Tennis & Pickleball Clinics

TENNIS & PICKLEBALL CLINICS

A full calendar of tennis and pickleball activities taught by qualified instructors is available each week. Watersound Club Members and Camp Creek Inn guests can take advantage of a wide variety of clinics and events at the Watersound Club Camp Creek courts. Discover more details about our tennis and pickleball offerings below.

Learn to Play Tennis

A great introduction to tennis, this clinic is focused on hand-eye coordination and the basic strokes of the game.

Tennis 4 Tots

Tennis 4 Tots is a fun, active, and energetic toddler group for 3- and 4-year-olds. Your toddler will have so much fun during our fully structured sessions. If your toddler loves hitting balls, throwing balls, running, jumping, collecting balls, and completing obstacle courses, then come join us!

8&U Red Ball

8-and-under tennis allows players to grasp the fundamentals of the sport. Players are introduced to the fundamentals of tennis through activities designed to build a solid foundation for long-term athletic development. Activities are focused on developing the ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination) while forming the skills necessary to serve, rally, and score. The equipment and courts are tailored to skill level, so kids can see their improvement and have fun right from the start.

10&U Orange Ball

10-and-under tennis allows players to grasp the fundamentals of the sport. Players are introduced to the fundamentals of tennis through activities designed to build a solid foundation for long-term athletic development. Activities are focused on developing the ABCs (agility, balance, and coordination) while forming the skills necessary to serve, rally, and score. The equipment and courts are tailored to skill level, so kids can see their improvement and have fun right from the start.

Rising Stars Jr. Tennis Clinic

The perfect program for beginner players. Each stroke is broken down into easy steps for quick success. Enjoy the excitement of competitive drills and fun games during class.

Jr. Tournament Players

Drills and match play designed specifically for Middle & High School players that currently play tournaments.

Cardio Tennis

Cardio Tennis is a fun, sociable group fitness class with a tennis twist. This tennis workout is open to all abilities! Great music, great cardio, and great people – what’s not to like? You’ll get to hit lots of tennis balls while you build up your skills and work up a sweat.

Men’s Tennis Drills

Our men’s drills program combines competitive games with a great on-court workout. Both doubles and singles strategies will be implemented for rapid improvement. This clinic is a great opportunity to meet other players and develop match play!

Adult Doubles Drills

This adult intermediate clinic combines instruction with fast-paced doubles drills including work to perfect shot selection and team positioning in defensive and attacking situations. Each session will end with live ball point play.

Adult Doubles Strategies

This adult intermediate clinic combines instruction with fast-paced doubles drills including work to perfect shot selection and team positioning in defensive and attacking situations.

Adult 2.0/2.5 Tennis Clinic

Learn to rally, play points, work on the basic strokes, and polish up the serve.

Learn to Play Pickleball 1 Clinic

Led by our Pro, Todd Ponder, our Learn to Play 1 clinic will include proper mechanics, rules, scoring, and strategy of pickleball. Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your knowledge, build your skills, and meet fellow Pickleball members!

Learn to Play Pickleball 2 Clinic

To register, you must have completed LTP 1 or have previous experience playing pickleball. Clinic 2 will focus on dinking, drive shots, and volleying from the kitchen line.

Learn to Play Pickleball 3 Clinic

To register you must have completed Learn to Play 1 and 2 or be ranked 3.0+. The clinic will focus on proper mechanics, 3rd shot drops, top spin, and setting up the put-away!

Pickleball Open Play

Open play is for all skill levels, from beginner to competitive; Every day from 8 – 11 AM. Courts 1-3 are dedicated for competitive play, and Court 4 is for beginners. All you need is a paddle in hand to get a great cardio workout and have lots of fun!

Intermediate Pickleball Clinic

Learn to advance your game to the next level in our Intermediate Clinic. Footwork drills will become more dynamic while you learn how to force your opponents’ backhand and set yourself up for the put-away!

Jr. Pickleball Clinic

Kids learn hand-eye coordination, agility, and balance in this clinic, which provides social interaction in a team setting. Kids will be having so much fun they won’t realize the cardio benefits they are receiving, which can improve mood and mental wellness. They are taught the fundamentals of serving, receiving, volleying, dinking, positioning, and scoring. Paddles will be provided.

Friday Night Lights Dinks & Drinks

This fun Watersound Club signature event includes pickleball doubles play, rotating to play with different partners, music, a beverage cart, and lots of fun! Players are sorted by skill level. All participants must be ranked 2.5+. Drinks are available for purchase.