Check out pictures from the proposed men's tennis clubhouse
Often described as the finest collegiate tennis complex in the nation by visiting coaches, the Georgia tennis teams have used the high-class facilities of the Dan Magill Tennis Complex to produce high class programs. In 1977, Henry Feild Stadium, with a capacity of 4,500, was built and it has been the host of 19 of the past 22 NCAA Men's Tennis Championships and the 1994 NCAA Women's Tennis Championships. In 1991, Henry Field Stadium added lights, thanks to actress Kim Basinger, an Athens native.
In 1980, through the generosity of alumnus Lindsey Hopkins, Jr., Georgia's indoor facilities were constructed with four courts and a 1,200 seating capacity. The McWhorter Tennis Center has six outdoor courts, plus a dressing room and meeting room for the Georgia players.
Men's Tennis Clubhouse
Check out drawings of the new men's tennis clubhouse!
Tennis Facility Construction Photos
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With teams dating back to 1898, UGA Men's Tennis has provided Georgia faithful with decades of thrilling tennis, 20 SEC Conference Championships, three NCAA Team Championships, and two National Player of the Year Awards. Affectionately known as the Mecca of Collegiate Tennis, the University of Georgia Men's Tennis program is proud to announce the Men's Tennis Clubhouse Project.
The new clubhouse will be located next to Court 1 (where the existing clubhouse structure is currently). The proposed structure will include a facade which will create a Wimbledon type setting. Included in the plans are adequate space for locker room and restroom facilities, a study lounge with computer access for study and research, coaches offices, a reception area, team meeting rooms for both the men's and women's tennis programs, and a museum and archives area to effectively and attractively display the history of Georgia Tennis. In addition, the facility will include concession stands, a ticket booth, and an upper pavilion with tables and a serving area to accommodate the VIP seating area.
In coordination with the women's tennis clubhouse project, the upgrades to the Dan Magill Complex will truly be a showcase for collegiate tennis and will more than meet the needs of student-athletes, coaches, and tennis fans of all ages.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $2,000,000
AMOUNT RAISED IN PRIVATE GIFTS: $850,000
PROJECTED START DATE: As soon as monies are available
PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE: Not yet determined
(for a detailed brochure highlighting this facility, call (706) 542-9239 or email Nikki Chester)
Women's Tennis Clubhouse
Click here for drawings of the new facility.
Tennis Facility Construction Photos
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The Women's Tennis program proudly announces the unveiling of plans for a new Women's Tennis Clubhouse: A Championship Environment. This facility will be over 3000 square feet and located next to the existing Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame while overlooking courts 4, 5, and 6.
The clubhouse will include an archives and memorabilia area, coaches offices, player locker rooms, a study lounge, a sports medicine training room, an upper level pavilion with 180 stadium seats, and a brick plaza entrance to the courts.
TOTAL ESTIMATED COST: $1,000,000
AMOUNT RAISED IN PRIVATE GIFTS: $40,000
PROJECTED START DATE: Not yet determined
PROJECTED COMPLETION DATE: Not yet determined
(for a detailed brochure highlighting this facility, call (706) 542-9239 or email Nikki Chester)
ITA Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame
The Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) selected the University of Georgia as the site of its Collegiate Tennis Hall of Fame in 1982. Even after officially retiring from Georgia in 1995, the legendary Dan Magill serves as chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee and curator of the Hall of Fame. In 1983, the first members of the Hall of Fame were selected and enshrined in ceremonies during the NCAA Championships in Athens. Thanks to the generosity of the Rogers family (Athenian Marianne and famous singer Kenny), the Hall of Fame building was dedicated during the 1984 NCAAs. The Hall of Fame inducts members annually, honoring past collegiate players, coaches and contributors dating back to 1883 when the first national tournament was held, making tennis the oldest national collegiate championship. Visitors to the Hall of Fame can view more than 800 photographs and murals, featuring Hall of Fame members, NCAA singles, doubles and team champions, winners of ITA's national tournaments, collegians who have excelled in Davis Cup play and Grand Slam winners. There are numerous racquets used by champions from different eras, including 90-year-old replicas of those used by the first U.S. Davis Cup team players in 1900, and the first tennis rulebook in the country (1879). Private donations fund the Hall of Fame operations including the upkeep and improvement of the numerous displays. Contributions to assist in the development of the Hall of Fame are tax deductible. Checks should be made payable to ITA Hall of Fame and sent to the attention of the Curator, Tennis Hall of Fame, P.O. Box 1472, Athens, GA 30603.
Complex History
1958: Six Rubico Tennis Courts Erected in Present Location.
1968: Rubico Courts Converted to Grass-tex Hard Courts.
1977: Main Grandstand Constructed
