NOTICE: Pavilion tennis courts are closed for resurfacing. All tennis programming will be hosted at Butler Springs tennis courts, 301 Butler Springs Road, from now through October 2020. Tennis Camps will begin June 1, 2020.
Offering Much More Than Just Tennis Courts
The Pavilion hosts a variety of tennis programs for all ages and experience levels, from educational lessons to competitive tournaments. Take a lesson if you’re new to the sport, rent a ball machine for practice, or reserve a court for your own private tournament.
Reserving a Tennis Court
Tennis courts at the Pavilion are available for reservation. Keep in mind the following reservation policy:
- Groups requiring two or more courts must make a reservation.
- Leagues and schools must make a reservation.
- Reservations must be made at least 90 minutes in advance.
- All Greenville County Rec courts cost $6 per hour per court.
Tennis Lessons
Summer Tennis Camps
Rising Stars
Eligible Ages: 4 – 8
Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM. The weeks of the camp are:
- June 2 – 4
- June 9 – 11
- June 16 – 18
- June 23 – 25
- No camps the week of July 4th
- July 7 – 9
- July 14 – 16
- July 21 – 23
- July 28 – July 30
- August 4 – 6
- August 11 – 13
Costs:
- $45 per week
Beginner / Intermediate
Eligible Ages: 5 – 16
Schedule: Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM. The weeks of the camp are:
- June 1 – 5
- June 8 – 12
- June 15 – 19
- June 22 – 26
- No camps the week of July 4th
- July 6 – 10
- July 13 – 17
- July 20 – 24
- July 27 – 31
- August 3 – 7
- August 10 – 14
Costs:
- $130 per week
Advanced
Eligible Ages: 8 – 17
Schedule: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM.
Month 1: June 2 – 25
Month 2: July 7 – July 30
Costs:
June: $214 per month for 2 days/week
June: $320 per month for 3 days/week
July: $214 per month for 2 days/week
July: $320 per month for 3 days/week
You can call Tim Driscoll at 864.467.3490 to learn more or register; you can also register online.
Learn to Play Tennis
Rising Stars
Eligible Ages: 4 – 8
Schedule: During the school year: Thursdays from 3:15 PM – 4:15 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Costs:
One day per week: $55 per month
Two days per week: $90 per month
Beginner and Intermediate Player
Eligible Ages: 5-16
Schedule: Tuesday & Thursday from 4:30pm-6:30pm and/or Saturdays from 10am-Noon
Costs:
One day per week: $65 per month
Two days per week: $110 per month
Three days per week: $155 per month
Advanced Players
Eligible Ages: 8-17
Schedule: Mondays, Wednesdays, and/or Fridays from 4:30pm-6:30pm
Costs:
One day per week: $65 per month
Two days per week: $110 per month
Three days per week: $155 per month
Round Robin Tournament
Eligible Ages: 8 and up
Schedule: Third Saturday of each month from 2pm to 4pm
Costs: $18 per entry
To learn more or to sign up, please call 864.467.3490
Home-School Tennis Clinic
Eligible Ages: all ages
Schedule: Thursday from 1pm-2pm
Costs: $11 per child
To learn more or sign up, please call 864.467.3490
Adult Tennis Programs
Adult Beginners Clinic
Learn the basics of tennis in a constructive and welcoming environment!
Drop-In Clinic
This adult tennis clinic works on doubles strategy and high energy drills that are both fun and informative.
Team Clinic
This adult clinic is geared towards both men and women.
To learn more about any of these adult clinics, or to sign up for one, call 864.467.3490.
Private Lessons
If you can’t find a group class that fits your schedule, or if you want to work on specific skills at your own pace, consider taking a private lesson. You’ll get individualized instruction tailored to help you meet your specific tennis goals.
Semi private lessons are also available, so you can bring a friend and enjoy the same quality of instruction, at the same rate, and split the cost!
For more information, or to sign up, please call 864.467.3490.
Meet the Director
Tim Driscoll
Director of Tennis, 864.467.3490
Tim began playing tennis at the age of 10 with his father and immediately loved the game. Attending college at Virginia Intermont College on a full scholarship playing #1 Singles and Doubles, Tim was awarded the NAIA Division VII Player of the Year in his senior year and reached the semifinals of the National Doubles Collegiate Tournament.
Immediately after graduating from college with a BS in Sports Management, he started teaching tennis at Bristol Racquet and Fitness and Bristol Country Club. After moving to Greenville in 1995, Tim became the head tennis pro at the Thornblade Club.
After six years, Tim came to Greenville County Rec to build a tennis program and has developed great junior and adult curriculums. With over 25 years of experience as a full time tennis professional and USPTA Elite Pro certification, Tim feels blessed to be able to do what he does each day.
Racquet Services and Ball Machine Rentals
Get your racquet strung, buy a new one, or rent a ball machine for a couple hours. The Pavilion carries Babolat racquets, bags, strings, and overgrips; Dunlop racquets, strings and grips; and a wide selection of Gamma strings and grips.
Racquet Stringing
- Pavilion provides the string: $24 – $32 per racquet, depending on the type of string.
- You provide the string: $18 per racquet
Buy a Racquet
Stop by the Pavilion and you’ll find an extensive selection of Dunlop and Babolat junior and adult racquets at competitive rates.
Grips and Overgrips
- Pavilion provides and applies new grips: $9 per grip.
- Pavilion provides and applies a new overgrip: $8 for a pack of three.
Ball Machine Rentals
Get some practice and develop your strokes by renting one of our ball machines for $14 an hour. For rental times and additional information, call Tim Driscoll at 864.467.3490.
