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Access Study · Seattle · 2026

Help us understand
tennis access in Seattle.

We're researching how hard it is for local players to find reliable court time, clinics, and better ways to play more regularly — and what people would actually pay for if someone solved it.

This is research, not a sales pitch. Complete the study and we'll be in touch with an introduction code to The Sound.

Time ≈ 4 minutes
Sections 7
Code To follow
01 / 06 Your tennis life
Five quick reads on how you currently play.
01Where do you live?
West Seattle
Central Seattle
North Seattle
South Seattle
Eastside
Outside the Seattle area
Other…
02How often do you currently play tennis?
Less than once a month
1–3 times a month
About once a week
2–3 times a week
4+ times a week
03How often would you like to play tennis?
If access weren't a barrier.
Less than once a month
1–3 times a month
About once a week
2–3 times a week
4+ times a week
04How would you describe your level?
Beginner / new to tennis
2.0–2.5
3.0–3.5
4.0+
Not sure
05Where do you currently play most often?
Select all that apply.
Public outdoor courts
Amy Yee
Sand Point
Private club
School / university / neighborhood courts
I do not have a consistent place to play
Other…
02 / 06 The access problem
Where it breaks down for you.
06How difficult is it for you to find court time when you want to play?
Not difficult
Occasionally difficult
Often difficult
Very difficult
It prevents me from playing as much as I want
07What gets in the way of playing more often?
Select all that apply.
Courts are hard to reserve
Indoor courts are too hard to access
Outdoor courts are weather-dependent
Courts are too far from me
I can't get the days or times I want
Clinics or group programs are hard to get into
Not enough people at my level to play with
Court quality is inconsistent
Cost is too high
Other…
08In the past 30 days, how often have you wanted to play but couldn't?
Couldn't get the court time or clinic access you wanted.
0 times
1 time
2–3 times
4–5 times
6+ times
03 / 06 What would actually help
If someone fixed this for you.
09What would matter most to you?
Pick up to 3.
More indoor courts
More courts closer to where I live or work
Easier reservations
Guaranteed or recurring monthly court time
Better clinic / coaching availability
Organized group play at my level
A higher-quality / more premium playing environment
A stronger tennis community
Other…
10Which access model sounds most appealing?
Recurring group sessions — show up and play with a level-matched group
Reserved monthly court time — a dependable block I can count on
Priority booking membership — better access to in-demand courts
A premium indoor court network — multiple locations, easier access
A private tennis club
A mix of these
None of these
11Would you be interested in a monthly membership that helps you play more consistently?
Definitely
Probably
Maybe
Probably not
No
04 / 06 Willingness to pay
Honest estimates only — there's no wrong answer.
12Realistic price for one high-quality organized session per month?
Court, group, and format handled for you.
Under $100
$100–$149
$150–$199
$200–$249
$250–$349
$350+
13Realistic price for dependable premium indoor court access?
Under $100
$100–$199
$200–$299
$300–$499
$500+
Would not pay for this
05 / 06 Geography & timing
Where and when this would actually fit your week.
14Where would new tennis access be most valuable?
Pick up to 2.
West Seattle
SoDo / Georgetown
South Lake Union
Ballard / Fremont
Capitol Hill / Central Seattle
North Seattle
Eastside
Other…
15When would you be most likely to play?
Select all that apply.
Weekday mornings
Weekday lunch
Weekday evenings
Saturday mornings
Saturday afternoons
Sunday mornings
Sunday afternoons
06 / 07 Interested in playing more regularly?
Optional — just for our research into what might actually work.
16Could you commit to a recurring tennis time if the group, location, and level were right?
Yes, weekly
Yes, twice a month
Maybe, depends on the time
I’d rather drop in when spots open
Not right now
17When are you most likely to be available?
Select all that apply.
Weekday mornings
Weekday lunch / midday
Weekday afternoons
Weekday evenings
Saturday mornings
Saturday afternoons
Sunday mornings
Sunday afternoons
Flexible
18How far would you realistically travel for the right group or court time?
5 minutes
10 minutes
15 minutes
20 minutes
30+ minutes
Depends on the quality of the group
19Which of these would you be interested in?
Select all that apply.
A recurring small group matched by level
Drop-in spots when a group has an opening
Text alerts when open spots become available
Coached drills / clinics
Match play with people at my level
Occasional weekend events
Not interested right now
20Do you currently play with a regular coach, clinic, group, or hitting partner?
Yes
No
Sometimes
07 / 07 Contact
So we can be in touch with your introduction code.
21 · First name · required
22 · Last name optional
23 · Email · required
24 · Phone optional
I’m open to getting texted about pilot sessions or open spots.
25 · Anything else you wish existed for tennis in Seattle? optional
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