Our History

The WTC (originally named Reno Tennis Club) started with the purpose of promoting the sport of tennis on public tennis courts. The Mission Statement of the WTC is dedicated to the USTA’s mission “to promote and develop the growth of tennis.” The club has an extensive history as it was formally organized in 1928, with their headquarters at the Wingfield Park public courts in downtown Reno. Today, WTC’s home is the Washoe County Courts facility, located at 2335 West Moana Lane. Under a Memorandum of Agreement, the WTC as “Partners with the Washoe County Parks & Recreation Department” share in the responsibility for maintenance and improvements for the Washoe County six tennis courts in return for special consideration from the county in that WTC may schedule and sponsor events and activities. It has truly been a favorable partnership for both Washoe County and the Washoe Tennis Club.

The WTC organizes fun tournaments and social mixers throughout the year. WTC is the home for many USTA leagues in the adult, mixed doubles, fifty’s mixed doubles, senior and combo. They have twice had 4.0 USTA Adult Women League teams qualify for Nationals and in 2003 won the 4.0 women’s USTA National event and the 2005 6.5 Women’s Combo team won the State Cup Challenger in which Northern and Southern California have their combo leagues championships. In 2004 and 2006, WTC was recognized as the USTA Norcal Organization of the Year. WTC is the largest public tennis court club in the Tahoe/Reno area and members are not only in the Reno area but come from the Tahoe (California & Nevada) areas, Carson City, Minden and Gardnerville areas. The Board of DIrectors is made up of all volunteers, and each board member volunteers their time for various events and meets every month to better serve the members with any issues that may arise. The board works with the Washoe County Parks & Recreation in addressing maintenance issues regarding the Washoe tennis courts and facilities on a monthly basis.