Tennis
Whether you are a social or competitive tennis enthusiast, PAC has the facilities you’ve been looking for!
Pelican Athletic Club has 14 pristine lighted tennis courts including 4 rubico and 10 hard courts with court-side cabanas to match the esteem surroundings and a tennis concierge to meet the needs of our members.
Reservations may be made up to 2 days in advance online through the member portal or with our Concierge in the Pro Shop. A reservation must be made to guarantee a playing time. Ball machines are also available for rental thru the Concierge.
To contact tennis call 985.626.3706 ext 146 or email Tennis.
Court Availability
Courts are available:
Monday – Friday 6:00 am – 10:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 7:00 pm
Sunday 9:00 am – 6:00 pm
Peak times
Monday through Friday
9:00 am to 10:30 am
6:00 pm to 7:30 pm
Leagues
Pelican Athletic Club hosts a variety of leagues for all levels of tennis athletes from the beginner to the advanced player.
The variety of tennis leagues we offer are listed below.
USTA LEAGUE – MEN & WOMEN
Forming: December
Play Starts: January
Play Ends: May
Levels: 2.5 through 5.0
Play Format: 2 Singles, 3 Doubles (3.0, 3.5, 4.0 & 4.5) 1 Singles, 2 Doubles (2.5 & 5.0)
USTA LEAGUE – MIXED DOUBLES
Forming: April and May
Play Starts: June
Play Ends: August
Levels: Combined 5.0 through 9.0
Play format: 3 Mixed Doubles Line
USTA LEAGUE – COMBO DOUBLES
Forming: August
Play Starts: September
Play Ends: November
Levels: Combined 5.5 through 9.5
Play Format: 3 Doubles Line
Sign up is required for all leagues.
NORTHLAKE WOMEN’S TENNIS LEAGUE (DAY ONLY)
C – LEAGUE
Beginner/Advance beginner level – PAC has one team.
Matches are played on Wednesday mornings against other Northshore clubs and consist of four women’s doubles lines.
B – LEAGUE
Intermediate level – PAC has five teams.
Matches are played on Thursday mornings against other Northshore clubs.
A-LEAGUE
Advance level – PAC has five teams. Matches are played on Friday mornings against other Northshore clubs and consist of four women’s doubles lines.
SR.- LEAGUE
Age 55+- PAC has three teams.
Women’s Tennis & Men’s Tennis
Woman’s Thursday Night Play
ALL LEVELS
Time: 6:00 pm – 4 courts reserved
Cost: No charge to participant
Spring Session – Begins in March
Summer Session – Begins in June
Fall Session – Begins in September
Winter Session – Begins in January
Sign up is required.
Men’s Tennis
MONDAY NIGHT: Men’s Night – 3.5 & Up Level
6:00 PM – Four Courts Reserved
WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Men’s Night – 2.5 & Up Level
6:00 PM – Four Courts Reserved
THURSDAY NIGHT: Men’s Night – 4.0+ (by invitation only)
6:00 PM – Four Courts Reserved
SATURDAY: Men’s Morning – 2.5 & Up Level
8:00 AM – Four Courts Reserved
$2.00 Beer
NOTE: All Days – No Sign-Up, Just Show Up. FREE
Tennis Lessons and Clinics
Whether you are a social or competitive tennis enthusiast, PAC has the lessons and/or clinics you’ve been looking for!
Have fun while learning to play tennis!
PRIVATE LESSONS
tailored to your individual needs
1 HOUR PRIVATE LESSON $55
½ HOUR PRIVATE LESSON $32
4 PLAYERS HOUR CLINIC $20
3 PLAYERS HOUR CLINIC $24
WOMEN’S BEGINNER’S CLINIC
In our women’s beginner clinics you’ll learn fundamental groundstrokes, volleys, serves and match play under the instruction of a PAC Tennis Pro, John Bunel.
JUNIOR CLINIC
Prices are available upon request.
JUNIOR TENNIS
Advancing Your Child’s Love and Enjoyment of the Game of Tennis
We offer a wide variety of tennis lessons for youth ages 4-17 years old, ranging from beginner levels to tournament players. All of our programs are based on USTA’s Junior Competencies and Progressions. Here at Pelican Athletic Club, we take great pride in our program of advancing your child’s love and enjoyment of the game, providing excellent group training followed up by match and league play opportunities.
Winter Sessions
SESSION I
M&W: Nov. 12 – Dec 12, 2018
T&Th: Nov. 13 – Dec. 13, 2018
SESSION II
M&W: Jan 8 – Feb 7, 2018
T&Th: Jan 9 – Feb 8, 2018
Monday & Wednesday
Tennis for Teens: 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Little Tennis: 5:30pm – 6:30pm
Beginner Tennis: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Intermediate: 6:30pm – 7:30pm
Tuesday & Thursday
Advanced: 4:00pm – 5:30pm
Junior Academy: 5:30pm – 7:00pm
Costs
2 days/week for 5 weeks
members $150.00 | non-members $190.00
1 day/week for 5 weeks
members $75.00 | non-members $95.00
TOURNAMENTS
PELICAN ATHLETIC CLUB OFFERS TOURNAMENTS THROUGH OUT THE YEAR.
2018 PELICAN ATHLETIC CLUB PLANNED TOURNAMENTS
Kehoe France—Men’s & Women’s Doubles
February 23-25, 2018
COMPLETED
Mighty Michael ‘s 36 Slam (Straight Doubles)
March 8-11, 2018
COMPLETED
Aces Against Aneurysms (Women)
April 23, 2018
COMPLETED
Spring Fling Crawfish Mixer (Club)
April 28, 2018
COMPLETED
4th Annual Davis Cup (Club)
May 26-27, 2018
COMPLETED
Breakfast at Wimbledon (Club)
July 15, 2018
COMPLETED
Team Combo Doubles
September 27-30, 2018
Aces Against Aneurysms (Men)
October 7, 2018
22nd Annual Michelob Ultra Tennis Classic (Mixed)
October 18-21, 2018
Women’s Turkey Tournament Invitational
November 5, 2018
Club Doubles Championships
December 14-16, 2018
Meet the Pros
Our Tennis Pros consist of certified and experienced USPTA Professionals and are available for private and group lessons. Our team is eager to make your experience a memorable one.
JOHN BUNEL
Head Professional
985.626.3706 ext. 146
LUIS LOPES
Head Professional & Junior Program
985.626.3706 ext. 146
MARK DOMINGUEZ
Head Professional, Adult Program Coordinator
985.626.3706 ext. 146
TOMMY GRUNDITZ
Assistant Professional
985.626.3706 ext 146