The Palouse Derby (Moscow ↔ Pullman)
Idaho and Washington State — two land-grant universities less than ten miles apart — meet each season in a neighboring-rivalry dual that is the region’s marquee college match.
Tennis Clubs in North Central Idaho & the Palouse
This corner of the Inland Northwest is college-tennis country. The University of Idaho in Moscow and Washington State in Pullman are two land-grant universities barely eight miles apart, each fielding NCAA Division I tennis — and they meet every season in a true neighboring rivalry. Down in the LC Valley, NAIA Lewis-Clark State fields Warriors from more than 55 countries at the historic LCSC Tennis Center. Tennis across the region runs through USTA Pacific Northwest — the same section as Oregon and Washington — rather than USTA Intermountain to the south, which makes the whole area, including the Washington side of the Palouse, part of one section.
Whether you are looking for competitive tournaments, organized doubles leagues, private lessons, junior summer camps or weekly clinics, the college towns of Moscow, Pullman, Lewiston and Clarkston and the surrounding Palouse and Camas Prairie offer play year-round — outdoors in the warmer months and indoors through winter at the LCSC Tennis Center and the college fieldhouses. Browse the directory below to explore the region’s tennis communities, college programs and history.
Palouse & LC Valley Tennis Communities
Explore the tennis communities of North Central Idaho and the Palouse — their courts, college programs, leagues and clinics across two states. Tap any community to open its full local guide.
12 tennis communities in this regional directory.
| City | Highlights |
|---|---|
| Moscow | Home of the University of Idaho, the state flagship, whose Vandals play indoors in the P1FCU Kibbie Dome — the heart of tennis on the eastern Palouse. |
| Pullman | Just eight miles across the state line, home to Washington State University and Cougar women’s tennis at Hollingbery Fieldhouse. |
| Lewiston | The LC Valley anchor and Idaho’s lowest, warmest city, home to the LCSC Tennis Center — four heated indoor courts and the only public indoor facility in the valley. |
| Clarkston | Lewiston’s twin city across the Snake River, sharing LC Valley league, school and public-court tennis on the Washington side. |
| Grangeville | Idaho County seat on the Camas Prairie, with community and high-school courts serving south-central Idaho’s tennis players. |
| Orofino | Clearwater County town on the Clearwater River, with public and school courts in the timbered river country east of Lewiston. |
| Genesee | Small Latah County Palouse town south of Moscow, with school and community courts amid the rolling wheat country. |
| Potlatch | Historic Latah County mill town north of Moscow, with public and school courts on the northern Palouse. |
| Troy | Latah County Palouse town just east of Moscow, with community and school courts a short drive from the University of Idaho. |
| Kamiah | Clearwater River valley town in Nez Perce country, with public and school courts serving the upriver communities. |
| Cottonwood | Camas Prairie town in Idaho County, with school and community courts between Grangeville and the Lewiston grade. |
| Asotin | Asotin County seat just south of Clarkston along the Snake River, sharing LC Valley public and school-court play. |
Highlighted Tennis Events
The college duals, invitationals and league events that define the regional tennis calendar.
Vandal Invitational
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Moscow, ID
The University of Idaho’s home tournament weekend, contested indoors in the P1FCU Kibbie Dome each winter.
The Palouse Derby
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Moscow / Pullman
Idaho vs. Washington State — the neighboring land-grant rivalry dual and the region’s marquee college tennis match.
USTA Pacific Northwest Leagues
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Bi-state
Adult league play across the Palouse and LC Valley that advances to USTA Pacific Northwest Sectional championships.
LC Valley Junior & UTR Events
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Lewiston, ID
Junior lessons, ladders and UTR-rated play hosted year-round at the indoor LCSC Tennis Center.
College Tennis Programs of the Region
Three programs across two states give the Palouse and LC Valley a college-tennis footprint far deeper than the population would suggest.
| Program | Campus | Level | Home Venue | Distinction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho Vandals | Moscow, ID | NCAA D-I · Big Sky (M & W) | P1FCU Kibbie Dome | State flagship; hosts the Palouse rivalry vs. Washington State |
| Washington State Cougars | Pullman, WA | NCAA D-I · WCC (Pac-12 in 2026–27) (W) | Hollingbery Fieldhouse | 2025 National Invitational Tournament champions |
| Lewis-Clark State Warriors | Lewiston, ID | NAIA · Cascade Conf. (M & W) | LCSC Tennis Center | Rosters drawn from 55+ countries since the program’s start |
Why the Palouse is College-Tennis Country
An eight-mile rivalry, a global NAIA roster, and indoor venues that keep the college game going through winter.
NAIA Power, Global Roster (Lewiston)
Lewis-Clark State’s Warriors have fielded players from more than 55 countries since the program began, training at the historic LCSC Tennis Center, built in 1975 as one of the Pacific Northwest’s earliest indoor college facilities.
Indoor by Necessity (Regionwide)
All three programs play home matches indoors — UI’s Kibbie Dome, WSU’s Hollingbery Fieldhouse and the LCSC Tennis Center — keeping college tennis going through cold Palouse winters.
Deep Footprint for its Size (Two states)
The Big Sky (Idaho), the West Coast Conference and a returning Pac-12 (Washington State) and the Cascade Collegiate Conference (Lewis-Clark State) give this small region an unusually deep college-tennis presence.
Junior Tennis & Development
Indoor courts, college-coached lessons and USTA Pacific Northwest pathways for juniors across the Palouse and LC Valley.
LCSC Tennis Center Junior Program (Lewiston)
Junior lessons, playing groups and ladders at the LC Valley’s only public indoor facility, taught by the college team’s international instructors on four heated courts.
University of Idaho & Moscow Parks (Moscow)
Campus and city-park courts plus Moscow Parks & Recreation youth tennis on the eastern Palouse, a short walk from the Vandal program.
Pullman Parks & WSU Courts (Pullman, WA)
City of Pullman youth tennis and Cougar program camps across the state line, anchoring junior development on the Washington side of the Palouse.
Palouse & Camas Prairie School Courts (Regionwide)
Public and high-school courts in Genesee, Troy, Potlatch, Grangeville, Orofino and the Clearwater Valley towns supply grassroots junior play across the region.
USTA Pacific Northwest Junior Team Tennis (Bi-state)
Sanctioned Junior Team Tennis (JTT), junior tournaments and UTR-rated events organized through USTA Pacific Northwest across Idaho and eastern Washington.
Indoor Winter Training (LC Valley / Palouse)
Heated indoor courts at the LCSC Tennis Center, plus the college fieldhouses, keep junior development on track through the winter months.
High School Tennis Across Two States
Because the Palouse and LC Valley straddle the state line, high school tennis here runs under two different associations.
On the Idaho side — Moscow, Lewiston, Grangeville and Orofino — high school tennis is governed by the IHSAA and contested in the spring, with boys’ and girls’ singles and doubles plus a distinctive mixed-doubles event, across classifications 6A–1A and district tournaments feeding the state championships. On the Washington side — Pullman, Clarkston and Asotin — the WIAA splits the seasons, with girls’ tennis in the fall and boys’ tennis in the spring, across classifications 4A–1B. The result is a rare two-state, three-season high school tennis calendar within a single metro region.
Beyond the school season, players keep developing through USTA Junior Team Tennis, ladders and UTR-rated events, with the LCSC Tennis Center and the college fieldhouses providing heated indoor courts through winter and the region’s three college programs — Idaho, Washington State and Lewis-Clark State — offering a college pathway close to home. Every public high school serving the region’s tennis communities is listed below.
12 public high schools across the region’s tennis communities, in two states.
| High School | Community | Team | Assoc. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moscow High School | Moscow, ID | Bears | IHSAA |
| Lewiston High School | Lewiston, ID | Bengals | IHSAA |
| Grangeville High School | Grangeville, ID | Bulldogs | IHSAA |
| Orofino High School | Orofino, ID | Maniacs | IHSAA |
| Genesee High School | Genesee, ID | Bulldogs | IHSAA |
| Potlatch High School | Potlatch, ID | Loggers | IHSAA |
| Troy High School | Troy, ID | Trojans | IHSAA |
| Kamiah High School | Kamiah, ID | Kubs | IHSAA |
| Prairie High School | Cottonwood, ID | Pirates | IHSAA |
| Pullman High School | Pullman, WA | Greyhounds | WIAA |
| Clarkston High School | Clarkston, WA | Bantams | WIAA |
| Asotin High School | Asotin, WA | Panthers | WIAA |
Adult Tennis in the Region
League play, tournaments and clinics organized through USTA Pacific Northwest across the Palouse and LC Valley.
Leagues
USTA League Tennis runs through USTA Pacific Northwest, with Adult 18 & Over, 40 & Over and 55 & Over divisions alongside Mixed Doubles and flexible formats — bi-state play across Idaho and eastern Washington.
Local teams advance to USTA Pacific Northwest Sectional championships, with top finishers reaching USTA League Nationals.
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Adult tournament play ranges from local club and indoor events at the LCSC Tennis Center to USTA-sanctioned tournaments across NTRP and Open divisions.
Players compete across USTA Pacific Northwest events from 2.5 to 5.0 NTRP, with the region’s indoor courts hosting winter competition.
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The Palouse — Moscow and Pullman, anchored by the two universities.
LC Valley — Lewiston and Clarkston, anchored by the LCSC Tennis Center.
Camas Prairie & Clearwater — Grangeville, Cottonwood, Orofino and Kamiah.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about clubs, college tennis, leagues and year-round play across North Central Idaho and the Palouse.
Where can I find tennis clubs in North Central Idaho and the Palouse?
The region’s tennis centers on its college towns. Lewiston is home to the LCSC Tennis Center — four heated indoor courts on the Lewis-Clark State College campus and the only public indoor facility in the LC Valley. Moscow and neighboring Pullman, Washington, offer university and city-park courts tied to the University of Idaho and Washington State. Smaller Palouse, Camas Prairie and Clearwater Valley towns — Genesee, Troy, Potlatch, Grangeville, Orofino and others — have public and high-school courts. Because the Palouse and the LC Valley straddle the Idaho–Washington line, the area’s tennis spans two states.
What USTA section covers North Central Idaho and the Palouse?
Unlike southern and eastern Idaho, which fall under USTA Intermountain, North Central Idaho and the Idaho Panhandle are part of USTA Pacific Northwest — the same section that covers Oregon, Washington and the rest of the Inland Northwest. That makes the whole region, including the Washington side of the Palouse and LC Valley (Pullman, Clarkston and Asotin), cleanly part of one section. USTA Pacific Northwest runs adult and junior leagues, sanctioned tournaments and Sectional championships across the area.
Why is this region called “college-tennis country”?
For its size, the region has an unusually deep college-tennis footprint. The University of Idaho in Moscow fields NCAA Division I men’s and women’s tennis in the Big Sky, playing indoors in the Kibbie Dome. Eight miles away, Washington State in Pullman fields Division I women’s tennis — 2025 National Invitational Tournament champions — and the two land-grant universities meet each year in a neighboring rivalry. In Lewiston, NAIA Lewis-Clark State has fielded Warriors from more than 55 countries, training at the historic LCSC Tennis Center.
What is Tennis Circuits® and how does it serve players in the region?
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How does high school tennis work across the Idaho–Washington line?
It runs under two associations. On the Idaho side — Moscow, Lewiston, Grangeville and Orofino — the IHSAA contests tennis in the spring, with boys’ and girls’ singles and doubles plus a distinctive mixed-doubles event, across classifications 6A–1A and district tournaments feeding the state championships. On the Washington side — Pullman, Clarkston and Asotin — the WIAA splits the seasons, with girls’ tennis in the fall and boys’ tennis in the spring.
Can I play tennis outdoors year-round here?
It depends where in the region you are. The LC Valley around Lewiston and Clarkston sits at Idaho’s lowest elevation and has a mild, semi-arid “banana belt” climate with short winters, so outdoor play stretches across much of the year. The Palouse around Moscow and Pullman is higher and cooler, with cold, snowy winters. Across the region, heated indoor courts — led by the LCSC Tennis Center and the college fieldhouses — keep league, junior and tournament tennis going all winter.