HOURS OF OPERATION Monday - Friday 8:00a.m. to 9:00p.m. Saturday and Sunday 8:00a.m. to 6:00p.m. (813) 831-1621, ext. 239 tennis@tampayacht.com Court Reservations may be made as much as 2 days in advance, beginning at 8:00 AM. Upon arrival, please check-in at the Tennis Desk for Court assignment and introduction of any guests. The Tennis facilities include 9 Soft Fast-Dry Courts with Hydro-Grid Sub-Surface Irrigation. All are lighted for night-time play. In 2000, the facility received the coveted Tennis Industry "Court of the Year" award for excellence in design and construction, and was featured in four different tennis magazines. It was also one of the "Outstanding Facility" award winners recognized by the USTA Court & Track Builders Association. MEET THE PROS Gewan Maharaj, Director of Tennis: Has numerous World and National Rankings, National USPTA Player of the Year, ranked #8 in the World ITF 45s, played the Pro Circuit, West Indies Davis Cup Team, respected teacher/coach since 1968. Augusto Solano, Head Teaching Pro: Ranked #11 in the world , Juniors, 1985. Played Wimbledon Juniors and U.S. Open. Played Davis Cup for Columbia. All Southwest Conference Champion, '88 & '89 at University of Arkansas. Coached the "Elite Program" at Bolletieri's Acadamy. Coached Agassi, Selles, Haas, Mirnyi, and Anna Kournikova. Jennifer Capriati's traveling coach. Assistant Tennis Director/Head Pro at Bardmoor. Dress Code: No work-out style clothing (no sports bras or spandex tights worn alone, no tank tops on men), no cut-off jeans or swimwear. Tennis shoes required. Playing time limits if members are waiting to play: Singles: Court to be vacated upon completion of best of three set match or expiration of 1.5 hours, whichever occurs first. Doubles: Court to be vacated upon completion of best of three set match or expiration of 2 hours, whichever comes first Guests may not reserve a court or play in the absence of their sponsoring member unless arranged in advance between the member and Club Pro. Guest Fees: $8.00 per day. Court Night Light Fee: $3.00 per person per hour. Racquets and Ball Machines are available for rental. Tennis Leagues: Women's: (Inter-Club Leagues)-Suncoast League plays on Tuesday mornings, Interbay League plays on Wednesday mornings. (Intra-Club Leagues) Thursday Nights at 6:30 (USTA) Monday and Thursday mornings. Men's: (Intra-Club Leagues)-Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. Men may play as a "Regular" or a "Sub." Tennis Lessons/Clinics: Women's Clinic meets Fridays from 9 - 10:30 AM. Limited to 6 women, so please sign-up well in advance. Junior Clinic for ages 7-16 is offered daily, Monday thru Thursday. Attend by the month, week, or day. Beginners meet 4:00 - 5:00 PM after school and 9:00 - 10:00 AM during the summer. Intermediate/Advanced meet 4:00 - 6:00 PM after school and 9:00 - 11:00 AM during the summer. Anklebiters Clinic for ages 4-6. Tuesday 4p-5p and Friday 4p-5p. Maximum 5 students per clinic **Reservation Only**, sign-up is monthly, call-ins cannot be accepted. Private and Group Lessons available by appointment. Pro Shop: Be sure to visit the Tennis Pro Shop for your Tennis apparel for adults and children. Everything in the shop is discounted at least 20%. Not just tennis! You'll find shirts, hats, visors, t-shirts, sweatshirts, sweaters, jackets and balls imprinted with the TYCC logo. New racquets and racquet stringing are also available. We now have Maui Jim sunglasses. Table Tennis: The tournament quality table is in the aerobics room and may be used when the room is not being used for a class. The table is to be folded up and put away at least 15 minutes before any scheduled classes or Fitness Center closing time. Paddles and balls may be checked out from the Tennis Desk at no charge.