On Sept. 22, IRC East would open back up for tennis & pickleball after the court resurfacing
Category: IRC History
The history behind IRC
New year, new surface
Beginning in late August, plans to resurface all eight courts at East Club begin
Hall of Fame recognition
On February 7, the Indiana High School Tennis Coaches Association (IHSTeCA) would host it’s 33rd annual Hall of Fame ceremony. Among the inductees of 2025 would be IRC’s own Jeff Rodefeld.
A new era of tennis
The final phase of the renovations is complete. Along with a new entrance and lobby, IRC Dean has a new coat of paint and landscaping to match.
Basketball & pickleball crossover
Indiana Fever player Erica Wheeler would host a pickleball charity event at IRC East with fellow teammates Caitlin Clark & Lexie Hull making appearances.
A new, rising sport joins IRC
The ever growing popularity of pickleball spreads across the nation and makes its way to IRC.
End of an era
Sometime in December of 2006, IRC would make the difficult decision to sell the outdoor clay courts.
The Champions Club is opened
IRC would have its own restaurant onsite (located in what is now the fitness center) operated by Jim and Carol Lasher, owners of the local Iz-Hi-Bizi Deli. The menu would include a plethora of dishes such as hickory smoked BBQ, baked ham, roasted beef and many more options.
Big changes are coming
Major improvements are planned to improve the experience of club members. Such as locker room and lobby renovations as well as on court climate control.
Retailer of the Year
IRC Pro Shop is awarded The Pro/Specialty Retailer of the Year Award by Tennis Industry Association.
IRC Dean & East will have modified hours on Easter Sunday | Dean (8am – 5pm) and East (8am – 2pm)
All session & drop-in programs are not scheduled on 4/5