 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 – September 15, 2007.
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 September 15. 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 8 -10, the Ocean City Junior Open August 10 -12 and two Futures Tournaments, July 13 - 15 & July 27 - 29. 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 Ocean City Tennis Center, contact our friendly and helpful staff at 410-524-8337 or email rdulany@ococean.com
TENNIS CENTER FEES SCHEDULE
Tennis Center Seasonal Passes
A seasonal pass entitles you to unlimited play. You may reserve a court 7 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) |
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$250 (Non-Resident) |
| Junior (1-6
p.m.): |
$100 (Resident) |
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$150 (Non-Resident) |
| Pass Holders
Guest Fee: |
$ 2 per person |
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| Court Rentals |
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| 7:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. |
$14/Hour |
| 1:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. |
$10/Hour |
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| Morning Pass (before 9 a.m.): $100 for the season |
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| Weekly
Pass $40 per week (Unlimited court time as available) |
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| Residents
5 Play Pass: |
$30 for 5 plays anytime. |
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.) one of our tennis attendants can play with you when available! 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
TENNIS
PROFESSIONAL
STAFF
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Rod Dulany
(Director of Tennis) – This is Rod’s fifth 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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Shane Barry (Tennis Manager) – Shane returns for his fourth summer at the Ocean City Tennis Center. Shane is a junior at Salisbury University and is majoring in Finance. He has been a member of the Salisbury University Men's tennis team for two years. Shane is an alumnus of Worcester Preparatory High School located in Berlin, MD where he was a member of their Men's Tennis team. During his junior and senior year at Worcester Preparatory High School he was voted the Daily Times Tennis Player of the Year. |
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Dr. Keith Coleman (Head Professional) – Keith is in his third year as the Head Pro at the OC Tennis Center. He is a USPTA Certified Tennis Professional 1 and a member of USRSA. Keith works winters at the Natick Racquet Club in Natick, MA. He played #1 singles and #1 doubles and was MVP at Campbell University (NC). Keith received a Doctorate in Psychology from Andover Newton Theological School and is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Massachusetts. He also teaches psychology at North Shore Community College (MA) and is working toward certification in Sport Psychology. He grew up in Cambridge, MD and worked there from 1987-2003 at the Bay Country Racquet Club. Keith also worked for 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 fourth 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
1 hour Private $55
½ hour Private $30
1 hour Semi Private $65
Call the Tennis Pro Shop about Special Lesson Series Option.
ADULT MIXERS
4th of July Firecracker
Mixer
Start the holiday with friends, new and old. Play will be from 9:00 a.m. - 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. Wednesday, July 4 at 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m.
Sign-ups required. Entry Deadline July 3. Fee $15 per person. |
| Dates: |
July 4 |
| Day: |
Wednesday |
| Times: |
9-11:00 AM. |
| Price: |
$15 per person |
| Registration: |
Sign-ups
required. Entry Deadline July 3. |
ADULT PROGRAMS
“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 ground strokes, volleys, overheads, and serves. Begin to understand the basics of court positioning and doubles strategy. Meet players you can play with at other times. Sessions are Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. May 21, 23, 30 June 4, and 6. FREE: Sign-ups required. |
| Dates: |
May 21, 23, 30, June 4, and 6 |
| Day: |
Mondays and Wednesdays |
| Times: |
6:30-7:30 PM |
| Price: |
FREE |
| Registration: |
Sign-ups required. |
Ocean City’s Adult Team Tennis League *443338
| Game, Set, Match! This Co-Rec League is designed so that local businesses, town employees, or tennis groups can enjoy an evening at the Tennis Center. To enter a team, you will need a minimum of 2 men and 2 women. In this format there will be a men’s, women’s and mixed doubles match each week. You will be able to use the men and women’s doubles players to form the mixed doubles team. There is a mandatory captains meeting Monday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Tennis Center. |
| Who: |
Men and Women 21 years of age and older |
| Dates: |
June 11 - July 30 |
Day: |
Monday |
| Times: |
6:15 p.m., 7:15 p.m., or 8:15 p.m. |
| Locale: |
Ocean City Tennis Center; 61st Street and the Bay |
| Price: |
$125 per team. A $25 league deposit due at or before the Organizational meeting. |
| Registration: |
There will be a league organizational meeting on Monday, June 4 at 6:30 p.m. at the Ocean City Tennis Center. A team representative must attend the meeting. |
| Program Supervisor: |
Rod Dulany |
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 court. Five-to-one student/teacher ratio gives players the individual comments and attention that can really help them improve. Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays. Two times offered: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Weekly camps run May 21 - August 16. Cost: $60 per person/per week. $20 per day (space available). Sign ups ahead of time save you a spot. |
| Dates: |
May 21 - August 16 |
| Day: |
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays |
| Times: |
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. or 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. |
| Price: |
$60 per person/per week. $20 per day (space available) |
| Registration: |
Sign ups ahead of time save you a spot |
Evening Adult Instruction
This program is geared toward players that want to improve their tennis game. The evening sessions builds on stroke knowledge while adding the competitive element of doubles play. So what are you waiting for? You can sign up for the six-sessions or for individual sessions. Sign-ups are needed.
Days & Times: Thursdays 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Dates: Weekly from June 28 - August 16
Cost: $60 per person for six sessions or $20 per day (space available). |
| Dates: |
June 28 - August 16 |
| Day: |
Thursdays |
| Times: |
6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. |
| Price: |
$60 per person/per week. $20 per day (space available) |
| Registration: |
Sign ups ahead of time save you a spot |
Women's
Morning Doubles Flights
| Tuesday and Friday morning doubles flights for women from 9:00 a.m. -11:00 a.m. No partner necessary. Must be an intermediate player. Limited to 24 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 22 - August 17. Matches played on clay and premier courts. Balls provided. Deadline to enter: May 12. Cost $65 per person/one day a week for the season. $100 for Tuesday and Friday for the season. Sub fee of $8 per session. |
| Dates: |
May 22 - August 17 |
| 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 12. Limited to 24 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 25 and Monday, August 6 from 9:30 a.m. - 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. You need to sign up ahead of time. Cost $15. |
| Dates: |
June
25 and August 6 |
| Days |
Monday |
| Times: |
9:30 am-12:00
noon |
| Prices: |
$15 |
| Registration: |
Sign-ups required |
Evening Adult Team Tennis
| For the tennis lover that enjoys great competition and a good workout. 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 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. June 13 - August 8. Sign up individually and you will be paired with a different partner each week. Must be 16 or older to participate and have with at least a 3.5 NTRP rating. Entry deadline: June 7. $75 per person for the season. Can sign up for individual sessions if space available for $15 per session. |
| Dates: |
June
13-August 8 |
| 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 |
JUNIOR PROGRAMS
USTA Junior Team Tennis *443118
| USTA Junior Team Tennis is a recreational league for boys and girls ages 10 - 18. The teams have an intermediate & advanced level in each age group. Team Tennis allows for participants to compete with and against juniors of similar skills and age. There will be one practice and one match each week. |
| Who: |
Boys & Girls ages 10 - 18
Section A: 10 - 12 years of age
Section B: 13 & 14 years of age
Section C: 15 - 18 years of age |
| Dates: |
Skill Evaluation Day May 19, 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Practices & Matches: May 26 - June 30 |
| Day: |
Saturday |
| Times: |
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. |
| Locale: |
Ocean City Tennis Center, 61st Street and the Bay |
| Price: |
Ocean City Residents: $45 (includes USTA membership)
Non-Residents: $55 (includes USTA membership) |
| Program Supervisor: |
Rod Dulany |
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. Thursdays 5:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. May 17, 24, 31, June 7, and 14. Cost: Resident $55 & Non-Resident $60. |
| Dates: |
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, and 14 |
| Days: |
Thursdays |
| Times: |
5:00 PM-6:00 PM |
| Price: |
Resident: $55 |
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Non-Resident: $60 |
Spring Junior Tennis Clinic
| 7 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. 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Thursdays May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14. Cost: Resident $55 & Non-Resident $60. |
| Dates: |
May 17, 24, 31, June 7, and 14 |
| Days: |
Thursdays |
| Times: |
6:00 PM-7:00 PM |
| Price: |
Resident: $55 |
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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-aways, etc. |
| Who: |
Boys & Girls 7 - 15 years of age |
| Dates: |
Session A: June 25 - 28
Session B: July 9 - 12
Session C: July 16 - 19
Session D: July 30 - August 2
Session E: August 6 - 9
Session F: August 13 - 16 |
| Days:
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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: $116 |
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Non-Resident:
$132 |
| 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. Get ready 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-aways, etc. |
| Boys and
Girls ages 4-6 years of age |
| Dates: |
Session A: June 25 - 28
Session B: July 9 - 12
Session C: July 16 - 19
Session D: July 30 - August 2
Session E: August 6 - 9
Session F: August 13 - 16 |
| 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: $85 |
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Non-Resident:
$95 |
| 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, 2007, go to www.ocsportscamps.com or visit the Tennis Center. |
TOURNAMENTS
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All tournament matches are two sets with a tie-break if needed for the third set until the semi-finals.
Eastern Shore Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Tennis Championships
The Ocean City Tennis Center will be hosting the 2007 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 & Over & 50 & over |
| Date: |
June 8-10 |
| Days: |
Friday-Sunday |
| Times: |
TBA |
| Locale: |
Ocean City Tennis Center, 61st Street & the Bay |
| Price: |
$35 per Singles Player |
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$40 per Doubles
Team |
| Registration: |
Entry Deadline June 1. Registration and payment due at 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 |
| Dates: |
August 10-12 |
| Days: |
Friday-Sunday |
| Times: |
TBA |
| Locale: |
Ocean City Tennis Center, 61st Street & the Bay |
| Price: |
$35 per Singles Player |
| Registration: |
Entry Deadline August 3, Registration and payment due at 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.
| Dates: |
Future Series #2 July 13 - 15 Entry Deadline July 6
Future Series # 3 July 27 - 29 Entry Deadline July 20 |
| Who: |
Boy’s & Girl’s 12, 14, 16, 18 Singles |
| Days: |
Friday - Sunday |
| Times: |
TBA |
| Locale: |
Ocean City Tennis Center, 61st Street & the Bay |
| Price: |
$35 per Singles Player per event |
| Registration: |
Registration and payment due at the OC Tennis Center by the deadline. No exceptions.
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Worcester County Tennis Championships
The Ocean City Tennis Center will be hosting the 2007 Worcester County Tennis Championships. To participate you must pay taxes in Worcester County. The tournament scoring will be 2 5-game sets with a tiebreaker at 4 all. A tiebreaker will be played for the third set if needed. At least two matches guaranteed. Join this tournament as player or spectator. This is not a USTA sanctioned tournament.
| Who: |
Men & Women’s Open, 35 & Over & 50 & Over Singles
Boy’s & Girl’s 12, 14, 16, 18 Singles |
| Date: |
June 28 - July 1 |
| Days: |
Thursday - Sunday |
| Times: |
TBA |
| Locale: |
Ocean City Tennis Center, 61st Street & the Bay |
| Price: |
$25 per Singles Player |
| Registration: |
Entry Deadline: June 21 |
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