Belton's Tennis History
Belton is known throughout the state of South Carolina for it's tennis heritage, which began in the early 1900's. As a result, Belton has become the home of the South Carolina Tennis Hall of Fame, located in the historic Depot Building. Belton has produced top players for over 70 years and hosts the top juniors tennis tournament in the state. This year that tournament is the 53rd annual Palmetto Tennis Championship.
The 2009 Palmetto
Championships
53rd Anniversary Tennis
Tournament
Details Award Winners Photos
2009 Tournament Details & Competition Results
A number of top tournaments are held in Belton each year. The Palmetto Tennis Championships, being the most popular, is an amateur tournament played between young competitors from South Carolina between the ages of 10 and 18. The top finishers move on to the Southern Closed Championships the following week. Belton has hosted the June tournament since 1957. We consider ourselves the smallest town hosting the largest junior tennis tournament in the United States.
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Wachovia Palmetto Championships |
| Competition Results |
| 2009 Results |
| 2008 Results |
| 2007 Results |
| 2006 Results |
| 2005 Results |
| 2004 Results |
| 2003 Results |
| 2002 Results or 2002 Results |
| 2001 Results |
2010 Belton Tennis Tournament Calendar
| June 5 - 11 | ü | - | 54th Anniversary Palmetto Championships - South Carolina Junior Tournament - Details & Entry Information |
| April 17 | ü | - | Rising Stars at Belton: Chili Cook-off Tennis Tournament |
| Sept. 25 - 26 | - | 24th Hall of Fame Classic - girls' High School Tennis Tournament with 8 top teams. 2010 Details & 2009 Photos |
The Belton Tennis Center
The Belton Tennis Center Serves as the Center of Operation during the Palmetto Tennis Tournament. It is a public facility funded by private dollars. We invite you to play at our five court complex. It is open for public play from sun up until sun down, except on Sunday when there is no play until noon. There is no charge for the use of the Belton Tennis Center.
The Belton Tennis Center is staffed by a part-time professional, Jonathan Rice of Belton. He is available most days for group or private lessons and can be reached at his home (864-369-7933) or by calling the Belton Tennis Association (864-338-9087).
Lessons and Clinics are available by calling (864)-338-9087.
2010 Belton Tennis QuickStart Program
QuickStart is a new way to teach young children under 10 how to play tennis and have fun. Short nets, foam or low compression red felt balls and cross court (36') play are used for beginners. Beginning instruction involves hand/eye coordination drills rather than actual hitting. More advanced children (who usually are 9 or 10 years old) play on a short court (60') with a low compression orange felt ball. Appropriate size racquets are important. The QuickStart format is to prepare children for a full size 78' court and yellow balls when they turn 11, although QuickStart short courts may be used for older children who are just starting.
One hour QuickStart sessions will be held on Tuesday nights at 6:00 at the Belton Tennis Center. Rain outs will be made up by extending the season. Three seasons will be offered:
- Spring - 7 weeks March 16 through May 4 (with April 6 off)
- Summer - 5 weeks July 13 through August 10
- Fall - 7 weeks September 14 through October 26
For tennis related questions, please e-mail Rex Maynard.