Hi Gladiators,
May is National Tennis Month, and we’re celebrating YOU—our Gladiator community! Whether you’re dusting off your racket for the first time in years or aiming to sharpen your skills, there’s no better time to get out on court. Dive into leagues, events, and new features designed to make your season smoother, more social, and more fun.
LAST CHANCE: Spring Doubles & Mixed Doubles
Register by May 11 • League Starts May 15
For men and women of every skill level. No partner? No problem! We can find your match.
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$30 for 5 matches (May 15 – July 6)
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Flexible scheduling: play when it works for you
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Courts near you
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New digital platform: streamlined scheduling & league experience
WANT A $25 AMAZON GIFT CARD?
NOW–May 11 • Refer and Earn a $25 Amazon Gift Card
Refer a new player to spring doubles or mixed doubles and reap the rewards!
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How to qualify:
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Sign up with a new player as your partner (at checkout), OR
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Have a new player register using your unique referral link
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Need a referral link? It takes 30 seconds—just your name & email.
MATCH SPOTLIGHT
2.5 Indoor Finals
Congratulations to Aliz Wadia,
champion (6-2, 6-3),
with Janice Kass as runner-up!
USTA NATIONAL TENNIS MONTH EVENTS
Celebrate with FREE or low-cost tennis events all across Chicagoland!
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All ages & abilities welcome
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Cardio Tennis Pop-Ups for a fun, high-energy workout
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Adult Red Ball & Triples to prove you can pick up the game in just 30 minutes
NEW DIGITAL PLATFORM HIGHLIGHTS
We’ve rolled out game-changing features to simplify your season:
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Availability Scheduler: Set weekly and one-off availability; view opponents’ open times.
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Honor Score & Player Notes: Rate sportsmanship and add private match notes to track your progress.
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Instant Leaderboard Updates: See your standings the moment scores are submitted.
TENNIS TITANS SUMMER CLASSES
Ready to hit the courts this summer?
Tennis Titans is at Hinsdale Central High School summer nights OR if you're members at Downers Grove Swim and Racquet Club we will also be there in the morning - early afternoons.
Summer Tennis Classes Now Open for Ages 4–14 & Adults 18+
Join a fun, fast-paced program using the trusted USTA curriculum—designed to build skills, confidence, and a lifelong love of the game.
- Grouped by age & ability
- Experienced, certified coaches
- Classes for kids, teens, and adults
- Convenient location at Hinsdale Central High School
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Match Play Days included to test skills—whether you're just learning or ready for competitive rallies
Registration is only open for 3 weeks and closes May 24th—don’t miss your shot!
MORE WAYS TO REFER AND WIN
Ready to grow the tennis community while earning amazing rewards? Sign up for our referral program today to receive your personalized referral link and start earning rewards!
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Grand Prize: Bring in the most referrals to win the premium Red Wilson Pro 15 tennis bag!
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Milestone Reward: Refer just 5 players and receive $50 for Gladiator seasons or gear.
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Every Referral Counts: Every new player you refer all year round will get 10% off their first league, and you'll earn 10% back toward future Gladiator purchases.
Deadline: May 15
THANK YOU
...for being part of the Gladiator Tennis community.
See you on the courts!
Champions keep playing until they get it right. — Billie Jean King