PLATFORM TENNIS
Platform tennis is the only racquet sport that players can enjoy outdoors in any climate . This fun and social game can be played at any time , day or night . You don ’ t need to have prior knowledge of the game as it ’ s easy to learn . The game is primarily played in the winter and is geared toward 4 players .
LEARNING THE GAME
The Glen Ellyn Park District offers adult and junior lessons for beginning through advanced and travel players . Whether you ’ re looking to learn the game or enhance your skills , our Platform Tennis Professional can help with both . For more information regarding lessons and leagues , please visit our website at www . gepark . org / platform .
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THE COURTS
The Glen Ellyn Platform Tennis Facility is a year-round public facility featuring :
• Six courts with outside decking
• “ Paddle Hut ” to accommodate members who wish to socialize inside a warming facility while waiting for their match or just to socialize while watching games .
The courts are made of aluminum decking with added grit to assist with traction . An under-the-court heating system was installed to melt ice and water off the aggregate deck surface , allowing members to play outdoors in all weather conditions . The heaters are NOT meant for warming players and should never be used when the courts are dry .
Each court is about one quarter of the size of a tennis court and is surrounded on all four sides by a 12 ’ high superstructure with taut , 16-gauge “ chicken wire ” fencing which allows the players to play the ball off the screens . Court lighting allows play until 11pm .
THE EQUIPMENT
Platform Tennis is played with special paddles that differ in size and shape from tennis racquets . The paddles are made of a composite material with a specific number of aerodynamic holes drilled into the head and can be no more than 18 inches long . The paddle ball is made of a spongy rubber material and are 2.5 inches in diameter . A flocking material on the exterior keeps the ball from skidding .
Our Platform Tennis Pro can assist you with all your equipment needs . Please contact Mark Cunnington at gepaddlepro @ gmail . com .
LOCATION
845 Pershing Avenue , Glen Ellyn , IL 60137 Facility is located within Maryknoll Park