WBTT Kick-Off Mixer

Come to a free party hosted by United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), designed specifically for active adults 50+ to get reacquainted or newly acquainted with
tennis.

Welcome Back To Tennis (WBTT)

Haven’t picked up a racquet in years? Meet friends and enjoy the health benefits of tennis through gentle exercises, games, and skill building. Join us for tennis practice and social mixers geared toward the 50+ player.

 

General Information

Tennis Director
This summer’s tennis director is Teresa Wheeler. She ran South Whidbey Summer Tennis Camps from 1990-1995. She is a former University of Texas tennis team member and currently works at the South Whidbey Primary School. She is excited about offering a variety of programs for ages 5 to adult. To contact Teresa, please use her e-mail address twheeler@whidbey.com or call the Parks & Rec office 221-5484

Fun, food, drinks, tennis activities, door prizes and giveaways! Anyone who can produce their old wood racquet to show off at the party wins a special door prize!Please RSVP 21-5484

Date: Sat, Jul 8
Time: 9am-12pm
Age: 50+
Location:
South Whidbey High School
Fee: FREE

WBTT Workouts
This is an instructional program designed to teach/review the fundamentals of tennis through drills and games.

Date: Wed, Jul 12-Aug 9
Time: 7-8pm
Age: 50+
Location: South Whidbey High School
Fee: $50

Doubles Play
This class will be geared toward learning and playing doubles. The first half of the class will be working on skills and the second half will be playing doubles.

Date: Sat, Jul 15-Aug 12 Time: 9-10am
Age: 50+
Location: South whidbey High School
Fee: $50
Create a Class Option: Put together your own group of 4-6
players. It could even be your family! Date and time to be
arranged with instructor. Fee: $40-60 per class hour.

What to bring
Tennis racquet (loaners available) and water
bottle. Participants must wear appropriate tennis shoes (no sandals or flip flops).

Inclement weather
Make-up days will be Thursday and Friday, at the instructor’s discretion. Call 21-5484 after 8am if uncertain about the meeting of a class.

Register Here

4th Annual SWAT Tennis Doubles Tournament
Saturday, August 26th
(Some What AWESOME Tennis)

This will be a full day of Team Tennis Doubles matches,
BBQ, Trophies and Prizes! This year you will have the opportunity to choose between the SWAT Elite Challenge (for 3.5 + players) or play in the SWAT Social Challenge (for 3.5 and below) If you are a low 3.5 player, you have the choice of strong competition or social fun. Match play will consist of rounds that include men/womens doubles and mixed doubles. You may enter as a mixed team (Elite Challenge Only), or we will place you with a partner. SWAT is sponsored by the Useless Bay Country Club and South Whidbey Parks and Recreation. Matches will be played at various locations, including the SW High School and Useless Bay CC tennis courts. Playing in this tournament is a great way to meet other players and play tennis right here on our beautiful Island. This tournament is open to the public. Entry forms will be available in June. Entry deadline is August 21. Tournament is open to ages 16 & up.