We're a 10-court indoor tennis, indoor pickleball, and outdoor swim facility located in Naperville, IL. We serve tennis players of all ages and skill levels, from beginning juniors and college-bound high school players to seasoned team competitors and adults who simply love playing the game. Adult Pickleball players enjoy competitive and social Open Play events, as well as year-round access to the courts. Meanwhile, our competition-size, 6-lane pool and gated kiddie pool are prized by families who seek either summertime fun, competitive swim, or both.

Learn why Members choose NTC, plus check out some of the latest club news by scrolling below.

North Central Tennis Fall Recap:

The women’s team went 12-0 this fall including capturing their 4th straight CCIW Regular Season Title. The Cardinals have won 43 straight CCIW matches and will be the #1 seed at the spring Conference Tournament.  

Abby Penados, Natalie Bassett, and Kensington Payne were selected as All-Conference performers- while Abby won CCIW Player of the Year and Coach Ryan Jump won his 4th straight Coach of the Year award. In the rankings, Abby Penados is ranked 26th in the nation in singles and Abby and Natalie Bassett are ranked 25th in the nation for doubles. 

The men’s team had a shorter fall season, playing in 2 invites with a veteran roster.  Of the men’s team that was ranked as high as 37th in the nation last year, over 3/4ths of the players returned for this season.

NCAA National Singles Qualifier from May, Ramon Vilarroig, leads the Cardinals on a quest for their 2nd CCIW Championship in the last 4 seasons. Last season, returners Ramon Vilarroig and Matt Sengphommachanh were All-Conference performers.

Both teams have a handful of matches at the Naperville Tennis Club this winter!

We will be posting a schedule for both teams at the club soon; but even their practices are fun and inspiring to watch!

CONGRATULATIONS ON 4TH PLACE FOR THE 18+ 4.5 MENS DIVISION AT THE 2023 USTA LEAGUE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!  WE ARE SO PROUD!!!

Congratulations to our USTA-NITA 3.5 18+ Women's team

           who placed 1st at Districts and 2nd in State!

Pictured: Back Row: P. Gabel, P. Bustamante, C. Lee, T. Reese, L. Toney, & J. Burke; Front Row: J. Arnold, J. Odenbeck, J. Hinkle, M. Yacullo, J. Wagner, & C. Rothkopf.  Not Pictured: M. Baek-Jones, M. Balaun, B. Feldmann, C. Fredrick, B. Larsen, M. McNamara, M. Otto, L. Park, & D. Trask

NTC's USTA TEAMS CROWNED 2022 DISTRICT CHAMPIONS

Congratulations to four NTC-based USTA teams, each earning District Champion honors Sept. 10-11 during Northern Illinois District (NITA) and Chicago District Tennis Association (CDTA) playoffs. Teams advance to either State or Sectional competitions in September or October, depending on the league.

NITA Women’s 7.0 - 55 & Over, Winter Team

Captain: Katherine Bianchi

Team Members: Teri Ayotte, Catherine Golz, Marie Hajduk, Cathy Kakuska, Kathy Kasiurak, Kathleen Leahy, Sharon Martinez, Judy Stevens, Joan Vander Linde, Lori Vardas, Nancy Williford, and Michelle Yacullo.  

NITA Women’s 7.0 – 65 & Over, Summer Team

Captain: Katherine Bianchi

Team Members: Teri Ayotte, Catherine Golz, Kathleen Leahy, Jan Mack, Sharon Martinez, Cynthia McCarthy, Janet Tietz, Giuseppina Williams, Kim Williams, Nancy Williford, Miriam Wozniewski, and Meijan Linda Yu.

NITA 8.0 Mixed -- 40 & Over, Winter Team

Captain: Kevin Podwika

Co-Captain: John Laurx

Team Members: Craig Berry, Sally Berry, Lucas Boyer, Bryan Dohman, Stacey Dohman, Catherine Grover, Melissa Held, Deniz Karacay, Rich Katzmann, Robin Kiamco, Lisa Korte, Debbi Landorf, Vicki Mitchell, Kevin Moffit, Julie Rusin, Martha Skryd, Jennifer Smith, Janine Stalcup, Cindy Sullivan, and Derek Wong.

CDTA Women’s 7.0 – 55 & Over, Winter Team

Captain: Katherine Bianchi

Team Members: Teri Ayotte, Stephanie Batka, Diane Fonte, Catherine Golz, Marie Hajduk, Maureen Henderson, Sharon Kerr-Zygmunt, Kathleen Leahy, Sharon Martinez, Denise McGinn, Mary McNamara, Rose Northon, Chalise Short, Lori Vardas, Nancy Williford, Michelle Yacullo, and Meijan Linda Yu.

FOURTH OF JULY GAMES 2022: T-shirt relays and an egg toss, watermelon relays and water balloons ... NTC Pool Members and their families celebrate summer at the annual NTC Fourth of July Games.

NORTH CENTRAL COLLEGE TEAMS ADVANCE TO NCAA TOURNAMENT

** UPDATED ** Both Men's and Women's North Central College tennis teams advanced to Round 2 of the NCAA Division III Playoffs, but were taken out in Round 3. The Women's team swept Franciscan University (5-0), but was eliminated by Middlebury College (0-5) on Friday, May 13. The Men's team defeated University of Wisconsin-Superior (5-0), but lost the battle against Gustavus Aldophus College (0-5) on May 13. **

North Central College's Men’s tennis team took out Carthage College May 7 in the College Conference of Illinois and Wisconsin Tournament Championship to earn its first conference title since 1961. With the win, the Cardinals Men's team heads to the NCAA 2022 Division III Men's Tennis Championships, a first in the school's history, to face University of Wisconsin-Superior on Thursday, May 12, at University of Chicago, Stagg Tennis Courts.  

The North Central College Women's team, 21-5, travels to Pittsburgh Thursday, May 12, for the NCAA 2022 Division III Women's Tennis Championships. The Cardinals Women's team, competing in its second straight NCAA Tournament appearance, faces Franciscan University at Carnegie Mellon University.

Both teams are currently ranked in the Top 10 of the Division III Central Region rankings by the Intercollegiate Tennis Assn. NTC hosts practices for North Central College Men's and Women's teams ... congratulations, Cardinals!

Congratulations to Naperville Tennis Club's Women's 3.5 Jack Barry team, which defeated Five Seasons May 1 in the 2021-22 Championship Playoffs. NTC's Jack Barry Women's 3.5 2021-22 Champions (left to right): Lynn Park, Elizabeth Sheridan, Chris Lee, Beth Larsen, Julie Burke, Jeanine Hinkle, and Jill Odenbeck. Team members not pictured: Deb Abunassar, Sheri Anderson, Adri Boudeman, Sue Burton, Sunhee Choi, Rina Daw, Paula Gabel, Helen Gee, Amanda Hanlon, Kim Harte, Katie Hay, Katie Jones, Lauren Loeb, Tracy Reese, Christy Rothkopf, Lori Toney, Deb Trask, Melinda Watson, Nancy Williford, and Linda Yu.

Thank you to all who supported the Serving Up Hope fundraiser held Saturday, April 23, at Naperville Tennis Club. The event brought in more than $20,000 (double the goal!), which will support tennis and education in Uganda. See how your donation helps children and communities whose lives are changed through tennis and education. "The tennis and pickleball community in and around Naperville is amazing," says Vania King, founder of Serving Up Hope and two-time Doubles Grand Slam Champion. "The energy on and off the court was really special. I was overwhelmed by the response to our mission and the money raised. The support will go a long way toward serving the needs of the kids in Uganda and giving them real courts to play on. I had so much fun and hope we can make this an annual event!"