Tennis Center of Camden
823 Campbell Street Camden, SC 29020
803-432-0252
Tennis Center of Camden, located in downtown Camden, features 16 lighted tennis courts, canopies for shading, front porch areas, a pro-shop, 3,500 feet of lighted walking trail, more than 150 parking spaces, and 12 lighted pickleball courts. We have much to be proud of at the Tennis Center of Camden including being awarded “USTA 2021 Outstanding Tennis Facility” – only one of four large facilities in the entire country.
HOURS OF OPERATION (weather dependent):
Monday - Thursday: 9am - 9pm
Friday - Saturday: 9am - 4pm
Sunday: 1pm - 6pm
*HOLIDAY CLOSINGS:
Good Friday Friday, April 7th
Memorial Day Monday, May 29th
Independence Day Tuesday, July 4th
Labor Day Monday, September 4th
Veterans Day Friday, November 10th
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 23rd
Friday, November 24th
Christmas Friday, December 22nd
Monday, December 25th
Tuesday, December 26th
New Years Monday, January 1st 2024
SAFETY GUIDELINES:
The health and safety of all players, patrons and employees remains our foremost concern at the Tennis Center of Camden & Camden Pickleball Plaza. Guidelines are subject to change based on new knowledge and social conditions. Rectory Square and Scott Park are open to the publc.
TENNIS FEES, RESERVATIONS & CHECK-IN:
Court Fees: $5 per player for 2 hours. Court reservations can be made up to 2 days in advance. All players must sign in at the Shop prior to play. Ball machine rental fee is $15/hour - *Credit card is required for rentals.
To learn more about the types of tennis memberships or to inquire about booking an event at the Tennis Center or Pickleball Plaza call (803)432-0252 or email Rick Martin, Director of Tennis/Pickleball, at rmartin@camdensc.org,
PAYMENT METHODS: Cash or Credit Card.
TENNIS / PICKLEBALL LESSONS & PROGRAMS:
Lessons, weekly programs and special events are provided by Rick Martin Tennis Services at the Tennis Center and Pickleball Plaza. For more information, call (803) 432-0252 or email Rick Martin, Director of Tennis/Pickleball at rmartin@camdensc.org.
TENNIS / PICKLEBALL LESSONS:
Call (803) 432- 0252 or email to schedule lessons in advance.
RICK MARTIN - Director of Tennis/Pickleball, USPTA Elite Professional, PTR National Tester, UTR Certified, PPR Certified Pro
Email: rmartin@camdensc.org
One Hour Private $65 / Half-Hour Private $35
Semi-Private - $35 per player / hour
HUNTER HORTON - Assistant Pro, PTR Pro, PPR Certified
Email: hhorton@camdensc.org
One Hour Private $60 / Half-Hour Private $32
Semi-Private - $32 per player / hour
Group Lessons:
Family relatives, close friends or league teams interested in “customized” group lessons focusing on stroke production, drills, games, rally & play, singles/doubles strategies should contact Rick Martin.
ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMS:
PROGRAM REGISTRATION -
CALL (803) 432-0252 TO REGISTER AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Space is limited. A clinic may be cancelled due to weather or limited registration.
Mondays
6:00-7:00 PM 2.5 Ladies Clinic
2.5 Players. Doubles & Singles skills and match strategies. $17 per playe
SATURDAYS
9:00 AM Ladies Doubles Play (Preregistration required by NOON on Fridays.)
Partner not required.
$1 for members / $6 for nonmembers
Thursdays
10:00 AM Mixed Doubles - (Preregistration required by NOON on Saturdays.)
Level 3.0 & Up Players.
$1 for members / $6 for nonmembers
JUNIOR TENNIS WEEKLY PROGRAMS: February 2023
PROGRAM REGISTRATION
CALL (803) 432-0252 TO REGISTER AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Space is limited. A clinic may be cancelled due to weather or limited registration.
PAYMENT METHODS: Cash or Credit Card payments only. No checks.
GROUP DESCRIPTIONS & FEES:
Little Aces: *Parent/Guardian must be present.* Ages 5-6. $10 per clinic.
Future Stars: Ages 7- Up. $15 per clinic.
Jr. Elite Tennis Training = JETT:
JETT 1 - Ages 9 & Up. Developing competition level players. Pro approval required. $25 per clinic.
JETT 2 - Advanced competition level players. Pro approval required. $25 per clinic.
TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS
3:30 - 4:00 PM Little Aces : *Parent/Guardian must be present.*
4:00 - 5:00 PM Future Stars
5:00 - 6:30 PM JETT 1 (Developing)
5:00 - 6:30 PM JETT 2 (Advanced)
PRO SHOP SERVICES:
Rick Martin Tennis Pro Services provides on-site racquet stringing service, stocks a selection of adult and junior tennis racquets, strings, grips, pickleball paddles, tennis balls and accessories.
Equipment Rentals: Racquet or Paddle: $5 each. Credit card is required for rentals.
2023 EVENT CALENDAR:
February 10 - 12 - City of Camden Adult Classic
March 5 - Tennis Center of Camden One Day Junior Challenger
March 17 - 19 - City of Camden Junior Hardcourt Classic
May 12- 6 and under Junior Challenger
June 10 10s -14s Junior One Day
October 6 - 8 - Coker University Tennis Invitational
October 20 - 22 - "Books on Broad" Junior Classic
November 17 - 19 - City of Camden Adult Hardcourt Classic
December 2 - Adult Holiday Mixer