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tennis at black butte ranch
Tennis 
in Central Oregon at the Ranch
The Ranch has 23 tennis courts clustered throughout the resort. The Tennis Office is located at the Glaze Meadow Recreation area in the Tennis Building. Click here to view the BBR Tennis Brochure.
Court reservations are required from Memorial Day Weekend to Labor Day. Homesite and phone numbers are needed to reserve a court. Please call 541.595.1285 one day prior to play to make tennis reservations.
Reservation Courts
Lodge #1—4, Glaze Meadow# 5—12; South Meadow# 15—16.
Limit of 2 hours per homesite per day, including lighted court time.
Lighted Courts
Glaze Meadow Courts #7—9
1 hour of play, per homesite, per day; Courts are lit until 11pm
Open Play/Non Reservation courts
Glaze Meadow Courts A—D (Located on Bowdeni)
Upper Glaze Meadow Courts 17—18 (located on Triflorium)
Paulina Court 19 (Located on Red Clover)
No reservations required, please limit play to 1 hour
Tennis Lessons
Tennis Instruction
Director of Tennis, Greg Smith, USPTA, Professional 1 runs Ranch group and private lessons from June 20—September 5, 2011.
Group tennis lessons are offered at Glaze Meadow Courts #13 & 14. Each lesson is limited to 8 participants, with a minimum of 2 people required. Call 541.595.1285 to schedule group and private tennis lessons.
Adult Stroke of the Day
Learn and solidify tennis stroke fundamentals and strategies in a lively and challenging format.
Monday: Groundstrokes; Wednesday: Serve & Return; Friday: Net Play. M/W/F, 9am—10am $25
Advanced Adult Drills & Play
A lively session focusing on skill enhancing drills, point simulations, and game scenarios. Level 3.5 + T/Th/Sat 9am—10am, $25
Junior Clinic: Youth Class 1
A class for juniors, ages 6—8, who are just beginning or who have had some experience but need to develop their skills and learn to play games. M/W 3pm—4pm $20
Junior Clinic: Youth Class 2
For 9—12 year olds, this class features fundamental skill development in a challenging yet recreational atmosphere. T/Th 3:00pm—4:00pm $20
Private & Custom Group Lessons
Talk with Greg Smith, USPTA to set up a private clinic for your team or club group.
Private Lessons 1 hour $70 per hour
½ hour $40 per ½ hour
Adult Group $25
Junior Group $20
Nike Tennis Camp
The Nike Tennis Camp will be held at the Ranch this summer June 19—23, 2011 and August 14—18, 2011. The Nike Tennis Camp will be directed by DJ Gurule, the Womens Head Coach and Peter MacDonald, the Mens Head Coach at Gonzaga University. DJ and Peter co—direct the extremely popular Nike Tennis Camp at Gonzaga and bring years of experience and knowledge to the court. Both are excited about the opportunity to bring the Nike Camp tradition to such a beautiful resort setting at Black Butte Ranch.
Tennis Tournaments
USTA Tournament
USTA Junior Challenger and Adult NTRP Tournaments will take place at the Ranch in June and September 2—5, 2011 during Labor Day weekend. All USTA JR. players are invited to participate in the Black Butte Ranch Junior Challenger, a USTA sanctioned event. Adults are welcome in the Adult NTRP non sanctioned tournament. Click here to download the Labor Day Tennis Tournament brochure.
USTA Junior Challenger (#600001311) Adult NTRP Tournaments (#600001411)
Adult Drop—in Tennis
Drop in at Glaze Meadow #10—12 from 8am—10am and play pick—up games.Men’s Day is Tuesday; Ladies’ Day is Wednesday ; Mixed Doubles play on Thursdays
Tennis Players List
The Glaze Meadow Tennis office keeps a list of people interested in playing tennis. Call 541.595.1206 and leave your name, ability level and phone number, or talk with the Pro.
Tennis Racket Rentals and Repair
Tennis rackets are available for rent at the Rental Shop. 541.595.5877. Rental Rates — $2 per hour or $6 per day.
Stringing service is available through Greg Smith, USPTA at the Tennis office.
