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In the Naples area, Golf is King...but only if one is
a Golfer. If one is a tennis player...into
far more exercise..desirous of more free time to be more productive, Tennis
is King. Tennis is available at any level and part of the amenity package
at all major planned communities. Even planned communities built around golf will
provide major tennis facilities complete with tennis professionals, pro shop and
lights for night play. If one wishes to find out what is happening in Naples Tennis
or where to call for weekly tennis certification test, check Thursday's Sports
Section in the Naples Daily News. Almost all tennis courts in the area
are fast-drying green composition courts. Even with the summer rains, play can
generally be continued almost immediately. Regardless of the time of season, the
courts are filled from 8 AM to Noon with play picking up again later in the afternoon.
Want competition? You will find yourself playing all over the area, particularly
with fun and competitive league play, at all levels.
In February, you
will have the opportunity to watch Jimmy Connors, John Mc and Bjorn and party
play in one of the final Nuveen events of the year.
Public
Tennis Centers
There are three significant public
tennis centers, aside from the planned residential communities. These facilities
are open to all residents and visitors. Stop by these public tennis centers -
it's a great way to meet other tennis devotees:
Cambier
Park, 8th Avenue South, 8th Street South - Naples' major
downtown facility.
- Composition courts, total 12.
- Full support
staff.
- Lighted courts.
In a broad sweep of awards categories
from different presenters, Cambier Park racked up three major awards. The facility
was dubbed a United States Tennis Association Outstanding Facility for 1999.,
A Tennis Industry Magizine Court of the Year, and Track Builders Association Facility
of the Year.
In May, Cambier hosts one of the largest tennis tournaments
(600 entries) covering ALL levels of play from beginner to Open levels. Naples
YMCA / YWCA, on
Pine Ridge Road, east of Airport. - Composition courts,
total 8.
- Staffed.
- Lighted courts.
In October, the 'Y'
hosts the area's largest tournament (700 entries). This is a social event with
a BBQ at the completion of the tournament. Vanderbilt
County Park, on Vanderbilt Beach Road north of Pelican Bay.
- Composition courts, total 8.
- No staff.
- Lighted courts.
The Naples area is full of friendly people. Meeting people
who quickly become friends is easy, especially if you play tennis. You'll soon
agree with many that say, that if you're a tennis player, TENNIS
IS KING. 
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