1. What are the hours of operation?
See the “Hours” menu, on the left
2. Who can reserve a court and play?
The University Tennis Center is open to students, faculty, staff, AND the Fredericksburg community. All patrons must check in at the front desk. Court time can be reserved for 60 minutes (one hour – minimum time), 90 minutes (one hour and a half), and 120 minutes (two hours – maximum time). The University Tennis Center is also ADA compliant.
* Courts may be reserved one week in advance. Some reservations would be subject to change for intercollegiate practices and matches and other community activities and events.
* Courts may NOT be reserved for any lessons (i.e. private, semi-private, group, etc…) unless lessons are taught by the Tennis Center staff.
3. Are there memberships?
NO. The center is open to the community, but there are no memberships required or offered. Users simply pay for their court time.
4. Can I rent the University Tennis Center courts for a large event?
YES. Contract the UMW Office of Events & Conferencing at https://president.umw.edu/events/
5. Can I use a Ball Machine?
Patrons are not allowed to bring in their own ball machines and the University Tennis Center does not rent ball machines.
6. What type of shoes should I wear?
Regulation tennis shoes must be worn on the courts at all times, NO black sole shoes or track/running shoes allowed at any time.
7. Is there a Food and Beverage policy?
Eating on the courts is prohibited. Any drinks brought on the court must be in a spill-proof container and approved. Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
8. Do you offer Lessons and/or Clinics?
The University Tennis Center offers tennis clinics throughout the academic year for youth ages 8 and above as well as Adult Pickleball clinics. Please see our page on Tennis & Pickleball Clinics.
9. Where is the Indoor Tennis Center located?
The University of Mary Washington Indoor Tennis Center is located at 1200 Hanover Street, Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401. The Indoor facility is located one block away from the University of Mary Washington Fredericksburg Campus at the end of College Avenue.
10. What are the Court usage Rates/Fees?
See the “Rates” menu on the left.