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January 2018
Melanie Mackenzie Memorial Camp Scholarship
The Greater Wilmington Tennis Association has created a NEED-BASED Scholarship for a local youth who would like to attend a Local Tennis Camp. These camps include those offered by Local Clubs, Parks & Recreation and UNCW. The recipient will be recommended by local teaching professionals who know of children who would not be able to attend based on family finances. This Scholarship is in memory of a friend of tennis, who cared about the good of the game and was…
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February 2018
Bouncing Back with Tennis (active support group for All Cancer Survivors)
Bouncing Back with Tennis is an active support group for All Cancer Survivors who have either never played tennis, haven’t played in a while or who play all the time. The program helps participants regain upper body strength and mobility while building stamina, endurance and morale. Bouncing Back with Tennis members enjoy playing or learning tennis with a pro, all for free in a non-competitive environment. In addition to playing tennis, members meet to discuss cancer-related issues in a supportive…
Find out more »Adult Tennis Drills(All levels welcome) – Ogden Park Mondays 6-7PM
6-7pm Adult drills (all levels) Group class focusing on a variety of drills and games to improve game. Dates: Starting Feb.12 Cost: $12.50 Max 8
Find out more »Adult Doubles strategy (2.5 – 3.0 NTRP) Ogden Park Tuesdays 10-11 AM
Doubles strategy (2.5/3.0 level) Class description: Group class focusing on proper positioning and strategy through drills, hitting and point play. Dates: Class starting February 13, 2018 Time: 10am-11am Cost: $12.50 Max: 8
Find out more »Stroke of the day: (All levels welcome) Ogden Park – Thursdays 10-11 AM
Stroke of the day: (All levels welcome) Class description: Each week our pro will pick a different shot/stroke to work on. Proper shot technique will be taught through drills and games. Dates: Class starting February 15, 2018 Cost: $12.50 Max: 8
Find out more »August 2018
Wilmington Tennis Ladder
Join the Fun! The Wilmington Tennis Ladder is a non-profit organization with over 300 members. No matter if you are a beginner or and advanced player there is a ladder for you. This is a great way to meet new tennis players and have some fun. The ladder season runs August 1st thru mid-January with playoffs for the top 4 individuals/teams on each ladder and our end of the season social on the last Saturday in January at Echo Farms.…
Find out more »Middle School and High School Tennis Clinic – Ogden Park Mondays 5:00 – 6 PM
JR. Tennis 5:00-6pm This clinic is for Middle school and High School students ages 12-16. Focusing on strokes, drills and games. August 27, Sept.10,17,24 Oct.1 Cost $75/session/student Single class $15 Max 6/Minimun of 4 to have class
Find out more »September 2018
Hurricane Florence Update
Dear Captains, I so pray that all of you are safe and have not experienced much devastation to your properties. I know our community has suffered greatly overall. I am still waiting to hear back from all of the public courts to see when they are playable. And some of the private facilities have not responded or are not quite ready. I would like to suggest at this time, that you do all that you can to WORK TOGETHER on…
Find out more »Girls Middle School / After School Program 2018
Come learn to play tennis! Join your after school middle school club tennis league to learn the basics of how to play tennis, keep score, meet new friends and get exercise. This 6 week program is a fun, non-competitive way to introduce children to tennis. No experience required. Open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders ONLY. Practices 4:00 – 5:30 (One day per week) Matches 4:00 – 6:00 (One day per week) *The GWTA Middle School After School League is…
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