays, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm.
For more information contact the Schwartz Tennis Center at 765-494-3600.



Information now available about

2012 Junior Tennis Program Winter Classes,

January 4 - March 9

Information is now available about the 2012 Junior Tennis Program Winter Classes, January 4 - March 9. Click on "JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM DIRECTED BY TIM MADDEN" at the top left of this page, then "JUNIOR TENNIS CLASSES". You will find all our information and a registration form. There is also information about Private/Group Tennis Lessons and USTA Tournaments at Schwartz Tennis Center.

Please register soon while space is available. If you find a class has filled, put your name on the waiting list so we know your intentions. You may mail or bring the registration form to the Schwartz Tennis Center front desk with a check payable to Purdue University. You may also pay by credit card and register by phone at 765-494-3600.

For more information, please email Tim Madden (madden@purdue.edu) or contact the Schwartz Tennis Center at 765-494-3600.



Schwartz Tennis Center Membership

You should become a member of the Schwartz Tennis Center!

Membership Benefits:

  • ONLY Members may reserve courts on a permanent basis.
  • ONLY Members may reserve courts 6 days in advance -- non-members 4 days.
  • FREE Unlimited reserved indoor court time, Memorial Day--Labor day!
  • FREE Unlimited reserved outdoor courts year round.
  • FREE Unlimited Non-Prime time, walk on court time, year round.
  • PRIORITY sign up for lesson programs, clinics, & drills.

The Tennis Center is open and available to non-members. However, non-members are subject to a guest fee. Click on the "RATES AND RESERVATIONS" button at the left of this page. The "HOURS AND FEES" button that appears gives you all the latest information about facility hours and court fees.

Information about the benefits of being a member, as well as membership fees and guest fees are available in the Membership Information flyer. For more information contact the Schwartz Tennis Center at 765-494-3600.



Information Now Available About

2011-2012 Tennis Season Including

Permanent Court Reservations

Information is now available about the 2011-2012 tennis season at the Schwartz Tennis Center. Click on the "RATES AND RESERVATIONS" button at the left of this page.

The "HOURS, FEES, PASSES" button that comes up gives you all the latest information about facility hours, court fees, and play passes.

The "PERMANENT COURT TIME (PCT)" button is for those of you who would like to reserve one or more courts each week September 6, 2011 -- May 25, 2012. If you would like to reserve a court(s) or continue with the court(s) you have used in the past, please have your group's coordinator notify Joe Braden (765-496-9511, jmbraden@purdue.edu) as soon as possible. Note that those who have reserved courts in this past year will have first priority for their court time until July 15.

The "PCT REGISTRATION FORM" button gets you an Excel file to submit a list of names for those playing on your reserved court(s). We would like this to be submitted by September 2. This can be submitted at the Control Desk, by mail (Schwartz Tennis Center, 1324 McCormick Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906), or by email to Joe Braden (jmbraden@purdue.edu).

For more information, contact the Schwartz Tennis Center at 765-494-3600.



Pro Shop Has Strings, Grips,

and Vibration Dampeners

Forget to bring a can of tennis balls? That grip showing some wear? Lose your vibration dampener? Break a string while playing?

Don't worry! Our Pro Shop can help with all of these situations. Take a look at our latest list of products and services. For each string, we give suggestions concerning who might benefit best from that string. We offer very low costs for the string and stringing. In addition, we will do the job with your provided string for only $15.00. We have grips and dampeners available, and, of course, Wilson US Open Tennis Balls. Please stop by the Pro Shop (at the Schwartz Tennis Center Control Desk) if you have a request for a special type of string, grip, or dampener. We will be glad to order anything, if available.

New in our Pro Shop is the Wilson Micro Dry Plus Grip. This grip has been designed for maximum moisture absorption. It is extra thick for more comfort and softer for better stretch. Microfibre felt with Rayon absorbs moisture more quickly and dries more quickly. Stop by the Pro Shop and ask for the Wilson Micro Dry Plus Grip!



Welcome to the Schwartz

Tennis Center Website!

We have worked very hard to make this Website useful for you. Here are a few things to check out:

  • Click on the "ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMS" button at the left of this page. This tells you all about drills, workouts, private lessons, and group lessons for adults.
  • Click on the "JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAM DIRECTED BY TIM MADDEN" button at the left of this page. The "JUNIOR TENNIS CLASSES" button that comes up tells all about the exciting new Junior Tennis Program and even has a registration form. For more information click the "FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQs)" button.
  • Click on the "HOURS" button at the top of this page. We have calendars for each month showing exactly when the facility is open.
  • Click on the "RATES AND RESERVATIONS" button at the left of this page. This gives you all the latest information about facility hours, court fees, play passes, and permanent court reservations.
  • Click on the "TOURNAMENTS" button at the left of this page. This tells you about all tournaments currently scheduled for the facility. You can follow links to the USTA to register for the USTA tournaments.
  • Click on the "PRO SHOP" button at the left of this page for information about racquet restringing, balls, dampeners, and grips now available at our tennis facility.

Let us know what you think of the new Website and tell us about any additions or modifications that you would like to see.

Joe Braden
Tennis Facility Manager
765-496-9511
jmbraden@purdue.edu

Lisa Braden
Operations Assistant
765-494-5236
lmbraden@purdue.edu



Dennis J. and Mary Lou Schwartz

Tennis Center

The Dennis J. and Mary Lou Schwartz Tennis Center opened its doors to the community for play on Saturday, December 30, 2006. The facility is also home to the Boilermaker varsity tennis teams. The teams practice and host competitions throughout the year.

The center, which was completed in December 2006, is Purdue University’s first indoor tennis center. Named for the lead donors, Dennis J. and Mary Lou Schwartz, the facility provides the Purdue and Tippecanoe County communities with state-of-the-art, modern tennis courts in an upscale setting.

The six indoor and six outdoor courts are available to the public. The 60,000-square-foot facility includes locker rooms for the teams, offices for administrative staff and coaches, an athletic training room, and seating areas for fans on the mezzanine above the courts. A pro shop, located in the lobby, is staffed with knowledgeable people ready to help you with your tennis needs.

Technology at the Schwartz Tennis Center includes 12 Plexipave cushioned courts. The layered system is designed to give better support to the athlete's legs during play. Daktronic electronic scoreboards are on each of the indoor and outdoor courts. The six indoor individual scoreboards feed into a large master scoreboard on the west end of the facility, which displays individual and team scoring. The scoreboards are operated from courtside via wireless remote. The tennis center also uses Dartfish Video Analysis technology to assist in player development. A state-of-the-art sound system with Klipsch speakers helps create an energetic atmosphere for the team events.

We hope you will make the Schwartz Tennis Center your favorite place to play tennis. We also invite you to come to the tennis center to cheer on the Boilermaker teams. Admission is free to the varsity matches.