HAWTHORNE MUNICIPAL TENNIS COURTS
Wagaraw Road near May Street 

The Borough's Tennis Courts, located on Wagaraw Road near May Street, are available for use by Hawthorne residents only and their guests during daylight hours.  The rules for the use of these courts are as follows:

Tennis Court Use Policy 

1. The tennis courts are for the use of Hawthorne residents and their guests only. While using the courts, residents must carry identification demonstrating Hawthorne residency.  A guest must use the same court as his/her the resident host. 
2. Only tennis shoes, or sneakers can be used on the tennis courts.  No street shoes.
3. No skateboards, bicycles, unicycles, roller skates, roller blades or "heelies" or similar items can be used on the tennis courts.
4. People are not allowed in the tennis court enclosure unless they are playing tennis or are teaching someone how to play tennis.  Spectators must be outside of the fenced area.
5. Tennis courts can be used during playable daylight hours.  The exact hours are not specified because of the seasonal light changes.  The Administration, DPW, or the Police can close the courts at any time, for any reason.
6. Borough-sponsored tennis classes or events and scholastic tennis teams that have scheduled court time for practice or competition have precedence over a resident use.  The Administration must have previously approved said scheduled time.
7. No alcoholic beverages or food can be brought into the tennis enclosure.
8. No animals are allowed in the tennis enclosure.
9. No smoking. 

The ability to make and enforce these regulations is covered under Chapter 200 of Hawthorne Borough Code.

SUMMER YOUTH TENNIS CLINIC 2008

The Board of Recreation operates a Summer Youth Tennis Clinic, directed by Tennis Pro Samuel Monaco, who is certified by the U.S. Professional Tennis Registry.  The program is open to children living in the Borough, age 7 to 15.

The rate is $35 per child payable to the Borough of Hawthorne.  Registration for the 2008 program will take place at the Municipal Building, 445 Lafayette Avenue, from 5:30 pm through 7:30 pm on May 13th and June 10th, at which time residents may also register for the Summer Recreation program and pool membership.  To facilitate registration, please print and complete the Registration Form ahead of time.  Proof of residency must be provided at the time of registration, consisting of a parent's driver's license and the child's school report card.

Dates:  July 7th to 24th. Monday - Thursday
Hours:  8:00am to 9:00am