Sport: Tennis (Men)

Contact: William Newberry (wnewberry@college.harvard.edu), David Miller (davidmiller@college.harvard.edu), and Jake Dockterman (jdockterman13@college.harvard.edu)

Student Run Website: http://www.harvardclubtennis.org/

Overview: Welcome to the Harvard Men’s Club Tennis Team! We are a competitive tennis team that practices 3 times a week, all year long. The level of play ranges considerably, from occasional players to division III Varsity level. We practice outdoors at the Beren Center from September- November and April-May, and indoors at the Murr Center from December-March. The Harvard Club Tennis team welcomes Undergraduates, as well as all Graduate students, post-docs and members of the Extension School.

Club life: Your involvement with Club Tennis is up to you. You may be a lazy recreational tourist or a die-hard competitor; we’re fine with either (though we prefer the latter!). Alongside practices and matches, the club offers a valuable social experience: mixers between the Men and Women’s teams, occasional dinners around Cambridge, viewings of Grand Slam tournaments, and a subsidized tour to the US Open on Labor Day Weekend. Harvard Club Tennis also provides an opportunity for its members to stay connected after graduation. Through our email network, graduates in NYC, DC and other areas have found hitting partners.

Competition: The team participates in bi-weekly Dual Matches against colleges from the North East (Yale, Dartmouth, Tufts, BC, Brown, UNH, and more), USTA tournaments and competes at the New England Sectionals each year to play in the National Championships in April. Harvard Club Tennis has participated in Nationals in 2007, 2008, and 2011. Due to limited spots for these competitions, we expect regular attendance at practice from those interested in playing on the competitive team. All expenses related to these events are fully covered by team funds.