City Offices Closed Veterans Day

City of Camden offices will be closed on Monday, November 11 for Veterans Day. Garbage pickup will take place as scheduled. Offices will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, November 12.

Tennis Center of Camden

Tennis Center of Camden, located in downtown Camden, features 16 lighted tennis courts, canopies for shading, front porch areas, a pro-shop, 3,500 feet of lighted walking trail, more than 150 parking spaces, and 12 lighted pickleball courts. We have much to be proud of at the Tennis Center of Camden including being awarded “USTA 2021 OUTSTANDING TENNIS FACILITY” – only one of four large facilities in the entire country.

Hours of Operation

Monday – Thursday:  9am – 9pm

Friday – Saturday: 9am – 4pm

Sunday: 1pm – 6pm

SAFETY GUIDELINES

The health and safety of all players, patrons and employees remains our foremost concern at the Tennis Center of Camden & Camden Pickleball Plaza. Guidelines are subject to change based on new knowledge and social conditions. Rectory Square and Scott Park are open to the publc.

823 Campbell Street  Camden, SC  29020

803-432-0252

tennispickleball@camdensc.org

HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

TENNIS FEES, RESERVATIONS & CHECK-IN:

Court Fees: $5 per player for 2 hours. Court reservations can be made up to 2 days in advance. All players must sign in at the Shop prior to play. 
Ball machine rental fee is $15/hour – *CREDIT CARD IS REQUIRED FOR RENTALS. 

To learn more about the types of tennis memberships or to inquire about booking an event at the Tennis Center or Pickleball Plaza call (803)432-0252 or email RICK MARTIN, Director of Tennis/Pickleball, at rmartin@camdensc.org,

PAYMENT METHODS: Cash or Credit Card.

TENNIS / PICKLEBALL LESSONS & PROGRAMS:

Lessons, weekly programs and special events are provided by Rick Martin Tennis Services at the Tennis Center and Pickleball Plaza.
For more information, call (803) 432-0252 or email RICK MARTIN, Director of Tennis/Pickleball at rmartin@camdensc.org.

TENNIS / PICKLEBALL LESSONS:

Call (803) 432- 0252 or email to schedule lessons in advance.

RICK MARTIN – DIRECTOR OF TENNIS/PICKLEBALL,  USPTA Elite Professional, PTR National Tester, UTR Certified, PPR Certified Pro

EMAIL:  rmartin@camdensc.org

One Hour Private $65 / Half-Hour Private $35

Semi-Private – $35 per player / hour

HUNTER HORTON – ASSISTANT PRO, PTR Pro, PPR Certified 

EMAIL: hhorton@camdensc.org

One Hour Private $60 / Half-Hour Private $32

Semi-Private – $32 per player / hour

GROUP LESSONS: 

Family relatives, close friends or league teams interested in “customized” group lessons focusing on stroke production, drills, games, rally & play, singles/doubles strategies should contact Rick Martin.

 ADULT TENNIS PROGRAMS:  

PROGRAM REGISTRATION – 

CALL (803) 432-0252 TO REGISTER AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Space is limited. A clinic may be cancelled due to weather or limited registration.

TUESDAYS

10:00AM BILL HAMM ADULT DOUBLES –   All levels welcome. Call the tennis shop to be added to this program that has been running for many years.                                

6:30PM – 7:30PM  LADIES CLINIC (Preregistration required by NOON on Tuesdays.)

 2.5  to 3.0 Players. Doubles & Singles skills and match strategies. $17 per player

THURSDAYS 

10:00 AM  MIXED DOUBLES – (Preregistration required by NOON on Wednesdays.)

Level 3.0 & Up Players.

$1 for members / $6 for nonmembers

10:00AM – 11:00AM  LADIES CLINIC (Preregistration required by 6PM on Wednesday.)

 2.5  to 3.0 Players. Doubles & Singles skills and match strategies. $17 per players

SATURDAYS

9:00 AM LADIES DOUBLES PLAY (Preregistration required by NOON on Fridays.)

Partner not required.

$1 for members / $6 for nonmembers

JUNIOR TENNIS WEEKLY PROGRAMS:  

PROGRAM REGISTRATION

CALL (803) 432-0252 TO REGISTER AT LEAST 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE FOR ALL PROGRAMS. Space is limited. A clinic may be cancelled due to weather or limited registration.

PAYMENT METHODS: Cash or Credit Card payments only. No checks.

GROUP DESCRIPTIONS & FEES:

LITTLE ACES*Parent/Guardian must be present.*  Ages 5-6. $10 per clinic.

FUTURE STARS: Ages 7- Up. $15 per clinic.

JR. ELITE TENNIS TRAINING = JETT:

JETT 1 – Ages 9 & Up. Developing competition level players. Pro approval required. $25 per clinic.

JETT 2 – ADVANCED competition level players. Pro approval required. $25 per clinic.

TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS

3:30 – 4:00 PM LITTLE ACES *Tuesdays only .*

4:00 – 5:00 PM  FUTURE STARS

5:00  – 6:30 PM  JETT 1 (DEVELOPING)

5:00  – 6:30 PM  JETT 2 (ADVANCED)

PRO SHOP SERVICES:

Rick Martin Tennis Pro Services provides on-site racquet stringing service, stocks a selection of adult and junior tennis racquets, strings, grips, pickleball paddles, tennis balls and accessories.

EQUIPMENT RENTALS: Racquet or Paddle: $5 each. 

CREDIT CARD IS REQUIRED FOR RENTALS. 

2024 EVENT CALENDAR: 

FEBRUARY 17-18  USAPB Camden Open – Pickleball Tournament

FEBRUARY 26  Camden Pickleball League begins

MARCH  8 -10   City of Camden Adult Hardcourt Classic

MARCH 15-17   City of Camden Junior Hardcourt Classic

MARCH 23 -24  Charleston Pickleball at Camden Plaza – PB Tournament

APRIL 13-14   Level-Up Pickleball Camp

April 20 -21   USAPB Camden Open Pickleball Tournament

May 3  Future Stars Junior Tennis Tournament

May 4   City of Camden One Day Junior Tennis Challenger

September 16 Camden Pickleball Mixed Doubles League begins

September 27-29  City of Camden Adult Hardcourt Classic

OCTOBER 18 – 20   “Books on Broad” Junior Tennis Classic

OCTOBER 19  Pickleball Charleston- Tournament-pickleballcharlestonsc.com

DECEMBER 7   Adult Holiday Tennis Mixer

More dates to come