Come Join Palm Creek Tennis Club This Season!
Expert Coaching / Volunteers / and Organizers
Our team of experienced coaches, volunteers, and organizers are dedicated to helping you improve your skills and reach your full potential on the court. Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, we have a program that's right for you. We have continually sought to improve our programs and facilities. We are a club member of the USTA Southwest and follow the pathway set by the national agenda. We promote Senior level tennis.
State-of-the-Art Facilities
Our club boasts top-of-the-line tennis courts, equipment, and amenities to ensure that you have the best possible playing experience. From our well-maintained courts to our comfortable club pavilion, we've got everything you need.
Fun Social Events
At Palm Creek Tennis Club, it's not just about the tennis - we also host a variety of social events throughout the year to help you connect with other players and have fun off the court. From mixers, to tournaments, there's always something happening. We have great lights too. Play evening events for even more fun.
Senager Programmes - I know, Senior Teenagers - thinking young.
We offer a range of Senager Programmes designed to introduce players to the sport of tennis and help them develop their skills. Our volunteers work closely with each player to provide personalized instruction and guidance. Ie: Tennis Tips / Live Ball / Bumbee Ball / Leagues / (New) USTAS Red Ball Program / Club vs Club Comptitions / Tournaments / and Drill Sessions.
Live Ball - Featuring Mark Costello, Dieter Daly, and Jim Prevost
Senior leader Mark Costello has developed and presents Senior Level Live Ball. It's the same as Live Ball for our younger folks but designed for our senior athletic ability. We have three levels of Live Ball weekly on two different days. Our team of Dieter Daly and Jim Prevost host a day of activity that may or may not involve your favorite beverage at the conclusion of the fun.
Live Ball - Involves Conditioning (Running),Competitive Drills, Cross Court Buddy Rally, Volleys to you Miss, Make it Take It Team Play, 21, Double Threat, Overhead Guiness Record, and 555. Move games are added as we become better instructors.
We play Tie Breaker Singles and Doubles, Speed Singles, 555Ghost Singles, Gang Fight, Texas Singles, Dingles
Marketplace - Sell Your Tennis Items Here
Need a new or used racquet or paddle. Find it here as we post your favorite slightly used or new items.
Head Extreme MP 2022 Used - Strung $220
Head Extreme MP 2022 New - Strung $250
Links to Other Organizations
USPTA - United States Professional Tennis Association
USTA - Rankings and Results by Individuals
Tennis Record .Com - Interesting Site
Skip the first page as it's usually an advertisement.
UTR - Universal Tennis Rating System
National Men's Tennis Association - Men's Senior Tennis Site
Membership Required
National Women's Tennis Association
Women's Senior Tennis Site - Same as above
DUPR - Pickleball Rating Site - Interesting Pickleball rating system.
USAP - Formerly USAPA - United States America Pickleball Association
Pickleball Brackets . Com - Enter Most Pickleball Tournaments Here
ITA - Intercollegiate Tennis Association - College Tennis Website
The Tennis Channel - Get the latest results and watch great matches
Private Lessons
Currently we do group drills and instruction. Individual lessons are available by several of our excellent players and instructors.
Membership Options - $35 per couple or $25 per person, $20 limited participation fee
We offer a range of membership options to fit your needs and budget, whether you're looking for full-time access to our facilities or just want to drop in for the occasional game. Fees go to cover the cost of balls, awards, and club functions. Contact us to learn more!
Upcoming 2024-2025 Club Activities
Little or no tennis is played during the summer months at Palm Creek. The entire facility is put away due to the heat and intense sun. We come back to life in September. Courts get washed, nets go back up and windscreens begin to shade our walkways.
Palm Creek 2024-2025 Tennis Club Events (Tentative 7/10/2024)
Event Date
Social Tennis Mon-Fri 9-11 AM
Halloween Ghostly Tennis Event Tuesday, October 29
Windscreen Fiesta Opener Tues., November 9
Team Riggle Found/Parkinson’s Thurs. November 28
Club Meeting / Soup Supper Sat, Jan. 11
Palm Creek Tennis Promotion Day Sat, Jan 18
Palm Creek Activities Fair /Expo Sat, Jan 18
@Cottonwood Invt. Tournament Sat, Jan 18
Superbowl Tennis Tournament Fri-Sat, Jan 31- Feb. 1
Superbowl/Community Fund Drive Sun, Feb. 2
Can/Am Park Games Monday, Feb. 17
Robson Invitational Tournament Sat, Feb. 21
Sunbird/Springfield Invitational Sat. Mar. 15
Tennis Club Year End Party Weds, Mar. 19
Upcoming 2024-2025 Weekly Activities
Palm Creek 2024-2025 Tennis Club Events / Weekly
Happy Hour Tennis Club
Wednesday / Weekly
Len Dombrowski - Men’s League
Friday 9:45 – 12:00 Noon
Women’s League Thursday
10:00 – 12:00 Noon
Saturday Round Robin
Saturday 10:00 - 12:00 Noon
Saturday – Mark Costello Group
Saturday 9:00 – 12:00 Noon
Live Ball Tuesday
Tuesday 9:00 – 10:45 / 10:45 – 12:00
Live Ball Wednesday
Wednesday 1:00–3:00
Tennis Tips and Instruction
Tuesday 1:30 – 3:00
New For 2024-2025 - USTA Grant and Pilot - Adult Red Ball Tennis Pilot Onboard for November
Hi Dan,
Thank you for signing up for the USTA Adult Red Ball Tennis Pilot! USTA Southwest has approved your pilot and I will be your main USTA contact.
The site is now live and includes a 3 minute promo video that highlights the FUN social experience designed to bring new players to your courts and have them playing in 10 minutes!
Each player will attend a 4-8 week session and you will determine how many sessions will be needed to reach the 48 unique player minimum.
Due Before Pilot Begins:
1. View Provider Orientation Video (25 min.)
2. Email me your player registration link in Serve Tennis or other platform when available.
3. Equipment and pullover are then ordered. (Delivered in 10 days after the order date.)
During Pilot:
1. Give players the QR code to fill out survey on their phones during the first five minutes of your last session. Please let them know how important their feedback is to improving future tennis experiences.
Due After Pilot:
1. Submit Coach or Director of Tennis survey(s). Fill out both if not the same person.
2. Email me the link to 2025 programming in Serve Tennis Adult Red Ball programming module or other platform.
3. I will send a W9 form for the stipend. Once the W9 form is returned, I will submit a request for the $720 stipend.
Email/txt/call with any questions and THANKS for ALL you do for TENNIS!
Resources:
Marketing tool kit and survey links will be available on the provider site by May 17.
Choose one for the first four weeks:
Curriculum 1 (50% skills, 50% play)
Curriculum 2 (30% skills, 70% play)
Curriculum 3 (10% skills, 90% play)
2nd four weeks: recommended
10% skills, 90% play
Best,
Patrick Kovalak (he, him)Administrative Assistant, Play and Competition USTA National Campus10000 USTA Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32827C 314.346.7143
More About Palm Creek Tennis
Our History
Founded in 1998, Palm Creek Tennis has been providing high-quality tennis facilities and training to the community for over 25 years. Our club has 120 members that included all types and levels of players. We have beginners to national champions. We host daily drop-in play, leagues, live ball, clinics, and team competitions. We pride ourselves in the philanthropy. We are outstanding supporters for Cancer Awareness (St. Jude's Hospital, and Parkinsons (Team Riggle Foundation / Mayo Clinic, having raised over 60k in recent years. Not bad for our little club and can. We are a USTA member club and continue to be a leader in our sport and a shinning star in our community.
Our Facilities
Our facilities include 8 outdoor courts, ball machines, teaching carts, extra tennis and bumbee ball racquets. We use only the best equipment and maintain our courts to the highest standards to ensure optimal playing conditions. The pictures highlight our great facility.
About Our Club
There isn't a kinder and more fun group of people anywhere. We enjoy playing and sharing fellowship with one another. We have a weekly social event on Wednesday's where we, well drink our favorite beverages and share a little something to eat. Stories and jokes are told, gossip as old people do, and basically just enjoy the uniqueness of our group.