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Calling all middle-school tennis players—Tennis Night Out is the perfect way to sharpen your tennis skills and have fun with your friends.

Tennis clinics and match-style games designed to build confidence and keep things fun. After time on the court, we’ll wrap up the evening with pizza for all participants.

Tennis Night Out is all about preparation, community, and enjoying the game—no pressure, just great tennis and great company. We can’t wait to see you on the court! 🎾

Registration on Eventbrite will be posted here each Semester when available.

Feeling lucky? 🍀

Join the Nelson Tennis Foundation Shamrock 5K & Fun Run for an evening of movement, community, and festive fun on March 1 at Berry Creek Country Club. Hosted by the Nelson Tennis Foundation, this St. Patrick’s–themed event is designed for runners, walkers, families, and anyone looking for a great way to get active and give back.

Check-in and registration begin at 4:30 pm on the driving range, with the race kicking off at 5:00 pm. 

Participants can choose between the 5K (two loops) or the Fun Run (one loop) on the Berry Creek course. Prizes will be awarded to the first male and female finishers, plus a bonus award for the most festive leprechaun outfit—so don’t forget to wear your green.

Enjoy Pot of Gold raffles, snacks and water for runners, and food and beverages available in the clubhouse after the race to keep the celebration going.

🎟️ Registration opens February 1 on Eventbrite
💲 Advance registration: $20 (5K) | $10 (Fun Run)
💲 On-site registration: $25

Whether you’re racing for a PR or just in it for the fun, the Shamrock 5K & Fun Run is a great way to support youth programs, stay active, and celebrate community—one lucky step at a time.

Register at Eventbrite here – opens on February 1st

All Levels Welcome – Doubles or Mixed Tournament

Sign up with a partner, or we’ll find you one.

The Nelson Cup is where competition meets community—and where tennis and pickleball players of all levels come together for a day that’s as fun as it is memorable. Hosted by the Nelson Tennis Foundation, this high-energy event brings friendly rivalry to the courts in a Davis Cup–style format that keeps the action exciting from start to finish.

Whether you’re a seasoned player or picking up a racquet or paddle for the first time, the Nelson Cup is designed to be welcoming, competitive, and social. Expect great matches, team spirit, and plenty of reasons to cheer—both on and off the court.

More than a tournament, the Nelson Cup is a celebration of sport, connection, and giving back. Every match played helps raise funds to support programs and scholarships that promote active lifestyles and a lifelong love of racket sports in our community.

Grab a partner, rally your team, and get ready to serve up some fun—we’ll see you on the courts!

Register at Eventbrite here – opens on March 1st, ends April 1st

Agenda

April 24, Friday Night

5:00 PM – Country Table Set Up –Show up early and get your country’s table set up for display! Bring food and flare to support your country and share!

6:00 PM – Mix and Mingle Around the World – Take a tour around the country’s! Show your team support as each team is introduced. Take time to view the silent auction items.

8:00 PM – Calcutta Fundraiser and Auction –  Bid on your favorite country’s team or the mixed up winning team. You could be the big winner after it’s all said and done! Don’t forget to get in on the silent auction and make your claim too

April 25, Saturday

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM – Nelson Cup Challenge Tournament –  Each country will battle another country in timed matches. We hope to have multiple countries playing at a time. Tennis at BC and Pickleball. Round Robin style.

3:30 PM – Awards and Close of Silent Auction at Berry Creek Courts

Nelson Ten Week Tennis – Summer 2026

The Nelson Ten Week Tennis Program is back this summer, offering a fun, welcoming way for kids to learn the game, build confidence, and stay active. Hosted by the Nelson Tennis Foundation, this program is designed for 4th–9th graders, whether they’re brand new to tennis or ready to sharpen their skills.

Clinics run Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7:00–8:30 pm over 10 weeks (June 3–August 3, 2026) and are led by Tennis Pro Reagan Willman, alongside other tennis professionals and dedicated high school tennis volunteers. Players can attend as many sessions as they’d like, and rackets are provided if needed—making it easy to jump in and play.

The summer kicks off with a Kickoff Party on June 3 at Berry Creek Tennis Club (6:30–8:30 pm). The program wraps up with a mini-tournament and awards ceremony on August 3, giving players a chance to put their skills into action and celebrate a summer well played.

📍 Clinics: High school courts (GHS or EVHS)
🎟️ Registration: Eventbrite (opens May 1)

Ten Week Tennis is about more than learning the game—it’s about having fun with your friends, playing the greatest sport,  building community, confidence, and a lifelong love of staying active. We can’t wait to see you on the courts this summer.

Register at Eventbrite here – opens on May 1st