School is back in session across Florida, and that means after-school tennis classes and programs will soon kick off at the Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center, a facility managed by the USTA Florida Tennis Management Division.
“I am very excited for all the programs that are catered to our local community in Fort Walton Beach,” said Head Pro William McClelland. “We have specialized in adult, junior, and even pickleball programming. I cannot wait to see everyone back on the courts and to meet new incoming players for the fall!”
Weekly classes/programs:
- Mondays – Beginner middle school tennis, beginner teen tennis, adult live ball clinic
- Tuesdays – Adaptive tennis, ladies league clinic, adult beginner Love to Learn (6-week course), Rising Star red ball, Junior Tournament players clinic
- Wednesdays – Homeschool clinic, beginner pickleball clinic
- Thursdays – Drop-in social round robins, Future Stars orange ball, live ball clinic, adult beginner Love to Learn (6-week course), middle school advanced tennis, pickleball power hour
Upcoming events:
- Aug. 22 – Tacos & Tennis sponsored by Tijuana Flats
- Sept. 6 – SOFL Registration Day
- Sept. 7 – Team Challenge Doubles Tournament
- Sept. 7 – Junior L9 Fall Championships
- Sept. 23 – Tacos & Tennis sponsored by Tijuana Flats
- Sept. 27 – Fall Program Party
- Oct. 7 – Tacos & Tennis sponsored by Tijuana Flats
- Oct. 12-13 – Club Championships
- Oct. 25 – Junior L9 Halloween Open
- Oct. 26-27 – Club Championships Pickleball
- Oct. 31 – Dink or Treat Halloween Social
- Nov. 11 – Tacos & Tennis sponsored by Tijuana Flats
- Nov. 16-17 – Adult Turkey Day Classic
- Nov. 22 – Junior L9 Turkey Day Classic
- Nov. 23-24 – Junior L6
For a full list of upcoming programs and events at the Fort Walton Beach Tennis Center, as well as for more information, please contact (850) 344-0230 or visit this link: fwbtenniscenter.com/events/
ABOUT USTA FLORIDA TENNIS MANAGEMENT
The USTA Florida Board of Directors in 2017 unanimously approved the creation of a new Tennis Management Division to promote and develop tennis in Florida. USTA Florida Tennis Management delivers high-quality tennis programs, teaching pros and management, utilizing USTA networks and partnerships to ensure tennis grows in local communities for all ages and demographics. USTA Florida Tennis Management is raising the standards for tennis programming and facility management across the state of Florida. For more information go to www.ustaflorida.com/tennismanagement.