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With the warm weather of spring about to descend on us, the Ocean City Tennis Center is ready with a full agenda of tennis activities. The Tennis Center, owned and operated by the Town of Ocean City, boasts six (6) “New” Premier Courts, and 3 Lee fast dry clay courts, with a professional staff on duty from May 15 – October 1, 2006.
Located on 61st Street and Bayside, the courts are available on a first-come, first-served basis through early spring, and reservation and activity opportunities are available beginning May 15 and running through October 1. Enjoy your tennis outing with other amenities offered at Ocean City’s Tennis Center: on-site free parking, restrooms, tennis lounge, and tennis shop. Activities include player matchmaking, clinics, leagues, team tennis, junior tennis camps, private and group instruction, and special events.
The Ocean City Tennis Center has been approved as one of only 3,000 USTA Tennis Welcome Centers throughout the United States. This year the tennis center will host 4 USTA tournaments including the Eastern Shore Men’s and Women’s Outdoor Championships June 9-11 and the Ocean City Junior Open August 11-13. High School Camps and activities are being planned for the summer. Call the Tennis Shop @ 410-524-8337 after April 1st for more information.
In addition to the Ocean City Tennis Center, the Town of Ocean City operates three (3) other tennis sites which host free play, first-come, first-serve courts. These sites include 3rd Street and St. Louis Avenue, 94th Street and Bayside, and Gorman Park on 136th Street and Derrickson Avenue (Bayside).
For more information on the Ocean City Tennis Center, contact our friendly and helpful staff at 410-524-8337 or email rdulany@ococean.com.
Tennis Center Seasonal Passes
A seasonal pass entitles you to unlimited play. You may reserve a court 4 days in advance. There is a reduced fee to participate in activities excluding instruction. Memberships are non transferable. If you bring a guest, there will be a guest fee.
| Adult Individual: | $200 (Resident) |
| $250 (Non-Resident) | |
| Junior (1-6 p.m.): | $100 (Resident) |
| $150 (Non-Resident) | |
| Pass Holders Guest Fee: | $ 2 per person |
| Court Rentals | |
| 7:00a.m.-1:00 p.m. | $14/Hour |
| 1:00-8:00 p.m. | $10/Hour |
| Weekly Pass $40 per week ( Unlimited court time as available) | |
| Residents 5 Play Pass: | $30 for 5 plays anytime |
Facility Hours:
May 15 - June 16 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
June 17 - Sept. 3 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Sept. 4 - October 1 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Looking for a tennis match? Ocean City Tennis Center provides a local player list, or during Tennis Shop hours (8 a.m.-6 p.m.) when available one of our tennis attendants can play with you! There is a $6 fee plus court time if you play with a court attendant.
Racquet Rental
Available $5/day/per racquet
Racquet Stringing Available
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Rod Dulany (Director of Tennis) – This is Rod’s fourth season as Director of Tennis at the Ocean City Tennis Center. He has achieved the status of Master Professional in the USPTA. Rod served as Director of Tennis at Washington Golf and Country Club for 30 years, which is one of the premier clubs in Northern Virginia. In 1980 he was named National Professional of the Year by the USPTA. He has also been Mid-Atlantic Professional of the Year five times. |
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Dr. Keith Coleman (Teaching Professional) – Keith is in his second year as the Head Pro at the OC Tennis Center. He is a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional 1. Keith works winters at the Natick Racquet Club in Natick, MA. He played #1 singles and #1 doubles and was MVP at Campbell College. Keith received a Doctorate in Psychology from Andover Newton Theological School. He grew up in Cambridge, MD and worked from 1987-2003 at the Bay Country Racket Club. Keith began his tennis career working several years with Grand Slam winner Don Budge at the Don Budge Tennis Camp in Baltimore, MD. |
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Marie Thomas (Ladies’ Tennis Coordinator) – Marie returns for the third year as the Ladies’ Tennis Coordinator. Marie has played tennis for years and been involved with the sport in a number of organizational capacities. She chaired the tennis program at Green Hill Yacht and Country Club in Salisbury for several years. In addition she was co-chair of the Chris Thomas Memorial Tennis Tournament for twelve years. This was a charity event held at Salisbury University that benefited cancer care programs at Peninsula Regional Medical Center. |
LESSONS Instructional Rates with Keith Coleman & Rod Dulany
1 hour Private $55
½ hour Private $30
1 hour Semi Private $65
Call the Tennis Pro Shop about Special Lesson Series Option.
“FREE” Adult Beginner Intermediate Clinic
| Don’t wait for summer. Start NOW!!!! Accelerate your tennis skills and have more fun with tennis. You’ll practice and improve your groundstrokes, volleys, overheads, and serves. Begin to understand the basics of court positioning and doubles strategy. Meet players you can play with at other times. | |
| Dates: | May 22, 25, 29, June 1, 5 and 8 |
| Day: | Mondays and Thursdays |
| Times: | 6:30-7:30 PM |
| Price: | FREE |
| Registration: | Sign-ups required. |
Adult Tennis Camp
| Experience a quality tennis camp right here at the beach. These weekly, day camps are designed for all levels. Groups will practice drills that optimize efficiency and then put them to work on the court. Five-to-one student/teacher ratio gives players the individual comments and attention that can really help them improve. Sign up ahead of time to save a spot!! | |
| Dates: | May 23-August 22 |
| Day: | Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays |
| Times: | 10:00-11:00 AM |
| Price: | $60 per person/per week or $20 per day (based on availablity) |
| Registration: | Sign up ahead of time to save a spot. |
Evening Adult Instruction
| This program is geared toward players that want to improve their tennis game. The evening session builds on stroke knowledge while adding a competitive element, doubles play. So what are you waiting for? You can sign up for all six-sessions or an individual session. | |
| Dates: | June 12-August 17 |
| Day: | Mondays and Thursdays |
| Times: | 6:30-7:30pm |
| Price: | $60 per person/per week or $20 per day (based on availablity) |
| Registration: | Sign-ups required |
ADULT MIXERS
Firecracker Mixer| Start the holiday with friends, new and old. Play will be from 9:00-11:00 a.m. Bring your patriotic spirit. This will be a true mixer where you get to play with everyone. You could be playing a men’s, women’s, or mixed doubles match each round. | |
| Dates: | July 4 |
| Day: | Tuesday |
| Times: | 9-11:00 AM. |
| Price: | $10 per person |
| Registration: | Sign-ups required. Entry Deadline July 3. |
WOMEN’S ACTIVITIES
Women's Morning Doubles Flights
| Tuesday and Friday morning doubles flights for women from 9:00-11:00 a.m. No partner necessary. Must be an intermediate player. Limited to 20 players per day. Let the Pro Shop know if you want to be a regular player or would like to substitute. Sessions run from May 16-August 18. Matches played on clay and premier courts. Balls provided. | |
| Dates: | May 16-August 18 |
| Days: | Tuesday and Friday |
| Times: | 9:00-11:00 am |
| Price: | $65 per person/one day a week for the season. $100 for Tuesday and Friday for the season. Sub fee of $8 per session. |
| Registration: | Deadline to enter: May 10. Limited to 20 players per day. |
Women's Tennis Flings
| This year we will have two of our successful Women’s Tennis Flings. Play will be Monday, June 26 and Monday, August 14 from 9:30 am-12:00 noon. Be ready for a fun tennis mixer with other challenging on and off court activities. The morning will end with a relaxing lunch at the tennis courts. A great way to meet other players and get involved in the summer activities at the OC Tennis Center. | |
| Dates: | June 26 and August 14 |
| Days | Monday |
| Times: | 9:30 am-12:00 noon |
| Prices: | $10 |
| Registration: | Sign-ups required |
Evening Adult Team Tennis
| Good competition and great workout for tennis lovers. Play will be singles and doubles depending on the number of players. Played on premier courts. Matches will be on Wednesday evenings. Match times: 6:30-8:00 p.m. June 14-August 16. Sign up individually and you will be paired with a different partner each week. Must be 16 or older to participate and with at least a 3.5 NTRP rating. Entry deadline: June 7. | |
| Dates: | June 14-August 16 |
| Days | Wednesdays |
| Times: | 6:30-8:00 pm |
| Prices: | $75 per person for the season Individual sessions if space is available for $15 per session. |
| Registration: | Deadline to enter: June 7 |
Spring Pee Wee Clinic
| Fun for the little ones 4-6 years old. Junior racquets, lighter balls, mini-tennis. Develop hand-eye coordination, groundstroke fundamentals, and agility. | |
| Dates: | May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14 |
| Days: | Wednesdays |
| Times: | 5:00-6:00 PM |
| Price: | Resident: $55 |
| Non-Resident: $60 | |
Spring Junior Clinic
| Seven to 15-year-olds will train by rallying and playing games. Emphasis will be on stroke improvement, game strategies, how to handle high balls and come in for short balls. | |
| Dates: | May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14 |
| Days: | Thursdays |
| Times: | 6:00-7:00 PM |
| Price: | Resident: $55 |
| Non-Resident: $60 | |
Ocean City Tennis Academy
| Be a part of a fun and informative tennis experience. Our Tennis Professional and his staff will conduct the summer Academy. Camps include instruction and strategy for all skill levels, games, activities, refreshments, and more!! Price includes t-shirts, give-a-ways, etc. | |
| Boys and Girls ages 7-15 years of age | |
| Dates: | Session A June 26-29 |
| Session B July 10-13 | |
| Session C July 17-20 | |
| Session D July 31-August 3 | |
| Session E August 14-17 | |
| Days: | Monday-Thursday (Friday is rain day) |
| Times: | 12:00-3:00 p.m. |
| Locale: | Ocean City Tennis Center, 61st Street & the Bay |
| Price: | Ocean City Residents: $114 |
| Non-Resident: $129 | |
| Registration: | A $20 deposit will be taken per child to hold space in the camp. The balance will be due on the first day of Academy session. For a full schedule of tennis activities call OC Tennis at 410-524-8337 after May 1, 2005, go to www.ocsportscamps.com or visit the Tennis Center. |
Pee Wee Tennis Camp
| A great time for the littlest of players, 4-6 year olds, that gather for summer fun. Healthy attitude toward tennis along with stroke basics are foundations of this non-competitive camp. Camps include basic instruction, hand-eye coordination and agility games, refreshments, and more!! Price includes t-shirts, give-a-ways, etc. | |
| Boys and Girls ages 4-6 years of age | |
| Dates: | Session A June 26-29 |
| Session B July 10-13 | |
| Session C July 17-20 | |
| Session D July 31-August 3 | |
| Session E August 7-10 | |
| Session F August 14-17 | |
| Days: | Monday-Thursday (Friday is rain day) |
| Times: | 9:00-11:00 a.m. |
| Locale: | Ocean City Tennis Center, 61st Street & the Bay |
| Price: | Ocean City Residents: $80 |
| Non-Resident: $90 | |
| Registration: | A $20 deposit will be taken per child to hold space in the camp. The balance will be due on the first day camp. For a full schedule of tennis activities call OC Tennis at 410-524-8337 after May 1, 2005, go to www.ocsportscamps.com or visit the Tennis Center. |
All tournament matches are two sets with a tie-break if needed for the third set through the semi-finals.
Eastern Shore Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Tennis Championships
The Ocean City Tennis Center will be hosting the 2006 Eastern Shore Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Championships. Join this prestigious tournament as player or spectator. USTA sanctioned tournament.
| Who: | Men & Women’s Open, 35 & 50 & over |
| Date: | June 9-11 |
| Days: | Friday-Sunday |
| Times: | TBA |
| Locale: | Ocean City Tennis Center, 61st Street & the Bay |
| Price: | $35 per Singles Player |
| $40 per Doubles Team | |
| Registration: | Entry Deadline is June 2. Registration and payment must be to the OC Tennis Center by the deadline. No exceptions. |
Ocean City Junior Open
The Ocean City Junior Open is part of the Maryland Grand Prix. This is a Boys and Girls Singles single elimination format with a first round consolation. All matches will be played on the Premier Courts. USTA sanctioned tournament.
| Who: | Boys & Girls Divisions: 12,14,16, 18 Singles |
| Date: | August 11-13 |
| Days: | Friday-Sunday |
| Times: | TBA |
| Locale: | Ocean City Tennis Center, 61st Street & the Bay |
| Price: | $35 per Singles Player |
| Registration: | Entry Deadline is August 4. Registration and payment must be to the OC Tennis Center by the deadline. No exceptions. |
Ocean City Jr. Futures Series
This Tournament Series is for juniors who are ranked below 20 in the state of Maryland. There are 2 Futures tournaments. USTA sanctioned tournament.
| Futures Series #2-July 14-16 | Entry Deadline July 7 |
| Future Series #3-July 28-30 | Entry Deadline July 21 |
| Who: | Boy’s & Girl’s 12,14,16, 18 Singles |
| Days: | Friday-Sunday |
| Times: | TBA |
| Locale: | Ocean City Tennis Center, 61st Street and the Bay |
| Price: | $35 per Singles Player per Event |
| Registration: | Registration and payment must be to the OC Tennis Center by the deadline. No exceptions. |
This money tournament will feature the top Teaching Professionals in the Mid-Atlantic area. Several of the players are former tour players, so the tournament will provide the highest level of play seen at the Ocean City Tennis Center.
| Who: | Men ‘s Open (player must be a full time teaching professional or college coach) |
| Date: | September 8-10 |
| Days: | Friday-Sunday |
| Times: | TBA |
| Locale: | Ocean City Tennis Center, 61 st Street & the Bay |
| Price: | $35 per Singles Player $45 per Doubles Team |
High School Camps & Activities are being planned for the summer. Call the Tennis Pro Shop, 410-524-8337, after April 1st for more information.
Last Updated: March 12, 2007