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Welcome to Boar's Head Tennis! At The Boar's Head we take pride in offering tennis programs, teams, leagues and instruction for all levels. Whether you are picking up a racquet for the first time or are a competitive player, you will find your match with us. We welcome you to take advantage of this great sport and we will help you to create a personal experience that will be both rewarding and fun. Click here to learn about our unique Tennis Getaway Package.
TOP INSTRUCTION
Boar's Head is a great place to improve your game. Our staff of USPTR and USPTA certified instructors are focused on providing you solid instruction that will help you enjoy the sport, stay healthy and win more on the court. We have specialists ready to help Adults, Juniors, Seniors and even the littlest players. Enjoy one of our Clinics for Adults, our Afterschool Junior Development Program or our ELITE Training Program. Regardless of your pursuit, you will be welcomed to the courts by a friendly, knowledgeable instructor who will be eager to help you improve. In addition to clinics, private and group lessons are available tailored to your specific needs.
PROFESSIONAL STAFF
Boar's Head has a well rounded staff with exceptional tennis experience. Our staff is comprised of Instructors who have played and coached at the highest levels. In seeking the right instructor, you will find former USTA ranked players, NCAA collegiate players and coaches and even some with ATP/WTA tour coaching experience. Each instructor comes to court with a passion for teaching. Their individual personalities and knowledge of the game are at your service, helping you learn confidently and enjoy the game for life. Whether you have questions about technique, tactics, fitness or the mental game, you can find your answers here.
SOCIAL TENNIS EVENTS
At The Boar's Head we hold several social tennis events focused simply on good times and great tennis. We encourage all levels to join our members for Holiday Round Robins, Club Championships, Member-Guest tournaments, Inter-club matches, Summer Tennis BBQ's, Wooden Racquet Challenge, University of Virginia "Play with the team night" and other themed social tennis events. Each event offers tennis in a welcoming and fun setting, allowing members to mingle and enjoy time both on and off of the courts.
TOURNAMENT HIGHLIGHTS
If you are a fan of tennis, you will also delight in watching world class NCAA collegiate and ATP/WTA professional players train and compete at the club. The Boar's Head is host to both a Men's and a Women's USTA Pro Circuit tournament, the University of Virginia Teams, ITA/NCAA Collegiate Championships as well as countless USTA Junior and Adult events. We are also proud to host "The Xperience" an International Tournament for some of the world's best Special Olympics athletes.
University of Virginia Men's/Women's Home Matches
January – April
USTA Commonwealth Games
January 7-10
The Xperience - Special Olympics
January 14-16
ITA National Indoor Men's Team Championships
February 11-14
Boyd Tinsley Women's $50,000 Pro Championships
April 25- May 1
Virginia National Bank Men's Pro Championships
November
TENNIS AWARDS
The Boar's Head has been recognized numerous times with prestigious awards for the quality of its programs and facility. We are honored to be among the best in the game as recognized by:
TENNIS Magazine – Honored among America's Top 50 Resorts
Tennis Resorts Online – Top 75 Tennis Resorts Worldwide
Racquet Sports Industry Magazine – The 2008 Private Facility of the Year
OUTSTANDING FACILITIES
With 26 courts, The Boar's Head facility stands out as one of the world's best in tennis. 10 Outdoor Har-Tru courts are carefully maintained for seasonal play and host some of the world best Women from the WTA tour in springtime. Along side our clay, are an additional 4 Outdoor DecoTurf hard courts for year round play.
Inside you will find a massive 12 DecoTurf hard courts complex, which plays to the high standards of the ATP and NCAA and serve as the host site of top tournaments. Our six court tennis stadium holds over 1500 for viewing of tournaments and collegiate matches. All of this is complimented with locker rooms and a sports café.
TENNIS PROCEDURES
Court reservations begin at 11:00 am one week in advance for Indoor play and 48 hours ahead for Outdoor Play. All bookings are made through The Boar's Head Desk staff or Tennis Concierge. Appropriate tennis attire is expected and court shoes are required. All players are required to check in at the desk to confirm their court assignments upon arrival. Tennis etiquette and good sportsmanship are to be observed and appreciated as we strive to maintain a friendly atmosphere for tennis at Boar's Head.
We have a Tennis Concierge available to help you with tennis specific needs, and our Tennis staff will help give you direction, replace a grip, and help you with any questions that you may have. You are welcome to call 434.972.6027 or visit the Tennis Desk in the lobby overlooking Indoor Court 7.
SEASONAL WEEKLY COURT RESERVATION
(Court Assignment Procedure - CAP)
For members, courts may be reserved on a seasonal basis through the CAP program. This lottery system assigns a weekly standing reservation to a group who commits to using the court and paying any court expenses.
IN-HOUSE LEAGUES
In-House leagues are offered each season for singles and doubles at popular USTA levels of play. Boar's Head commonly has leagues for 2.5, 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 players. In-House leagues are a great way to meet other members and secure a weekly match against others of similar ability.
ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMMING
We are pleased to offer a full palate of clinics and instruction for Adult and Senior players. Most clinics are offered in one-hour blocks. Every weekday at 9:00 am you can get on court for an Intermediate Clinic, our best all-around clinic which covers technique, tactics and point play.
We also offer a Beginner Clinic for those who want to start off learning on the right foot and build the foundations of their game. Our Boar's Head Senior Clinics are very popular among those who have found tennis to be a lifelong companion or a passion later in life, a tribute to the health and wellness benefits tennis offers. For those looking to sweat and get their hearts pumping, the Boar's Head Tennis Workout Clinic is aimed at targeting tennis fitness and is an exceptional hour of hitting hundreds of balls while constantly on the move!
For those looking for a 90 minute clinic which combines technique, tactics and actual matchplay, Director Tim Bauer's Monday Night Clinic provides an Intermediate/Advanced setting for those who want to work on their game and then put that learning into action.
All of our clinicians are always open to take your requests as well, so if you have questions about a particular shot, tactic or tennis situation or just want a little more work on a certain aspect of your game, please ask! We welcome you to try a clinic at Boar's Head today.
USTA LEAGUE TEAM TENNIS EXPERIENCE
Boar's Head offers an incredible amount of USTA League tennis for Adults. Housing nearly 20 teams for USTA League play at the 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0 and 4.5 levels The Boar's Head is very active in USTA and had success at the District, Regional and National levels. Men's, Women's, Mixed, Senior and Combo teams all make The Boar's Head their home as they compete with others in the area. Additionally, every January the USTA hosts its Commonwealth Games for USTA competition allowing our teams to have home court advantage as they compete during the winter.
JUNIOR TENNIS PROGRAMMING
This is a great opportunity for children and developing players. Programs like Little Champions are available for players ages 7 and under, focusing on all of the basic skills needs for future success in tennis in a fun atmosphere.
Our Afterschool Junior Development Program is a tiered program offering training for young players at beginning, intermediate, advanced and tournament levels of play. This program teaches the foundations of the game and is excellent for preparing those interested in tennis playing scholastic and USTA tennis.
The ELITE Junior Program is a unique comprehensive program offered to the most dedicated players who seek success in tournament play and have ambitions of USTA rankings. This program is by invitation and combines advanced clinics and private coaching for those who desire to take their play to the highest levels. Also a tiered program, ELITE is currently offered in three levels based upon ascending levels of age and skill: French Open, Wimbledon and US Open. Coaches in the ELITE program provide guidance for USTA success, collegiate ambition and beyond as our coaches have been involved coaching at the highest levels of the sport including NCAA and Tour experience.
Match-play experience is encourage for Juniors and has a special 2-hour Sunday program called Match Tough which allows players to play sets with other players to prepare them for the rigors of tournament competition.
In the summer we offer an outstanding Summer Tennis Academy and also organizes team tennis for our Juniors who then compete in the local area Jefferson League. The summer experience allows for 3 hours of daily training and matchplay.
THE BOAR'S HEAD TENNIS CALENDAR
Boar's Head Battle of the Sexes December TBA
USTA Commonwealth Games January 8-10
UVA Play with the Team Night January 13
Special Olympics Xperience January 14-16
Boar's Head Member-Guest Weekend February 5-7
ITA National Team Indoor Championships February 11-15
Boyd Tinsley Women's USTA $50,000 April 25 – May 1
Boar's Head Round Robin Memorial Day
Wimbledon Wooden Racquet Challenge June TBA
Boar's Head Round Robin Independence Day
Boar's Head Family Tennis BBQ July TBA
Boar's Head USTA BBQ July TBA
Boar's Head Round Robin Labor Day
Boar's Head Club Championships Semis/Finals September 26/27
In the Pink October 3
Virginia National Bank Men's $50,000 October 31-November 8
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