Village Racquet Club Swings Back into Action

By Matt Tripepi Mariemont Racquet Club Board Member

Did you know that the tennis courts behind Mariemont Elementary School and next to the Parish Center are actually known as “Mariemont Racquet Club”? MRC has been a staple here since 1928 with the courts also home to the Mariemont JV and Varsity Warrior Tennis Teams, as well as clinics, pickleball tournaments and many opportunities for friends and families to hit the hardcourt.

With the arrival of a new season, there’s no better time for individuals and families from all neighborhoods to become part of this awesome community resource for tennis and pickleball enthusiasts alike! We have the ability to switch between pickle or tennis on three of our courts and can host up to seven matches simultaneously.

We are also in the process of securing public and private funding to expand our pickleball options! More details to come soon.

The goal is to create dedicated pickle courts while still having at least five regular tennis courts, with these changes hopefully coming this fall so as not to disrupt play this summer.

In other news, we will host a clean-up day March 1 (rain date March 8) and will have digital payment options for memberships as well as guests to pay at the courts. Expanded options for lessons, tournaments, and programming will also include pickle this year alongside tennis.

Membership signups start mid-March and play typically extends into November/ December. Whether you’re a seasoned player seeking to refine your skills or a newcomer eager to learn, club pros Dave Russell and Tracy Glassmeyer have many opportunities around individual or group lessons for both kids and adults.

Connect with us on Facebook and Instagram to stay updated on the latest Club news and upcoming events, just search for “Mariemont Racquet Club” on each. Hope to see you on the courts soon!