Amelia Island Tennis
The Omni Amelia Island Plantation is ranked as the No. 2 Tennis Resort on Florida’s East Coast and as one of the Top 50 Tennis Resorts in the U.S. by Tennis Magazine. Located underneath a canopy of ancient oaks, Omni's Racquet Park is tucked within Amelia Island Plantation’s sprawling 1,350-acres. A world-renowned tennis resort with 23 Har-Tru® fast-dry clay courts, three of which are lighted for night play, the property has hosted legends like Andre Agassi, the Williams sisters, Chris Evert and Maria Sharapova. Professional instruction provided by experts from Cliff Drysdale Tennis, providing group tennis clinics and personal lessons in a distinctive setting, catered to all ages, every level of play and groups of all sizes.
The Cliff Drysdale Tennis program combines world-class instruction and programs. We cater to the full spectrum of tennis players, from individuals and couples to families and team groups. With our comprehensive adult and junior options, we have everyone’s game covered. If you do not see a program below that suits you or would like a customized team package please contact Director of Tennis Scott Colebourne at scolebourne@omnihotels.com (904)277-5151.
Scott Colebourne, Director of Tennis, joined the Omni Amelia Island Plantation team in February. He comes to the resort from the Cliff Drysdale Tennis (CDT) managed Stratton Mountain Resort in Vermont, where he had served as Director of Tennis since February of 2009. With CDT since 2007, Scott is an award-winning tennis director, with a notable playing history and extensive management and instruction experience. Scott holds a Bachelor of Management Studies degree from the University of Waikato, NZ and is PTR certified. As a Junior, he was nationally ranked in the top 5 in New Zealand, and went on to play at the Collegiate All American level at Vincennes University, Indiana. In addition to a strong playing record, Scott has demonstrated superior coaching skills at the professional level since 1999, in New Zealand and throughout the US at both Cliff Drysdale and independent tennis facilities.
Fees:
Court fees per person, per day: $15
Ball machine per hour (plus applicable court fee): $20
Night play per hour: $25
Racquet rental per day: $5
Juniors (15 and under) play free when accompanied by a paying adult, limit 2 per paying adult
Adult Clinics:
| Adult Shot of the Day Instructional | Monday - Sunday | 9am - 10am | $35pp |
| Adult Drills and Strategy Clinic (open to players intermediate and above) |
Monday - Sunday | 10am - 11am | $35pp |
| Cardio Tennis (open to all level of players) |
Monday, Wednesday, Saturday | 5pm -6pm | $25pp |
Junior Clinics:
| Peewees (ages 6-8) | Monday - Saturday | 3:15pm - 4pm | $25pp |
| Thunder (ages 9-12) | Monday - Saturday | 4pm - 5pm | $25pp |
*Reservations are recommended. Please call the pro shop on (904) 277-5145.
| Lessons & Clinics: | 1 hour / 1/2 hour |
| Private with Pro | $70 / $40 |
| Private with Director | $75 / $45 |
| Semi-Private with Pro | $40 / $25 |
| Semi-Private with Director | $45 / $30 |
*Reservations are required
*3 or more people, or private & semi-private rates apply
**Custom packages can be built for larger groups
Rules:
Proper tennis attire required. Appropriate tennis shoes only. Shirts are required at all times. Bathing suits, sports bra tops, blue jeans, and/or cut-off shorts are not permitted.
Honors and Awards
Tennis Magazine:
Top 50 Greatest Tennis Resorts in the USA
Top 5 Best Junior Programs in the USA
Bud Collins in USA Today:
Top 10 Great Places To Serve & Volley
World Tennis Magazine:
5-Star Tennis Resort
Racquet Magazine:
Top 100 World Resorts