Racquet sports has been at the center of our Club’s sporting activities for close to 100 years. L’Hirondelle provides the top year-round, private country club racquet facilities in Maryland. Our 2 acre racquet facility includes:
- 15 Har-Tru clay tennis courts, four of which are lighted for premium evening play.
- Six lighted platform tennis (paddle) courts.
- A full service tennis and paddle pro shop offering the latest equipment and clothing lines.
The combination of the facilities and tennis professional staff, allows L’Hirondelle to play host to a dynamic competitive and social tennis experience for the whole family.
Our Director of Racquet Sports – Kent Chalmers
Kent has over 30 years of coaching experience and has directed programs in the U.S. and Australia.
· Certified PTR, PPR, PPTR
· First 100 Pro’s to be certified in tennis, pickleball, and paddle tennis in the USA
· USA High-Performance Coach
· Certified Tennis Coaches Australia
· Tasmanian Coach of the Year
Kent has a passion for racquet sports and developing players to help them achieve their goals. He has worked with all levels of players from beginners to nationally ranked juniors.