Ohio State Varsity Tennis Center
The Ohio State University Varsity Tennis Center is the new indoor venue for the men’s and women’s tennis teams and opened in November. Located at 880 West Henderson Road in northwest Columbus, the 57,000 square foot center has six courts covered with a Plexipave® surface.
The indoor tennis center can accommodate approximately 400 spectator seats, plus standing room. In addition to 156 bleacher seats, the facility features 64 cabaret-style seating on court level at the north end and 96 individual seats in the south end. Additionally, 66 theatre-style seats are available.
The site also houses the coaches’ offices, as well as locker rooms and team and recruiting rooms.
Stickney Tennis Center
Ohio State's home tennis matches are held at the newly renovated Stickney Tennis Center. Formerly known as the Wirthwein Tennis Center, The Stickney Tennis Center was dedicated in May 1993. Funded by a donation from Hank and Dee Stickney of Orange County, Calif., the new facility makes it possible for OSU to host larger outdoor tournament, such as the state high school tennis championships.
Stickney's donation allowed the existing six courts to be rebuilt and provided for the construction of six additional courts. The courts are built in pairs, with space separating each pair for aluminum bleachers to accommodate spectators. The renovation also included a perimeter fence, 75 feet from the playing courts which helps make the facility "spectator-friendly."
The courts are laykold composition and are finished in scarlet and gray. Graphics have been added to the playing surface to produce a Buckeye home court atmosphere.
