About the Racquet Club

Membership in the SSCA Racquet Club includes use of the Hillcrest Tennis Courts, located at 320 Hillcrest Drive, and the Sea Oats Pickleball Courts located located at 253 Sea Oats Trail.  Racquet Club members and their guests may use both these facilities at no charge. Players are required to bring their own racquets, paddles and balls.

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2026 Racquet Club Board of Directors

John Leatherwood, President
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Joe Meagher, Vice President

Dixie Weier, Social Director
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Cheryl Gasper, Secretary
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Tony Bigbee, Facilities Maintenance

Hillcrest Tennis Courts

The Tennis Courts located at 320 Hillcrest Drive include the two courts, a covered gazebo with tables and seats for spectators, a water fountain, a clean port-a-potty, and equipment to maintain the courts in good playing condition. 

The facilities are fenced with a locked gate. Racquet Club members are given the gate code when they join and whenever the code is updated.

The Club hosts several tennis mixers each year, including organized matches and refreshments. The turn-out for these events has been great fun for our club players and non-players alike.

There are several organized groups for tennis play during the week - Mixed Doubles Wednesday evening, Women’s Friday morning and Men's Saturday morning. Times are posted on the court reservation sheets at the courts. Mixed and Men's groups are open to all. Please contact [email protected] for more information. The Hillcrest Courts are available 7 days a week, year-round.

Rules

  • Courts are for playing tennis ONLY. No Pickleball – please use the Pickleball Courts at Sea Oats Park.
  • Not permitted on Courts: skateboards, roller skates, bikes, animals.
  • Courts markings/lines and net heights shall conform to USTA standards. Any marking, alteration or adjustment of court lines or net is strictly prohibited.
  • Tennis shoes or similar rubber-soled shoes are required on court surfaces.
  • Racquet Club members and their Guests are the only personas authorized to use the courts.
  • All play must be recorded on the sign-up sheets (posted in display cabinet) inside court entry gate, whether reserved in advance or used on an as available basis. Sign-Up Sheets will be posted monthly.
  • Each member can reserve one court for a maximum of 3 times per week in advance. To reserve a court: Select Court 1 or Court 2 sheet. List on sign-up sheet the following: member player full name and property address in time slot reserved. Players not using their reserved court within 10 minutes of start time forfeit their reservation. Unreserved or forfeited time periods go to the first eligible player wishing to use the courts who must list their name, plus the notation NR on the sign-up sheet prior to playing.
  • The Racquet Club reserves the right to block out court time for special events.
  • Time Limits when others are waiting or have signed up are as follows:
    • Singles – 1 ½ Hours
    • Doubles – 2 Hours
  • No glass containers or food are allowed on the Courts. Players are to leave the Courts clean and free of debris after playing. Remove all tennis balls/cans and personal belongings. SSCA is not responsible for personal belongings left on the premises.
  • Please refrain from retrieving balls on the opposite court during play. Players are expected to be courteous to other players and to follow court etiquette. Appropriate and non-offensive language and protocol should prevail while using the facility. Be aware that children may be present. 

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Tennis Reservations

Tennis court sign-up is currently a manual sign-up sheet for each court. The sign-up sheets are located in a display cabinet inside the court entry gate. All play must be recorded on the sign-up sheets whether reserved in advance or used on an “as available basis”. Sign-Up Sheets will be posted monthly.

Court 1 is the eastern court which features a backboard for practice. Court 2 is the western court. Both courts are equipped with seating for additional players. 

Each member can reserve one court for a maximum of 3 times per week in advance.

Time Limits for play are:
  • Singles: 1½ hours
  • Doubles: 2 hours

On the sheets you will find noted play times for Men’s Doubles and Mixed Doubles Open Play each week.

The Racquet Club reserves the right to block out court time for special events.

Beginning in January 2027 the Tennis Court reservations system will move to YourCourts. There will be more information on this coming soon.

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Sea Oats Pickleball Courts

The Pickleball facilities are located at 253 Sea Oats Trail, within Sea Oats Park. A port-a-potty is available in the park, and two parking lots are located near the courts. Please be respectful of our neighbors and do not park on the street.

The Sea Oats Pickleball courts are available 7-days a week, year-round. We ask that the courts be used during the day, and not after dusk. The pickleball courts are only to be used for pickleball. Marking courts or adjusting the net for other sports is prohibited. Tennis shoes, sneakers, or similar rubber-soled shoes are required for play on all courts.

The SSCA pickleball courts are privately owned and are for the exclusive use of SSCA Racquet Club members and their guests; members are responsible for their guests’ behavior. Play at your own risk.

Rules

Winter Hours are 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM from November through March, daylight permitting.
Summer Hours are 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM from April through October, daylight permitting.
Please make sure guests know NOT to use the courts before 8am. It can be quite disruptive to neighbors.
  • The pickleball courts are in a neighborhood, so we must be respectful of our neighbors.
  • No glass containers or food are allowed on the courts.
  • Pick up your trash.
  • No loud or offensive language and be aware that children may be present.
  • Parking is limited, so walking, bike riding, or carpooling are encouraged.
  • Courts are for pickleball playing only.
  • Reservations are required.
  • Members will get a code for the locked gate when they complete their reservation.
  • Court shoes, sneakers or similar rubber-soled shoes are required for play.
  • The gate is to be closed at all times, especially when the courts are not in use.
  • SSCA is not responsible for personal belongings left behind.

Who Can Play

Racquet Club members and their guests are the only persons authorized to use the courts. Guests under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Trespassers

The Southern Shores Police Department says members should call 911 or the SSPD Non-emergency Number  252-473-3444 if they see anyone attempting to scale the fence or break into the courts.

Reserving a Court

Please see Pickleball Reservations section below.

Open Play

Check Weekly Events email or the community calendar for most up to date schedule.
Open Play is open to Adult Players of ALL skill levels. Maximum 12 players per session on both courts, which will allow for rotational play. Limit 4 Sessions per week per User. To reserve a slot, log in to Your Courts and join the Open Play session of your choice in the Reservations Schedule. If the Session is full, you may add your name to the Wait List. If you cannot play, please cancel your reservation by removing your name from the Schedule. No Show reservations are forfeited 10 minutes after start time, unless someone present in the group is notified.
Open Play Rotational Rules 
The intent of the Open Play session is to mix players of all abilities. Those wanting to stay within one skill level group must reserve a court for Casual Play.
12 or fewer players per session (two courts):
  • Two paddle stacking - winners stay but split sides
  • No single player can play more than 3 games in a row (unless only four players show).
More than 12 players per session:
  • Four paddle stacking - all four players rotate off court.
  • Alternate paddle stacking between winning and losing sides to mix players.
  • Foursome desiring to stay as a group must stack at the end of the line of paddles.

Casual Play

Check Weekly Events email or the community calendar for most up to date schedule.

Members may reserve Court 1 or Court 2 for a 60-minute session for up to 6 players, limited to 2 Casual Play sessions per day and 4 sessions per week per household. At the end of each reservation, players are expected to leave the court regardless of the score. No show reservations are forfeited 5 minutes after start time.  Please arrive 5 minutes before your designated reservation.

Questions?

For concerns or questions, please email the SSCA Racquet Club board at [email protected]

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Pickleball Reservations with Your Courts

How to reserve pickleball court time at Sea Oats Park

SSCA Racquet Club Members must reserve a slot in regularly scheduled Open Play Sessions (Both Courts) or reserve a court for Casual Play. No exceptions. 

The SSCA has set up a free online scheduling system for the pickleball courts at YourCourts.com to be used by Racquet Club members. Every paid Racquet Club member is registered as a user. If your SSCA account includes two email addresses, two users in your household can make reservations. Contact the SSCA if you would like to add a secondary email to your account.

Reservations can be made up to two weeks in advance.

The Racquet Club reserves the right to block out court time for special events or other social activities.

You can download the YourCourts App here:



Members First Time Logging In

Follow these steps for your initial log into the reservation system online at YourCourts.com or using the YourCourts app:

  1. Enter this website address in your browser window OR click this link: https://www.yourcourts.com/security/showLogin
  2. Enter your SSCA primary or secondary email address and the temporary password sscalogin
  3. Click the blue “Log In” bar
  4. You will be prompted to create a new secure password for your YourCourts account. Password does not have to match SSCA password.
  5. The Reservation Screen will appear with the schedule for current day. You may join a Pickleball Open Play session or reserve a court for Casual Play up to two weeks in advance.


Rental Guests

Your property management company will provide you with an email and password you can use to access YourCourts.

  1. Enter this website address in your browser window OR click this link: https://www.yourcourts.com/security/showLogin
  2. Enter the email and password provided by your property management company
  3. Click the blue “Log In” bar
  4. The Reservation Screen will appear with the schedule for current day. You may join a Pickleball Open Play session or reserve a court for Casual Play up to two weeks in advance.


Pickleball Rules

Please review our Sea Oats Pickleball Rules before playing.

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Get Involved!

Are you interested in Volunteering? The SSCA Racquet Club is always looking for volunteers to serve on the Racquet Club board.  Contact [email protected] for additional information.

Thank you to the many local members who volunteer their time maintaining the courts for everyone's playing enjoyment!

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