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The Young and the Rest of Us

Paul Tollefson, Head Tennis Professional

Playing tennis, having fun, meeting new people? Sign me up! As the Hampton Hall Head Tennis Professional, I set out to create a monthly social play date for 2.5/3.0 level ladies that gets back to the simple roots of tennis—fun!

I have been in the tennis industry for the last 20 years in many different environments, and whether it is a club, a vacation resort, or public tennis facility, one thing is always consistent. Not everyone wants to play to win and be competitive. Many players love the simple camaraderie of hitting some tennis balls, meeting new people, and relaxing afterwards with a nice glass of wine.

Enter the newest event for Hampton Hall and the Bluffton area, “The Young and the Rest of Us” tennis mixer. Each month we have a different host site and the home Tennis Professional runs a round robin, in which everyone gets a chance to play with or against everyone else from a different club. It’s a great way to meet like-minded tennis players in the Hampton Hall and Bluffton community and not worry about letting your teammates down, as score is not kept.

Are you a member who played tennis as a child or in your younger years? Do you want to get back into the game but don’t know where to start? Then the Young and the Rest of Us tennis mixer may be just the spot for you!

Please contact Hampton Hall Tennis Professional Paul Tollefson ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com to learn how you can get involved.

Junior Tennis at Hampton Hall Club!

Whether your child is just beginning their tennis career, or an advanced player looking to continue improvement, Hampton Hall Club Junior Tennis offers your child a fun and friendly environment! The result…a year-round, easily accessible, well-supervised tennis development program for children of all ages and levels. Let us get your child “in the game!”

Examples of Hampton Hall Junior Tennis

SPONGE BALL: AGES 4-6

RED BALL: AGES 6-9

ORANGE BALL: AGES 6-10

GREEN BALL: AGES 9+

MIDDLE SCHOOL AND HIGH SCHOOL

Private and semi-private lessons are available with Head Tennis Professional Paul Tollefson. Contact Paul at ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com.

Tennis Anyone?

Hampton Hall Club is proud to offer year-round tennis leagues including men’s and ladies’ doubles, mixed doubles, and combo doubles.

For more information, please email Head Tennis Professional Paul Tollefson ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com

MONDAY: 55+ 3.0 Men 70+ 3.5 Men

TUESDAY: 55+ 3.0 Women 70+ 3.0 Men 70+ 3.5 Women

WEDNESDAY: 55+ 3.5 Men & Women

THURSDAY: 55+ 4.0 Men & Women 70+ 3.0 Women

SATURDAY: 18+ all levels

SUNDAY: 40+ all levels 55+ 9.0 combined

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Men’s Pick-up Tennis

MONDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, AND FRIDAYS 10:30 AM–12 PM

Hampton Hall member men’s tennis players 3.0 or higher are invited to play a friendly pick-up doubles game. Meet at the courts at 10:30 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Rusty Rackets Ladies Clinic

FRIDAYS 9:00 AM –10:00 AM

Rusty Rackets is a fun program for anyone who may have played as a child or young adult and is looking to get back into playing. Weekly drop-in classes will get you hitting the ball again and reintroduce you to tennis, no matter how long you have been away! (Players must have prior tennis experience.)

4 and the Pro Clinics

Do you want a tennis clinic and have a few friends you like to play with? Why not set up a weekly time with Coach Paul and cater the drills to what you want to work on!

Please contact Head Tennis Professional Paul Tollefson at ptollefson@hamptonhallsc.com or 843-815-8740 for more info and sign up today!

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Hampton Hall Bocce

Bocce is a fun and easy sport that any age can enjoy. A small white ball called a pallina is rolled. Players then compete to roll their ball closest to the pallina without touching it. The closest ball wins! Bocce is simple, sociable, and even leaves one hand free for a drink.

Bocce Update

By Hampton Hall’s Bocce Lead Member Sig Borkoski

Bocce’s popularity continues to grow among the membership at Hampton Hall! Back in 2007 we started with about 20 active participants. After organizing and facilitating “Beginners Bocce” sessions over the past couple of years, we now have over 180 regular players among thirteen teams. Each team has a captain to coordinate of times to play, procurement of bocce balls, social activities to include dinners, and so forth with their team members.

We are planning our next Beginners Bocce session for April 2022 and we look forward to welcoming even more members to play. Details will be published on the club website and announced in the Tuesday Highlights eblast.

Why Play bocce?

It is easy to play and learn the rules! It is VERY SOCIAL and a fun way to make new friends! It does not cost anything! It is easy on the body!

Members looking to learn more about bocce may contact Sig Borkoski at sborkoski8@gmail.com.

Pickleball Play Sessions

All Levels Pickleball

MONDAYS 9:00–10:30 AM TUESDAYS 9:00–10:30 AM WEDNESDAYS 9:00–10:30 AM WEDNESDAYS 5:30–7:00 PM THURSDAYS 9:00–10:30 AM SATURDAYS 9:30–11:00 AM

Advanced Pickleball

TUESDAYS 5:30–7:00 PM THURSDAYS 5:30–7:00 PM SATURDAYS 8:00–9:30 AM

Register on the Court Sports Calendar online.

Pickleball

Said to be the fastest growing sport in America, pickleball is sweeping the nation and Hampton Hall members are loving it! Pickleball is a great way to exercise and meet new members in the community! Never played before? No problem! Hampton Hall has a schedule to accommodate even the newest beginner. All pickleball ball groups are free and led by club members.