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Gates Tennis Center Rules

The Michigan Tech Gates Tennis Center is open to current students, Gates access, and non-access patrons who pay a daily court fee.  

Users can make reservations online or by calling the front desk at 906-487-2774. To request access to the online reservation system for booking court times on your own, please email gates@mtu.edu.

Reservations can be made one week in advance and in 2 hour max time blocks.

Tardiness

The Gates Tennis Center allows a 15-minute grace period for players running a little late. However, you may be required to relinquish the court if other players are waiting.

Please email gates@mtu.edu or call 906-487-2774 with any questions.

Etiquette

Please be respectful to all staff and patrons!

  • Leave outdoor shoes, food, and drinks in the lobby.
  • Water only on the courts.
  • Walk behind the green curtain to your reserved court at the time of your reservation. No running around behind curtains.
  • Shirts must be worn at all times.
  • Only tennis and pickleball play allowed on courts.
  • Maximum of 2-on-2 per tennis or pickleball court unless in a class. If playing in a larger group, please wait patiently and non-disruptively on the sidelines. Be mindful of excessive yelling during play or on the side.
  • Respect all rental equipment and space. Return equipment to designated areas. Gently pick up and put down pickleball nets.
  • Music can only be played by varsity teams and registered student organizations during designated hours.

Not following rules can result in revoked access to Gates Tennis Center.

Parking

Lot 23 has (4) first come first serve parking spaces. If they are full, users should park in Lot 22.

SDC Lot 22—Visitor Lot (signate states - Visitor Parking 2 Hours Maximum)— generally for: