Below you’ll find contact information for the Caribbean resorts featured in the January/February issue of TENNIS magazine. Many of these resorts fit in more than one category, so mix and match when you’re checking them out.  Also, check out special discount tennis deals, like Four Seasons Resort’s Avid Player package – unlimited court time for 0 a week (regularly per day per player).

The rates below are for two people, from the lowest published rate in the low season (LS) for a room to the highest in the high season (HS) which is probably a suite; villa rates are higher.  Check the websites and you’ll probably find seasonal specials that can chop 10% or 20% off the published rates.

• Almond Morgan Bay Resort, St.Lucia: 800/425-6663,  www.almondresorts.com; 340 rooms, 6 courts; 0 LS to 3 HS all inclusive.

• Caneel Bay, St.John: 888/7673-9663,  www.caneelbay.com; 176 rooms, 11 hard and Omni courts; 5 LS to ,600 HS.

• Carlisle Bay, Antigua: 800/628-8929,  www.carlisle-bay.com; 80 rooms, 9 courts; 5 LS to ,800 HS

• Casa de Campo, Dominican Republic: 800/877-3643,  www.casadecampo.com; 450 rooms, condos, villas, 13 HarTru courts (10 with lights); 8 LS to S345 HS.

• Club Med Punta Cana, Dominican Republic: 800/258-2633, www.clubmed.com; 543 rooms; 10 hard courts; 3 LS to 1 HS, all inclusive.

• Couples Swept Away, Jamaica: 800/268-7537,  www.couples.com; 212 rooms, 10 courts; 0 LS to 5 HS.

• Curtain Bluff, Antigua: 888/289-9898;  www.curtainblulff.com; 72 rooms, 4 hard courts (all with lights); 5 LS to ,695 HS, all inclusive.

• David and John Lloyd Tennis Village at Sugar Hill, Barbados; 866/360-5292,  www.aaltman.com; 40 rooms, 4 courts; 0 LS to 0 HS.

• Four Seasons Resort, Nevis; 800/819-5053,  www.fourseasons.com; 196 rooms, 12 courts; 5 LS to S950 HS.

• Grand Lido, Negril: 877/467-8737,  www.superclubs.com; 150 rooms, 4 courts (2 with lights); 0 LS to 0 HS.

• Half Moon Rose Hall, Jamaica: 866/648-6951,  www.halfmoon.com; 250 rooms, suites and villas, 13 courts; 5 LS to ,650 HS.

• Little Dix Bay, Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands: 888/767-3966,  www.littledixbay.com; 7 courts, 2 with lights; 5 LS to ,700 HS.

• Malliouhana Hotel & Spa: 800/835-0796,  www.malliouhana.com; 4 courts, all with lights; 5 LS to ,440 HS.

• Peter Island Resort, British Virgin Islands: 800/346-44521,  www.peterislandresort.com; 4 courts; 0 LS to ,600 HS with meals.

• Raffles Resort Canouan, St.Vincent-Grenadines: 784/482-2145, www.rafflescanouan.com; 156  rooms and suites, 4 courts, with lights; 5 LS to ,610 HS. •  

• Rio Mar Beach Resort & Spa, Puerto Rico: 877/636-0636,  www.wyndhamriomar.com; 13 Har-Tru and hard courts (4 with lights); 0 LS to 5 HS.

• Ritz-Carlton Cancun, Cancun:  800/542-8680,  www.ritz-carlton.com; 365 rooms and suites, 3 courts, with lights; 9 LS to 9 HS.

• Ritz-Carlton Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands:  800/542-8680,  www.ritz-carlton.com; 365 rooms and suites, 4 courts (clay and grass); 9-,349.

• Round Hill Hotel & Villas, Jamaica: 800/972-2157,  www.roundhillhotel&villas.com; 74 rooms, 27 villas, 5 courts (2 with lights); 0 LS to ,180 HS.

• St.James’s Club, Antigua: 800/858-4618,  www.eliteislandresorts.com; 250 rooms and suites, 6 courts (all with lights); 5 LS to 5 HS.

• Sandy Lane Hotel, Barbados: 866/444-4080,  www.sandylane.com; 112 rooms, 9 courts (all lighted); 0 LS to ,900 HS.

• The Buccaneer, St.Croix: 800/255-3881;  www.thebuccaneer.com; 8 Laykold courts (2 with lights); 5 LS to 5 HS.

• Tryall Club, Jamaica: 876/956-5660,  www.tryallclub.com; 13 suites, 69 villas, 9 courts (2 with lights); 3 LS to 3 HS.

• Wyndham El Conquistador Resort & Golden Door Spa: 787/863-1000,  www.elconquistadorresort.com; 4 courts, all lighted; 5 LS to 3 HS.

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i read it somewhere ………………… barack have around 10000 things in his infrastructure plans including tennis courts and golf course

There is little good that will come of Obama ‘creating’ 3 million jobs. Whether it’s golf courses or bridges or whatever.

But there are serious problems with the idea that government has the responsibility to keep people employed. In order for them to pay these employees they have to raise taxes. By raising taxes that means that me and you will see less and less in our paychecks. Which means that any spending that we would of done to help support the economy is going to be stifled. More people loose thier jobs and production drops, as does moral because people loose ambition under such circumstances.

Also, government jobs displace private sector jobs and are neither profitable or efficient because they have unlimited funding compared to private businesses which are forced to operate under strict budgets. Government employees are not held to the same fire as private employees, they see themselves secure from market fluctuations.

It is such a grand idea, to think that if government could only have unlimited resources that they can create jobs and keep people prosperous and content. These people view themselves as such grand alchemists, and if only they could regulate and control the market entierly, they can end the down turns once and for all. Which they wrongly attribute to not enough intervention. But try as they may they can not escape the negative actions of their programs which are far more detrimental and unjust. Nor can they deny that such rulership is fatal to the idea of liberty.

Ultimately a government that is in control of the peoples peace and prosperity, life and liberty…when they fail to provide those things, it is perfectly right for the people to hold them accountable.

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Whether you are a weekend tennis arrior at the local club, or a junior with aspirations to be the next college tennis star, your quest to improve your game is endless. That’s why you read TENNIS Magazine and why we have compiled the following list of 40+ tennis camps for Summer 2010. Find the camp that’s right for you and sign up today!

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Aside from basketball, swimming, bowling and badminton, tennis is one sport that I truly enjoy playing as much as watching. Problem is, there are only very few tennis courts in the country. We persist in building basketball courts (my favorite sport, BTW) where height is an essential factor for success and yet Filipinos are generally not that tall. Whereas in other sports like tennis, height is not a primary consideration. I want to indulge more in playing tennis, but there’s just a dearth of tennis courts around.

Good question. I think a good way to promote the sport is by tying up with foundations like the Andy Roddick Foundation to open up tennis clinics. If famous people get involve then I guess that’s a good way of promoting it.

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Roughly speaking.

And how much would maintainence be, assuming I’d be willing to do the mowing/gardening myself?

You will need to make sure it is graded properly and will need special grass and mowing equipment (like golf greens). Should also be fenced. I would guess ,000 min..

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Well it depends on how cheap you can get a HUGE bubble wand and lotsa soap. But if you shop at the dolla store, then prob…

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Tennis not simple

Tennis want exhaustive, precise, steadfast, want just right time, coordination(hand, eye, foot), speed, determine and body strong.

The compete tennis each to share equally player will determine about 900-1000 time which each determine not to 1 second.

Also dominant tennis is stop and go which don

Now that winter is behind us and you’re back on the courts, are you feeling rusty? Instead of making yourself crazy by trying to cram in extra practice time, why not try working on what could be the bigger problem: your mind. Even when you play on a regular basis, bad habits can creep into your game; trying to resist them can be a frustrating experience.

This spring and summer, two Northeastern health and wellness centers are offering programs that help eradicate those bad habits through an emphasis on the mental game. The Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, N.Y., offers two tennis-related programs this summer. The first, Tennis Without Tension, is a three-day program being held July 2-4. Designed for intermediate and advanced players, Tennis Without Tension teaches you to calm your nerves and tough out even the worst case of the yips by employing Eastern techniques such as Japanese aikido and Chinese tai chi. The instructor, Gary Adelman, also focuses on stroke improvement through the optimization of natural body rotation and alignment.

We all want to experience “the zone” when we’re playing a match. Unleashing the Tennis Player Within, the second Omega program, slotted for August 8-13, will try to help you play at your highest level while keeping your focus—effortlessly. Intended for players of all levels, the program focuses on mind/body awareness, relaxation and maintaining concentration. Tai chi, yoga and on-court practice help players learn how to “stay in the now.”

Both programs at Omega include optional yoga, dance movement and other classes as well as swimming and kayaking. For details including cost, housing and meal plans, check out Omega’s website.

Located in Massachusetts’ Berkshire Mountains, the Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health offers a weekend program based on Tim Gallwey’s best-selling book, “The Inner Game of Tennis.” (Seattle Seahawks coach Pete Carroll is a Gallwey disciple.) Designed for advanced beginners, the June 25-27 clinic is taught by former pro Sean Brawley. Over the course of the three days, players get 12 total hours of on-court instruction on maintaining a consistent level of play while breaking patterns that lead to frustration and loss. Kripalu recommends that participants read “The Inner Game of Tennis” before attending. Students can also take advantage of Kripalu’s hiking trails, yoga classes, fitness center and three organic meals each day.

Though I’ve never taken a tennis clinic there, last summer I did spend a few days at Kripalu over Fourth of July weekend for an Anusara yoga retreat taught by Elena Brower. Although much of the schedule focused on yoga with Brower, I also took a number of other classes with Kripalu teachers, and found them to be very challenging and enjoyable. If you’re concerned that “good food” and “yoga retreat” are mutually exclusive, don’t worry—the meals were delicious and varied.

In addition to the classes, I hiked and swam, had a great massage (for an extra fee) and overall found myself feeling relaxed and refreshed. That isn’t to say I was completely cut off from my life. Without a television set or my computer, I was forced to text with a friend during the men’s Wimbledon final between Andy Roddick and Roger Federer. Even while sitting on a bench overlooking the Berkshire Mountains, I could feel the stress started building within me as the match went deeper and deeper into the fifth set. I missed my final yoga class because I couldn’t tear myself away from the updates. Next time, I’m leaving my phone at home, too.

David Rosenberg is TENNS magazine’s photo editor and a frequent contributor to The Daily Spin.

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How much does it cost to put in a tennis court?

Looks like the basic asphalt court starts at about ,000 to ,000, with the average price probably in the mid s to low s. Check out links below. Good luck

http://www.concretenetwork.com/tennis-court/cost.html

http://www.concretenetwork.com/tennis-court/

http://sportsbuilders.org/page.php?id=16&from%5B%5D=11&

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Hi there,

I’ve only just started playing again after a 6 year hiatus. I used to play for school but was always a bit hit or miss.

Looking for someone pretty laid back to hit about at Mccaren with on weekday mornings (not tuesday); racket throwing tantrums not well received.

Waiting to start grad school in September so have a couple of months to enjoy the weather and hopefully get back into the swing.

Let me know
Tim

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also how much space is needed and where do find some good quality net, bench and scoreboard? thank you!

Measure the area needed for the court and level it and form it up yourself. It’s not that hard. Concrete is cheap! Have the truck come out and fill your form and pay a little extra for them to "finish" the concrete. If you want to pay K for a concrete court like someone above said, call ME. I’ll fly out there, form it up, pay for the concrete and finishers, fly home and still make 10K in profit.

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