- Welcome to the Seger Park Tennis Club Web Site -
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Join our
CHALLENGE LADDER!
It's quick, easy, and cheap to join!
Scroll down to the 'Challenge Ladder' section for details!
More ways to find competition:
USTA Flex Leagues
TennisPhilly.com
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2010 Seger Courts Tennis Reservation Memberships
Are Now Available
Membership cost is $30
(check or money order to 'Seger Playground')
See Brian Tait or John Taylor at the Seger Rec Center
Monday - Friday, 2pm - 9pm
Click here for the tennis rules
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PLEASE RETURN OUR SERVE!
Thanks to the following donors:
Grace Lee
Becky Lamb
Jane Fitzgerald & Dave Pitone
Debbie Heth
Nick Feden
Bobbie Butterfield
Joan & Bill Bracken
Ingrid Lux
Bill Abraham
Carol & Phil Fuoco
John Fischer
Karen Lovell
Elizabeth & Benjamin Rubin
Stuart Charme
Carla Puppin & Larry Lindsay
Eddie Gilmore
The Behrs
Ed Pereles
John Sharp
[Gold = more than $10 donated!]
Listed below are some of the things we did in 2009.
If you enjoyed any of them, or any of the other services provided by us
and would like to make a donation, please click the Donate button
to donate $10 via PayPal.
- Tennis Block Party -
- Seger Match Page -
- Challenge Ladder -
- Corporate Team Tennis at U-Penn -
- QuickStart for Kids via Local USTA Resources -
Donations will be used to cover operating expenses for 2010.
We look forward to serving you in 2010. Thanks for your support!
If you'd rather mail a donation (or donate more than $10),
please send your check or money order made
out to 'Seger Park Tennis Club' to:
Seger Park Tennis Club
1218 Walnut Street, #803
Philadelphia, PA 19107
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2008 Annual Report
2007 Annual Report
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WHAT IS QUICKSTART TENNIS?
QuickStart Tennis is an exciting new play format for learning tennis, designed to bring kids into the game by utilizing specialized equipment, shorter court dimensions and modified scoring, all tailored to age and size. It is divided into two different levels-- ages 8 and under and ages 10 and under.
It's the fast, fun way to get kids into tennis-- and keep them playing.
QuickStart Tennis techniques can also be used with older children & adults
who are new to tennis.
Want to learn more?
- Contact the instructors on our 'Books/Teachers/Tips' webpage -
- Stop in at Everyone's Racquet at 130 S. 12th Street and ask about -
- private lessons and group clinic opportunities using QuickStart techniques -
- Check out the QuickStart Tennis website -
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WHO ARE WE?
The Seger Park Tennis Club (SPTC) is a certified non-profit 501(c)(4) organization.
We are recognized by the USTA as an official Community Tennis Association.
Our mission is to promote the game of tennis in the Center City Philadelphia area.
- Brian Villa, Director
- John Sharp, Administrator
Please note that SPTC is a separate and distinct organization from Seger Playground.
To reserve court time at the Seger Playground courts, you must purchase a tennis reservation system membership from the playground.
Details are in the Frequently Asked Questions section below.
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Please note: General court hours are 6am to 9:30pm.
On weekends, the courts presently close at dusk.
Click here to download the Seger Playground Tennis Rules
Our Mission Statement
Our Description of Services
2007 Annual Report
Everyone's Racquet - March 2010 Newsletter
Friday Night Doubles - One Time Only!
Everyone's Racquet - July 2010 Newsletter
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- Reminders / Etc. -
Challenge Ladder
The purpose of a challenge ladder is to allow all tennis players, from the beginning novice to the serious, experienced player, to meet and play other tennis enthusiasts at their own skill levels. Whether you play only occasionally, "just for fun," or prefer to compete several times a week, you can meet others at your level. You will also have the opportunity to improve your play by challenging others who are slightly more advanced.
There is a one-time $10 registration fee to participate in the challenge ladder. You must also have a Seger Courts Reservations membership ($30) to reserve courts at Seger. See the Frequently Asked Questions section for details about Courts Reservations memberships.
Initial registration closed at midnight on Wednesday June 2nd. In-season registration is now active, with newly registered players added once a week (usually the Sunday after paying the registration fee).
If you'd like to be on the Challenge Ladder, click the 'Donate' button below to pay your $10 fee via PayPal. Then send your name, email address, phone number and NTRP self-rating to webmaster@segerparktennis.com who will add you to the bottom of the ladder. Click here to read the Rules on the Challenge Ladder page .
Match Format / Guidelines:
*Short warm up, no more than 5 minutes (due to the one hour reservation limit).
*"PRO SET" format. Winner is the first person to win 8 games.
*"NO-AD" scoring.
MERCY RULE: If one player has won the first 5 games, then the Mercy Rule may be used if both players agree to conclude the match.
If time runs out, the person in the lead wins the match. If there is a tie, make ASAP arrangements to conclude the match.
Tennis balls: Each player MUST bring a new (still sealed) can of tennis balls.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I reserve court time at Seger?
A membership is required. The cost is $30 for a year (April 2009 - March 2010).
Memberships are available starting March 25, 2009.
See Brian Tait at the Seger Rec Center, Mon-Friday, 2pm-8:30pm.
When are the courts available?
General court hours are 6am to 10pm.
On weekends, the courts presently close at dusk.
Click here to download the Seger Playground Tennis Rules
I'd like to play in a competitive way. How can I do that?
Sign up for our Challenge Ladder!
See the 'Challenge Ladder' area above for more details.
Are there any instructors in the area who give lessons?
Check out the information for Books / Teachers / Tips.
Where is Seger Playground?
Seger playground in located in downtown Philadelphia at 10th & Lombard streets.
Where are the photos from the 2009 Tennis Block Party?
Click here (then scroll down a bit) to see the photos.
Where are the book reviews from Brian Villa?
Click here for some Book Reviews by Brian Villa.
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