The Heritage Pool & Racquet Club offers a rewarding tennis program for players of all ages and all playing levels. We offer competitive and social tennis, including a range of junior tennis programs. Whether you are a beginner, intermediate, or experienced tennis player, Heritage has a spot on the court for you.
2010 TENNIS STAFF
We are very pleased to announce that Alex Spence's return to the Heritage Pool and Racquet Club this season as our Head Tennis Professional.
Alex is the Head Coach for the Boys' Tennis Team at Concord-Carlisle High School for four seasons, where he also teaches English. Alex had an outstanding collegiate career at Springfield College and held previous teaching positions in Maine and on Martha's Vineyard.
Assistant Professionals
Sam Atwood
Lyn Calkins
Aaron Feshbach-Meriney
Francesca Granato
Juliana Granato
Sawyer Lawson
Justin Lee
Nathaniel Hack
Kristi Martin
Sam Megowen
Tim Padden
Nick Veeder
Junior Clinics
Important: Sign-Ups for ALL our programs will take place at the Open House, Sunday, June 6th from 1:00-3:00PM. Due to a high number of participants, it is imperative to sign-up for the clinics at this event.
Heritage's Junior Tennis Clinics are designed especially for boys and girls ages 4-15. Our goal is to enhance the juniors' tennis skills and love for the game in a spirited and positive learning environment. These clinics emphasize tennis fundamentals in a fun learning environment.
Dates: Wednesday, June 23rd to Friday, August 13th.
GROUP
AGE
DAY
TIME
Group I
Ages 11 and 12
MWF
9:15AM- 10:00AM
Group II
Ages 14 and 15
MWF
10:00AM- 10:45AM
Group III
Ages 13 and 14
MWF
10:45AM- 11:30AM
Group IV
Group V
Ages 9 and 10
Reserved as a time to break up the largest group.
MWF
MWF
11:30AM- 12:15PM
12:15PM- 1:00PM
Little Aces 1
Ages 6 and under
T/TH
11:30AM- 12:00PM
Little Aces 2
Ages 7 and 8
T/TH
12:00PM- 12:30PM
Junior Teams
The Boys and Girls Tennis Teams will play in the Sudbury Valley Junior Tennis League at the A & B team levels. Team members must be between 10 and 16 years old.
B-Team: This team is open to any Heritage junior who is able to play points. B-Team members should be able to demonstrate the consistent ability to put serves inplay. All kids on the team are required to attend the morning clinics.
B-Team Practices: Tuesday and Thursday from 3:45-5:00 beginning Thursday June 24th.
B-Team Matches: Starting Friday, June 25th. Matches are played on Fridays throughout the season. All B-Team matches are all away matches.
B Team Match Schedule
Friday, 6/25: @ Wedgewood Swim and Tennis Club (1-2:30PM)
Team departs at 12:30PM
Friday, 7/2: @ Thoreau Club (1:00-3:00PM)
Team departs at 12:30
Friday, 7/9: @ Concord Country Club (12-2PM)
Team departs at 11:30
Friday, 7/16: @ Wedgewood Swim and Tennis Club (1-2:30PM)
Team departs at 12:30
Friday, 7/23: @ Concord Country Club (12-2PM)
Team departs at 11:30
Friday, 7/30: @ Sudbury Swim and Tennis Club (1:00-3:00PM)
Team departs at 1:00
Friday, 8/6: @ Thoreau Club (1:00-3:00PM)
Team departs at 12:30
A-Team:
The Club's A-Team plays in the Sudbury Valley Junior Tennis League. A-Team is for the top juniors at the club. Practices are comprised of intense drilling and conditioning as well as match play strategy. The challenge ladder determines who plays the singles spots. Anyone who has previously played on the A-Team is invited back to join the team. New players who would like to tryout for the team can do so by attending the Preseason Practices.
A-Team Preseason Practices: Wednesday & Friday beginning June 9th, June 11th, June 16th and June 18th: Girls from 4:00-5:00PM and Boys from 5:00-6:00PM.
A-Team Regular Season Practices: Monday, Wednesday & Friday beginning Wednesday, June 23rd, Girls from 1:30-2:45PM and Boys from 2:45-4:00PM.
A-Team Matches: Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Thursday, June 24th from 1:30-3:45PM.
Women's clinics are available for all levels of play. These clinics are designed to help players with their stroke development and doubles strategy. These clinics are a great way to further your doubles development.
Beginning/Intermediate
Tuesday
June 29th - August 17th
9:00 - 10:30AM
Intermediate/Advanced
Thursday
June 24th - August 12th
9:00 - 10:30AM
There are many opportunities to play during the week. In addition to these traditional drill and match play clinics there are allotted group drop-in times. Players from the Advanced clinic will have two courts reserved from 10:30 – 11:30 AM on Tuesday mornings and the Beginners will have the courts from 10:30 -11:30 AM on Thursday to play with your group. You may attend one night session as well.
Come one and come all! The adult evening clinic program is design for all levels of play. These clinics are designed to help players with their stroke development and doubles strategy. These clinics are a great way to further your doubles development.
Drop by the Heritage courts every Sunday morning (weather permitting) from May through September at 9:00 AM for mixed doubles in a fun round robin format. The level of play is intermediate. A $1 fee is charged for balls.
Friday Night Doubles Drop-In Clinics
The advanced mixed doubles clinics will continue this summer. The clinic is a “drop-in” on Fridays from 6:30 PM – 8:00 PM, starting June 25th and ending August 13th. The first forty-five minutes of the session is geared toward a specific doubles strategy. During the last half of the night, players are coached during doubles play.
Heritage sponsors two men’s teams in the Suburban Tennis League during the spring season. For more information contact Paul McGinn at
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Once the tennis season begins, private and semi-private lessons are available to Heritage players of all ages and abilities. Private lessons are a very good way to focus on any specific area in your game, and are very helpful in eliminating technical problems. Please contact Alex Spence, the Head Tennis Pro at (413) 221-0579 or
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to inquire about availability and scheduling.
Racquet Stringing
The Club is pleased to offer Racquet Stringing services this summer. Please contact Alex Spence to inquire about Racquet Stringing.
Tennis Exhibition Match & Cookout: Sunday, June 27th from 4-7. We will provide the hamburgers and hotdogs; you just need to bring a side dish to share. The evening will feature an excellent tennis exhibition match with members of the tennis staff.
Trip to International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI:Tuesday,July 6th:Once again this year participants in our junior tennis program (ages 9 and up please) will have the opportunity to visit the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, RI. The trip includes a question & answer session with the pros, a guided tour of the Hall of Fame Museum and tickets to the Campbell’s Tennis Hall of Fame matches that day.
Women’s Member/Member Tournament:
Evening: Thursday, July 8th: Matches begin at 6:00PM.
Morning: Thursday, August 5th: Matches begin at 9:00AM.
Parent Child Tournament:Sunday, July 11th
Division I: Twelve and Under from 9:30AM until 11:30AM. Division II: Thirteen and Over from 12:00PM until 3:00PM.
Boston Pro League:On Thursday, July 15th, Heritage will host an evening of the Boston Pro Tennis League. The night features former ATP players in singles and doubles. Matches will begin shortly after 6:00PM.
Boston Lobster Night:Thursday,July 22nd _ Once again we will have Heritage Night at the Boston Lobsters, Boston’s exciting professional tennis team.
Men’s Member/Member Tournament:Thursday, July 29th: Matches begin at 6:00PM.
Adult Mixer Night:Thursday, August 5th at 6:00PM - Music, food and fun!
To sign up for any of these events please call the Tennis Hut at 978-369-9859 or email
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Members and guests shall conduct themselves in the spirit of good sportsmanship at all times and respect the rights of others using the tennis facilities.
Flat-soled tennis shoes are required at all times. Bare feet, “flip-flops” and sandals are prohibited. Black-soled athletic shoes are also prohibited.
Tennis courts shall be used for no other purpose other than tennis.
Tennis clinics, private instruction, tournaments, league play, and special programs have priority use of the courts.
Courts are available for use by members on a first come first serve basis.
When other members are waiting for a court limit singles play to 60 minutes and doubles play to 90 minutes.
Court Courtesies
Do not pass through a court when in use, unless invited to do so.
Return errant balls promptly, but not while a point is in progress.
Do not distract other players with loud talk or noises.
Close gates when entering and leaving courts.
Please limit use of electronic communication devices.
