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Tennis Hall of Fame
April 4, 2026
Russell Fink, who helped found the Annapolis Area Tennis School in 2002, was inducted into the Anne Arundel County Hall of Fame in 2025. Fink was the first CEO and president of AATS. Russell was born in India in 1927 where his parents were missionaries. He was raised in Pennsylvania, served as an army nurse in WWII, and became a Lutheran Minister. Russell’s tennis story is remarkable because he didn’t pick up a racquet until his mid-50s. At age 87, Russell was ranked number 3 in the country and number 22 in the world in the 85-and-older age group. Russell Fink lived his motto, “Tennis for Life”, and the AATS mission is still “Tennis for All”.
Instructor Workshop
February 16, 2026
The Annapolis Area Tennis School (AATS) will sponsor a free clinic for tennis instructors at Sport Fit Bowie on March 28 from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. The clinic will be led by experienced instructors from AATS, The Tennis Alliance, and AACTA. Participants will rotate through stations for 10-and-Under Tennis and Adults. The clinic will show how to make learning fun, to teach sound fundamentals, to organize classes, and to handle groups with mixed ability. Don’t miss this opportunity to add valuable skills to your toolbox!
Date: Saturday, March 28, 2026
Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM
Location: Sport Fit Bowie, 100 White Marsh Park Drive, Bowie, MD 20715
Phone: 301-262-4553
Registration for 30
Adult Neighborhood Tennis by AATS
January 19, 2026
AATS will offer four weeks of Adult Neighborhood Tennis in August 2026 at Severna Park High School on Sundays and Annapolis High School on Tuesdays.
Sundays (8/2 – 8/23): From 4:30 – 6:00 PM at Severna Park High School, 60 Robinson Rd, Severna Park, MD 21146. Cost $105
Tuesdays (8/4 - 8/25): From 6:30 – 8:00 PM at Annapolis High School, 2700 Riva Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401. Cost $105
AATS Spring and Summer Programs 2026
January 19, 2026
AATS will offer a full range of tennis instruction for children and adults this year. The Spring Session starts on April 6, and the Summer Session starts on June 1. Children’s summer camps will be during the week of July 27, 2026. For information, review the AATS Program pages or look for the County’s Spring/Summer Recreation and Summer Camp Guide. Registration starts on February 9, 2026.
