Cincinnati Tennis Club

What Cincinnati Tennis Club does

Cincinnati Tennis Club is a private, member-owned tennis club founded in 1880 and located at 1880 Dexter Avenue in the East Walnut Hills neighborhood of Cincinnati, Ohio. The club operates 10 outdoor clay courts and a historic clubhouse listed on the National Register of Historic Places, with seasonal operations from mid-April through mid-October. It is the second-oldest tennis club west of the Allegheny Mountains and among the ten oldest in the United States, with a documented heritage that includes hosting a 1952 Davis Cup tie, the historic Tri-State Tournament (precursor to the Western & Southern Open), and the USTA National Father & Son Clay Court Championships annually since 1974.

The club's product surface centers on tiered annual memberships — Junior ($180), Young Adult 19–29 ($390), Single 30–39 ($665), Single 40+ ($930), Couples & Domestic Partners ($1,830), Family ($1,900), and a Porch tier ($250, returning members only) — supplemented by adult and junior instructional programs, private and semi-private lessons, organized leagues, drills, cardio tennis, summer camps, and a calendar of social events (Friday Night Socials, holiday tournaments, Wimbledon watch parties). Court booking and member management are handled through the RacquetDesk platform. Members face no per-visit court fees or reservation requirements.

Revenue is generated almost entirely through recurring annual membership dues, with ancillary income from private lessons, clinics, summer camps, and event-driven programming. The club is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors (2026 leadership: President Laurie Osterhus, Secretary Annie Ayvazian, Treasurer Nate Miller) and managed operationally by General Manager and Tennis Director Jasen Hansen, supported by two staff tennis professionals. Marketing is conducted through the club's Squarespace website, an active Instagram account (@ctc1880), Facebook, and word-of-mouth referrals, with acquisition aided by a 10% new-member discount. The organization has no disclosed outside investors, parent company, or institutional capital backing.

Name

Cincinnati Tennis Club

Legal name

Cincinnati Tennis Club

Website

https://cincinnatitennisclub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1880

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cincinnati Tennis Club is a private, member-owned tennis club founded in 1880 in Cincinnati's East Walnut Hills, operating 10 outdoor clay courts and a historic clubhouse. It serves individual members — adults, juniors, and families — through tiered annual memberships, lessons, leagues, and social events on a seasonal April–October schedule.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Tennis Club

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Sports and Recreation Instruction (61162)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYMPAKABAF

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash)

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Professional Sports Teams & Clubs

SECONDARYMPAKAEAE

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities

Media, Entertainment & Sports/Sports (Leagues, Teams, Events, Venues)/Sports Venues & Facilities (Stadiums, Arenas, Tracks, Complexes)

Keywords

• Private tennis club
• Tennis court access
• Tennis instruction lessons
• Junior tennis programs
• Tennis tournaments socials

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: The club generates revenue through annual and seasonal membership subscriptions. Membership categories include Junior (18 & Under), Young Adult (19-29), Single (40+), Couples & Domestic Partners, Family, and Porch (returning members only). A 10% discount is offered to all new members.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cincinnati Tennis Club is a membership-based private tennis club providing access to 10 outdoor clay courts, tennis instruction for adults and juniors (private, semi-private, and group lessons), tennis leagues, drills, cardio tennis, and club-hosted tournaments and social events. The club also operates summer camps for juniors and offers game-arranging services. Membership tiers span Junior, Young Adult, Single, Couples & Domestic Partners, Family, and Porch categories, with a 10% discount for new members.

Product overview

Cincinnati Tennis Club offers a membership-based tennis facility centered around 10 premier outdoor clay courts. The club provides a structured portfolio of programs including junior and adult tennis instruction through group and private lessons, organized tennis leagues and teams, and regular social events and tournaments. The facility operates seasonally from April through October, featuring a clubhouse with locker rooms and a large covered porch for member use. No court reservations are required for members.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Membership Programs Tiered annual membership subscriptions providing access to the club's 10 outdoor clay courts, locker rooms, programs, leagues, clinics, social events, and summer camps. Categories include Junior (18 & Under, $180 annually), Young Adult (19–29, $390 annually), Single 30–39 ($665 annually), Single 40+ ($930 annually), Couples & Domestic Partners ($1,830 annually), Family ($1,900 annually covering member, spouse, and children under 25 living at home), and Porch returning-member tier ($250 annually with limited access). New members receive a 10% discount on all tiers.
• Adult Tennis Programs Structured tennis instruction and play for adults including ladies' drills at 4.0+ and 4.5 skill levels, Men's Doubles at 5.0, cardio tennis, mixed doubles, match play, and social tennis events. Programs run from May 1 through the close of the season. Available to all members without separate fee.
• Junior Tennis Programs Tennis instruction and development programming for players ages 4–18, delivered through private lessons, semi-private lessons, group lessons of 3–6 players, and summer camps. Programs run Monday through Saturday from May 1 through the close of the season. Open to all members.
• Private Tennis Lessons Individual and semi-private tennis instruction delivered by touring-class tennis professionals Chris Pray and Gabe Gilliland. Available to both junior and adult members.
• Tennis Events and Tournaments Club-hosted tournaments and social events including Friday Night Socials, holiday tournaments (Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day), Opening Weekend, Closing Weekend, Rosé on Clay (a charity fundraiser), and Wimbledon Watch Parties. The club also serves as the host venue for the USTA National Father & Son Clay Court Championships, held annually since 1974.

Quantifiable outcome

• 50th year hosting the USTA National Father & Son Clay Court Championships (2025)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RacquetDeskcoreTechnology or IntegrationRacquetDesk provides the club's court booking and member management software system. Members access the member portal through cincinnati.racquetdesk.net for court sheets and reservations.
• Cincinnati Tennis Foundation (ICT)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerThe club partners with Cincinnati Tennis Foundation for charity events. Rosé on Clay events include donations to ICTP (Inter City Tennis Project) to provide tennis opportunities for inter-city youth.
• USTA (United States Tennis Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCincinnati Tennis Club is a sanctioned host venue for USTA national championships. The club has hosted the USTA National Father & Son Clay Court Championships since 1974. Former member J. Howard 'Bumpy' Frazer served as USTA President (1993-1994).
• Greater Cincinnati Tennis AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClub works with the Greater Cincinnati Tennis Association for local tennis development and community initiatives.
• International Tennis Hall of FameminorOthersClub member James L. Farley serves on the Board of Directors of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. The club has connections through notable members including Tony Trabert (Hall of Fame inductee, 1970).

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Cliffs at Keowee Falls: Private residential club community in South Carolina offering championship tennis, golf, fitness, and dining. Comparable as a multi-generational private club with tennis as a core offering and tiered membership models.
• Kenwood Country Club: Established private country club in the Cincinnati metro offering tennis alongside golf, swimming, and dining. Comparable as a broader multi-sport private club competing for the same affluent Cincinnati families' memberships.

Direct peers

• Eastern Hills Indoor Tennis Club: Year-round indoor tennis club in the Cincinnati metro where CTC's own GM/Tennis Director Jasen Hansen works during the winter. It is the most directly comparable peer: same sport, same metro, same membership base, with the key difference being indoor courts and year-round operation.
• Austin Tennis Club: Historic private tennis club in Austin, Texas founded in 1926 with clay courts, member programming, and tournament hosting. Directly comparable as another heritage tennis club with a similar clubhouse-and-courts format and subscription-based membership.
• Wyoming Athletic Club: Historic private athletic club in the Cincinnati suburbs offering tennis, fitness, and aquatics with a membership model similar to CTC's. Comparable as a multi-generational, subscription-based athletic club in the same regional market.
• Queen City Racquet Club: Private tennis and racquet sports club in the Cincinnati area offering competitive leagues, lessons, and social play. Directly comparable to CTC on sport, geography, and member-driven programming.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/squarespace
• Facebookfacebook.com/cincinnatitennisclub
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cincinnati-tennis-club

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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