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 The Chautauqua Tennis Center
Tennis has a long and rich
tradition at Chautauqua. Originally introduced by co-founder
John Vincent in 1878, the first lawn tennis court was set up
along Chautauqua's lakefront.
The Chautauqua
Tennis Center, which opened in June 2004, is located directly
behind the Turner Community Center on Route 394 and boasts eight
state-of-the-art, fast-dry courts. Using the patented "Hydro-Grid"
system, the clay-like playing surface is kept uniformly moist
by a sub-surface irrigation system. The result is a court that
is consistent, gives a true bounce, is gentle on the feet and
legs of players, and also drains exceptionally well, allowing
for a quick return to play even after heavy rain. Two of the
new courts are illuminated for night play. The new tennis center
replaces the eight courts formerly located at the Main Gate.
The courts are
open for play 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. daily, June 21-August 24. From
May 15 - June 20 and from August 25 - October 15, the courts
are open from 7 a.m. - 8 p.m.
The American
Sports Builders Association (ASBA) made the Chautauqua Tennis
Center the recipient of their 2004 Outstanding Tennis Facility
Award. This award is presented in recognition of excellence in
design and construction and is given annually, in conjunction
with Racquet Sports magazine, to a select group of facilities
nationwide. Projects are reviewed and critiqued by a panel of
ten independent judges.
The general contractor
for the Chautauqua Tennis Center was STC Contracting in Springville,
NY. The court builder was Welch Tennis Courts, Inc. of Sun City,
Florida.
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Photos
by Bruce Fox |
Night tennis
at Chautauqua
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 Tennis Staff
< Paul
Young
- PTR
Certified, Director/head professional,
also head pro, YMCA, Lakewood, NY
paulyoungtennis@yahoo.com
- Lee Robinson
- program director
- Jason Yacone
- maintenance supervisor
Teaching faculty:
Jeff Cooper, PTR Certified (Junior Development Coordinator);
Anne Smith, PTR Certified; Art Faix
Racquet Stringer:
Ron Condio, USRSA Certified
2008
Membership Rates
Member benefits
include no daily court fees, reduced rates for lessons and tournaments,
complimentary use of ball machine and discounts on selected merchandise.
Full playing season: May 15 - October 15.
|
Duration |
Individual |
Couple |
Junior |
|
Full Playing Season |
$380 |
$600 |
$215 |
|
Week |
$50 |
$80 |
$30 |
|
Season Weekend |
$150 |
$220 |
$85 |
|
Weekend |
$25 |
$40 |
$15 |
Weekends begin at 5 p.m. Friday
and end at 10 p.m. Sunday. Youth ages 17 and under are eligible
for junior membership.
Hourly rates for non-members
are $18/court hour.
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2008
Tennis Event/Tournament Schedule
Weekly round
robins for men and women will also be offered.
|
Date |
Event/Tournament |
|
Week
1
Sunday, June 22 |
Open
House/Complimentary Play
Prince Demo Day
1-5 PM |
|
Saturday, June 28 |
Junior
Singles Championships
Entry
deadline: June 26 @ 6 PM |
|
Week
2
Wednesday, July 2 |
Annual
Women's Round Robin
Entry
Deadline: June 30 @ 6 p.m. |
|
Saturday,
July 5
Sunday, July 6 |
Breakfast
at Wimbledon |
Week 3
Saturday, July 12 |
Men's and Women's Doubles (Open)
Entry
Deadline: July 10 @ 6 p.m. |
Week 4
Saturday, July 19 |
Team Tennis
Entry
Deadline: July 17 @ 6 p.m. |
Week 5
Saturday, July 26 |
Men's & Women's Doubles (3.5 and under)
Entry Deadline:
July 24 @ 6 p.m. |
Week 6
Saturday, August 2 |
Century Cup Doubles
Entry
Deadline: July 31 @ 6 p.m. |
Week 7
Saturday, August 9 |
Men's and Women's Singles
Entry
Deadline: August 7 @ 6 p.m. |
Week 8
Saturday, August 16 |
Mixed Doubles
Entry
Deadline: August 14 @ 6 p.m. |
Rain date:
Sundays
Weekly Round Robins
Supervised competitive play (singles, doubles, mixed, juniors
and adults)
3.0 and above
Monday - Friday, June 23-August 22
2:30 -4:30 p.m.
Members free
Non-Members $12
Players are strongly encouraged
to register in advance for events. Registration is limited.
Pro Shop
The tennis center's
pro shop is open 7 a.m.-10 p.m.daily from June 21-August 24.
During the spring and fall, limited hours are maintained at the
pro shop, with additional support provided by the fitness center
staff in the Turner Community Center. All players must check-in
at the pro shop before playing. Racquet- stringing may be arranged,
and balls, grips, water and Gatorade are available for sale.
We are a distributor of Prince tennis products. Tournament and
junior development registration forms can be obtained at the
pro shop, and private lessons can be arranged.
Accessing
the Courts
All
players must check in at the pro shop before playing.
From within the
Institution grounds, walking access is via the Hurst parking
lot and Turner service road, or via the pedestrian path from
the Woodlands. Regular bus and tram services (North Route) stop
at the pro shop at approximately 20-minute intervals between
8:15 a.m. and 7:45 p.m. Bike racks are provided behind the pro
shop.
For players coming
to the tennis center from the surrounding community, complimentary
parking is provided at the Turner Community Center, entrance
on Route 394. Enter Turner via the center doors and walk through
the lobby to the Turner Gate/Ticket Office at the rear of the
building. Ask for a "tennis walking pass" at the gate.
This complimentary pass must be stamped and validated at the
tennis center pro shop when checking in and paying for court
time. After playing, turn in the pass at the Turner gate
as you leave. This pass is valid for access to the tennis center
only and may not be used for general admission to the Institution
grounds, Amphitheater events or other programs.
Reserving
Courts
Players may reserve
next day morning court time (7, 8, 9 and 10 a.m. court hours)
by drawing in the daily 5 p.m. lottery at the Farmer's Market
area near the Main Gate. Players draw numbers that signify sign-up
order. Lowest number registers first and has first choice of
court and time. This is also an excellent opportunity to arrange
games and meet new players. After the lottery results have been
recorded at the pro shop (approximately 5:30 p.m.), all remaining
next day court time is available for reservation either by phone
(716-357-6276) or in-person at the pro shop. However, members
may reserve non-lottery court hours one day in advance.
Contract
Court Time
A limited number
of reserved court time blocks are available for minimum 10-week
bookings. Block times are limited to evening hours and weekends
and must be pre-paid. A discounted rate is offered. Inquire at
the pro shop for details.
Instruction:
Private Lessons & Clinics
Private lessons
may be arranged by contacting the pro shop. Cost for private
lessons is $50/hour ($25/half-hour) for members. Non-members
pay an additional $5 per person per lesson, regardless of length.
Small group clinics and other forms of semi-private instruction
may also be arranged.
 Instruction: Junior Development
Program
An outstanding
instructional and skill development program for youth ages four
and up is offered throughout the summer. Daily sessions with
experienced, certified instructors provide learning and playing
opportunities for tots, beginners, intermediate, advanced and
elite players. Instruction based on a weekly skill development
cycle. Daily walk-up registration also welcome, as space allows.
Pre-registration is encouraged. Class size is limited.
Contact the pro shop for fees, schedule details, and questions.
Stroke-of-the-Day
and Match Play Clinic
Monday-Friday,
weekly, June 23-August 22
1 - 2:30 p.m.
Members $12/session
Non-Members $18/session
All levels welcome.
Pre-registration is encouraged, class size is limited.
Attire
Shirts must be
worn at all times. Only smooth, rubber-soled shoes may be worn
on the fast-dry courts. |
