Each
week, all ages and skill levels can choose from over 42 hours of
adult, junior and kids tennis clinics!
The
Colony in Longboat Key, Florida is proud to have been recognized
as the #1 Tennis Resort in the U.S. by Tennis Magazine for eight
consecutive years, 1996 - 2004, and the Top Family Tennis Resort
in 2006.
Quotes from Tennis Magazine: "No resort in America has a larger dose of that elusive
quality called 'tennis atmosphere' than The Colony. Life there revolves
around its 21 hard and clay courts. Readers rate its game matching,
teaching staff and tennis programs among the best in the nation
-- the result, no doubt, of its longtime love affair with passionate
players."
"Every
tennis resort has to measure itself against The Colony's high standards."
The
Colony located off the coast of Sarasota offers 21 tennis courts,
10 soft surface and two are lighted for night play. The hotel's
friendly tennis staff includes 10 qualified professionals who give
innovative and fun lessons and clinics to guests of all ages and
ability levels. Two full-time tennis hosts can help guests to reserve
a court, schedule private or group instruction and find a match
of your choice.
Tennis
court time is always free at The Colony and the tennis staff provides
a free game matching service for adult guests who want single or
doubles matches at their level. Matches are guaranteed with four
hours notice.
The Colony is
proud to be the innovators of "Success
Now" tennis, an Accelerated program for perfecting
your game. Click Here to learn more
about "Success Now".
ADULT
TENNIS AT THE COLONY
Daily
Tennis Clinics
Groundstrokes
& Volleys (Monday
AM & Thursday AM)
Consistency and ball control is the primary focus of this clinic.
Developing reliable ground-strokes and volleys becomes essential to
the concept of rallying. Game-Style (Tuesday
AM & Friday AM)
Styles of play and shot sequencing are the main theme of this class.
Discover and develop new ways to improve your game-style. Movement & Positioning (Wednesday
AM & Saturday AM)
Movement and court positioning are the main subjects of this session.
Understanding how to recover and where to go at any given time is
essential to become a better player. Spins and Angles (Sunday
AM)
Developing new alternatives:
How to put spin, angle a ball away from your opponent, change a ball's
trajectory will be some of the topics discussed in this class. Tennis 101 (Upon
Request)
Although a beginner's class anyone wanting to revisit the fundamentals
of the game should take this opportunity to brush up your game. Offensive Plays (Monday
PM& Thursday PM)
Whether you wanted to be a net rusher or an aggressive baseliner, our
pros will show you how to devise a plan to become a more effective
aggressor. Defensive Plays (Tuesday
PM & Friday PM)
As we all know your best offense is defense. Whether you want to counter
punch, use a deep slice or an effective lob. Our Pros will show you
how to use better defensive tactics. Racquet Skills (Wednesday
PM & Saturday PM)
Our Pros will help you develop better racquet skills to enable you
to use softer feel, different speeds, and trajectories as new alternatives
to your existing game..
JUNIOR
TENNIS AT THE COLONY
Ages
12 to 17 (All Levels)
Whether you are trying to improve your strokes, make your high school
team, or be selected for a University varsity team, this is the
practice for you. Age 7 to 11
(All Levels)
If you want to develop your strokes, understand strategy or become
quicker on your feet this practice is best suited for your needs. Junior Corner (All
levels, complimentary)
Whether you need to work on fundamentals, match play, or footwork
this is your opportunity to meet other players your caliber with
the assistance of one of our world class pros. Tiny Tots Tennis (Age
3 to 6, complimentary)
For children learning tennis is fun, especially in a group setting.
Tiny Tots tennis is a 30 minute program designed to introduce tennis's
first steps to small children. The emphasis of this class is the
development of basic motor skills through a variety of creative
fun games. Junior Match Play
The Colony has long been a supporter of junior tennis. Whether you
are a new player that has never stepped on court or a tournament
level player, we will find a match for you when you visit. Stop
by the Tennis Center and add your name to the list for match making
and you're on your way!
THE
COLONY'S COMPLIMENTARY TENNIS ACTIVITIES
COURT
TIME
Complimentary play on 21 courts (10 soft Hydro-courts)
and 2 lighted soft courts for evening play. MATCH-MAKING SERVICE (Adults)
Guarantees all players, capable of rallying
and scoring, a comparable match (4 hours notice is requested for
this service.) GAME LIST (Juniors)
We keep an ongoing list of juniors looking
for matches at the tennis desk. Junior guests are encouraged to
visit the desk and sign up if looking for a partner. SATURDAY AFTERNOON TENNIS SOCIAL
A great way to meet other guests and The Colony
Pro Staff. Play games, pick up some tips and techniques and enjoy
a court-side beverage. TINY TOTS TENNIS
This is a fun-filled 1/2 hour of tennis games
guaranteed to make those first on-court experiences memorable. Ages
3 to 6. EXHIBITIONS (Seasonal)
Guests can pick up a tip or two watching a
competitive exhibition match between Colony pros or visiting celebrity
players. ROUND ROBINS (Seasonal)
Participate in one of our social mixers; men's,
women's, or mixed-doubles Round Robins. FITNESS TENNIS(Seasonal)
Join us in this lively workout that will get
your heart pumping, burn calories, keep you running and practice
hitting the ball. Fitness Tennis is the hottest new trend in getting
in a great workout and improving your on-court skills. RACQUET EVALUATION
Our tennis staff will gladly help you answer
any questions regarding your equipment, or offer guidance in selecting
new equipment from Le Tennique. RACQUET RENTAL
Demo racquets are available at the Tennis Center for a fee of $10 per day. A variety of state-of-the-art racquets from Wilson are available and can be purchased at Le Tennique. Guests the demo a racquet and purchase will be credited their rental fee. INCLEMENT WEATHER PROGRAMS
Videos, chalk talks and strategy discussions
in the Tennis Center.
TENNIS
CLINIC & LESSON PRICING
Rates for Resort Guests
Rates for Non-Resort Guests
Private
Lessons
Private
Lessons
(1
Player)
(1
Player)
Master
Pro
Master
Pro
1
hour: $100
1
hour: $110
1/2
hour: $55
1/2
hour: $60
Colony
Pros
Colony
Pros
1
hour: $90
1
hour: $100
1/2
hour: $50
1/2
hour: $55
Semi-Private
Lessons/Clinic
Semi-Private
Lessons/Clinic
(2
Player)
(2
Player)
Master
Pro
Master
Pro
1
hour: $110
1
hour: $120
1/2
hour: $60
1/2
hour: $70
Colony
Pros
Colony
Pros
1
hour: $100
1
hour: $110
1/2
hour: $55
1/2
hour: $65
Group
Lessons/Clinic
Group
Lessons/Clinic
(3
or 4 Players)
(3
or 4 Players)
1
1/2 hours: $50
1
1/2 hours: $60
If
there are less than three players on the court, the clinic becomes
a semi-private or private lesson.We
ask that guests book their clinics or lessons at least one day in
advance.
