MEET UNIVERSITY CITY RACQUET CLUB

The University City Racquet Club originated in 1976 soon after the completion of Standley Park. Before long however, a lack of funds led to the city’s decision to close down all of its tennis courts. Dedicated UCRC officers, led by President Jorgen Heimberger, began negotiating a contract with the city to manage the courts for its members.

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Two years later a contract was signed allowing UCRC to operate the courts as a public/private club. The contract detailed that anyone could become a member by paying the annual membership fee, allowed the public access to two courts for a daily fee, and the club would build a clubhouse and donate it to the city. Only a few years later, Ernie Lippe led the charge to meet the last requirement. That monumental contract soon became the template for the management of all of the city’s courts.

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Fast forward to today, UCRC boasts six well-paved courts, passionate staff that share a love for tennis, and still maintains its dedication to making the sport available to all.