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About OPRC Tennis

Whether you are in Ocean Pines for the day or for the season, you are invited to join us here for the best tennis on the Eastern shore! We offer a full array of tennis and social activities, including organized recreational and competitive play, private lessons, group clinics, junior camps, league play, and USTA tournaments.

The Ocean Pines Racquet Center is a very friendly, professionally managed, and socially active tennis facility open to the public – where new members are always welcome!

A full array of tennis and social activities is provided from dawn to dusk by the tennis staff and the membership. Whether it's a friendly competition, drop-in tennis, or playing in the evening followed by a group meal — it's here for you. For those who desire more competitive play, the club participates in USTA® and Interclub Competitions and offers several club tournaments and league play.

Our facility features 10 outdoor tennis courts, including eight soft courts and two lighted hard courts available for year-round play.

Join us!

Contact the Pro Shop for more information or to inquire about our current programs, fees, and available court times. Tennis on the Eastern Shore doesn't get any better than this! You are welcome to stop by for a tour of the facility to see if the Ocean Pines Racquet Center suits your tennis needs.

We are located at 11443 Manklin Creek Road in beautiful Ocean Pines, Maryland. Contact us at 410-641-7228.

Social Events

Many of our annual events are hosted by the Ocean Pines Tennis Club (OPTC), the social core of our tennis activities in Ocean Pines, offering fun tournaments, dinners block parties, picnics, and more. Individuals who purchase an annual membership are invited to join the OPTC in celebrating our history and traditions through these exciting events.

To join the OPTC, contact Dale Ash, OPTC President, at [email protected].

Tennis

Tennis

Pro Shop

Pro Shop Open
Daily, 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.*
*Please note that posted hours are subject to staff availability.

Racquet Center visitors are asked to place drop-in fees in the Pro Shop drop box when a Pro Shop attendant is not on duty.

Racquet Sports Members & Guests: Please sign in at the Pro Shop prior to heading to the courts. By signing in, you help us keep track of court usage/availability, maintain accurate statistics and validate memberships. Thank you!

Racquet Sports Members Only: Ocean Pines Racquet Sports members are asked to sign at the Pro Shop using their member/resident ID card. Members who don't have a card can have one made at the Ocean Pines Administration Building


410-641-7228

The Ocean Pines Racquet Center features a full-service Pro Shop, open seasonally. The Pro Shop offers:

  • Racquet restringing
  • Racquet regripping
  • Tennis, pickleball and platform tennis balls for sale
  • Membership information
  • Vending machines

Fees

Daily Fees

$11 Ocean Pines Residents, $16 Non-Residents 

Sign up in person at the Pro Shop or by calling 410-641-7228.

  • Just show up and play. All are welcome! The attendant at check-in will direct you.
Inquire for info on groups that play on a regular basis. 

Amenity Memberships

Membership Rates Individual Family
Yearly $295 $465
Afternoon Only $120 $195
Junior $60 N/A
Associate Rates Individual Family
Yearly $445 $710
Afternoon Only $155 $250
Junior $90 N/A

Instruction

Private Tennis Lessons

Private tennis lessons are the most effective way to learn new strokes and shots that work for your personal style of play or to improve a stroke  or shot you're currently using. Lessons are held at the Ocean Pines Racquet Center. 

Instructors: Terry Underkoffler, Head PTR Tennis Professional, Bill Gilroy, PTR Tennis Professional, Rieck Foelber, Araceli Popen
Fee: $60 /one-hour training session; $70 pair

Email [email protected] or call 215-808-6457 to set up your personalized lesson or for more information.



Tennis Strokes of the Week

There are many aspects to improving as a tennis player. One of those aspects is having fluid mechanics & great technique. Video analysis may be used to clearly identify areas that can improved in your game & how to correct them. Your strokes can be analyzed by a member of our teaching staff, who will identify the roots of any technical problem & start to develop a plan to improve your game.  

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays thru Oct 8
Time: 8:05am-8:55am
Instructor: Terry Underkoffler, Head PTR Tennis Professional
Fee: Member, Free; OP Resident $10; Non-Resident $15

Email [email protected] or call 215-808-6457 to schedule, or for more information.



After School Net Generation Academy Kids Tennis Lessons - Ages 6-12 Boys & Girls

Net Generation celebrates a game where everyone plays. Tennis is easy to learn and perfect for all ages and abilities, helping kids build friendships and lifelong skills. The program focuses on the FUNdamentals of tennis, emphasizing enjoyment while teaching basic techniques like forehand, backhand, serving, and volleys. 

Fee: $90
When: Every Wednesday, August 25-October 9
Time: 5:00pm-6:00pm
Instructor: Araceli Popen

Call OP Racquet Center to register at 410-641-7228, or for more information.



NEW! Coed Adult Doubles Coach Class

Each session will include a warm-up, a strategy for the day, & ongoing coaching for the remainder of the hour. Emphasis will be on positioning & strategy. Intermediate Level 3.0-3.5. Four players are required (no more, no less). 

When: Tuesdays & Thursdays, Aug 1 • Aug 6 • Aug 8 • Aug 13 • Aug 15 • Aug 27 • Aug 29
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Instructor: Rieck Foelber
Fee: $15/session

Call OP Racquet Center to register at 410-641-7228, or for more information.



NEW! Tennis Rush & Crush: Doubles Tactics Clinic

Player's warm up relative to hitting all the strokes & will then move into competition. It will be a doubles format with two players defending one side of the court & two others attacking. 

Fee: $20/session
When: Friday, Aug 9; Friday, Aug 23
Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Instructor: Bill Gilroy, PTR Professional

Call OP Racquet Center to register at 410-641-7228, or for more information. 



NEW! Stroke Mastery Clinics

Clinics to focus on the enhancement of the master strokes of tennis. 

When: 
Mon, Sept 16        Forehand
Tue, Sep 17           Backhand
Wed, Sep 18         Lobs, Overheads, Drop Shots
Thu, Sep 19          Serves & Volleys

Time: 9:00am-10:00am
Instructor: Bill Gilroy, PTR Professional
Fee: $20/individual (designed as a group activity)

Call OP Racquet Center to register at 410-641-7228, or for more information. 



NEW! High School Preseason Preparation

Take lessons aimed at being successful for your high school team. Improve your strokes & gain tactical insight in your play. Lessons to be set up between coach & player. 

When: Contact for lessons
Instructor: Terry Underkofflerm, Head PTR Professional
Fee: $50/one-hour session

Email [email protected] or call 215-808-6457 to schedule, or for more information.



 

Tournaments & Special Events

 

Document Name Description
Grill & Chill
"Staff Appreciation"
Sat., September 7
4:30pm-7:30pm