Northwest Florida's Largest Tennis facility

18 hard courts and 10 clay courts, all lighted

Named “National Municipal Facility of the Year” by Tennis Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2012 issue, and USTA Florida Member Organization of the Year in 2007 and 2015.

Roger Scott Tennis Center – Pensacola Florida

Roger Scott Tennis Center (RSTC) in Pensacola, FL is home to many USTA adult and junior league teams each year. 18 hard courts and 10 clay courts (hydro-courts), all lighted. Named “National Municipal Facility of the Year” by Tennis Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2012 issue, and USTA Florida Member Organization of the Year in 2007 and 2015.

https://www.rogerscotttennis.com/

Roger Scott Tennis Center
2200A Summit Blvd
Pensacola, FL 32503
850-912-4103

Roger Scott tennis courts will be renovated after all — but with one major change

Plans to rehabilitate the hard tennis courts at Pensacola’s Roger Scott Tennis Center appear to be back on track after city officials re-evaluated how to build the project.

Last month, the long-awaited rehabilitation of 18 courts was put on hold after the lowest bid for the project came in at $4.5 million — $2.3 million over the city’s approved budget.

Now, city officials are seeking bids to rehab only 12 of the 18 courts using asphalt as the base.

The original proposal sought to rebuild all 18 of the courts with a concrete base instead of asphalt because concrete courts, while more expensive, last longer than asphalt courts.

Brock Sakey, director of tennis, points out the disrepair of the hard courts at the Roger Scott Tennis Center in Pensacola on Aug. 17.
Rehabilitation of the remaining six courts will still be an optional add-on to the contract.

“We could award the other six, but the main focus will be to get those 12 reconstructed,” Amy Tootle, director of Public Works, said to the council on Monday.

Deputy City Administrator David Forte told the City Council that after a comprehensive analysis of different options of concrete, asphalt and clay, staff determined that the better option was the asphalt base courts.

Roger Scott Tennis Center opens news courts as $3.86M renovation nears completion

The Roger Scott Tennis Center is nearing completion and is reopening to patrons.

The $3.86 million rehabilitation of the center included the replacement of 12 hard courts with 12 asphalt tennis courts along with new sidewalks, drainage, and electrical and lighting upgrades.

The center held a soft opening Monday while the final parts of the project wrapped up, but the courts are open.

“These improvements will significantly enhance visitor’s experience and will be durable enough to withstand enjoyment by tennis players for many years to come,” Pensacola Parks and Recreation Director Ben Heinstein said in a press release.

The project took more than two years to get off the ground as the city searched for options to fund the repairs. Escambia County contributed $1.3 million in a deal to let county residents pay the same rate as city residents to use the facility.

The installation of shade structures and new benches are among the improvements that are still in progress. The city plans to hold a grand opening following the full completion of the project.

Pensacola's Roger Scott Tennis Center reopens with new courts and other improvements I Photos

The Roger Scott Tennis Center on Summit Boulevard reopened following renovations of the courts, lighting, and other amenities. The city plans to host a grand opening at the facility in early summer once more cosmetic improvements are completed.
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Jackie Fiedler and Amanda Barr take tennis lessons from Tennis Pro Sierra Clark at the Roger Scott Tennis Center on Monday, Feb. 5, 2024. The Roger Scott Tennis Center on Summit Boulevard reopened following renovations of the courts, lighting, and other amenities. The city plans to host a grand opening at the facility in early summer once more cosmetic improvements are completed.
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Visit Our Pro Shop

Our pro shop has lots of fun items – and the necessities of course. Members receive a 15% discount (except on shoes and racquets). We price match on shoes and racquets and offer free stringing with racquet purchase. Stop in and check it out!.

If Tennis is Your Racquet, The Beach Club is Your Kind of Place

The Beach Club Resort and Spa by Spectrum Resorts is a premier vacation spot on Fort Morgan featuring family-friendly, luxury condominiums and cottages, onsite dining, private access to the beach, a full-service spa and salon plus lots of other amenities. Recently, we’ve added one more big reason to visit—a new tennis pro offering lessons and classes!

Joey Carney, Tennis Pro at The Beach Club

The decision to bring Joey Carney to The Beach Club has proven to be exciting for the resort where lighted Rubico clay courts have been part of the landscape for many years. Joey has a resume filled with stellar affiliations and is the former Head Professional for Club Med Resorts as well as Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne Florida. Joey trained at The John Newcombe Tennis Academy and has successfully built tennis programs all over the world.Joey is a USPTA Elite Professional, Pro-1 Rating Tennis Canada and a USRSA Master Racquet Technician who loves giving lessons to people of all ages and skill levels.

Keeping it fun is key for Joey who truly loves being on the court looking for ways to connect and make memories on and off court. When not on the court, Joey can be found enjoying our white-sand beaches and spending time with his family, including Zoey, his rescue dog. Fun Fact: Joey collects vintage tennis racquets!

Tennis Lessons & Classes

Visitors to The Beach Club who love tennis are in luck as there is a full suite of opportunities to join a class or take some lessons with Joey. Fit to Hit Cardio Classes are open to all levels on Tuesdays at 10 a.m. and to Intermediate and Advanced players on Thursdays at 10 a.m. Bring the kiddos on Mondays and Wednesdays at 10 a.m. for Kids Tennis Drills. There are also private and group lessons available for 30-60 minutes.

News & Announcements

Check out the Junior Academy, Tournaments and Adult Clinic pages—they’re all updated!

New merchandise in the Pro Shop! A great stock of Wilson and Head shoes for men and women, and Wilson and Yonex grips…

Welcome to the Lightman Tennis Center at St. George’s Independent School. The Lightman Tennis Center is a full-service tennis facility, featuring six hard courts with premium lighting for evening play and a pavilion with a patio, an upper level room and a viewing balcony. Set amidst the beautiful, serene woodlands at the Collierville Campus—it’s an ideal setting for playing tennis! It’s also home of to St. George’s Middle School and Varsity Tennis Teams.

WHAT WE OFFER
Tennis clinics for adults and juniors

6 hard courts with night lighting

Ball machine (for rent) – court #4 is specifically suited for ball machine rental with the screen partition

6 professional teaching coaches

Private/semi-private instruction

Full service Pro Shop with professional racket stringing and merchandise