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On Saturday, April 19, our tennis pro Brian Kenney hosted a rather unique clinic. It was the first bachelorette party Clinic to the best of his knowledge he's ever run, and it was a great success!

Bride-to-be Lindsay and her six bridesmaids hit the courts for 90 minutes of tennis drills, fun play, and delicious mimosas to keep the crew fully hydrated. Everybody had great fun and took away some excellent memories, photographs, and even a few videos. Plus Brian put together a special gift bag, including commemorative bachelorette tennis towels.

This gets us thinking, maybe this is a special type of Clinic we should offer more than once. Any brides to be out there looking for some tennis related activities to kick off their wedding weekend?

If so, let us know! ... See MoreSee Less

3 days ago

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It is with great pleasure that we announce today Shikha Singh has returned to The St Petersburg Tennis Center!!

Many of you will remember when Shikha was a Professional here, bringing his talented and affable brand of tennis coaching to the many adults and juniors who called SPTC their home.

A talented player, he hails from Mumbai, India; and after playing juniors in India, he played for Eckerd College. Following his 4 years, he became a tennis professional at SPTC. He’s worked under the tutelage of Tommy Thompson and Jackie Keller, who helped in refining his coaching skills. Following an extended stint at Racquet Club North East, as Director of Tennis, Shikha has decided to focus more on his family and teaching which he so loves. Shikha adds to the fantastic team of coaches here at SPTC, and we’re all very excited and fortunate to have him back at SPTC!!

Shikha will have his schedule available for lessons/ clinics posted on Court Reserve, and we encourage you to take a lesson…or three.:-)

Please take a moment to welcome back this remarkable tennis player/ coach to the SPTC Family!! ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago

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Did you know that the SPTC has been adopted by a “Community Cat”?

Who here has had Amigo greet them on the front porch on your way in or out of the Tennis Center?? I’ve been told by some parents with children participating in our Couriers Kids programs that the REAL reason their sons and daughters want to get down to the Tennis Center early is to “see the kitty”.

Our SPTC Pro Maria Francesa has taken the lead in making sure there is plenty of food, water and a safe place to rest for Amigo, and over the last year he has become far more trusting and a LOT heavier with all the kibble and treats the staff provides to him.

Ever notice the clipped ear on Amigo? An eartip like that typically means the cat has been through a trap-neuter-vaccinate-return (TNVR) program at some point in their life. This could have been because while Amigo was not considered feral, he wasn’t acclimated early enough in life with humans to be able to be placed in a home.

So, say “hello” to Amigo on your way in, but use a bit of judgement in approaching or petting him, as a lot of attention can get him overstimulated. As with any cat, always better to let them approach you than you seek them out, right? ... See MoreSee Less

1 week ago