OHTC offers a full service tennis program for all ages and skills. Two full time USPTA (United States Professional Tennis Association) teaching pros offer private and group lessons seven days a week. Adults have the option of participating in USTA (United States Tennis Association) as well as social events and tournaments. Juniors may play on interclub teams year round and we offer a summer junior tennis/basketball camp (ages 6-16). If you are a new tennis member or just beginning to pick up tennis as a sport, we have a suggestion that will help you meet other members and have a great time too. Why not join one of our USTA Adult League Teams? Oakland Hills has eleven teams that range in skills from 2.5 to 5.0 for men and women. As a member of a team, you will be able to practice with and meet players of similar skills. To participate, you need to get a USTA rating this month as rosters are forming soon. The 2.5 and 3.0 women's teams are in need of players, send an email to membership@oaklandhills.com. Rating information can be found in the Inside Tennis magazine, USTA office (748-7373), USTA Internet site (www.ustanorcal.com), or call the club. Parents with younger kids (4-6 years) can call Bill Merida (482-0645) for information on his Pee-Wee group tennis lessons. These are very popular with both kids and their parents. Juniors interested in improving their tennis skills can call Jerry to join his Tuesday or Wednesday group lessons. The Tuesday group is for kids just starting out or with limited skills (ages 8 to 12 years). The Wednesday workout is for the junior who is ready for competitive tennis with other clubs (all ages). All classes meet from 4 pm to 5:30 pm for ten weeks. Cost $130.00. Adults can play every weekend and not have to worry about setting up their own matches. Call Bill for information and costs to join his weekend match making service. Both men and women of all skills have enjoyed this service as a way to improve their games and meet other players. Head Pro Jerry Conrad 510-262-9955 www.tenniswithjerryconrad.com Click here for information on lessons, camps, and after school junior tennis classes. After School Tennis Clinics (PDF) Assistant Pro Bill Merida 510-482-0645

 

Black Soled Shoes Rules:

1. Oakland Hills Tennis Club reserves the right to make the final decision on the acceptability of any shoes that are to be worn on the tennis courts or fitness rooms. Its decision is final and applicable to all Members, Guests, Staff and Independent contractors.

2. All guests are required to sign a Guest Waiver Form prior to using the facilities. By signing this agreement, guests agree to abide by club rules

3. All shoes manufactured for tennis, and most for basketball, are acceptable on the tennis courts except those that have black soles or are otherwise deemed unacceptable by the club.

4. All other shoes are unacceptable including, but not limited to, street shoes, joggin shoes, track shoes, cross training shoes and the like.

5. Front desk staff personnel will make the determination of acceptability or unacceptability of any shoes at the time of play. If shoes are determined to be unacceptable, player may notuse those shoes under any circumstances. Using unacceptable shoes in defiance of a ruling by a staff person is grounds for dismissal from the club.

6. Advanced approval of shoes: The club will gladly make a determination of the acceptability or unacceptability of shoes anytime during normal operating hours. This determination will be entered in the Black Soled Shoes Log and the Black Soled Shoes List so that all affected may determine acceptability or unacceptability of shoes. If not on the Log or List, an advanced inspection is recommended. Once entered into the Black Soled Shoe List that determination can be relied on.

7. Visiting teams and guests may request an advanced determination of the acceptability or unacceptability of shoes at any time. It is recommended that this inspection be done at least two weeks before anticipation of playing at the club. Otherwise, that player risks a last minute determination that may not be in his or her favor.

8. Captains of visiting teams, whose players insist on wearing unacceptable shoes, may request that an alternate site be used. This request must be made to the respective OHTC captain no less than two weeks in advance. OHTC captains must accommodate the visiting captain's request provided an acceptable alternate site and time is offered. It will be deemed appropriate if the time is the same as the OHTC scheduled match.

9. Should the visiting captain request an alternate site and time when more than half of the visiting team players insist on wearing unacceptable shoes, the visiting captain must provide an acceptable site and time for all matches, including those with acceptable shoes, so that all matches can be played at the same venue.

10. Any affected person may appeal a staff person's decision if they think it is unfair. An appeal is to be made to OHTC by contacting James W. Thompson, Sr., President, Michelle Lafferty, Manager, or Rose Ann Kase, Front Desk Manager. An appointment will be required for any appeal and their decision will be final and unalterable.

11. Club hours are Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM; Saturday & Sunday, 8:00 AM to 8:00:00 PM

Acceptable Shoes

Manufacturer Style
Adidas Clima Cool
Adidas a3 Pro Team 2
Converse Home Court
K Swiss Tongue Twister
New Balance 652
New Balance 609
New Balance 556
Nike City Court II
Reebok Classic
Reebok Career High
Wilson Pro Staff 1000
Wilson Pro Staff 710
Wilson Zone
Wilson Advantage Court

Note: The above shoes at first
glance appear to be black soled,
but they are not. All black soled
shoes are unacceptable regardless
of manufacturer's claims about marking.

Unacceptable Black Soled Shoes

Addidas Barricade III
Adidas Adiprene
Adidas Super Cup
Adidas Supercush
Blacksburg 7 Edition
Converse Chuck Taylor Stencil Hi
K Swiss Black
K Swiss Origin
New Balance 574
New Balance 620
Nike 20 Twenty
Nike Air Cannon
Nike Air Impel
Nike Air Monarch II 4E
Nike Legend Boys GS
Nike OverPlay
Prince Fastcourt
Reebock I-3
Reebok Classic Black
Skechers Premier Black
Skechers Spokes
Vans Health GS
Vans Mallard
Vans Swirl
Vision Nemesis
Wilson Crossfire
Wilson Phantom
World Industries Battle