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Racquet Sports

Meridian Hills features exceptional racquet sports facilities, including six clay tennis courts, six newly constructed pickleball courts, and four upcoming platform paddle courts. All courts are equipped with lighting for evening play.

The club's Tennis Program is led by Ludo Aaron, who has served as Tennis Professional at Meridian Hills for more than 25 years. A former nationally ranked player in Great Britain and top-10 junior player, Aaron came to the United States in 1990 on a full tennis scholarship to Butler University. During his collegiate career, he played first position for four years and earned MVP honors three times.

The Tennis Pro Shop offers a complete selection of equipment for tennis, pickleball, and platform paddle. Ludo and his professional staff provide private lessons for players of all ages and skill levels.

Tennis

Meridian Hills proudly maintains six premium clay courts, a distinguished feature rarely found in Central Indiana. Clay courts offer significant advantages to players of all ages, particularly providing a gentler playing surface that reduces stress on joints and allows for a more strategic, controlled style of play. The specialized surface naturally slows ball speed and produces a higher bounce, enabling longer rallies and more diverse shot selection.

Four courts are equipped with state-of-the-art motion-activated lighting for evening play. Our meticulous court maintenance program runs from May 1st through October 31st, with dedicated staff performing daily court preparation including precise sweeping, rolling, watering, and line marking. This careful attention to detail ensures optimal playing conditions and preserves the superior quality of our clay court surfaces throughout the season.

Paddle Tennis

Meridian Hills Country Club boasts the largest platform tennis facility in Indiana, featuring four new championship-level courts with professional lighting. The centerpiece of our paddle tennis complex is the newly constructed Lantern Lodge, an all-season pavilion overlooking the courts. This welcoming space offers comfortable seating, full restroom facilities, refreshments, and serves as the perfect gathering spot for players and spectators throughout the year, particularly during league matches.

As a premier destination for racquet sports, Meridian Hills hosts prestigious local and national tournaments throughout the season. Platform tennis, often called "paddle," has become increasingly popular among our tennis members as an engaging winter alternative, combining elements of tennis and strategy in a unique cold-weather format. The heated courts and night lighting enable year-round play, making it an ideal complement to our summer tennis program.

Pickleball

Meridian Hills has expanded its racquet sports facilities with six new dedicated pickleball courts, complete with professional lighting for evening play. Pickleball, America's fastest-growing sport, combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis into an engaging game that appeals to players of all ages and athletic abilities. Its smaller court size and slower-paced ball make it both accessible for beginners and strategically challenging for advanced players.

Our comprehensive pickleball program, managed by our experienced racquet sports staff, includes:

  • Professional instruction for beginners to advanced players
  • Organized leagues for men's, women's, and mixed doubles
  • Regular skill-building clinics
  • Social and competitive tournaments