Players are expected to wear shirts and appropriate non-marking shoes when on the courts.
WATA has a policy of “no scented products to be worn on the courts.” This policy is in place for those players who have allergies to these products.
A machine is available upon request but requires a person at the center to run it. Please contact the center at wata@hbci.com or 507-474-6700 regarding your request to check on machine availability, court availability, and cost.
$10 per person, payable by cash or check upon arrival, for 2 hours (non-members).
$5 per person for 2 hours for those with a pickleball membership.
Those with a full tennis membership play for free.
Yes. Winona Area Tennis Center is a wonderful facility that is ideal for college and high school teams to rent for practices, matches, or tournaments. We have six courts with a viewing area above each court. It is also available for large tennis or pickleball groups outside of normal business hours.
To check rates or availability, please contact the center at wata@hbci.com or 507-474-6700.
We currently have a mixed doubles league that plays on Tuesday nights during the Fall, Winter, and Spring. Contact the center at wata@hbci or 507-474-6700 for more information.
Yes, the center hosts several tennis and pickleball tournaments every year. These events are listed on the site Calendar. Contact us at wata@hbci.com or 507-474-6700 for more information.
No. However, we have two modern restrooms that allow ample room for changing clothes and freshening up.
Our hours of operation are listed at the bottom of our Home Page.
WATA has two teaching pros, Tom Sanvik and Ian Napiorkowski, who are independent contractors. You can contact them directly for information or view their program flyers under Adult and Junior Programs. Their contact information is found on their flyers as well as on the Pros and Staff page.
If a nonmember would like to take lessons or drills with one of our pros, he/she will be required to pay an additional $10 (adult) or $5 (student) guest fee (in addition to the lesson or drill fee).
Registration for lessons, drills, and programs is handled by the individual pro running the session.
We have no “demo” racquets. However, we have an odd assortment of used racquets to use if you forget to bring a racquet or break a string and have no back up racquet.
Yes, a ball machine is available. You need to reserve it and pay for the court time to use it. Contact us at wata@hbci.com or 507-474-6700 for more information.
All courts are available by reservation only and may be reserved up to 7 days in advance and, preferably, at least 24 hours in advance.
“Permanent” court time reservations will be honored for those individuals requesting such on a seasonal basis subject to court availability and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Permanent court time may be requested no earlier than September 15 of the current season. Once an individual has secured a permanent court time, he/she (or his/her group) will be required to begin using the court no later than October 15. If at any time the individual/group does not show up for the permanent reservation, the individual/group will be given a warning. If “no shows” or cancellations of said permanent court time continue, WATA reserves the right to reassign this court to another individual/group.
Membership rates are due on an annual basis.
Tennis activities may be suspended during severe weather. If this is the case, we will post an announcement on our Home Page. You can also contact us at wata@hbci.com or 507-474-6700 to get more information.
For questions about tennis and pickleball, please fill out our contact form or contact the center at wata@hbci.com or 507-474-6700.
Players are expected to wear appropriate tennis or pickleball shoes on the courts. The soles of these shoes must be NON-MARKING.
WATA is closed each year on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Easter, Memorial Day, and Labor Day.
M-F: 8:30 am – 12 pm; M-Th: 6 pm – 9 pm; Saturday: 8:30 am -12 pm; Sunday: 8:30 am – 3 pm
Paddles are available at the desk and must be returned at the end of the session. Balls are provided for free and also must be returned at end of the session.
Check out our page on how to play! In addition, there are times listed called “open, drop-in play, ” which means you will show up and rotate in on new games. You will get to play with a variety of people and get to know many new friends!
The center provides a free introductory lesson. Call us at 507-474-6700 or wata@hbci.com to set up a convenient time. In addition, Certified Professional Jennifer Brusco provides advanced individual and group lessons. You can reach her at JenBrusco.com or 425-260-7908.
You are welcome to bring your own balls to use for play. Otherwise, you can ask for a ball at the tennis desk. You will be provided with a yellow Onix Fuse outdoor ball that needs to be returned at the end of the session.
Yes! We host the River Valley Paddle Battle. In addition, there opportunities to play with advanced groups.
Yes! Please contact us at wata@hbci.com or 507-474-6700 at least 24 hours in advance and no more than 7 days in advance.