October 3, 2022 Club News, Events

110 Year Birthday Party!

Join us on November 4th and celebrate 110 years of the Tennis Club in Salt Lake City. Complimentary to anyone who has ever been a part of the Salt Lake Tennis & Health Club throughout its 110-year history.

Celebrate Our Legacy at the

110 Year Birthday Party

November 4th, 2022

7:00 pm – 10:00 pm

Location: The Salt Lake Tennis & Health Club – Courts 9 and 10

On the evening of November 4th, take a journey with us through the history of the Tennis Club once called “The greatest force for developing tennis in Utah,” with club owner Laury Hammel, many of our club’s long-time members, tennis pros, personal trainers, aquatics staff, managers, staff, local tennis stars, and an amazing Salt Lake City tennis community.


Henri “Bijou” Elkins to perform his Tennis Clown Show at the
110 year celebration party

Our own beloved Pro, Heni P. Elkins has performed his Tennis Clown Show all over the world, including at the Australian Open. Henri amazes with his tennis tricks and entertains with slapstick humor. See this show at the 110-year Celebration at 9:00 pm.

See a preview of Henri’s Show Here


Everyone is welcome to join in our no-charge celebration for a fun and memorable experience.  A 110th Year Celebration is rare in today’s world and I would be honored and joyous to have you share the evening with us. Here are some of the reasons why you will be glad you joined our celebration of over a century of our legacy:

  • Be a part of the community and celebrate the spirit of the Salt Lake Tennis and Health Club
  • Enjoy a pleasant evening with members, staff, vendors, and local influencers in a relaxed atmosphere
  • Munch on delicious hors d’oeuvres and desserts while enjoying a glass of wine or sparkling cider. Enjoy an amazing birthday cake!
  • See an interesting photographic exhibit of our club’s 110-year transformational process of growing a world-class tennis, swimming, and health club
  • A series of inspiring and very short stories from various community and club leaders detailing our club’s journey through thick and thin.
  • Door prizes of gift certificates/cards from our club and local businesses
  • Free `110 Years of SLTC’ apparel given out
  • Upbeat and positive music featuring our favorite affirming songs
  • Say hello to the Hammel matriarch, Ruby Hammel
  • Learn the answers to the following questions:

Where was the Salt Lake Tennis Club’s first location? 

What person holds the record number of years for working full time at the Salt Lake Tennis and Health Club’s various names?

When did our club move to our 17th East location?

Name a few awards that our club has won.



When did Laury purchase the club (month and year)?

When was the first pool built at our club?

You MUST RSVP in order to Attend this Party!

Please note, children below the age of 15 are not allowed at this event. Please do not include anyone below the age of 15 in your RSVP.

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