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Practically every large park and many smaller
neighborhood parks have public tennis courts (see the
Parks section at the end of this chapter). The Legion Sports Complex
on Carolina Beach Road has four lighted courts that are open until 11 PM
seven days a week, no reservation required. For city parks information
call (910) 341-7855. In addition, you can often find courts available at
area golf clubs. Watch the local papers for tournament information. City of Wilmington Parks, Recreation and
Downtown Services PeeWee tennis for ages 4 through 8 takes place April
through November. Junior and adult clinics also run from April through
November. Play is at Empie Park. Call for more information and
registration forms.
Greater Wilmington Tennis Association (910) 686-5457 Over the past few years, tennis has grown
by leaps and bounds in the Cape Fear area. To help support and promote
the sport, the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association (GWTA) was formed.
GWTA is a non-profit, all-volunteer organization for all tennis
activities in the area, with more than 3,500 active players of all ages
and skill levels. In affiliation with the North Carolina chapter of the
United States Tennis Association (USTA), GWTA sponsors USTA–sanctioned
leagues and events for both adults and juniors. The group also sponsors
local clinics, social events, fun tournaments, an after-school tennis
program for middle-school children, the Wilmington Adult and Junior
Tennis Ladders, tennis programs for children with disabilities, and USA
Team Tennis programs for children of all skill levels. Adult league
teams range in level from 2.5 to 5.0 and include men’s and women’s
singles, doubles, mixed doubles, combo league (mixed levels of play) and
Super Seniors ages 60 and 70 years young. One of the organization's main
projects is to make tennis available to youth through after-school
programs and to make tennis part of the schools’ physical education
curricula. Through grants, special events and other funding, GWTA has
donated more than $25,000 in tennis equipment to schools and youth
organizations. Any USTA member or Wilmington Tennis Ladder (WTL)
participant residing in New Hanover, Brunswick or Pender counties is
automatically a member of GWTA. Check out their website at
www.wilmingtontennis.com or call them for more information or to sign up
for a league or a ladder.
Tennis With Love If your racket needs repair or you need a
new tennis outfit, stop by Tennis with Love in the Landmark Plaza across
from Capital Ford. This shop specializes in restringing tennis and
racquetball frames and carries court clothing, shoes and accessories.
They're open Monday through Saturday from 10 AM to 6 PM. Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation Wrightsville Beach Parks and Recreation offers
private, semi-private and group tennis lessons with tennis pro Jackie
Jenkins for adults and youth (age groups 6 to 8, 9 to 12 and 13 to 16).
Group lessons meet on Mondays and Wednesdays. Other lessons are by
appointment. Call for fees and hours or to schedule a lesson. The
department also offers a Ladies' Singles Tennis Ladder and a Men's
Singles Tennis Ladder in the summer. Call for more information. Brunswick County Parks and Recreation The Brunswick County Tennis Association, in coordination
with Brunswick County Parks and Recreation and the North Carolina Tennis
Association, offers summer tennis lessons. The lessons are open to
children between the ages of 8 to 12 years of age and are held at
Shallotte, Lockwood Folly, Smithville and Town Creek Parks on Tuesdays
in June and July from 10:30 AM until noon. A parent or guardian may
register an applicant at the Parks and Recreation Building in Bolivia. A
copy of the applicant's birth certificate is needed, and the
registration fee is $5.
Oak Island Recreation Department The Oak Island Recreation Department offers several
levels of tennis. Pee Wee Tennis for ages 3 to 6 is designed to
introduce the game to youngsters in a fun and rewarding way. Future
Stars for ages 6 to 12 is designed for students to learn the fundamental
strokes and techniques for a solid, basic foundation. Junior
Championship, with its emphasis on movement, court sense, strategy and
advancement to varsity levels of play, is available for intermediate and
advanced players ages 9 to 17. Adult lessons are available for adults
who are just starting out and want to develop a solid foundation for
their tennis game and for those who wish to improve their swing, serve
and position on the court.
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