TENNIS COURTS
HOURS
7 days a week | 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
The Hampton House also has 6 clay tennis courts with lights for late games. An on-site tennis pro is available to the members for lessons, clinics, and to organize tournaments. There are several tennis socials scheduled during the year to find friends and partners for play.
Court reservations are required.
We are proud to have an exclusive Tennis Pro dedicated to our private recreational facility. Ken Schweitzer is rated an Elite Professional by USPTA. He was born in Meadvile, PA about 40 miles outside of Erie. He took up tennis at the age of 15 where he soon found himself excelling on his High School team. Ken went on to play for Edinboro University in Pennsylvania where he spent 4 years competing for the Fighting Scots.
Ken worked to become a member of USPTA in 1991. IN 2001 Ken and his family moved to Huntsville and became the Hampton House Tennis Pro and has been courtside ever since. As a seasoned professional he is able to teach at any level and we hope you take advantage of having such an accomplished professional at our doorstep.
Contact Ken: Phone: 256-348-9124 | Email: schweitzerken@gmail.com
MEET OUR TENNIS PRO: KEN SCHWEITZER
TENNIS LESSONS
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PRIVATE
Come meet privately with our Tennis Pro for a fun hour of one-on-one instruction. If you are new to the game, it's a great way to learn the fundamentals at your own pace. For the accomplished tennis player, our Tennis Pro can help you refine your game.
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SEMI-PRIVATE
A semi-private tennis lesson allows you to receive personal instruction with another person (friend, partner, and neighbor) on the court at the same time. If you have a friend who you want to take a lesson with we offer semi-private tennis lessons that are no less instructional than private lessons. As they say, the more the merrier!
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GROUP
You will find three or more individuals in a group setting. They have shared time without Tennis Pro and will work on basic fundamentals and improving their game. Group lessons are perfect for beginners - they are fun, semi-social, and are in a friendly competitive environment.
TENNIS CLINICS
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CHILDREN'S CLINICS
We offer 3 FREE starter clinics throughout the year each lasting 1.5 hours. It will be an opportunity for children to be introduced to the game of tennis in a fun and playful environment. Snacks and racquets will be provided.
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ADULT CLINICS
The Hampton House hosts 3 one hour FREE adult clinics annually. It is an opportunity to introduce tennis to those who are new to the game or even re-introduce it to those who haven't touched a racquet in years. It is a way to meet new friends in a playful, fun environment. It's a chance to find camaraderie with others of the same skill level.
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SOCIALS
The Hampton House hosts 4 tennis socials annually. Don't miss out on the fun. Bring an appetizer to share and your drink of choice and it's an opportunity to meet your neighborhood fellow tennis players. It's a fun care-free round robin type of play and is for all skill levels. Please contact the tennis pro to sign up. See you on the courts!
ABOUT OUR CLAY TENNIS COURTS
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Movement on the loose surface is very different from movement on any other surface, often involving sliding toward the incoming ball while preparing for the return stroke. Clay courts are unique in that the ball bounce leaves an impression in the ground, which can help determine whether a shot was in or out.
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We can imagine a clay court as a layer cake, made of 5 layers with a total thickness of around 80 cm.
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We lightly water the court surface using a hose or irrigation system to keep it moist and prevent excessive drying. We then sweep the court surface to remove debris, leaves, and any loose clay.
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Clay courts are unique in the fact that impressions can be made. To have the best results and to prevent digging into the clay, tennis shoes are recommended.