Aces & Ales
Happy Hour + Tennis + Friends = Aces & Ales
Saturday, November 15, 2025 | 4-6 pm
A tennis-playing happy hour with mini-lessons, drills and semi-competitive fun matches.
Equally fun for experienced players as those new to the sport.
Proceeds benefit ICT Community Programs.
*To register, you will be required to have an ICT Court Reserve account and free “Public” membership. If creating your account for the first time, begin with your Head of Household, then add family members.
Support InnerCity Tennis
Help us reach our goal of 100 donors through the Aces & Ales Campaign.
The Gist
Aces & Ales is an absolute blast and an important fundraiser for our Community Programs. Expect a few courts each of:
- Lessons for new players
- Drills for experienced players
- Pick up tennis
- Multi-sport kids activities
Light snacks, water and soft drinks are complimentary. Beer & wine, complimentary of Fulton Brewing and Crow River Winery respectively, will be available for purchase. A food truck will be posted in the parking lot selling their delicious fare.
Yes indeed!
The scope and depth of InnerCity Tennis’ Community Programs, which primarily take place in collaboration with Minneapolis Public Schools, is remarkable. Learn more before the event and stop by the Community Programs table to meet our coaches.
Then, consider making a contribution to our Annual Campaign or buying a beer (or two), the proceeds of which all make our programs across our city possible.
Volunteer
Aces & Ales is not a complex event, but we still need some willing hands to help make it happen. If you would be willing to serve beer and wine, replenish snacks, greet at our welcome table, or help lead kids games and activities reach out to John Bussey at john.bussey@innercitytennis.org. Volunteers typically have shifts that last half the event and are, of course, provided with a complimentary ticket.
In-Kind Donations
A penny saved is a penny earned – and in this case, our greatest expense is beer and wine. If you have connections with a brewery, winery, or bottle shop willing to provide product for service we would be so appreciative. Reach out to John Bussey at john.bussey@innercitytennis.org to start a conversation.
Registration
Participants sign up online through Court Reserve.
Adults
Adult (age 13+) registration is $40 online advance, $45 day-of-event at the door.
Youth / Children
Children (age 0-12) enter free with paid adults and must be accompanied by an adult.
What’s included?
Each registration includes entry to the event, on court tennis activities and drills with our instructors, light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Beer and wine is available for purchase, and food truck(s) will be posted out in the parking lot.
Parking
On-site parking is limited; you may need to park on Nicollet Ave or other nearby streets.
Check-in
When you are welcomed you will be given a name tag and a demo racket if you need one.
Drinks
Fulton Beer and Crow River Wine have been generously donated. The recommended donation for each are 1 for $7, 3 for $20.
The Court Sheet
Our “Court Sheet” is available now! Check out the event map to see what lessons, drills, and other activities you can expect.
Kid Friendly
Certainly! Kids 12 & under may attend for free with paid adult entries. There will be several courts activities geared towards kids and their adults. Youth are encouraged to get a preview of what our Cities Academy lessons look like. At least one parent/guardian should plan to be with their child(ren) at all times.
What if I am new to the sport?
Great! We’ll have rackets you can borrow and a court for beginner drills.
Rain or Shine?
The event will happen – it’s indoors.
Drinks on Court?
No. Please sip your sippers in the lobby.
Refunds or transfers if I register but can’t attend?
No. No refunds offered for those unable to attend and the name provided during check out will be the name recorded on our guest list.
