Director of Tennis

Oscar Blacutt

A little about Oscar:
  • Former Director at the Raleigh Racquet Club
  • 4 times Davis cup player
  • Former/current #1 player in NC 
  • USPTA certified pro

    WINTER TENNIS CLINICS

    Adult Clinics

     

    WOMENS OUTDOOR "DROP-IN" CLINICS AT PINETOP THIS WINTER ON TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS AND FRIDAYS    FROM 10:00 TO 11:30

     

    Work-out clinics

    These clinics are design to offers some instruction with a boost of a cardio work-out.  Must be at least a 3.0 level player to participate in this clinic.  A minimum of 4 players signed up is required for this clinic to take place.  It’s a great way to start the day!!!!

    Dates and times offered:  Fridays 9:00 – 10:00 am

    Member                          Non-member

    $15                                $18

    Open clinics

    This is a combination of feeding drills and live ball drills where you will get lots of instruction, an awesome work-out, and you will have fun doing all that.

    Dates and times offered:  Wednesdays and Thursdays 6:00 – 7:00 pm

    Member                          Non-member

    $15                                $18

    Ladies Open clinics

    This clinics are perfect to help you maintain, as well as improve your game during the Gate city OFF-SEASON.  Lots of technique and strategy will be implemented in every session

    Dates and times offered:  Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays 10:00 - 11:30 am.

    Member                          Non-member

    $15                                $18

     

    Private clinics

    These clinics will be set up as a private group it could be a group of friends, or a USTA team, the clinic will emphasize meeting goals set by the group and the teaching pro.

    1 hour private clinic

    member                             Non-member                        

    6 players                           $12.50 per person

    5 players                           $15.00 per person                     

    4 players                           $18.00 per person                      

         1 1/2 hour private clinic

    member                             Non-member                        

    6 players                           $18.00 per person                   

    5 players                           $20.00 per person

    4 players                           $22.00 per person

    3 players                           $25.00 per person

                           

    Pinetop Winter Junior Clinics

    ALL JUNIOR CLINICS WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE WINTER (WEATHER PERMITING)

    WE WILL CONTINUE DOING THE 4 WEEK SESSIONS

    Tiny Tots

    Tiny Tots is for kids ages  4 to 7.  The clinic will strictly focus on hand-eye coordination, teach them to follow directions, basic footwork, as well as the fundamental techniques of the tennis strokes.

    Days and times offered:  Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:00 – 3:45 pm.  4 week sessions

    One clinic per week            Two clinics per week

    $40                                   $75

    $12 per clinic to Drop in

    Mighty Tots

    These clinic is for kids from 8 to 12 years of age.  By this time players in this group should have some knowledge about the basic technique of all strokes.  Serving and keeping score will be introduced, as well as learning to keep some rallies going.  Some kids in this group will be capable and encouraged to start competing in some local low-level tournaments. 

    Dates and times offered:  Mondays and Wednesdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm.  4 week sessions

    One clinic per week            Two clinics per week

    $48                                   $85

    $15 per clinic to Drop in

    Tournament

    This clinic is offered for players with knowledge of all strokes fundamentals, able to keep score, and have some match playing experience, as well as some tournament experience.  At this level, we will encourage our students to start developing a state ranking.  Interclub play is strongly encouraged for all players in this group.

    Dates and times offered:  Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45 – 6:00 pm.  4 week sessions

    One clinic per week            Two clinics per week

    $56                                   $96

    $18 per clinic to Drop in

    Tournament Elite

    As the name of this clinic says, players in this group should already have plenty of match play experience; all strokes should be developed to its full extent.  We expect all players in this group to have plenty tournament experience.  A top 40 state ranking is required to be in this group.

    Dates and times offered:  Monday - Thursday  4:30 – 6:00.  4 week sessions starting November 3rd

    4 days per week (unlimited) = $320

    Drop in $25 per clinic to

    Pinetop Tennis and Swim club requires all students to be members.  Junior Memberships are available for $250.  There will be a $5 guest fee for all students who are not members.

    For more information contact Oscar at 509-1623 or Oscar@pinetoptennisandswim.com

    Men's Tennis Socials

    • Mens' Night is at 7:00 pm Thursday Night.  The format is a Round Robin playing 2 to 3 sets. Free to members and $5.00 for guest.
    • Interclub 8:30 am Saturday. RESERVATIONS RECOMMENDED.
      Call 288-6768 or contact Bartee Washburn at Bartee.Washburn@gmail.com to reserve your place.