NEWS
Recent Capital Improvements, Special Events, Outreach Programs, & Service Projects
RAFA NADAL ACADEMY​
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April 29 - May 3, 2024
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INAUGURAL visit in Utah.
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18 Coaches from Spain
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ADULT CAMP: Wasatch Hills Tennis Center; 80 participants​​
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JUNIOR CAMP: Liberty Park Tennis Center; 84 participants​​
NEW CLUBHOUSE NOW OPEN!
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Wasatch Hills Tennis Center
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Paulsen Construction, EDA Architects, Salt Lake City Engineering, Salt Lake City Facilities, Salt Lake City Parks & Public Lands.
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LEED Certified
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Paid for by Salt Lake County ZAP funds and a $120,000 contribution from the Coach Mike's Friends of Public Tennis 501 (c) 3.
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Funding approved 2015. Construction, Spring 2020 - Summer 2023.
GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION
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Thursday, June 8th, 2023
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Estimated 300 in attendance
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Guest speakers include;
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Michele Mattsson, President of Coach Mike's Friends of Public Tennis 501 (c) (3)​
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Bruce Wood, President of Coach Mike's Friends of Public Tennis 501 (c) (3)
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Spencer Marchant, Owner and operator of Liberty Hills Tennis
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Jenny Wilson, Salt Lake County Mayor
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Spencer Fox Eccles, Chairman and CEO of the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Foundation
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Dan Dugan, Salt Lake City Council Member
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Gary Herbert, Former Utah Governor
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NEW YEAR-ROUND INDOOR BUBBLE​
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Wasatch Hills Tennis Center
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"Winner on Wasatch" Volunteer Campaign Committee
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Broadwell Air Domes. Click here to learn more.
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Comfort Systems USA Intermountain
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Fry Construction
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JD Johnson & Sons, Inc.
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Fully funded by generous private contributions to the Coach Mike's Friends of Public Tennis 501 (c) 3.​​
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NEW INDOOR TENNIS COURTS​
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Four indoor courts at Wasatch Hills Tennis Center
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"Winner on Wasatch" Volunteer Campaign Committee
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Courts Unlimited, LLC
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Fully funded by generous private contributions to the Coach Mike's Friends of Public Tennis 501 (c) 3.
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NEW DONATION DROP BOX​
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​Gently used Tennis Rackets, Bags, and Shoes...accepting now!
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Drop box available at both Liberty Park and Wasatch Hills
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Collections will be donated to rural Utah High School Tennis teams, local high school P.E. classes, and more.​​
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TENNIS BALL RECYCLE INITIATIVE​​​
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We recycle, reuse, or repurpose tennis balls used at Wasatch Hills and Liberty Park Tennis Centers. Bins are available for drop-off or pickup at both locations.
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Typically, used tennis balls are donated on a first-come, first-served basis to community members. Local high schools, sports teams, nursing homes, K-9 Units, animal shelters, tennis enthusiasts, and of course dog lovers are welcome to stop by. We estimate over 10,000 balls are saved and donated annually,
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Weekends at Liberty Park: Keep a look-out for our bin on the outside of tennis center on your walk around the park. Pick up a ball for you, a family member, or family pet on us!​​
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NEW LED OUTDOOR TENNIS LIGHTING​
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​12 Courts at Liberty Park Tennis Center
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88 LED Tennis Specific BLX-II Lighting
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Advanced Lighting, Inc., Brite Court
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Salt Lake City CIP Funds
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NEW INDOOR LIGHTING ​UPGRADE
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32 new LED light fixtures at Liberty Park Tennis Center
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- ​Designed specifically for tennis bubbles
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Funding and installation provided by LHT
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Check out the difference today!
NEW HITTING WALL
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Court #13 at Liberty Park now has a dedicated hitting wall. We have extensively cleaned, fixed, and painted an existing concrete wall (with an additional net line) for the public to practice their game in a more private setting.
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Benefits of using a practice wall include:
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Getting back into the game
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Supplemental practice to private and group lessons
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Cardio & Fitness (put in your earbuds & listen to some of your favorite music while practicing your strokes)
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One, Two, or Family Practice
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Size: This wall is huge! It is almost 60 feet wide and 12 feet tall.
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Quiet: Being made of concrete, this wall is quiet, not disturbing play on other nearby courts.​
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RATE: Court Fee
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ICONIC CMTA CLUBHOUSE DECOMMISSIONED
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- Thanks to all those who have worked so diligently to make this much needed replacement possible!
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Original construction date: Spring 2020 - Spring 2021. Final completion date June 8th, 2023.
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Brought to you by SL County ZAP Funds, Salt Lake City, and CMFPT 501 (c) 3 foundation.
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Three years of operation utilizing multiple commercial trailers.
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Thank you Mobile Mini!​
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NEW ONLINE RESERVATION SYSTEM
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Courts have never been easier to access. Book a court anytime, anywhere!
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Indoor and Outdoor Court Reservations​
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Junior Academy Registration​
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Ball Machine or Ball Basket Reservations​
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NEW ADULT INTRO CLASSES ON SATURDAY
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8:00AM
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Class Level: 1.0 NTRP; Intro To Tennis (Beginner)
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Class Length: 1 Hour
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Description: Fun
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Ratio: 6 to 8 students per court
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Rate: $48/month
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Registration: Download the free PlaybyPoint App. Registration for this class is monthly. Online registration typically opens up seven days before the end of the month for the next session.
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Punch Passes: Not redeemable for this class.
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If the session has already started and you would like to still participate in the remaining classes, please reach out to our front desk.
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9:00 AM
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Class Level: 1.5-2.0 NTRP; (Advanced Beginner)​
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Class Length: 1 Hour
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Description: Fun
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Ratio: 6 to 8 students per court
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Rate: $15/class
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Registration: Download the free PlaybyPoint App. Registration for this class is week to week.
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Punch Passes: Not redeemable for this class.
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Must complete 8:00AM class (1.0) before registering. LHT staff will be happy to assist in finding the appropriate class.​​
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YOUTH OUTREACH PROGRAMS​
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Coach Mike's Friends of Public Tennis Youth Scholarships
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Warner Summer High School Player Scholarships. 5 years and running! We have been fortunate to have hosted over 50 High School players from a variety of schools from Ogden to Cyprus and everywhere in between.
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My HomeTownSLC
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More Coming Soon!
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SERVICE PROJECTS​
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Bubble Installations and Take Downs
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Refurbishing 21 Wood Benches at Liberty Park Tennis Center
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Thank you Erik Marchant and Scouts!
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Handrails at Wasatch Hills & Liberty Park Tennis Centers
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Thank you Ford family, Dylan Hall & Scouts!
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At-Risk After School Tennis Building Painting & Privacy Screen Upgrade
- Thank you Jessie Marchant and LHT staff!
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- Warner Hitting Wall
- Thank you Ruben, LHT, and Warner Family!
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400 + Foot Long Fence Upgrade at Liberty Park Tennis Center Fence.
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Thank you dozens of volunteers, staff, patrons, missionaries, and Marchant/Houghton family members!
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