Weekly tennis pick-up matches are open to all

Informal groups gather weekly at the courts on Station Street. If tennis is your game, you can enjoy it while visiting Port Aransas - for free.

Visitors are always welcome to join an informal group of adult tennis players at the Port Aransas High School tennis courts on Station Street. A racket, some balls and the ability to keep the ball in play are the only requirements.

Four of the courts are lighted and four others are unlighted.

Players who enjoy the exercise and camaraderie of doubles play weekly pick-up games and a monthly round robin tournament.

Players gather for men's, women's and/or mixed doubles at 7:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Evening matches are played on Monday and Wednesday at 7 o'clock. Bring a racket and some balls -- you don't even need a partner.

In addition to the weekly games, the group holds a monthly round robin tennis tournament on the first Saturday of the month. You don't need to have a partner. Just be at the high school courts at 7:45 a.m. and be ready to play at 8 a.m. The tournament usually lasts three to four hours, depending on the number of players that show up and the weather.

The number of sets and scoring method vary depending upon the number of teams entered. Entry "fee" is a can of new tennis balls.

Teams that win the greatest number of games are winners.

Players are randomly paired, and the only requirement for entering besides the can of tennis balls is a desire to have fun.