Platform Tennis

Chapel Hill Platform Tennis League

Platform Tennis Program

 The Chapel Hill Tennis Club

All levels, including new players, encouraged to come outdoors this winter to experience paddle excitement, fun, exercise, and camaraderie.

Demo paddles available (sharpen your tennis volley, mind, and reflexes for spring tennis).

Paddle Season Kick-Off Event / Free Clinics, Organized Play and Pro Exhibition / Date TBA

All details for this very FUN Season Opening Event will be publicized and emailed out separately.                       

Paddle League / Organized Play   (begins early December)

FOR ALL LEVELS!  Organized play on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday evenings beginning at 6:30 or 8:00pm.  Separated by level.

COME JOIN US!  We usually have the fire bowl going and there is always plenty of beer for players and spectators.

NO FEE other than chipping in for balls and sometimes beer.

Sign-up by Contacting Max Hilkey < matthewhilkey@gmail.com>

Drop-In Paddle Socials (no charge)

Pro supervised paddle socials December through February

Beginners welcome.  Demo paddles, balls, and pointers will be provided.

• Monday Nights         7:00-8:30pm

Private and Semi-Private Paddle Lessons

• Available with fees identical to outdoor tennis lessons

Contact Max Hilkey < matthewhilkey@gmail.com> to book a Paddle Lesson

CHTC Club Tournament                   January/February TBA

Our version of club championships for paddle.  Women’s, Men’s, and Mixed draws.  Senior and B draws if enough interest.  Play multiple draws if you like!

Sign-up with Max Hilkey < matthewhilkey@gmail.com>

Joseph B. Dudley Carolina Paddle Cup            March TBA

3rd Annual Winston-Salem vs Chapel Hill.

Tar Heel Men’s APTA Tournament    February 11

The 4th Annual Tar Heel Men’s APTA Region VII PCQ tournament will be held this winter.  Come play, watch, or join us for lunch.

Contact  Max Hilkey < matthewhilkey@gmail.com> to sign up

Southern Tournament Schedule

Dec. 3          - Games on the James Men’s, Richmond

Jan. 22-23  - Peachtree Men’s Invitational NRT, Atlanta       

Jan. 28        - Southern Invitational Men’s

Feb. 4          - Charlottesville Men’s NRT

Feb. 11        - Tar Heel Men’s, Chapel Hill      CHAPEL HILL!

Mar.15-18   - APTA Nationals and President’s Cup, Chicago

Want more information?

* Platform Tennis Magazine   (look for copies in CHTC clubhouse)

* wwww.PlatformTennis.org           American Platform Tennis Association

* www.PlatformTennis.com         RGM Court Installation and Maintenance

* www.PaddlePro.com                  PaddlePro popular paddle website

*Ask CHTC staff or a paddle committee member