Tennis
Welcome To Sunset Athletic Club’s Tennis Program
Not only do we have the top of the line facilities, we also have a history of providing top ranking directors, tennis pros and USPTA certified teachers.
Our programs provide play and instruction for all ages and all levels of play. We cater to the recreation minded player as well as those with serious intent who desire tournaments, competition and skill development. We also provide for the social minded players who like their tennis mingled with barbeque’s, pot lucks and parties.
Register Now For Summer Break Tennis Camps 2024!
3-day Camps run weekly, Monday through Thursday, beginning June 24 through the week of August 19. Open to SAC Tennis Members and registered Preferred Guests*.
Summer 2024 DETAILS - CLICK HERE
REGISTER at Club Automation (Members and Preferred Guests) - CLICK HERE
*Non-Members who want to register to become Preferred Guests - CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP
Tennis Programs & Features
Tennis Center Hours:
8:00 am to 9:00 pm Monday through Friday. Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm.
On weekdays you will be able to get into tennis courts at 6:00 am but no staff available in the Tennis Center until 8:00 am. The Tennis Lounge is closed. Please remember, no gatherings before or after play.
Indoor & Outdoor Tennis Court Reservations for Members:
Court times will start at beginning of day at 6:00 am. The start of the court times will be staggered in our tennis booking system in 15 minute increments on alternating courts. For example, an 8:15 am start occurs on Court 1, then Court 2 begins at 8:30 am. See Courtreserve.com for available court times.
Active members may find reservations using their Courtreserve.com account - please contact SAC staff if you need help or have questions!
Tennis Members - USTA 40 and over leagues: Register online for Men’s Nights, Ladies Nights and Drills.
Tennis Lessons and Camps:
- Tennis lessons will have no-touch ball policy. Pro’s will feed the balls and pick up the balls. Students may sweep balls into net or back to curtain with edge of their racquets. No serving, sorry!
- Tennis camps will occur with up to four players per court and camp times.
- Children will have to sign up for full week of camp all 4 days and no drop in. Separate groups on courts 5/6/7, and 8/9, and courts 3 and 4. Drop off and pick up in North Parking Lot and child enters at gym for camps.
ONLINE TENNIS BOOKING HERE
Tommy Edwards Joins Tennis Pro Staff
Please join us in welcoming Tommy Edwards to SAC’s staff as our newest tennis pro! You may recognize this local player who grew up in the northwest, played at Portland State University, and as a teaching pro at West Hills Racquet Club and Portland Tennis Center. Tommy is available to share his skills with members beginning immediately!
Tommy’s impressive accomplishments in tennis include:
- 2022 Oregon State Tennis Championships Singles and Mixed Doubles Champion
- 2022 Eugene Open Singles and Men’s Doubles Champion
- 2019 Irvington Adidas Open Mixed Doubles Champion
- Three wins over NCAA D1 nationally ranked players
- OSAA State semi-finalist
- Metro League Singles Champion
- FIVE YEAR LETTER WINNER Portland State University Men’s Team; Served as captain 2017-2021
- All-time record holder for most singles and doubles wins in PSU school history
- All Big-Sky Second Team (2018, 2019, 2021), Academic All Big-Sky (2017-2020)
SAC Tennis Pro Staff
Niren Lall - SAC Tennis Director, USPTA Tennis Pro
Michelle Aman - USPTA Tennis Pro
Tommy Edwards - USPTA Tennis Pro
Dao Her - USPTA Tennis Pro
Kristi Somers - USPTA Tennis Pro
Adult Tennis
Join our fun group, who love to play tennis, stay fit and socialize! We offer many programs, including: Camps, Clinics and Lessons for all levels and age groups. Ladies free clinics, Ladies Flights, Men’s free clinics, Men’s Championship Doubles, Men’s B Doubles, Men’s Seniors. Plus, Tournaments and our popular Socials (Mixers) on selected Friday nights throughout the year! If you’re serious about tennis or just want to meet others and have fun, this is the place for you!
Tennis Members - USTA 40 and over leagues
Register online for Men’s Nights, Ladies Nights and Drills.
Tennis Competitions
Many of our members compete in tournaments locally and nationwide...and they win! We also host USTA tournaments for adults and juniors at the club every year.
Adult Tennis Activities & Lesson Schedule
To schedule lessons or activities, call the Tennis Center at 503-645-6713
Please Note: Some of the details and programs listed below may/may not be "current"- Contact SAC for details
Adult Lesson Schedule: Download & Print HERE
• USTA leagues, both men’s and women’s; ladies flights; Women’s city league (match play vs other clubs).
• Ladies Day: Free drills with Kristi: 1st and 3rd Friday mornings: Free drill session with Kristi 9:30 am to 10:45 am up to 8 players. Also; 2nd and 4th Fridays: Singles round robin flights, contact Niren for details
• Ladies Night Tuesdays: Free drill session 1st Tuesday of every month. Sign up in Tennis Center. Open play ladies night 7:30pm on other 3 Tuesdays of month.
• Private Lessons: Private instruction available from all pro’s.
• New Member Lesson: free ½ hour lesson for new members per membership (or ½ hr lesson for family/couple).
• Group Lessons with Pros: Monday nights 6:00 -7:00 pm for levels 2.5 to 3.0. Up to 6 players. Tuesday nights 3.5 To 4.0 Doubles drills. Wednesday morning 2.5 Drills with Dao. Beginner to 2.5 Wednesdays 6 pm with Kristi.
• Men’s Night: Thursdays 6:15 - 10 pm. Sign up upon arrival. All levels – tennis staff runs event.
• Men’s Morning: Saturdays; 4.0 level and above; 8:15 am - 9:30 am. 3.5 level and below: 9:30 am - 11:30 am;, partner not needed.
• Men’s Senior Doubles Morning: Tuesday and Thursday 10:45 am-1:15am. All levels, partner not needed.
• Junior Night & JTT: Select Sat./Sun. Junior match play and Junior team tennis league.
• Junior Ladder/Tournaments: Intra-club matches for juniors/USTA sanctioned junior events.
• Junior Lessons: Junior lessons start with Tiny Tots, progressing to: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced, High School, Junior Varsity and Varsity.
• Adult Group Lessons: Advertised and private groups available.
• Tournaments: Club doubles and singles tournaments throughout the year, always includes a theme and a party!
• Mixed Doubles Nights: Select Fridays with Niren – Potluck and fun tennis!
• Fitness members/non-members: Fitness members may play as a guest of tennis members to play Tennis. Fitness members may not book tennis courts. Non members pay small guest fee - must enter with a tennis member.
Adult Tennis Lesson Rates
Private Lessons*
Tennis Members:
1 Hour Private - $73.00
45 min. Private - $64.00
1/2 Hour Private - $40.00
Racquet/Health Members:
1 Hour Private - $75.00
45 min. Private - $67.00
1/2 Hour Private - $43.00
Non-Members:
1 Hour Private - $80.00
45 min. Private - $70.00
1/2 Hour Private - $50.00
Complete List of Tennis Lesson Rates - CLICK HERE
*Prices effective 4/1/23
Junior Tennis Activities & Lessons
We offer many options for our junior players, including Camps and Clinics for all levels and age groups. More challenges for young players include; Exchange matches with other clubs, Junior Night, Team Tennis, Junior Ladder. Plus our exciting Junior Tournaments! To schedule lessons or activities, call the Tennis Center at 503-645-6713.
Junior Tennis Group Lessons
Our fun and energetic Group Tennis Classes are for young athletes of all levels, ages 6 and up.
Junior Tennis Program - DETAILS HERE
Junior Tennis Weekend Lessons - DETAILS HERE
Register Now For Summer Break Tennis Camps 2024!
3-day Camps run weekly, Monday through Thursday, beginning June 24 through the week of August 19. Open to SAC Tennis Members and registered Preferred Guests.
Summer 2024 DETAILS - CLICK HERE
REGISTER at Club Automation - CLICK HERE
Player Levels (Please see Pro's for placement in class):
Tiny - Tots:
For Children that have little or no experience with tennis. Basic Skills and fun are emphasized. Ages 3-5.
Beginner/Advanced-Beginner:
Beginning tennis players in their first two years of play. 36’ court; foam red and orange ball will be used.
Intermediate:
60’ court orange ball and 78' court green dot and yellow ball.
Advanced:
78' court green ball (12 and under) to yellow ball.
Pre-Invitational:
Challenger level players. Invite only class.
High School Invitational:
High school JV and Varsity level. High level challenger and champs.
Please note: All prices and sessions are subject to change without notice. Contact the Tennis Center for current prices and details.
SAC Tennis Court Reservation Policies
• Court time can be reserved online up to 7 days in advance at 8 am each day.
• Back to Back reservations not allowed.
• Prime time is now 6:15 pm and 7:30 pm Monday through Wednesday - One prime time court allowed per week per family. One one court is allowed per day except for day of play or next day reservations allows this.
• Family and Couple Tennis members get 8 advanced reservations a week.
• Singles Tennis Members get 5 advanced reservations a week.
• Within 24 hours reservations don’t count towards your total weekly reservations count allowed. It gives you next day and day of play extra courts.
• Reservation week goes Monday to Sunday each week.
• Waiting list for court bookings coming soon!
SUNDAYS ARE BOOKABLE FROM 8:15 AM TO 8:45 AM DURING USTA SEASON BUT YOU MAY SHOW UP FOR COURT AT 8:00 AM WHEN WE OPEN AND PLAY UNTIL USTA TEAM COMES ON COURT FOR MATCH
• A ball machine (BM) reservation is for using the ball machine only. Members shall not use the ball machine as a teaching basket or device to feed from. Please use tennis ball hoppers available at front desk. Ball machine packages must be purchased for use and are available for $150 for year or $15 per hour and fifteen.
• SAC tennis pros are the only ones allowed to teach lessons at the club however members may only teach their own children. Members may not teach other members children or may not teach other adults.