Marguerite Tennis Pavilion Named PTR Public Facility of the Year

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) presented its annual awards today during the 2018 PTR International Tennis Symposium.

The event, which includes more than 40 educational presentations for tennis teachers and coaches, is underway February 13-16, Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

Marguerite Tennis Pavilion, in Mission Viejo, California, has been named PTR Public Facility of the Year. The facility has been hosting prestigious sporting events since the 1970s including the early WTA Virginia Slims Tournaments. It has come a long way, Baby!

As the first successful master planned community in the United States and a City that has produced countless swimming and diving Olympians and tennis Paralympians, Mission Viejo has long graced the international stage.

PTR CEO Dan Santorum, Head Professional Ryan Hill

Recreational and elite tennis have a rich history in the city. The Marguerite Tennis Pavilion is home to more than 1,000 members who enjoy tennis at every level. Today, Head Pro Ryan Hill, a PTR Professional in all five pathways, ensures that education for coaches and students plays a pivotal role. In fact, in this last year alone, a clear path was built for junior development – from 10 and under red through yellow ball. Adult development is essential in Marguerite’s programming and includes daily league activity and all levels of USTA functions.

With 18 lighted courts, a state of the art clubhouse and closed camera system for live video and tournament feeds, the Marguerite Tennis Pavilion is the perfect venue for an array of events, including ITF Wheelchair Masters. Conveniently nestled halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, it’s also a perfect setting for PTR workshops. In 2017, all PTR education pathways and instructing wheelchair tennis were offered at the pristine facility.

PTR is the largest global organization of tennis teaching professionals with more than 16,000 members in 125 countries. It has the greatest percentage of multicultural and women members of any such organization. PTR is dedicated to educating, certifying and serving tennis teachers and coaches around the world in order to grow the game.