General Information
All membership levels will go on sale on September 1, 2026 at 8:00 am. You are welcome to purchase your membership online or you can come in to register in person. Please note that court reservations will go in order of membership level first (gold then unlimited) and in order of time received through September 18, 2026. After September 18, 2026, permanent court reservation will go in order of registration received without regard to membership level.
The season is anticipated to begin on October 12, 2026, which is 2 weeks later than originally planned. All memberships purchased in September will be extended by two weeks at the end of the season in order to make up this difference.
Finally, for members who prefer the lower monthly payment, please note that for pay-to-play, unlimited, and gold, that option will only be available to memberships purchased in September. For memberships purchased on October 1 or afterwards, please plan on making a lump sum payment. Month-to-Month members can join and cancel at any time. Please review membership types, prices, and benefits before you purchase.
2026 - 2027 Membership Options
Pay-to-Play Membership
The pay-to-play membership is an affordable membership option for players who anticipate getting out to play once or twice per week. You can play as many times per week as you’d like with a $15 court fee per session. In addition, you will able to book your own courts online. Each adult pay-to-play member will also receive one guest pass to be used during the 2026-2027 season (a value of $25 per person).
A change from past years is that we are no longer offering family memberships at this level, and that season-long permanent court times will only be available for unlimited or gold members. In addition: for court bookings on Court Reserve, you will be required to pay the $15 fee when you reserve the court.
Single: $421
Couple: $737
If you prefer to pay for your pay-to-play membership over the course of the season (September - May), sign up before October 1. All memberships after October 1 will be lump sums.
Single: $50 per month plus $15 per visit
Couple: $86 per month plus $15 per visit
Unlimited Membership
The Unlimited Membership allows you to play tennis as many times a week as you’d like, with no additional court fees! Each adult member can book one, season-long permanent court time per week. In addition, you will able to book your own courts online. Each adult unlimited member will also receive one guest pass to be used during the 2026-2027 season (a value of $25 per person).
A change from past years is that we are no longer offering family memberships at this level.
Single: $921
Couple: $1612
If you prefer to pay for your unlimited membership over the course of the season (September - May), sign up before October 1. All memberships after October 1 will be lump sums.
Single: $107
Couple: $188
Gold Membership
A Gold Member gets twelve full months of unlimited tennis and 24/7 access to our comprehensive fitness center. In addition. each Gold Member received an annual pass to Everest Park for each adult in the membership, two guest passes for each adult in the membership (a $50 value each), and the ability to book their own courts online for each person in the membership.
A change from past years is that we are no longer offering family memberships at this level.
Single: $1250
Couple: $2187
If you prefer to pay for your unlimited membership over the course of the season (September - August), sign up before October 1. All memberships after October 1 will be lump sums.
Single: $110 per month
Couple: $191 per month
Month to Month Unlimited Membership
We are offering a month-to-month membership again this year. Members in this category can join and cancel at any time. In addition, members at this level are able to book their own court reservations online. Please note the restrictions below prior to purchase.
Single Membership option only
Unlimited Tennis Only
No Permanent Court Reservations
Online Autopay Only
If you decide to cancel, please use the cancellation form on the website or contact Nichole at nichole@championsforlife.org. You can also request a cancellation form at the front desk. Please make sure you give us at least 72-hour notice of your intent to cancel.
Single: $135 per month
Tell me more about the month to month option! Month to Month memberships are the best option if you know you only need a membership for part of the season, or if you will be gone for the bulk of the winter, but still want to play prior to leaving and maybe when you return. The month-to-month option is per person only - no couple options - and is only available as an unlimited tennis option. There are also no permanent court reservations; players can book as needed. This is only available as a subscription product, meaning that when you sign up, your card will be charged each month on that date for the monthly amount, unless you notify us that you will be discontinuing your membership. Please see above for how to cancel.
How can I reserve a court? From 9/1/26 - 9/23/26 you can call the front desk to reserve a court. After that we will be using Court Reserve to manage tennis reservations.
What if I cannot make my reserved court time? Call the CFL front desk at least 24 hours in advance to cancel any permanent court times that you cannot make. After the third no-show without a cancellation, the court is opened to other players and you will have lost your permanent time.
Tournaments and Socials: At times throughout the year, CFL will host USTA tournaments and other events, typically on a Friday/Saturday/Sunday. If you have a permanent court time on one of those days, it is possible that your court time will be bumped. We will do our best to notify you well in advance if that is going to be the case. In addition, we do have leagues that play on certain nights (although not every week), so it is possible that your permanent time would be bumped.
When is CFL open for tennis?
The 2026-2027 Tennis Season is planned to begin on October 12, 2026 and last through the end of May. Because we are opening later than usual, all memberships purchased in September will be extended by two weeks.
Monday through Friday: 8:45 am to 9:00 pm (first court reservation is 9:00 am and last court reservation is 7:30 pm). We will potentially have an earlier time slot available this year, at 7:30 am. Check with Melissa or Nichole for more information if you are interested.
Saturday: 7:45 am to 6:00 pm (first court reservation at 8:00 am and last court reservation is 3:30 pm)
Sunday: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm (first court reservation is 9:00 am and last court reservation is 3:00) (courts must be reserved by noon on Friday - no permanent times available)
June 1 through August 31
Monday through Friday: 7:15 am to 6:00 pm (first court reservation is 7:30 am and last court reservation is 4:30 pm)
Saturday: 7:45 am to 12:30 pm (first court reservation at 8:00 am and last court reservation is 11:00 am) (courts must be reserved by noon on Friday)
Sunday: closed
Can I bring a guest to play in my group? Guests are welcome! There is a fee of $25 per guest, which includes court fees. Guests are allowed 3 visits per season here at CFL. Please make sure your guest signs in at the front desk when they arrive. There is a card each guest will need to fill out the first time they come in, and on each visit after that. If you want to pay their fee ahead of time, please make arrangements to do so ahead of their arrival. After three visits as a guest, folks are asked to purchase a membership if they want to continue playing at CFL. Generally speaking, toward the last few months of the season, we loosen up on the three-visit limit.
Does CFL have a locker room facility? Yes, we have locker rooms with showers available for your use. Should that change, we will notify our members via email, Facebook, and here on our website.
Does CFL offer tennis lessons/clinics? CFL offers a full range of lessons and clinics for all ages and skill levels. Please contact our head tennis pro, Jordan Sadowitz (315-727-6721), for more information and to book any lessons or clinics. Please note, when you take a lesson from Jordan at CFL, you pay CFL. We accept cash, checks, VENMO, and credit cards.
Do I have to be a member to take lessons or attend clinic? No, all lessons and clinics are open to non-members at CFL.
Does CFL close for any reason, either weather or maintenance related events? CFL will close if the weather forces a non-emergency travel ban in Cayuga County. Our Facebook page will also be updated with any information regarding closures due to maintenance and weather. We are trying out a mass-text system this year. When you register for a membership, please confirm that we can text you at the number given.
Can my team practice on the CFL Tennis Courts? Yes, courts are available to rent to area high schools for $60 per court per hour. Please check with Jordan or the front desk to reserve time.
Head Tennis Professional
Jordan Sadowitz
315-727-6721
tennis@championsforlife.org
General Tennis Contact Information
CFL Front Desk
315-252-9305
Champions for Life, Inc. Executive Director
Melissa Gravius
315-252-9305
melissa.gravius@championsforlife.org
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