If you’ve been out on the courts this summer, you know it’s been a scorcher. Despite the high temperatures, high humidity, and occasional storms, we’ve had plenty of tennis and pickleball activity so far this summer.

On June 8, we had a Pool Party Mixer, where 16 brave members enjoyed tennis and pickleball before retiring to the pool for wings and watermelon. Players kept cool with water guns filled with chilled water and a misting station. We also took plenty of breaks to rehydrate and socialize.

On July 13, we held our “Woods & Whites Wimbledon Mixer.” Participants donned traditional tennis whites and dusted off their old wooden racquets. The event featured a new play format, starting with a timed round of doubles play, followed by fun and competitive games such as “Triples” and “105.” To ensure everyone stayed safe in the heat, we included breaks between games, cold snacks, and a mist station to help keep cool.

In August, we will be offering the fourth session of our one-week tennis and pickleball camps for children ages 7-12. Little or no previous instruction is necessary to participate in these camps. Children will spend an hour each on the tennis and pickleball courts, with a break/snack time between the two sports.

The camp will meet Monday-Thursday for each camp session. Kids should arrive at the tennis courts by 8:00 am, and children may be picked up at 10:30 am at the tennis courts as well. 

For full details, or to register your child or grandchild, please use your CourtReserve account or email jmahaffey@bentwaterclub.com for a registration form.

August Camp Dates:

Camp fees are $150/session for members, $200/session for guests of members. A $60 daily drop-in rate is available if you can only attend 1 or 2 days of a session.

August 16 – NCWTL Pre-Season Mixer

September 14 & 15 – Tennis & Pickleball Club Doubles Championships