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Since its establishment in 1902, the KVCC has been devoted to the sport of tennis. Since those early years, the tennis program and facilities have continued to evolve to support the interests of KVCC members. 

The KVCC has six regulation Har-Tru® courts, a fully-equipped Pro Shop, a hitting wall and a full time USPTA Teaching Pro.

The KVCC offers a full range of lesson options, tournaments and activities throughout the season for all ages and skill levels.


For a full list of activities throughout the summer, refer to the Event Calendar. For information about private lessons or other tennis related programs, contact Ward Snyder directly.

Weekly Activities

The KVCC offers a number of regular weekly programs to promote friendly competition, fun and skill development.

When Event
Every Friday
@ 1pm		 Junior Round Robin 
The weekly drop-in junior event. About 1.5 hours.
Every Sunday
@ 2pm		 Adult Round Robin
Essentially the same as the Wednesday Mixer. Sometimes attended by some of our better juniors, the premium is on balanced teams and fun.
Every Wednesday
@ 2pm		 Adult Round Robin Mixer
(Tennis, that is) An Adult drop-in mixer lasting approximately 1.5 - 2 hours. Come solo or bring a partner. Everyone plays everyone! Very social.


The KVCC also offers DAILY Stroke of the Day and weekly Junior Clinics and private lessons. See Lessons for more details

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Special Events

Every season, the KVCC organizes a variety of annual tennis events. Active participation is encouraged. See you on the courts!

Event
Adult Doubles Qualifiers
A round robin qualifier resulting in two top teams who advance to the Championship match scheduled the following day. Qualifiers generally last about 2 hours.
Adult Doubles Championship Match
The two teams advancing from the prior day's qualifying matches play a regular best of 3 set match the season's championship title. There is some latitude in scheduling the final according to participant’s schedules. Final is presided over by the club professional. No foot faults!
George McClelland Memorial Tournament 
This extremely popular event honors the legacy of George McClelland by mixing camaraderie with vintage wooden racquets to bring us back to a time when power was not the singular order of the day. Bring a partner for this seriously fun event. Donations of $10 per player are requested. Plan on 2 hours of play starting at 10:00 AM and then an hour to kick back and watch the finalists play a championship set!
Adult Mixed Doubles Qualifiers
A round robin qualifier resulting in two top teams who advance to the Championship match scheduled the following day. Qualifiers generally last about 2 hours.
Adult Mixed Doubles Championship Match
The two teams advancing from the prior day's qualifying matches play a regular best of 3 set match the season's championship title. There is some latitude in scheduling the final according to participant’s schedules. Final is presided over by the club professional. No foot faults!
Adult Singles Qualifiers: Ladies and Masters
All will be a round robin format with the top two of each division qualifying for a best-of-3 set final. 
Adult Singles Qualifiers: Mens Open Division
All will be a round robin format with the top two of each division qualifying for a best-of-3 set final. 
Adult Singles Championship: Ladies and Masters
All will be a round robin format with the top two of each division qualifying for a best-of-3 set final. 
Adult Mens Singles Championship Open Division
All will be a round robin format with the top two of each division qualifying for a best-of-3 set final. 
Parent/Child Senior Tournament 
For juniors 13-18 and their parent or “aunt/uncle”. Round robin format starts at 10:00 AM and runs about 2.5 hours.
Parent/Child Junior Tournament 
For 12 and under juniors. Also a round robin format, historically 2 divisions have been created for this event where the 8 and unders can get involved serving from the service line. Pro reserves the right to make last minute alterations to age categories based on skill and participation, so if you’re interested sign up so we can sort out the divisions early!

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Lessons

The KVCC offers a variety of clinics and private lesson options.  For the Clinics, reservations are NOT required. For information about the programs or to arrange a private lesson contact our Pro, Ward Snyder.

Private Lessons


Member Rate:  $80/Hour or $45/Half Hour

Non-Member Rate:  $85/Hour or $50/Half Hour


Clinics

Program

Ages

When

Cost (Member/Non Member)

Description

Stroke of the Day

All

Daily (except Tuesdays) 9:00-10:30

4 or fewer participants: $30/$35

5-8 participants: $25/$30

9 or more: $20/$25 

 Open to all Members and guests of members. Includes instruction on a selected "stroke," strategy or technique -- then followed by drills and group activities.  Lots of fun. 
Three and Me  All Variable $40/$45 per participant  Open to all Members and guests of members. Three players get to work on their game playing with our Pro.



Junior Clinics

Program

Ages

When

Cost (Member/Non Member)

Description

Pee Wees

1/2 Hour

4-6

See Calendar

4 or fewer participants: $12/$15

5 or more: $10/$12

For young beginners. Using QuickStart nets and balls. Fun skill-developing games.

Hot Shots

1.5 Hours

7-9

See Calendar

4 or less participants: $20/$25

5-8 participants: $15/$20

9 or more: $12/$20

Focus on fundamentals. Instruction followed by fun group games.

Junior Team

1.5 Hours

10+

See Calendar

4 or less: $30/$35

5-8 participants: $25/$30

9 or more: $20/$25 

For more advanced kids.  These players are groomed for inter-clubs and the annual USTA junior event.


* If there are only 1 or 2 participants for a scheduled clinic, the Pro reserves the right to shorten the length of the clinic as he sees fit, allotting a reasonable amount of time based on his general hourly rate.

Our Teaching Pro

Ward Snyder is a passionate USPTA Teaching Pro who played Division 1 at Clemson University and competed professionally both in the US and internationally, achieving a ranking of 156 in the US at the height of his pro career.

Most recently Ward was co-head pro at Club of Keowee Key in Salem, South Carolina where he ran a highly successful program for adults and children of all ages. Ward's teaching style echoes the valuable knowledge retained from his own lessons with Jimmy Evert, Nick Bollitieri and Clemson Hall of Fame coach, Chuck Kriese. Ward has produced many training videos and authored the book "Tennis Life".

Ward enjoys winters in the Bahamas and is married to his wife, MJ, and has a son, Liam.


Rules and Regulations

1. KVCC tennis courts are available on a first come first serve basis.

2. The court sign-up is located on a kiosk adjacent to court #2. Players should sign their name and the time on the board under the appropriate court number.

3. Courts may only be reserved by players present and ready to play. To reserve courts, players should place their name underneath the name(s) of those who are already playing. Use of the court is forfeited to another waiting player if the player on the reservation is not present.

4. Players, who have not signed up on the court sign-up board, may be immediately bumped if all courts are in use and another player has signed up for a court.

5. During periods of heavy court use, members should restrict their play to 1 hour for singles and 1 ½ hours for doubles.

6. Tennis shoes should be worn on the courts at all times.

7. Shirts or other appropriate tops must be worn on the courts.

8. The Club Manager has complete authority to determine when courts are ready to play and only they may raise the nets.

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