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2010 Guide to Camps & Clinics

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

MIDWEST

ALL-AMERICAN TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | Wooster, Columbus, Oxford and Cleveland, OH | (614) 886-3558
www.sportcamp101.com

“Voted the #1 Sports Camp in Ohio.” One of the top learning environments in the nation for more than 20 years. Tailored instructional programs for each level. 5.5-6 hours of tennis daily featuring cutting edge teaching techniques by first rate staff. Boys and Girls ages 8-18. Traditional, Match Play and College Prep camps available.

COACH STEVE WILKINSON’S 33RD ANNUAL TENNIS AND LIFE CAMPS
Adult and Junior Camp | St. Peter, MN | (507) 931-1614
www.gustavus.edu/tlc

12 hours of daily tennis instruction emphasizing technique, strategy, mental training, positive reinforcement, fun & sportsmanship. 4:1 ratio, 30 courts (24 outdoor & 6 indoor), 15 ball machines. Top 10 Junior Camp. Top 25 Adult Camp.

HERRMANN TENNIS ACADEMY SUMMER CAMP AT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY
Junior Camp | Kalamazoo, MI | Northbrook, IL | (847) 498-5333
www.HerrmannTennisAcademy.com

Exceeding the needs of the competitive junior player! 4:1 ratio, over 32 hours of tennis weekly. Superior coaching. State of the art facilities at Western Michigan University, home of the Boy’s 16’s & 18’s National Championship.

RAMEY TENNIS & EQUESTRIAN SCHOOLS
Adult and Junior Camp | Owensboro, KY | (270) 570-3054
www.rameycamps.com

Rated top 25 in the world by TENNIS Magazine in 2009. Hardcore camps with professional instruction. 4:1 staff/camper ratio. Year-round programs offered with indoor courts, ball machines and video.

ROD SCHROEDER NATIONAL TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | Kenosha, WI | 847-681-8113
www.rodschroedertenniscamp.com

#1 Junior Tennis Camp in the Midwest. Owner operated. It makes a BIG difference! We offer programs for all abilities. 4:1 student to teacher ratio.

SUMMER JUNIOR TENNIS CAMPS SPONSORED BY FILA
Junior Camp | St. Louis , MO | kstahlhuth@wustl.edu | Dayton, OH
Eric.Mahone@notes.udayton.edu

The Washington University and University of Dayton Tennis Camps sponsored by FILA will provide a structured tennis-learning environment around fun drills & competition. Washington University, June 7-11, 14-18. University of Dayton, June 21-25.

NORTHEAST

CAMP BRIDGES
Juniors/Adults | Warren, VT | (802) 583-2922
www.bridgesresort.com/tennis-at-bridges

Nestled in the heart of the Mad River Valley and ranked in the top 50 Tennis Resorts by TENNIS Magazine, The Bridges Family Resort offers customized tennis packages for the whole family. A full recreation center, 3 pools, 10 outdoor courts, and 2 indoor courts guarantees fun, rain or shine.

COLLEGE TENNIS EXPOSURE CAMP
Junior Camp | Bethlehem, PA | (813) 684-9031
www.collegetennis.com

Coach Ed Krass’s 22nd Annual College Exposure Tennis Camp! The nation’s only tennis camp taught exclusively by head college coaches. Collegiate style drills, team match play and college tennis seminars. For ages 15-18.

DELAWARE VALLEYTENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Bryn Mawr, PA | (610) 527-2387
www.dvta.com

DVTA Overnight Camp: A/C Dorms at Villanova University weekly July 4-31; Day Camp: Half & Full Day weekly June 7-Sept 3

FROG HOLLOW RACQUET CLUB
Junior Camp | Lansdale, PA | (610) 584-5502
www.frogtennis.com

Frog Hollow Racquet Club offers an exciting way to learn tennis, meet friends and have a great time! Frog Hollow offers QuickStart camp for players 10 and under, Junior Camp for ages 11 – 18, High School Training Camp & a competitive High Performance Camp. Camp is Monday through Friday 9am - 4 pm (plus half day options and extended day!) Camp runs June 14th - September 3rd. Weekly sign ups available. REFERENCE THIS LISTING AND GET $10 OFF YOUR FIRST WEEK OF 2010 CAMP (can’t be combined with other offers).

FUTURE STARS TENNIS DAY & OVERNIGHT CAMP
Junior Camp | Armonk, NY | Armonk, Purchase | Westchester, Old Westbury - Nassau, and Hamptons, NY | (914) 273-8500
www.fscamps.com

For 30 years, thousands of campers have enhanced their skills, tucked away lifelong memories, and made lasting friendships. Full Day and Overnight programs with swimming and transportation. Ratio 4:1. International staff.

KINYON/JONES TENNIS CAMP
Adult and Junior Camp | Hanover, NH | 603-646-0751
www.kjtctennis.com

Directed by Chuck Kinyon, Dave Jones, and Bob Dallis, Dartmouth College Coaching Staff. One of Tennis Magazine’s 10 Best Junior Camps 2004. Over 30 years of camping experience. June-August. Rates on request.

NEW ENGLAND TENNIS HOLIDAYS
Adult Camp | North Conway, NH | Sugarbush, VT, Vero Beach, FL | (800) 869-0949
www.netennisholidays.com

The #1 adult tennis camp offers exceptional lodging, dining and tennis experience at Sugarbush, Vermont, Ocean Edge, Cape Cod,
Mass and The Blvd Village & Tennis Club, Vero Beach, Florida.

PETER KAPLAN’S WESTHAMPTON BEACH (NY)
Adult and Junior Camp | Westhampton Beach, NY | (631) 288-4021
www.westhamptontennis.com

Ocean Beaches & Historic Inn: “World’s Best Camp” Tennis Channel & Tennis Resorts Online “L.I. s Best” - Dan’s Papers “Best Place” - LI Alive “Northeast Spectacular Tennis Getaway” - Court time Magazine “NYS Top Vacation Program” Half/full 1-7 day programs. Flexible scheduling. 3:1 ratio. Fr $99/day including accommodations. Fr $45/day for day campers. Day & Overnight programs. USTA Member Benefits for adults & juniors.

THE TENNIS ACADEMY AT HARVARD
Adult and Junior Camp | Boston, MA | (617) 678-0142
www.thetennisacademy.com

Great summer tennis instruction in Boston! Owned & operated by Harvard’s varsity men’s & women’s tennis coaches. Join us for the time of your life!

VERMONT TENNIS VACATIONS
Adult and Junior Camp | Burlington, VT | 800-727-4295
www.vermonttennisvacations.com

Feed your game! Multi-day camps and a la carte clinics with 4:1 ratio, featuring world-class coaches. AAA Four Diamond service offering (new) Spa, Cooking Classes, Award-Winning Dining. Minutes from Burlington nestled in Vermont’s Green Mountains.

WINDRIDGE TENNIS & SPORTS CAMPS
Junior Camp | Burlington, VT | Roxbury & Craftsbury Common, VT | (802) 860-2005
www.windridgecamps.com

Windridge Tennis Camps stand unique among camps. We incorporate a highly specialized tennis program within the traditional framework of a rural New England camp setting.

WOODSTOCK LEGENDS CAMPS
Adult Camp | Woodstock, VT | (877)-213-8403
www.woodstockinn.com

Enjoy tennis at Vermont’s most beautiful resort! Legends Camps: Tim Mayotte - July 16-18; Johan Kriek - August 13-15. Spring Camp May 14-16; Autumn in Vermont Camp September 17-19. All camps are three days of instruction & two nights’ accommodations. 877-213-8403

SOUTH

4 STAR CAMPS
Junior Camp | Charlottesville, VA | 800-334-7827
www.4starcamps.com

Instructional programs at University of Virginia, Stony Brook University on Long Island, NY for ages 9-18. Private lessons, plus special High School Players Camp.

EVERT TENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Boca Raton, FL | (561) 488-2001
www.evertacademy.com

Quality tennis instruction, 4:1 student to teacher ratio. Boarding & non-boarding for juniors. On & off-campus activities organized daily for boarders. Programs for all abilities.

EXTREME TENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Hollywood, Fl South Florida | (954) 478-3941
www.extremetennisacademy.com

“Rated one of Florida’s best. World class training. Boarding & non-boarding. Ages 10-18 all levels. National & International Players. Personalized attention. Certified Coaches. Weekly May 31st.-August 27th. Ratio 5:1”

FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY TENNIS CAMPS
Junior Camp | Tallahassee, FL | 850-644-1739
www.seminoletenniscamps.com

Overnight High Performance and Regular Camps for players of all ages. “Dartfish” Video analysis, individual instruction, small group drilling and famous Davis Cup Team Competition

IMG BOLLETTIERI TENNIS ACADEMY
Adult and Junior Camp | Bradenton, FL | 1-800-872-6425
www.imgacademies.com

For over 30 years, the IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy has produced some of the world’s best players. We offer programs during the summer and throughout the entire year for all ages and ability levels. Train with the best coaches in the industry today!

JOHN NEWCOMBE TENNIS CAMPS
Adult and Junior Camp | New Braunfels, TX | (800) 444-6204
www.newktennis.com

Over 35 years of experience, Newks offers programs for the entire family. Training for all ages & abilities from beginners to national champions.

KIAWAH ISLAND MINI-CAMPS/CLINICS
Adult and Junior Camp | Charleston, SC | (843) 768-2838
www.kiawahtennis.com

The #1 RANKED FAMILY TENNIS RESORT in the U.S. Nationally known programs including daily clinics, drill & three day mini-camps for adults & juniors.

PALMETTO DUNES
Adult and Junior Camp | Hilton Head, SC | 843-785-1152
www.palmettodunes.com/hiltonhead-tennis.php

For 30+ years, the Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center has earned the distinction of being a leader in world-class tennis instruction. Home to some of the nation’s finest clinics, camps & instructrional programs. Ranked among the “50 Greatest Tennis Resorts” by TENNIS Magazine since 1975.

RICK MACCI TENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Boca Raton, FL | (561) 445-2747
www.rickmacci.com

Voted #1 Jr. Tennis Camp in the U.S. under the direction of 2005 USPTA Pro of the Year in North America, Rick Macci. All ages, all levels.

SADDLEBROOK TENNIS
Adult and Junior Camp | Tampa, FL | (800) 729-8383 x4200
www.saddlebrooktennis.com

Adult and Junior camps offered year-round. Beautiful resort with 45 courts. First-class instruction. Home to American Tennis
Superstars: James Blake, John Isner, Mardy Fish and Bob & Mike Bryan!

SEAHAWK TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | Wilmington, NC | (910) 619-9343
www.seahawktenniscamp.com

Day and Overnight Junior Tennis Camp offered at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington Varsity Tennis Facility. Ages 6 - 18 years of age. Ability levels range from Beginners to elite tournament players. Directed by Head Men’s Tennis Coach Mait DuBois. Located less than 10 minutes from Wrightsville Beach.

2010 TEXAS A&M TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | College Station, TX | (979) 862-2533
www.aggietenniscamp.com

Nationally recognized directors, unmatched credentials. 6:1 ratio, 6 hours of tennis daily, tournament & match play. Activities create fun, friends & lifelong memories. Experienced High School & College coaches, top collegiate players. $5 million tennis facility.

TIGER TENNIS CAMP
Adult and Junior Camp | Sewanee, TN | (931) 598-1485
http://tenniscamps.sewanee.edu

Two camps that offer instruction for all levels & player development for collegiate player preparation. Mountain lakes, fun activities, 4:1 ratio for drills & supervised match play included. Adult Camps: May 28-30 & June 4-6. Juniors/Tournament Player: June 6-11, June 13-18, June 20-25, June 27-July 2

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS - LONGHORN TENNIS CAMP
Adult and Junior Camp | Austin, TX | (512) 471-4404
www.longhorntenniscamp.com

“Innovation, tradition and fun for 25 summers. Experience the Texas System that has produced All-Americans, Professional Players, and 2 National Championship Teams. Day and overnight Junior camps June 1 - Aug 1. Adult Camp June 26-27.”

WINTERGREEN RESORT TENNIS ACADEMY
Adult and Junior Camp | Wintergreen, VA | (434) 325-8235

World-Ranked Camp & Resort. Year Round Academies. Daily Programs for All. Indoor & Outdoor Courts. Video/Sports Psychology. Spa/Fitness Center. Cool Mountain Temperatures.

WEST

ADVANTAGE TENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Irvine, CA | (949) 551-6044
www.advantagetennisacademy.com

Advantage Tennis Academy: Acclaimed junior program known for producing top athletes on national and international circuits. Academic school year program, weekly summer camps and summer semesters. Hi-tech, three-tiered training system to maximize technical, physical/mental development.Tournament travel team. Coastal locale and #1 College placement to the most desirable schools in the U.S. make ATA unbeatable.

BRADY TENNIS CAMPS
Adult and Junior Camp | Santa Barbara, CA | (310) 798-0333
www.bradycamps.com

Weekend & week-long camps in beautiful CALIFORNIA locations: UC Santa Barbara, Palm Desert, Los Angeles, San Diego. All levels. Top-rate instruction. Affordable. Video Analysis. See our 2010 schedule!

CARMEL VALLEY TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | Carmel Valley, CA | (831) 659-2615
www.carmelvalleytenniscamp.com

TENNIS Magazine’s top 5 junior tennis camps (May 2006). 5:1 ratio, excellent instruction; numerous off court-activities, only accredited ACA tennis camp in the West.

SCOTTSDALE RESORT & ATHLETIC CLUB: CUSTOM ADULT TENNIS RETREAT
Adult Camp | Scottsdale, AZ | 877-385-8456
www.scottsdaleresortandathleticclub.com

Voted “Top 50 Tennis Resort.” Customized training retreats for your USTA team, club league, or tennis group – choose your topics. Take home “Progress DVD,” Villa accommodations.

KIM GRANT TENNIS ACADEMY
Adult and Junior Camp | Palo Alto, CA | 650-752-8061
www.kimgranttennis.com

Learn to Play like a Pro from a Pro Day & overnight week long camps: Minis/Beginners (ages 3-12), Juniors (intermediate and high performance) & Adults. 4:1 student to coach ratio, qualified Coaches - Learn the “Modern Game;” fundamentals, stroke analysis, tactical drills, mental toughness, fitness conditioning, match play, video analysis.

TENNIS CAMPS AT THE BROADMOOR
Adult and Junior Camp | Colorado Springs, CO | (800) 634-7711 ext. 5847
www.broadmoor.com

Award-winning camps in a five-star setting! Learn from America’s #1 rated teaching staff at this grand hotel at the foot of the Rockies. 4:1 ratio for adults and juniors. Level-specific camps from beginner to most advanced. Clay and hard courts.

UCLA BRUIN TENNIS CAMP
Junior Camp | Los Angeles, CA | (310) 206-6375 or 206-3550
www.uclasportscamps.com

Join UCLA Coach Billy Martin on the campus of UCLA for tennis & fun. All ability levels for ages 7-17 welcome. Resident and Day campers.

WEIL TENNIS ACADEMY
Junior Camp | Ojai, CA | (805) 640-3413
www.weiltennis.com

Voted TOP 5 Best Summer Junior Camp-Tennis Magazine. World-Class, High Performance Training. International Coaching Staff with a 5:1 ratio. Southern California Tournament Travel.

WAILEA TENNIS FANTASY CAMP
Adult Camp | Maui, HI | (808) 879-1958
www.waileatennis.com

2009 event featured Lindsay Davenport, Tom Gullikson, Tracy Austin and Corina Morariu. Five nights at The Four Seasons Resort, 4 days of instruction, play & social activities. Returning Nov. 17-21

Best Tennis Resorts in the Caribbean: Contact info

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Below you’ll find contact information for the Caribbean resorts featured in the January/February issue of TENNIS magazine. Many of these resorts fit in more than one category, so mix and match when you’re checking them out. Also, check out special discount tennis deals, like Four Seasons Resort’s Avid Player package – unlimited court time for $210 a week (regularly $55 per day per player).

The rates below are for two people, from the lowest published rate in the low season (LS) for a room to the highest in the high season (HS) which is probably a suite; villa rates are higher. Check the websites and you’ll probably find seasonal specials that can chop 10% or 20% off the published rates.

• Almond Morgan Bay Resort, St.Lucia: 800/425-6663, www.almondresorts.com; 340 rooms, 6 courts; $400 LS to $863 HS all inclusive.

• Caneel Bay, St.John: 888/7673-9663, www.caneelbay.com; 176 rooms, 11 hard and Omni courts; $375 LS to $1,600 HS.

• Carlisle Bay, Antigua: 800/628-8929, www.carlisle-bay.com; 80 rooms, 9 courts; $725 LS to $2,800 HS

• Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic: 800/877-3643, www.casadecampo.com; 450 rooms, condos, villas, 13 HarTru courts (10 with lights); $178 LS to S345 HS.

• Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: 800/258-2633, www.clubmed.com; 543 rooms; 10 hard courts; $593 LS to $651 HS, all inclusive.

• Couples Swept Away, Jamaica: 800/268-7537, www.couples.com; 212 rooms, 10 courts; $530 LS to $725 HS.

• Curtain Bluff, Antigua: 888/289-9898; www.curtainblulff.com; 72 rooms, 4 hard courts (all with lights); $695 LS to $1,695 HS, all inclusive.

• David and John Lloyd Tennis Village at Sugar Hill, Barbados; 866/360-5292, www.aaltman.com; 40 rooms, 4 courts; $150 LS to $350 HS.

• Four Seasons Resort, Nevis; 800/819-5053, www.fourseasons.com; 196 rooms, 12 courts; $325 LS to S950 HS.

• Grand Lido, Negril: 877/467-8737, www.superclubs.com; 150 rooms, 4 courts (2 with lights); $440 LS to $820 HS.

• Half Moon Rose Hall, Jamaica: 866/648-6951, www.halfmoon.com; 250 rooms, suites and villas, 13 courts; $205 LS to $1,650 HS.

• Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands: 888/767-3966, www.littledixbay.com; 7 courts, 2 with lights; $395 LS to $1,700 HS.

• Malliouhana Hotel & Spa: 800/835-0796, www.malliouhana.com; 4 courts, all with lights; $345 LS to $1,440 HS.

• Peter Island Resort, British Virgin Islands: 800/346-44521, www.peterislandresort.com; 4 courts; $560 LS to $1,600 HS with meals.

• Raffles Resort Canouan, St.Vincent-Grenadines: 784/482-2145, www.rafflescanouan.com; 156 rooms and suites, 4 courts, with lights; $475 LS to $1,610 HS. •

• Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, Puerto Rico: 877/636-0636, www.wyndhamriomar.com; 13 Har-Tru and hard courts (4 with lights); $250 LS to $465 HS.

• Ritz-Carlton Cancun, Cancun: 800/542-8680, www.ritz-carlton.com; 365 rooms and suites, 3 courts, with lights; $279 LS to $939 HS.

• Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands: 800/542-8680, www.ritz-carlton.com; 365 rooms and suites, 4 courts (clay and grass); $249-$1,349.

• Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica: 800/972-2157, www.roundhillhotel&villas.com; 74 rooms, 27 villas, 5 courts (2 with lights); $370 LS to $1,180 HS.

• St.James’s Club, Antigua: 800/858-4618, www.eliteislandresorts.com; 250 rooms and suites, 6 courts (all with lights); $275 LS to $605 HS.

• Sandy Lane Hotel, Barbados: 866/444-4080, www.sandylane.com; 112 rooms, 9 courts (all lighted); $950 LS to $4,900 HS.

• The Buccaneer, St.Croix: 800/255-3881; www.thebuccaneer.com; 8 Laykold courts (2 with lights); $265 LS to $945 HS.

• Tryall Club, Jamaica: 876/956-5660, www.tryallclub.com; 13 suites, 69 villas, 9 courts (2 with lights); $393 LS to $943 HS.

• Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa: 787/863-1000, www.elconquistadorresort.com; 4 courts, all lighted; $195 LS to $413 HS.

Dream Tennis - If you could have your vacation anywhere

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

If you could have your tennis vacation anywhere in the world, where would you go? We give you eight places to start looking.

By Ian Keown

A Jaguar XJ6 Sovereign meets you at the airport. The chauffeur calls ahead to put in your room-service order. You drive through wrought-iron gates, along a tree-lined road, past banks of bluebells and azaleas, up to the formal portico. There, a duty manager and a porter greet you by name.

Your luggage is already in your room. Just down the road are four well-maintained tennis courts. Is this a commercial for a $10,000 watch? No, it’s your introduction to a tennis vacation at Chewton Glen in the south of England. But that’s not the only place for a high-end tennis vacation. Switch up the setting and a few of the amenities, and it could be a once-in-a-lifetime getaway at any of the following eight resorts around the world.

Granted, these places are pricey. But think big—we meant “once-in-a-lifetime” literally.

The rates below are approximate conversions of local currencies in U.S. dollars, as of the end of April. They’re nightly double-occupancy room rates; “LS” means low season and “HS” means high season. Check for special deals and packages. You may find that you can save
a few hundred dollars here and there.

HOTEL RELAIS CERTOSA, FLORENCE, ITALY

From the courts at the Relais Certosa you can see the Monastero della Certosa del Galluzzo, which crowns a hill overlooking Florence. In fact, the Relais Certosa was once the guest housing for the monastery. Now refurbished, it has 69 rooms and suites decorated in a Tuscan style, with beamed ceilings and antiques enhanced with secular perks like satellite TVs and minibars. The dining room serves dishes like crostini or Florentine steaks and Chiantis from the surrounding vineyards. Take time out from the tennis and dining to let the Cistercian monks show you around their grounds. And if you feel like doing some sightseeing, the historic center of Florence is just down the road.

www.ﬂorencehotelcertosa.it; 63 rooms, 6 suites, from $150 LS and $400 HS, including breakfast; 4 lit courts (2 clay, 1 hard, 1 synthetic grass), $19 per court hourly, pro, lessons, player matching available

HOTEL PUENTE ROMANO, MARBELLA, MÁLAGA, SPAIN

Vacationers aren’t the only folks who head to the hotel Puente Romano in Marbella, “Beautiful Sea,” in the south of Spain to take in the Mediterranean. The center court of this hotel has hosted Davis Cup matches, and the 293 rooms and suites have welcomed stars like Sean Connery, Elizabeth Taylor, and Antonio Banderas. The Puente Romano Tennis and Fitness Club has 10 courts and its own snack bar, a venue within a venue for eating and drinking throughout the day. There are also three outdoor pools, four paddle-ball courts, six restaurants, and subtropical gardens with 400 species of ﬂ owers and plants. In the evenings, drive a short distance to Puerto Banos, where you’ll ﬁ nd bars, clubs, and boutiques. If what you have in mind is a vacation with lots of tennis and plenty of night life, this is your place.

www.puenteromano.com; 293 rooms and suites, from $345 LS and $680 HS; 10 lit courts (8 clay, 2 hard), $38 per court for 50 minutes, $11 extra for lights, 5 pros, lessons, clinics, player matching available

BIO-HOTEL STANGLWIRT, TIROL, AUSTRIA

When it opened in 1978, the Bio-Hotel was a tennis camp run by Peter Burwash International, and PBI’s multilingual pros still offer their signature programs here. But now this family-owned, 150-room hotel has a dramatically designed spa carved into the cliff side with four different saunas. This being the Alps, there are gorgeous views of the Wilder Kaiser mountain range and plenty of outdoor exercise options like mountain biking and hiking on trails so steep that they have cables attached to the rocks to help you ascend at parts. So why “Bio”? It refers to the eco-friendly nature of the hotel—they grow their own produce and make every attempt to blend into the environment. Many buildings have grass-covered roofs to blend in with the surroundings.

www.stanglwirt.com; 150 rooms, from $385 LS and $585 HS, including breakfast, afternoon snack, and dinner; 8 unlit outdoor red-clay courts, 6 indoor courts, $13–$28 an hour, PBI pros, clinics, round robins, player matching available

HOTEL VILA VITA PARC, PORCHES, ALGARVE, PORTUGAL

At this cliff-top hotel, you walk to the ﬁ ve-court tennis complex past a botanical garden on the Algarve Coast. Guests have access to an all-purpose resort—swimming pools (indoor and outdoor), health club, and spa that offers treatments like acupuncture and massages. Golfers can keep their swings tuned on a nine-hole pitch-and-putt course and driving range, and gourmands will delight in six restaurants where they can sample Portuguese specialities. The 182 rooms and suites are designed with Moorish accents to mimic the ﬁ shing villages down the road.

www.vilavitahotels.com; 182 rooms and suites and 41 villas, from $295 LS and $775 HS, breakfast included; 5 unlit hard courts, $15 per court per hour, pro, lessons, clinics, round robins, player matching available

AMANPURI, PHUKET ISLAND, THAILAND

When was the last time you stayed in a hotel with an in-house tailor who comes to your room for private ﬁ ttings? Or one where the beach attendants sprinkle water on the sand to form a pathway to the sea so you won’t burn your feet? It’s another world at Amanpuri. Each pavilion suite includes a Thai-style sala, or gazebo, with an outdoor dining area. When you get around to tennis, you’ll ﬁ nd six courts, video analysis, and a veteran pro, David Bush, who is a former hitting partner of Bjorn Borg’s.

www.amanresorts.com; 183 rooms, pavilions, and villas, from $585 LS and $750 HS; 6 courts, all lit (2 cushioned hard courts, 2 hard, 2 synthetic grass), complimentary court time, six pros (David Bush is there November to April), clinics, player matching, video analysis available

GSTAAD PALACE, GSTAAD, SWITZERLAND

This is where Roy Emerson has been coming for 35 summers to conduct his acclaimed tennis camps. He’s a smart guy—who wouldn’t want to spend a few weeks in such a setting, even if it involves coaching duffers? After participating in Emmo’s daily on-court drills, unwind in the indoor and outdoor pools, with mountain bikes and hikes, or in the new spa. What if it rains? There are indoor courts nearby, but you can also stay put in the hotel, an imposing family-owned stone building with ﬁ replaces and frescoed ceilings, and ﬁ ve restaurants where you can recharge after a face-off on the court. Even without Emerson in residence, the Palace is quite a place.

www.gstaadpalace.com; 104 rooms and suites, from $635 LS (July) and $1,024 HS (February), including breakfast and lunch or dinner (there are separate rates for the eight weeks that Roy Emerson is in); 4 red-clay courts, complimentary court time, pros, clinics, player matching available

ONE & ONLY LE SAINT GÉRAN, MAURITIUS

Located on its own peninsula on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, this hotel has a Peter Burwash International tennis academy—ﬁ ve courts by the edge of a lagoon and beside a golf academy and nine-hole Gary Player course. To make sure you’re in game-day shape, the One&Only has a holistic spa and offers personalized sports programs and nutritional analysis. The well-appointed suites have terraces that face either the ocean or the bay, where you can waterski, scuba dive, or go deep-sea ﬁ shing. If that’s not reason enough to get you to ﬂ y to this island, here’s another: There are two restaurants run by Michelin-starred chefs, one with haute cuisine by Alain Ducasse and one with nouvelle Indian by Vineet Bhatia.

www.oneandonlyresorts.com; 162 suites, from $1,078 LS and $1,830 HS; 5 synthetic-grass lit courts, complimentary court time, PBI tennis academy, clinics, demos, player matching available

CHEWTON GLEN, NEW MILTON, HAMPSHIRE, ENGLAND

This 58-room, red-brick manor house is far from your average tennis getaway. It’s a Relais & Châteaux property surrounded by 130 acres of private parkland. There’s a nine-hole golf course, three lakes, hiking trails (you can walk to a nearby beach), and a spa with 10 treatment rooms. You might think tennis is an afterthought, but you’ll ﬁ nd a private tennis center in a woodland setting. You have the option of two synthetic-grass outdoor courts or two carpeted indoor courts, the latter in a sort of tennis cathedral—a single-span wood-framed building with two end walls of windows that ﬂ ood the courts with natural light and are louvered for natural ventilation when they’re open. Meanwhile, at the Marryat Restaurant, the game comes from local suppliers.

www.chewtonglen.com; 58 rooms and suites, from $595–$755 year round; 4 courts (2 indoor; no lights on the outdoor courts), complimentary court time outdoors, $24–$28 per hour indoors. resident pro, clinics, and player matching with local club membership available

South Carolina - Serving Up Sothern Hospitality

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Palmetto State pride inspires a thriving community and rich southern culture. Numerous historical sites, culinary wonders, and miles of crystal white sand are just a few reasons South Carolina lives up to its reputation as an enchanting destination. The region boasts an endless array of world-class resorts with top-notch Tennis amenities, including 6 resorts who garnered notable recognition in TENNIS Magazine’s Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts of 2008. There’s even more fun to be had in this seaside state – professional tennis is where the action is. In April the WTA Tour’s hottest ticket, the Family Circle Cup, puts you courtside just outside Charleston for some of the best tennis in the world. Make this grand slam retreat your next getaway and see
for yourself all the comforts and cultural treasures South Carolina has in store.

FAMILY CIRCLE CUP

Experience the best in women’s professional tennis during 9 action-packed days of the Family Circle Cup, April 11 – 19 in Charleston, SC. Enjoy breathtaking tennis, on-site shopping, dining and special events and explore one of our nation’s most charming cities. Visit FamilyCircleCup.com/ travel to learn about travel packages, which combine great tickets with amazing accommodations for the ultimate tennis vacation. Or, gather your tennis teammates and enjoy one of our Team Getaway Packages, which are perfect for groups of 6 or more. Mark your calendar and make plans now to attend!

(800-677-2293 or www.FamilyCircleCup.com)

PALMETTO DUNES RESORT

Nestled along a pristine three-mile stretch of beach on Hilton Head Island, Palmetto Dunes Resort features 25 tennis courts, has been consistently ranked one of the “50 Greatest U.S. Tennis Resorts” by TENNIS Magazine since 1975, and was named the “#1 Family Resort in the U.S. and Canada” by Travel + Leisure Family. Tennis Resorts Online recently named the resort’s award-winning tennis instruction program one of the “World’s Best Tennis Centers.” Off-court adventures abound at this 2,000- acre family-friendly vacation destination, including kayaking, biking, golf, fishing, nature tours, dining, shopping and much more. For golf lovers, Palmetto Dunes features three award-winning layouts by legendary course designers. Luxury homes and villas are available for rental with spectacular golf, lagoon and beach views.

(866-846-2799 or www.palmettodunes.com)

KIAWAH ISLAND GOLF RESORT

There’s an abun dance of forehands, backhands, serves and volleys at Kiawah Island Golf Resort on gorgeous Kiawah Island, a true tennis lover’s paradise. Under the direction of Hall of Fame tennis pro Roy Barth, Kiawah Island Golf Resort has been ranked a No. 1 Best Tennis Resort by TE NNIS Magazine. With eight pros and 41 clinics every week, including a signature three-day, eight-hour Adult Doubles Mini-Camp, it’s no wonder Kiawah Island Golf Resort is a perennial Top 10 resort. For the golfers in your group, there are five great courses to choose from, one of them designed by the legendary Jack Nicklaus.

(800-576-1570 or www.kiawahresort.com)

Meet Your New Pro

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A personal introduction to the best resort instructors in America.

Howard Moore
Saddlebrook Tennis

With over 30 years of teaching experience, Howard Moore, a native of England,born in Kuwait, serves as the Program Director for the Hopman Tennis Program at Saddlebrook Resort. Howard is responsible for all of the day-to-day operations of the resort’s tennis programs including adult and junior camps and Saddlebrook Preparatory School, and manages and leads the 40 tennis pros on staff. Howard trained under the legendary Harry Hopman at worldwide facilities… from teaching at the Treasure Island Tennis and Yacht Club in St. Petersburg, Florida to directing the Harry Hopman Program in Bologna, Italy, and conducting clinics in Japan, India, Mexico, Columbia and Kuwait City, Kuwait.

For more information, call 813-973-1111 or visit www.saddlebrook.com.

Michael McFarlane
Shadow Mountain Resort & Club

Michael mcfarlane, Director of Tennis for over 15 years at Shadow Mountain Resort & Club, leads the Desert Tennis Academy, the place for your USTA team to get their pre-season tune up. The Academy specializes in singles and doubles strategy designed specifically for team players. The professional staff works with teams to create a strong line-up and get team members working together. During each session, time is spent on formations, shot selection and on how to win. The Academy’s goal is that players leave the resort with a better understanding of the game and how to contribute to a team’s overall success. The Fall season brings many tennis teams to Shadow Mountain fostering a competitive team environment. The resort offers various room options, making Shadow Mountain Resort an ideal place for teams looking for affordable accommodations and a great tennis vacation.

For more information, call 800.472.3713 or visit www.shadowmountainresort.com.

Phil Hendric
John Newcombe Tennis Ranch

For over 30 years the casual and family like atmosphere at the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch partnered with the dynamic personalities of the pros, inspired by John Newcombe’s teaching philosophies, create a resort unlike any in the world. Aussie “Jacquesy” and Sal direct the Adult programs and ensure guest satisfaction with quality instruction and entertainment off the courts. It is their humor, knowledge and love of the Ranch and guests that make the experience special. Phil Hendrie directs the Academy and junior camps, and is assisted by Jimmy Brown and Graham Miller from Australia. Phil, however is the benchmark for success, and there is no other director with his incredible enthusiasm, love of the kids and game, anywhere in the world. His unique personality and utter commitment to the kids and the Ranch is the recipe for the Ranch’s incredible success!

For more information, call 830-625-9105 or visit www.newktennis.com.

Michael Leach
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is the birthplace of tennis in Northeast Florida and has evolved to be one of the top respected tennis centers in the nation today. The resort’s tennis programming is guided by Michael Leach, Ponte Vedra’s charismatic Director of Tennis. Leach’s illustrious tennis career includes numerous junior titles, a NCAA Singles Championship and six successful years as a world ranked touring professional. Leach’s enthusiastic teaching style and zeal for the game is mirrored in the top-ranked professional staff, motivating all to reach their full potential and attracting tennis enthusiasts to the resort year after year.

For more information, call 800-234-7842 or visit www.pvresorts.com.

Cathy Nicoloff
Wailea Fantasy Tennis Camp

In fall 2006, tennis promoter Todd Nicholson of The Player’s Edge Tennis Association teamed up with Tennis Director Cath y Nicoloff of the Wailea Tennis Club to launch the inaugural Wailea Fantasy Tennis Camp – the ultimate adult tennis camp experience in Maui, Hawaii. Now entering its third year, the event has attracted participants from throughout the U.S. as well as tennis legends like Mats Wilander, Corina Morariu, Tom Gullikson, Jonath an St ark, Robby Ginepri and Lindsay Davenport. Run by Wailea Tennis Club’s professional staff, the camp offers world-class instruction from featured instructors, social events and five nights’ accommodations at the luxurious Four Seasons Resort Maui.

For more information, call 808-879-1958 or visit www.waileatennis.com.

Brian Kiggins
Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort

Brian Kigg ans, Head Tennis Professional at Palmetto Dunes Oceanfront Resort on Hilton Head Island, S.C., knows that practice makes perfect. Whether he’s working with juniors or adults, Kiggans emphasizes the importance of proper form, technique, fundamentals and footwork. Since joining the acclaimed Palmetto Dunes Tennis Center in 2002, this USPTR and USPTA-certified instructor has enjoyed the opportunity to work with players from across the country and around the world. He stresses net play and volleys, tailoring instruction programs to each player’s individual needs. “I love tennis and I love seeing how people improve with the right instruction,” he enthused. “Taking lessons is key if you want to maximize your game.”

For more information, call 800-827-3006 or visit www.palmettodunes.com.

The Ultimate Women's Weekend Getaway

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

No husbands. No kids. No excuses. Gather your best gal pals and experience the best in tennis, spa, and dining.

Shadow Mountain Resort & Club

Michael McFarlane, Director of Tennis for over 15 years at Shadow Mountain Resort & Club, leads the Desert Tennis Academy, the place for your USTA team to get their pre-season tune up. The Academy specializes in singles and doubles strategy designed specifically for team players. The rofessional staff works with teams to create a strong line-up and get team members working together. During each session, time is spent on formations, shot selection and on how to win. The Academy’s goal is that players leave the resort with a better understanding of the game and how to contribute to a team’s overall success. The Fall season brings many tennis teams to Shadow Mountain fostering a competitive team environment. The resort offers various room options, making Shadow
Mountain Resort an ideal place for teams looking for affordable
accommodations and a great tennis vacation.

For more information, call 800.472.3713 or visit shadowmountainresort.com.

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

Experience the popular 3-Day/2-Night “Where the Boys Aren’t” Girls Getaway at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort on Longboat Key, FL – named one of the “Top 10 Girlfriends Getaways in the US” by AOL and The Complete Girl’s Getaway Guide. Enjoy the private beach and a specially prepared tote with flip flops and all the best magazines for beach reads, a wine tasting seminar, create your own cocktail session, fitness classes, in-suite coffee klatch, waterfront dining and a $100 resort credit, which can be used for tennis clinics, dining, shopping at our two designer boutiques, spa services or water sports rentals. Rates start at just $314 per person for the complete package.

Please call 800.4.COLONY or visit colonybeachresort.com/girls for reservations.

The Boar’s Head

Discover an unmatched setting for your next tennis getaway. The Boar’s Head is nestled in the Mid-Atlantic’s Virginia Piedmont countryside with scenic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Ranked among “America’s Top 50 Tennis Resorts” by Tennis Magazine, The Boar’s Head offers year-round comprehensive tennis programming with 26 USTA-regulation courts. Benefit from professional instruction with one of our six USPTR-certified teaching pros. Participate in adult clinics, junior camps and private lessons. Cross-train in our state-of-the-art fitness facility. Enjoy awardwinning accommodations, innovative cuisine, challenging golf on our Audubon certified course, over 22,000 sf of function space, an invigorating spa, and beautiful surroundings steeped in history. The Boar’s Head hosts some of the finest players on the USTA Women’s Pro Circuit every year and we are pleased to hold our 8th Boyd Tinsley $50,000 USTA Women’s Pro Tennis Championships in April 2010. The Boar’s Head…an exceptional destination.

For more information, call 800.476.1988 or visit boarsheadinn.com.

Saddlebrook Resort

The first thing one notices approaching Saddlebrook Resort is the Welcome Center and gate with a uniformed attendant who greets you and asks for your name and the reason for your visit. Once that information is noted, you enter 480 acres of manicured Florida grounds feeling secure knowing all who enter must be cleared at the gate. Add to that a total of 45 tennis courts in every Grand Slam surface, world-famous Hopman Tennis Program instructors, luxurious suites and rooms, a European-style Spa, award-winning restaurants and a half-million gallon Superpool, and you have the perfect resort for a women’s tennis getaway weekend. This has been the official resort of the WTA Tour and has hosted women tennis players of all levels for years and now it is your turn to come and play with the serenity and comfort only found at Saddlebrook Resort.

For more information, call 800.729.8383 or visit saddlebrook.com.

Destination: Florida - The Ultimate Tennis Vacation Guide

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Need a breather from an arduous workweek or just plain need to let loose? The Sunshine State provides the ideal reprieve and answers the call for an exhilarating vacation destination – taking fun and sun to the next level. Florida serves up many of the world’s best resorts, tennis academies and spas; sure to stimulate your vacation on court and off.

Longboat Key Club & Resort

Off the coast of Sarasota, Longboat Key Club & Resort offers superlative tennis facilities, including the all new Tennis Gardens scheduled to open in January 2009. With an array of recreational activities, you can swim in the sparkling Gulf waters off the private, white sand beach, take a treatment at the 9,000-square-foot Island House Spa, or break out the clubs at one of our championship golf courses. Dining options include five distinct restaurants, and, if you overindulge, innovative fitness classes are always in progress at the newly opened Mind & Motion Studio or Fitness Centre. Depending on your specific needs, Longboat Key Club & Resort offers guest rooms, fully equipped club suites,
one- and two-bedroom, and deluxe twobedroom accommodations, all featuring private balconies. All rooms and suites include high-definition televisions, Egyptian cotton sheets and towels, and custom made furnishings. Longboat Key Club and Resort offers the amenities to ensure that your vacation is truly a memorable one.

(800-922-1009 or www.longboatkeyclub.com)

The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort

Resting on the edge of a magnificent private Gulf of Mexico beach on Longboat Key near Sarasota, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort has raised the care and feeding of tennis players to high art. This perennial Top 10 in TENNIS Magazine’s U.S. resort rankings, supplements free court time and conscientious game watching with a wide range of optional weekly clinics and drill sessions for adults and kids alike. The hotel’s friendly tennis staff includes 10 qualified professionals who give innovative and fun lessons and clinics to guests of all ages and ability levels. Two full-time tennis hosts can help guests reserve a court, schedule private or group instruction and find a match of your choice. Families can also look forward to complimentary children’s programs, while everyone can bed down in a spacious one- or two-bedroom villa just steps from the beach. An award-winning restaurant, a spa, a complimentary fitness center and a gourmet market round out the amenities. Complete group, league and team tennis package specials are available at special fall rates.

(800-4-COLONY or www.colonybeachresort.com)

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

Magazine’s pick for No. 1 Tennis Resort in the U.S. for 2006, has been a northeast Florida landmark since its celebrated opening in 1928. This AAA Five- Diamond rated oceanfront resort features 250 luxurious rooms and suites, Atlantic surf, beach, golf, pools, gym, spa, shopping and fine dining. Framed by graceful palms, the Racquet Club delights tennis enthusiasts with 15 Har-Tru courts, pro shop, locker rooms and observation deck. Former touring pro Mike Leach and his staff offer a wide variety of lively programs including drill clinics, specialized coaching and round robins. The highlight of each summer is the “Leach at the Beach” tennis camps.

(800-234-7842 or www.pvresorts.com)

Saddlebrook Resort

Saddlebrook Resort in Wesley Chapel, 30 minutes north of Tampa, is renowned for its demanding 5-hour-a-day Hopman Tennis Programs, but the regimen is not all work. The more leisurely amenities of Saddlebrook include a spa, fitness center, lake-sized pool, two golf courses designed by Arnold Palmer and several restaurants. The tennis programs are tailored to a variety of skill levels, for children to adults, and combine technical instruction with relentless drills. The resort’s 45 hard, clay and grass courts are the perfect venue for honing strokes and improving conditioning. Want to branch out into new sports? Saddlebrook is world headquarters for the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy, where top professionals are trained in Mr. Palmer’s teaching philosophy. APGA offers year-round clinics, tailored to the individual player.

(800-729-8383 or www.saddlebrookresort.com)

The Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy

For those eager to take their game to the highest level possible, the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy in Bradenton offers 34 hard courts, one hard stadium court, 16 soft clay courts, one red clay court, and four indoor courts and a variety of programs for kids and adults. The NBTA also offers the Strategy Zone, a theater of learning with 16 match play analysis stations and weekly classes, V-1 stroke production analysis, match play competition, and IMG Performance Institute (physical and mental conditioning, nutrition, sports medicine, regeneration, communication and leadership programs). Lodging on campus includes luxurious villas and dormitories. Come train where Maria Sharapova, Tommy Haas, Nicole Vaidisova, Monica Seles, Andre Agassi and many others have trained. Bollettieri programs are intense, but they are also a great learning experience, geared toward all levels of play and a lot of fun.

(800-872-6425 or www.imgacademies.com)