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Tennis

Come play tennis at the Rex Hagen Courts. The Center has three surfaced courts. Day passes are available at our Front Desk as well as short- and long-term specials. Stop by to find out more about our Membership opportunities!  Members are free/ Non-Members: $20 per day pass or $55 month pass for just Tennis. For more information call  (941) 778-1908

Round Robin

Monday-Friday 7:30am to 10:30am

Saturday 8:00am to 10:30am

The Round-Robin session is open to ALL beginners and intermediate level players. Come out to have a relaxed and enjoyable time rotating in to various matches. This is a sociable and fun time to play tennis.

Legends

Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 10:30am to 1pm

Come out to join the Legends group if you are a more experienced player.

Open Play

Monday 10:30am-8pm

Tuesday 1pm-8pm

Wednesday 10:30am-8pm

Thursday 1pm-8pm

Friday 10:30am-7pm

Saturday 1pm-3pm

 

Court #3 is reserved for lessons!

 

Tennis Lessons

The Center is proud to announce the addition of EJ Sanford as The Center’s Tennis Pro.  Lessons are open to all ages and skill levels. You must make reservation for all tennis lessons:

  • General Lessons:  Work on stroke technique and fundamentals, footwork, match strategy and mental toughness. Cost is $72 per hour
  • Hitting Sessions: Tour level hitting partner (non-instructional). Hitting only. Cost is $72 per hour
  • Semi-Private Lesson (2 players):  Join a friend for a lesson and have fun learning the game and working out together. Cost is $96 per hour
  • Video Lesson: Take an hour video lesson with our pro and review it with him afterwards to take your game to the next level. Cost is $120 per hour
  • Clinic (Minimum 4 players): Join your friends for a fun instructional workout in a group lesson. Cost is $25 per hour/ per person
  • Footwork and Conditioning Session: Get fit with a topnotch tennis pro. Improving your footwork on court and overall fitness. Cost is $60 per hour

For more information or if you are interested in options for lessons, please contact EJ at (941)725-9273 or [email protected]

About EJ our Tennis Pro:

EJ Sanford is Florida native from Sarasota. EJ started playing tennis at 10 years old and was playing tournaments all over Florida and across the country throughout his junior career. He graduated from Bayshore high school where he led his team to a District Championship. He has recently been a touring professional who played in futures and challenger tournaments. EJ began coaching in 2004 at local tennis academies before starting his own World Class Tennis Academy in 2010.  He has been The Center of Anna Maria Tennis Pro since October 2016.

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Center Hours

Monday 7am-8pm
Tuesday 7am-8pm
Wednesday 7am-8pm
Thursday 7am-8pm
Friday 7am-7pm
Saturday 8am-3pm
Sunday Closed

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Fitness

Phone: 941.778.1908

Email: [email protected]

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Center Contact

407 Magnolia Avenue
PO Box 253
Anna Maria, FL 34216

Phone: 941.778.1908

Email: [email protected]

Center Hours

Monday 7am-8pm
Tuesday 7am-8pm
Wednesday 7am-8pm
Thursday 7am-8pm
Friday 7am-7pm
Saturday 8am-3pm
Sunday Closed

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