Tennis
Tennis Gallery
There are reasons people play the game for a lifetime. BOYNE offers tennis facilities as distinctively pleasing as the "pop" of a smartly struck forehand in the fresh northwoods air. Access to all facilities is complimentary to resort guests.
Boyne Mountain
Boyne Mountain’s Tennis Center features 11 Laykold courts located just a short walk from the Mountain Villa condominiums, Mountain Grand Lodge and Spa and Disciples Village condominiums. Racquets are available for rental at the resort's Boyne Country Sports store for $2 per day and rental includes use of three tennis balls.
Two additional Laykold courts are available at Boyne Mountain’s Deer Lake Villas and beach area. These courts are conveniently located next to the resort's Beach House restaurant and golf courses.
Boyne Mountain Tennis Academy
The Boyne Mountain Tennis Academy is a junior developmental program. The Academy offers a fantastic opportunity for competitive juniors, high school and soon to high school players, the opportunity to learn from USPTA Certified Tennis Director and Head Coach, Larry Stark. He currently serves as the West Bloomfield High School, Division 1 Varsity Boys Tennis Coach. Stark is also a tenured physical education and health teacher. His resume highlights such achievements as Michigan State University Varsity Tennis #1 singles and doubles as well as National USTA rankings both as a junior and as an adult.
Adults who are strong of heart, 3.5 level players or above, that want to move up a level or two and are willing to work hard can enroll in the Boyne Mountain Tennis Academy.
2010 Session Dates:
Monday, July 12 - Friday, July 16
Monday, July 26 - Friday, July 30
Monday, August 2 - Friday, August 6
Please contact Bill Perlmutter, administrative director and assistant coach, for sign up and additional information.
William.perlmutter@gmail.com or 616.293.7638
Boyne Highlands
Boyne Highlands features eight Laykold courts set in the gardens between the Main Lodge hotel and the mountain slopes. Resort guests enjoy complimentary racquet use and tennis balls available for check-out at the adjacent Sports Center.
Boyne Highlands Adult and Youth Tennis Program
Tennis enthusiasts can shop Boyne Country Sports' offerings for the latest in tennis fashion, footwear, and equipment. Stores located at Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands as well as in Petoskey, Traverse City, Novi and Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
Private and group lessons for all levels of play are available by appointment at Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands. Please contact Eric Baumgartner by calling Boyne Country Sports at 231.549.6006 for lessons at Boyne Mountain and contact Stephanie McKay, Activities Director, at 231.526.3497 for lessons at Boyne Highlands.
