Competitive Adult Tennis in Lansing & Mid-Michigan
Adult competitive tennis in the Lansing area is coordinated by the Western Michigan Tennis Association (WMTA), the USTA Midwest district whose territory includes Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties along with the greater Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Muskegon areas. The WMTA organizes USTA League play at all NTRP levels from 2.5 through 5.0, including Adult 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, and 65 & Over divisions for men's, women's, and mixed doubles, with teams advancing through USTA Midwest to state and sectional championships. Court One Athletic Clubs (Okemos and Lansing) and the Michigan Athletic Club (MAC) Lansing are the primary host facilities for USTA league matches and travel teams, both running active year-round indoor league seasons. Lansing's tennis community draws a distinctive player base -- state government professionals, Michigan State faculty and staff, medical and legal professionals, and engaged suburban families from Okemos, Haslett, DeWitt, Holt, and Grand Ledge -- that collectively sustain strong league participation across all NTRP levels. The Court One Memorial tournament (Level 4 USTA-sanctioned) is a long-running annual event in the Lansing area that draws players from across the district.
For current WTN and USTA rankings and the Western Michigan adult league schedule, visit the Western Michigan Adult League page or the USTA Midwest Section.
Junior Tennis Development in the Lansing Area
Junior tennis development in the Lansing area is anchored by Court One Athletic Clubs' long-running junior program -- producers of over 150 intercollegiate players including three All-Americans over the past five decades -- and complemented by active programming at the Michigan Athletic Club. The Western Michigan Tennis Association coordinates USTA Junior Team Tennis and junior tournaments throughout the region, with the district's premier junior event, the WMTA Junior District Championships, held each June at historic Stowe Stadium at Kalamazoo College. Okemos-based Court One also hosted the USTA/Midwest Closed (formerly the USTA/Western Closed) junior championships for many years under tournament director Rick Ferman.
Junior Programs & Training Facilities
Two-location operation -- East (Okemos) and North (Lansing) -- with 8 indoor cushioned-asphalt courts total. Junior Development progresses through Quick Start, Junior Competitive, and the Wolf Pack elite program for players seeking Midwest or national rankings. Permanent 10-and-under boundary lines on every court. 1991 USTA National Member Organization of the Year.
13 tennis courts (10 indoor, 3 outdoor) on Hannah Blvd. Year-round junior program running Orange Ball 1 & 2 (ages 7-8), Green Ball 1 & 2 (ages 9-10), and advanced junior pathways. Adult travel teams, USTA leagues, cardio tennis, and live-ball classes complete the tennis program. No court fees for members.
Home to Michigan State University's Big Ten men's and women's tennis programs at 3571 E. Mt. Hope Rd in Lansing. USTA participating club listed by the Western Michigan Tennis Association. MSU's recreational sports department also offers introductory and developmental tennis programming accessible to the broader university community.
Todd Martin Development Fund
Lansing, MI
Co-founded in 1994 by East Lansing native and former ATP World No. 4 Todd Martin, his longtime coach Rick Ferman, and father Dale Martin. Provides low-cost, accessible tennis programming for Lansing-area youth, including a USTA/NJTL chapter and leadership development programs, giving local juniors a healthy alternative activity while developing tennis skills.
WMTA Junior Team Tennis
Ingham / Clinton / Eaton Counties
The Western Michigan Tennis Association coordinates
USTA Junior Team Tennis leagues for boys and girls ages 6-18 across Mid- and Western Michigan. Local champions advance through the WMTA District Championships to the USTA/Midwest Sectional Championships.
For current USTA junior tournament results and standings, visit the USTA Midwest Section junior tournaments page.
High School Tennis Programs in the Lansing Area
High school tennis in the Lansing area is governed by the Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA). Most public schools across Ingham, Clinton, and Eaton counties compete in the Capital Area Activities Conference (CAAC), which is organized into three enrollment-based divisions: CAAC Blue (largest schools), CAAC Red, and CAAC White. In Michigan, MHSAA boys tennis is a fall sport and girls tennis is a spring sport, with individual and team state championships held annually. Division classifications (D1-D4) are set by the MHSAA and may change year to year based on enrollment.
- East Lansing Trojans (East Lansing) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- One of Mid-Michigan's most decorated tennis programs; Todd Martin won his MHSAA #1 singles state championship here in 1987 before going on to Northwestern, an ATP World No. 4 ranking, and the CEO role at the International Tennis Hall of Fame.
- Okemos Wolves (Okemos) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- Perennial CAAC contender drawing on one of the region's most tennis-active suburban communities; strong boys and girls programs with consistent playoff appearances.
- DeWitt Panthers (DeWitt) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- Clinton County program; one of the most consistently competitive CAAC Blue schools with active boys and girls tennis.
- Holt Rams (Holt) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- South Lansing program in the CAAC Blue with competitive boys and girls tennis drawing from the Holt and Delhi Township communities.
- Grand Ledge Comets (Grand Ledge) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- One of the largest CAAC Blue schools; Eaton County program with competitive boys and girls tennis west of the capital.
- Waverly Warriors (Lansing) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- West Lansing CAAC Blue program serving the Waverly community with active boys and girls tennis competition.
- Everett Vikings (Lansing) -- MHSAA, CAAC Blue -- Lansing School District program in the CAAC Blue with boys and girls tennis representing the south-central Lansing community.
- Haslett Vikings (Haslett) -- MHSAA, CAAC Red -- Ingham County program in the CAAC Red with competitive boys and girls tennis serving the community northeast of East Lansing.
- Mason Bulldogs (Mason) -- MHSAA, CAAC Red -- Ingham County program in the CAAC Red serving the Mason community south of Lansing.
- St. Johns Redwings (St. Johns) -- MHSAA, CAAC Red -- Clinton County program in the CAAC Red serving the St. Johns community in the northern Mid-Michigan corridor.
- Williamston Hornets (Williamston) -- MHSAA, CAAC Red -- Ingham County program in the CAAC Red with competitive tennis east of Okemos.
- Lansing Catholic Cougars (Lansing) -- MHSAA, CAAC White -- Private Catholic school program competing in the CAAC White division.
Governing Bodies:
MHSAA -- Michigan High School Athletic Association ·
CAAC -- Capital Area Activities Conference
Collegiate Tennis in the Lansing Area
The Lansing area's varsity collegiate tennis presence is built entirely around Michigan State University, whose Big Ten men's and women's programs are among the most prominent in the Midwest. Lansing Community College does not currently sponsor a varsity tennis program.
Michigan State University
Big Ten
NCAA Division I, Big Ten Conference. Home matches are hosted at the MSU Tennis Center on Mt. Hope Road in Lansing. Both men's and women's programs compete at the conference and national level and draw on the broader Mid-Michigan junior talent pool. Notable alumni pipelines include East Lansing native Todd Martin, who played at Northwestern but represents the broader MSU-adjacent tennis culture Lansing produces.
Note: Lansing Community College, an NJCAA member, does not currently field a varsity tennis team. Its nine varsity sports are basketball, softball, cross country, outdoor track, and volleyball (women's) and baseball, basketball, cross country, and outdoor track (men's).
Frequently Asked Questions About Tennis in Lansing & East Lansing
Where can I play tennis in Lansing, MI? +
Court One Athletic Clubs (
courtone.com) operates two locations -- East in Okemos and North on Lake Lansing Road -- with 8 indoor cushioned-asphalt courts combined, year-round junior and adult programming, and USTA travel teams. The
Michigan Athletic Club (MAC) Lansing (
themac.org) on Hannah Blvd offers 13 tennis courts (10 indoor, 3 outdoor). The
MSU Tennis Center at 3571 E. Mt. Hope Rd is home to Michigan State's Big Ten programs and a USTA participating club. Public courts are maintained by
East Lansing Parks and Recreation (including Patriarche Park) and the City of Lansing. The
Country Club of Lansing also offers tennis as part of its broader private-club amenities.
Which USTA district covers the Lansing area? +
The Lansing, East Lansing, and Okemos area is part of the Western Michigan Tennis Association (WMTA), one of 13 districts within the USTA Midwest Section. The WMTA coordinates adult USTA leagues, junior tournaments, the WMTA Junior District Championships (held each June at Stowe Stadium at Kalamazoo College), and community tennis development across the district. Lansing-area USTA participating clubs include the MSU Tennis Center, Michigan Athletic Club Lansing, Court One Athletic Club East (Okemos), and Court One Athletic Club North (Lansing).
What is Michigan State University's role in the Lansing tennis community? +
Michigan State University is central to Mid-Michigan tennis. The MSU Spartans field NCAA Division I men's and women's tennis in the Big Ten Conference, and the MSU Tennis Center on Mt. Hope Road hosts home matches and is listed as a USTA participating club by the WMTA. MSU's presence shapes the local tennis culture -- coaching standards, playing benchmarks, and junior aspirations are all influenced by having a Big Ten program in the metro. MSU's recreational sports department also makes tennis programming accessible to the broader university community beyond the varsity level.
Can you play tennis year-round in Lansing? +
Yes. Court One Athletic Clubs' combined 8 indoor courts (Okemos and Lansing) and the Michigan Athletic Club's 10 indoor courts in Lansing provide year-round indoor tennis. The MSU Tennis Center also supports indoor play. Michigan winters make sustained outdoor tennis impractical from November through April, and these indoor facilities bridge the gap. Outdoor tennis runs from May through October, with spring and early fall offering ideal conditions.
Does Lansing offer USTA leagues? +
Yes. The
Western Michigan Tennis Association (WMTA) coordinates USTA league play across Ingham, Clinton, Eaton, and surrounding counties at NTRP levels from 2.5 through 5.0, in formats including mixed doubles, Adult 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over, and 65 & Over divisions. Teams advance through USTA Midwest to state and sectional championships. Court One Athletic Clubs and the Michigan Athletic Club Lansing are the primary Lansing-area host facilities for USTA league matches. Find
doubles leagues and
match play through
Tennis Circuits®.
Are there notable pros with Lansing-area roots? +
Todd Martin -- former ATP World No. 4, 1994 Australian Open and 1999 US Open finalist, 1995 Davis Cup champion, and current CEO of the International Tennis Hall of Fame -- moved to East Lansing at age 10 and trained under longtime coach Rick Ferman at Court One Athletic Clubs. He won his MHSAA #1 singles state championship at East Lansing High School in 1987 before going on to Northwestern, where he was named Big Ten Player of the Year in 1990. Martin co-founded the Todd Martin Development Fund in Lansing in 1994 to expand tennis access for local youth.
Are the clubs listed affiliated with Tennis Circuits®? +
