The Great Tennis Resort Calendar
Indicates a spectator tournament
May
May 30-June 2, 2013Advanced Adult Weekend with Marcos Ondruska. Van Der Meer Tennis, Shipyard, SC Phone: 800-645-6138. Former Top 30 South African touring pro and Van der Meer Academy Director Marcos Ondruska personally directs this 15-hour weekend program for players with with NTRP ratings from 4.0-5.5.
May 31-June 3, 2013
Nick Bollettieri Discovery Open. IMG Academy - Bollettieri Tennis Program, FL Phone: 941-752-2689. www.imgacademy.com/events/nick-bollettieri-discovery-open. This elite singles-only event will feature 32 of the best 9 and under, 11 and under, 13 and under, and 15 and under players in the world, with each boys' and girls' age group winner receiving one free week of camp evaluation, and the overall top player earning the opportunity to receive a year-long scholarship to attend IMG Academies. Entries close Apr. 30, 2013. For details, visit Nick Bollettieri Discovery Open.
May 26-June 9, 2013
ROLAND GARROS (French Open). www.rolandgarros.com.
Maria Sharapova and Rafael Nadal are defending champions.
May 31-June 2, 2013
Pinehurst Adult Tennis Camp Weekend. Pinehurst Resort, NC Phone: 855-235-8507. This weekend camp bundles seven hours of instruction, drills, video analysis, and strategy with two nights of accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, and a welcome reception. See the Pinehurst Adult Tennis Camps for details.
June
June 1-3, 2013Delaware Women's Open. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. seacolonytennis.net. A USTA-sanctioned event whose the singles champion and winning doubles team receive wild cards into the main draw of the $10,000 ResortQuest Pro Women’s Open at Sea Colony. Competitors must be 14 years old by June 10th to enter the tournament.
June 7-8, 2013
5th Annual Rally for the Cure Tennis Weekend. The Broadmoor, CO Phone: 719-471-6174. This two-day event benefits the Susan G. Komen for the Cure to aid in the fight against breast cancer. Packed into the two-day event are NTRP team competition (3.0-4.5), mixed doubles competition, cocktail parties, an exhibition, a Continental breakfast, a fashion show, and a luncheon with two speakers, fitness expert Kathy Smith and the author of "Radical Survivor" Nancy Saltzman. Space is extremely limited. Special lodging packages available.
June 9-16, 2013
ResortQuest Pro Women’s Open.
Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. www.SeaColonyTennis.net.
A women's singles and doubles clay-court event with $10,000 in prize money. Qualifyiing rounds take place June 9-10 followed by the main draw. Admission is free throughout.
June 16-20, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Wintergreen Resort, VA Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/wintergreen-resort-nike-tennis-camp/. This camp for kids ages 7 to 18 accepts players of all skill levels. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
June 17-21, 2013
High-Performance Junior Camp. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, FL Designed for tournament-level players lookingn to improve, these daycamps focus on technique, shot selection, footwork, and strategy. All participants are assigned to teams and score points for the team both during drills and in afternoon match play (during which they receive coaching). The team with most points at the end of the week wins prizes.
June 17-21, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/sea-colony-beach-resort-nike-tennis-camp. This camp accepts kids of all skill levels and has an option for 10 & Under tennis as well. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
June 18-22, 2013
Boodles Challenge.
Stoke Park Country Club & Resort, England Phone: +44 (0) 0207 384 4877. www.theboodles.com.
A grass-court exhibition that draws several of the top ATP professionals, incnluding Novak Djokovic.
June 23-27, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Wintergreen Resort, VA Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/wintergreen-resort-nike-tennis-camp/. This camp for kids ages 7 to 18 accepts players of all skill levels while also offering a Tournament Training option. There is also an overnight option for those 9 years and up. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
June 24-28, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/sea-colony-beach-resort-nike-tennis-camp. This camp accepts kids of all skill levels and has an option for 10 & Under tennis as well. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
June 29-30, 2013
Sea Colony Summer Junior Open #1. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. seacolonytennis.net. A USTA-sanctioned tournament for boys and girls divisions from 12s to 18s.
June 29, 2013
National Family Tennis Championships. Reynolds Plantation and Ritz-Carlton Lodge, GA The resort is staging five tournanments as part of the National Family Tennis Championships: Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, Mother/Daughter, and Brother/Sister. To sign up, visit familytennis.com.
June 24-July 7, 2013
WIMBLEDON. www.wimbledon.org.
Serena Williams and Roger Federer are defending champions.
July
July 6-7, 20134th of July Mixed Doubles. Waterville Valley Resort, NH There are fireworks on Thursday, July 4, a perfect lead-in to a weekend of mixed doubles.
July 7-11, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Wintergreen Resort, VA Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/wintergreen-resort-nike-tennis-camp/. This camp for kids ages 7 to 18 accepts players of all skill levels. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
July 8-12, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/sea-colony-beach-resort-nike-tennis-camp. This is a Tournament Tough sessions for boys and girls ages 10 to 17. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
July 11-14, 2013
Nike Adult Tennis Camp. Sun Valley Resort, ID Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/adult-nike-tennis-camp-at-sun-valley-resort/. For information and booking, visit US Sports Camps and say you were Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
July 12-14, 2013
Women's Only Art of Doubles Camp. Whistler Racquet Club, BC Canada Former WTA Tour player Marjorie Blackwood and husband/coach Peter Schelling, who previously managed the Whistler club, return on selected weekends in summer, this one for a camp that focuses on stroke technique and footwork, singles and doubles, with an abundance of drills and play. Typically books out early.
July 8-14, 2013
Campbell's Hall of Fame Tennis Championships.
International Tennis Hall of Fame, RI Phone: 866-914-FAME. www.tennisfame.com/atp-tournament.
America's last grass-court event on the fabled lawns of Newport Casino. Before play on Saturday, they will hold the induction ceremony for the newest members of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. John Isner is the defending champion.
July 14-27, 2013
Casa de Campo Teen Golf & Tennis Academy. Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Phone: 305-793-3407. www.golftennisacademy.com.
For two two-week sessions this summer, boys and girls ages 10 to 16 can chose to be part of either a golf or tennis academy at this 7,000-acre resort in the Dominican Republic. The tennis takes place on the 13 clay courts at La Terrazza Tennis Club. USPTA-certified pros, each working with no more that 4 students at a time, cover the full gamut of skills, from technique and footwork to strategy, tactics, and match play. Apart from tennis, however, the camp affords opportunities to swim (pool and ocean), go to the best, play soccer, volleyball, and other sports, take in movies, or activities at the recreation center.
The camp also includes full-time adult supervision, lodging at the Pete Dye Golf Lodges, all meals, weekly laundry service, transportation around the resort grounds and nightly activities. Campers will be treated to daily trail rides, Astronomy Night and outings to Altos de Chavon, the recreated Medieval European village and artists’ community situated within the resort high above the Chavon River, where art, language and cultural classes are available from the prestigious Parson School of Design. Skeet and sporting clay and polo instruction is offered based on each camper’s assessed competency and interest in each sport. A special awards banquet closes out each session.
The tennis camp costs $3,000 for two weeks ($1,600 without lodging), or $5,400 for four weeks ($2,700 for non-boarders).
July 15-19, 2013
High-Performance Junior Camp. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, FL Designed for tournament-level players lookingn to improve, these daycamps focus on technique, shot selection, footwork, and strategy. All participants are assigned to teams and score points for the team both during drills and in afternoon match play (during which they receive coaching). The team with most points at the end of the week wins prizes.
July 15-19, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Sun Valley Resort, ID Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/nike-tennis-camp-at-sun-valley-resort/. This camp for kids ages 5 to 18 accepts players of all skill levels and includes an option for those 10 and under. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
July 15-19, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/sea-colony-beach-resort-nike-tennis-camp. This is a Tournament Tough sessions for boys and girls ages 10 to 17. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
July 19-21, 2013
32nd New Hampshire Men's Open. Waterville Valley Resort, NH A USTA-sanctioned Men's Open Singles and Doubles event on red clay with cash prizes.
July 20-21, 2013
Sea Colony Summer Junior Open #2. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. seacolonytennis.net. A USTA-sanctioned tournament for boys and girls divisions from 12s to 18s.
July 20, 2013
Sea Colony Summer Fun 10 & Under #1. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. seacolonytennis.net. Singles and doubles round robin for boys and girls 10 and under on 60' court with orange balls
July 22-26, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Sun Valley Resort, ID Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/nike-tennis-camp-at-sun-valley-resort/. This camp for kids ages 5 to 18 accepts players of all skill levels and includes an option for those 10 and under. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
July 28-Aug. 10, 2013
Casa de Campo Teen Golf & Tennis Academy. Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic Phone: 305-793-3407. www.golftennisacademy.com.
For two two-week sessions this summer, boys and girls ages 10 to 16 can chose to be part of either a golf or tennis academy at this 7,000-acre resort in the Dominican Republic. The tennis takes place on the 13 clay courts at La Terrazza Tennis Club. USPTA-certified pros, each working with no more that 4 students at a time, cover the full gamut of skills, from technique and footwork to strategy, tactics, and match play. Apart from tennis, however, the camp affords opportunities to swim (pool and ocean), go to the best, play soccer, volleyball, and other sports, take in movies, or activities at the recreation center.
The camp also includes full-time adult supervision, lodging at the Pete Dye Golf Lodges, all meals, weekly laundry service, transportation around the resort grounds and nightly activities. Campers will be treated to daily trail rides, Astronomy Night and outings to Altos de Chavon, the recreated Medieval European village and artists’ community situated within the resort high above the Chavon River, where art, language and cultural classes are available from the prestigious Parson School of Design. Skeet and sporting clay and polo instruction is offered based on each camper’s assessed competency and interest in each sport. A special awards banquet closes out each session.
The tennis camp costs $3,000 for two weeks ($1,600 without lodging).
July 22-28, 2013
Farmers Classic. www.latennisopen.com.
A men's event, part of the U.S. Open Series, held at the LA Tennis Center at UCLA.
July 29-Aug. 2
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Sun Valley Resort, ID Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/nike-tennis-camp-at-sun-valley-resort/. This camp for kids ages 5 to 18 accepts players of all skill levels and includes an option for those 10 and under. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
August
Aug. 1-4, 2013Extreme Art of Doubles Camp. Whistler Racquet Club, BC Canada Former WTA Tour player Marjorie Blackwood and husband/coach Peter Schelling, who previously managed the Whistler club, return on selected weekends in summer, this one for a 12-hour program focuses on technical improvement by making extensive use of video and repetition. For those serious about improving.
Aug. 2-4, 2013
Neil Roche's "Back in the Game" Mixed Doubles. Waterville Valley Resort, NH Now celebrating its 14th anniversary, this mixed doubles event grows more popular each year. The compass draw format several matches and there are several social events including a Friday evening Kabob Soiree the evening prior to the tournament, and a dinner soiree Saturday evening. Tennis players and golfers who've been away from the game encouraged to participate.
Aug. 3, 2013
Sea Colony Summer Fun 10 & Under #2. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. seacolonytennis.net. Singles and doubles round robin for boys and girls 10 and under on 60' court with orange balls
July 29-Aug. 4, 2013
Mercury Insurance Open.
La Costa Resort & Spa, CA Phone: 760-930-7032. www.mercuryinsuranceopen.com/.
At this WTA event, 56 women vie for the singles championship, and 16 teams for the doubles trophy. It takes place on the hard courts at La Costa Resort & Spa. Last year's singles winner was Dominika Cibulkova.
Aug. 4-8, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Wintergreen Resort, VA Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/wintergreen-resort-nike-tennis-camp/. This camp for kids ages 7 to 18 accepts players of all skill levels. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
Aug. 5-9, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Sun Valley Resort, ID Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/nike-tennis-camp-at-sun-valley-resort/. This camp for kids ages 5 to 18 accepts players of all skill levels and includes an option for those 10 and under. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
Aug. 8-11, 2013
New England Tennis Holidays Camp. Waterville Valley Resort, NH Phone: 800-869-0949. www.netennisholidays.com/prices-waterville-valley.html. Special 3-day camp on Waterville's red-clay courts.
Aug. 3-10, 2013
Rogers Cup (Women). Phone: 866-338-2365. www.rogerscup.com/women/english/home.php.
A WTA singles and doubles event held on the hard courts at the Rexall Centre in Toronto this year. Petra Kvitova won the 2012 event, which was held in Toronto.
Aug. 2-11, 2013
Rogers Cup (Men). Phone: 866-836-6470. www.rogerscup.com/men/english/home.php.
ATP World Tour Masters event, held this year in Montreal's Uniprix Stadium. Novak Djokovic won the 2012 tournament, which was played in Toronto.
Aug. 11-15, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Wintergreen Resort, VA Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/wintergreen-resort-nike-tennis-camp/. This camp for kids ages 7 to 18 accepts players of all skill levels while also offering a Tournament Training option. There is also an overnight option for those 9 years and up. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
Aug. 12-16, 2013
NIKE Junior Tennis Camp. Sun Valley Resort, ID Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/nike-tennis-camp-at-sun-valley-resort/. This camp for kids ages 5 to 18 accepts players of all skill levels and includes an option for those 10 and under. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online.
Aug. 15-19, 2013
New England Tennis Holidays Camp. Waterville Valley Resort, NH Phone: 800-869-0949. www.netennisholidays.com/prices-waterville-valley.html. Special 2-day or 3-day camp on Waterville's red-clay courts.
Aug. 16-18, 2013
Art of Doubles Camp. Whistler Racquet Club, BC Canada Former tour player Peter Schelling, who previously managed the Whistler club, returns on selected weekends in summer, this one for a camp that cover doubles tactics and teamwork, with an emphasis on covering the net more effectively for good doubles play. Special attention paid to improving volley technique, importance and timing of the split step, team movement, and the role of all four doubles positions.For NTRP ratings 3.0-4.5.
Aug. 16-18, 2013
Pinehurst Adult Tennis Camp Weekend. Pinehurst Resort, NC Phone: 855-235-8507. This weekend camp bundles seven hours of instruction, drills, video analysis, and strategy with two nights of accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, and a welcome reception. See the Pinehurst Adult Tennis Camps for details.
Aug. 17-18, 2013
Sea Colony Summer Junior Open #3. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. seacolonytennis.net. A USTA-sanctioned tournament for boys and girls divisions from 12s to 18s.
Aug. 17-18, 2013
1884 Men's and Women's Doubles Classic. Waterville Valley Resort, NH Just for fun, with lots of action.
Aug. 10-18, 2013
Western & Southern Financial Group Open. www.cincytennis.com.
A combined men's and women's event, in Cincinnati. Roger Federer and Li Na are defending champions.
Aug. 24-25, 2013
USTA Open Grass Court Championships. International Tennis Hall of Fame, RI Open to all USTA members. Men's and Women's singles, doubles, and mixed divisions. Winners receive wild cards into Challenger Event. To sign up, visit USTA National Men's, Women's and Mixed Open Grass.
Aug. 31-Sept. 1, 2013
1884 Championships Mixed Doubles. Waterville Valley Resort, NH Annual mixed doubles championships.
September
Sept. 5-8, 2013NIKE Adult Tennis Camp. Lodge at Pebble Beach, CA Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/the-beach-and-tennis-club/. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online. For information about accommodations at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, call camp director Kie Foreman at 831-625-8578.
Sept.6-8, 2013
Ladies 4.0 Team Challenge. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, FL Phone: 850-267-7114. www.sandestin.com/tennis. This three-night team challenge bundles round-robin team competition (with a minimum of six teams in the event) with accommodations, breakfasts, awards, and fun.
Aug. 26-Sept. 8. 2013
U.S. OPEN. www.usopen.org.
Andy Murray and Serena Williams are defending champions.
Sept. 13-15, 2013
Ladies' 3.5 Team Challenge. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, FL Phone: 850-267-7114. www.sandestin.com/tennis. A minimum of six doubles teams play off in a round robin over the course of a long weekend whose package includes lodging, breakfast, award, and more.
Sept. 13-15, 2013
Ladies 4.5 Interstate Team Challenge. TOPS'L Beach & Racquet Resort by Wyndham, FL For teams of women with an average NTRP rating of no higher than 4.5.
Sept. 14-15, 2013
Sea Colony Fall Junior Open. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. seacolonytennis.net. A USTA-sanctioned tournament for boys and girls divisions from 12s to 18s.
Sept. 20-22, 2013
Art of Doubles Tennis Camp. Whistler Racquet Club, BC Canada Former tour player Peter Schelling, who previously managed the Whistler club, returns on selected weekends in summer, this one for a camp devoted to doubles tactics and teamwork, with an emphasis on covering the net more effectively for good doubles play. Special attention paid to improving volley technique, importance and timing of the split step, team movement, and the role of all four doubles positions. For players with NTRP ratings 3.0-4.5.
Sept. 20-22, 2013
Ladies 3.5 Interstate Team Challenge. TOPS'L Beach & Racquet Resort by Wyndham, FL For teams of women with an average NTRP rating of no more than 3.5.
Sept. 20-22, 2013
Ladies 3.0 Team Challenge & 7.5 & 8.5 Combo. Rosemary Beach, FL Phone: 850-278-2061. A women's 3.0 team competition and 7.5 and 8.5 combo. Each team consists of three doubles teams plus subs. For complete information, rates, and signup, contact the pro shop at (850) 278-2061 or email tennis@rosemarybeach.com.
Sept. 21-22, 2013
Callaway Gardens' Fall Jr. Tennis Championships. Callaway Gardens, GA USTA-sanctioned Boys and Girls singles, ages 12 to 16.
Sept. 21-22, 2013
Sea Colony Fall Adult Classic. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. seacolonytennis.net. A USTA-sanctioned tournament with men's and women's singles and doubles and mixed doubles competition in NTRP divisions from 3.0 to 5.0.
Sept. 21-22, 2013
2nd Greenbrier Champions Tennis Classic. The Greenbrier, WV greenbrier.com/tennisclassic. Pete Sampras, John McEnroe, Ivan Lendl, and Tommy Haas comes together for a weekend of singles and doubles exhibitions at this West Virginia resort. Tickets valid for both days are $125, with limited single-session tickets priced at $25. For more informaton and to purchase tickets, phone 855-239-7531.
Sept. 27-29, 2013
Rosemary Beach September Classic. Rosemary Beach, FL Phone: 850-278-2061. This USTA-sanctioned NTRP tournament has singles and doubles divisions for playes rated 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, and 5.0 and mixed doubles combined ratings of 6.5, 7.5, and 8.5. Fees include a T-shirt, lunch on Saturday, and awards. For further information, visit Rosemary Beach Tennis, call the Pro Shop at (850) 278-2061, or email tennis@rosemarybeach.com.
October
Oct. 2-6, 201328th Alan Fleming Senior Open Clay Court Champs. The Seabrook Island Club, SC Phone: 843-768-7543. www.discoverseabrook.com. This open clay-court championship draws a strong field of men and women for singles, doubles, in age divisions ranging from 35 to 80, and mixed doubles in 40s, 50s, 60, and 70s (USTA Tournament ID 704137613). Evening social events, among them a Players' Cocktail Party and a Buffet Dinner, are included in the entry fee. Proceeds benefit the Hospice of Charleston Foundation.
Oct. 9-13, 2013
Cliff Drysdale Ladies Tennis Retreat. Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, FL Phone: 800-733-7987. cliffdrysdale.com/travel-packages/retreats/ladies-retreat-key-biscayne. This getaway bundles 13.5 hours of tennis with Cliff Drysdale and staff, team competition, and an awards dinner with four nights of accommodations, daily breakfast, and a welcome cocktail party and dinner.
Oct. 11-13, 2013
Ladies' 3.0 Team Challenge and 8.5 Ladies Combo. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, FL Phone: 850-267-7114. www.sandestin.com/tennis. This event features a minimum of six doubles teams, each playing in a round robin against the other teams over the course of a long weekend.
Oct. 12-13, 2013
Sea Colony Junior Autumn Classic. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. seacolonytennis.net. A USTA-sanctioned tournament for boys and girls divisions from 12s to 18s.
Oct. 16-20, 2013
Drysdale Tennis Ladies Retreat. Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, FL Phone: 800-733-7987. cliffdrysdale.com/travel-packages/retreats/ladies-tennis-retreat-amelia-island. Join director of tennis Scott Colebourne and his professional staff for this 5-day/4-night, ladies-only tennis retreat. The This 5-day/4-night ackage bundles oceanview accommodations with 15 hours of instruction and drills, coached team competition and match play, daily breakfast, an awards banquet and players' party, dinner in Fernandina Beach, and optional spa services.
Oct. 18-20, 2013
Ladies 4.0 Interstate Team Challenge. TOPS'L Beach & Racquet Resort by Wyndham, FL For teams of women with an average NTRP rating of no more than 4.0.
Oct. 17-20, 2013
NIKE Adult Tennis Camp. Lodge at Pebble Beach, CA Phone: 800-645-3226. ussportscamps.com/tennis/nike/the-beach-and-tennis-club/. For information and booking the camp, visit US Sports Camps and say Referred by Tennis Resorts Online. For information about accommodations at The Lodge at Pebble Beach, call camp director Kie Foreman at 831-625-8578.
Oct. 23-27, 2013
Cliff Drysdale Ladies Tennis Retreat. Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, FL Phone: 800-733-7987. cliffdrysdale.com/travel-packages/retreats/ladies-retreat-key-biscayne. This getaway bundles 13.5 hours of tennis with Cliff Drysdale and staff, team competition, and an awards dinner with four nights of accommodations, daily breakfast, and a welcome cocktail party and dinner.
Oct. 25-27, 2013
Ladies' Team Event 3.5 & 4.5 Levels. Rosemary Beach, FL Phone: 850-278-2061. A women's team competition in two divisions: 3.5 and 4.5. Each team consists of three doubles teams plus subs. For complete information, rates, and signup, contact the pro shop at (850) 278-2061 or email tennis@rosemarybeach.com.
Oct. 25-27, 2013
Pinehurst Adult Tennis Camp Weekend. Pinehurst Resort, NC Phone: 855-235-8507. This weekend camp bundles seven hours of instruction, drills, video analysis, and strategy with two nights of accommodations, breakfast and dinner daily, and a welcome reception. See the Pinehurst Adult Tennis Camps for details.
Oct. 20-25, 2013
26th Tennis Fantasies Week. John Newcombe Tennis Ranch, TX Phone: 800-874-7788. www.tennisfantasies.net. John Newcombe himself heads a cast of Legends that includes Roy Emerson, Mark Woodforde, Marty Riessen, Guillermo Vilas, Fred Stolle, Owen Davidson, Charlie Passarell, Dick Stockton, Brian Gottfried, Rich Leach, Geoff Masters, and Ross Case for this four-day camp of clinics, team matches (with pros as team coaches), exhibitions, and competition against the amateurs. The pros are constant fixtures, on court, at meals, and for cocktail parties and entertainment nightly. Curious to know more? Read E.J. Kahn III's blog about his experiences in 2012.
November
Nov. 2-3, 2013Callaway Gardens' Men's Clay Court Classic. Callaway Gardens, GA A USTA-sanctioned event with the following divisions: Men's Singles: Open through 85s; Men's Doubles: Open, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s.
Nov. 8-10, 2013
Ladies' 3.5 Team Challenge. Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, FL Phone: 850-267-7114. www.sandestin.com/tennis. This event features a minimum of six doubles teams, each playing in a round robin against the other teams over the course of a long weekend.
Nov. 8-10, 2013
Ladies 4.0 Interstate Team Challenge. Rosemary Beach, FL Phone: 850-278-2061. A women's 4.0 team competition. Each team consists of three doubles teams plus subs. For complete information, rates, and signup, visit Rosemary Beach Tennis, contact the pro shop at (850) 278-2061, or email tennis@rosemarybeach.com.
Nov. 4-11, 2013
Barclays ATP World Tour Finals. www.barclaysatpworldtourfinals.com/.
A year-ending battle among the top 8 singles players and top 8 doubles teams, to be staged at the O2 Arena in London.
Nov. 28-30, 2013
Thanksgiving With Stan Smith. Sea Pines Racquet Club, SC Phone: 843-363-4495. This annual event bundles three mornings of clinics (three hours each) personally conducted by former world No. 1 Stan Smith with a Friday afternoon doubles exhibition, to benefit the local Deep Well Project. Spectators are welcome and asked to please bring canned goods to donate toward this worthy cause.The cost of the academy weekend is $264/person.
Nov. 28, 2013
Friends & Family Thanksgiving Social. Pinehurst Resort, NC A free, drop-in round robin, from 9 am to 11:30 am, complemented by with festive refreshments of hot cider and pastries.
December
Dec. 4-8, 2013Aloha Tennis Days. Mauna Kea Beach Hotel, HI Phone: 408-395-0059. aloha-tennis-days.com. This 3-day/4-night package bundles 3 hours of daily group instruction and afternoon match play with lodging, daily breakfast, a welcome reception, and Saturday clambake.See the website for rates and details.
Dec. 2-8, 2013
National 40s Hard Court Championships. La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club, CA www.ljbtc.com. This weeklong tournament brings together men and women age 40 and older for competition in singles, doubles, and mixed doubles events. Also taking place are the USTA National Father and Son Hard Court Championship and the USTA National Grandfather and Grandson Hard Court Championship. Online registration
Dec. 13-15, 2013
Sea Colony Winter Junior Open. Sea Colony, DE Phone: 302-539-4488. seacolonytennis.net. A USTA-sanctioned tournament for boys and girls 12s and 14s.
