We are located on the sound side off highway 12 across the street to the entrance of the Hampton Inn and Pine Island lodge. Take a left at the racquet club entrance gate.
Is there a nature trail close to your facility?
A nature trail is located directly behind our building, but it is not affiliated with our facility. The nature trail is part of the AudubonSociety and maintained by them. You may park in our parking lot or behind the building in the grassy area at the foot of the start of the trail. It is a mix of sand and grass that can accommodate walking or riding a bike with thicker tires. An observation deck over looking the sound can be found about ¾ of a mile out through a small path on the right side of the trail. Remember to bring bug spray.
Are you open to the public?
Yes. Any full time or part time residents, as well as visitors can use our facility for a fee.
I am staying at one of the rental properties and my rental company told me that I have free access to the gym, is that correct?
No. Our gym is not affiliated with any rental companies and the membership is not included in any vacation packages. There is a fee to use our facility.
Is there an airstrip behind the building?
A small airstrip is located directly behind our building as well that is not affiliated with our facility. It is privately owned and not accessible to the public.
Is there a locker room and showers in your facility?
Yes. There are locker rooms and two showers in both ladies and gentlemen’s restrooms. There are lockers provided, but you must bring your own lock. We do not provide any amenities such as mouth wash, razors, shaving cream, etc.
Do you provide towels?
Yes. Hand towels and shower towels are provided (*may be suspended however do to Covid protocols).
Do you have a sauna?
No. We do not have a sauna.
tennis
Does your facility have outdoor tennis courts? Are there clay courts?
No. We have 3 air-conditioned/heated indoor plexi-cushion hard courts.
I know you have daily tennis clinics. Can I just show up?
No.We do require that you make a reservation over the phone. Very often we get filled up or a tennis clinic may get canceled if we don’t have enough players signed up.
What is the clinic structure like?
Each clinic has a short warmup and multiple games and competitions played throughout. Players will constantly be moving and never waiting in line for long.
Can I sign up online?
No. We only take reservations for clinics and lessons over the phone or via email.
My plans changed and I won’t be able to make it to the clinic or a lesson. Should I call?
Yes, please. We always have a wait list going so we do ask you to let us know at your earliest convenience if you can’t make it to aclinic or a lesson.
Is there a dress code to the play on your tennis courts? Shoes?
We don’t have a dress code, but we do ask you wear tennis shoes with non-marking soles.
Do you provide towels?
Hand towels and shower towels are provided. (*may be suspended however do to Covid protocols)
My family will be playing tennis, but I will not. Is there a place I can wait and watch them?
Yes. You can either stay and watch in the area by the tennis courts, or there is an observation deck upstairs that has chairs and tables where family and friends can look over the tennis courts.
Is there a ball machine I can use?
Yes. You can use the ball machine for a fee, plus the court fee.
We are on vacation and would like to play tennis, but we forgot to bring our tennis racquets with us. Do you have any demos that we can borrow?
Yes. We rent modern demos for a fee to use at our facility only.
Can we use any of your equipment like ball pickup tubes or basket balls?
Yes. Equipment provided for free includes: balls, hoppers, baskets, tubes, training devices like cones and lines.
I am a tennis pro. Can I come teach lessons at your facility to my clients?
No. Only the pros employed at the Pine Island Racquet and Fitness Center can teach clinics and private lessons.
FITNESS CENTER
Do you offer group fitness classes or personal training sessions?
No. We do not offer any classes or personal training. Daily, weekly, and part-time/full-time gym memberships are available.
What kind of equipment do you have?
We offer a variety of equipment for your workout. Below is a list of the equipment we have. If you have a specific question feel free to give us a call:
Smith machines (2) are available to perform bench press, squats and other exercises. We do not have a squat rack/power rack to perform bench press or squats with a free moving barbell.
Barbell for deadlifts, rows, presses, etc.
Free weights ranging from 2 - 85 pounds
Cybex machines: seated leg press, seated leg curl, leg extension, hip abduction, overhead press, chest press, chest fly machine, arm extension, arm curl, ab crunch, back extension, decompression table, lat pull down, back rower/delt, cable column w/ several handles and accessories.
Miscellaneous equipment: yoga mats, ab balls, foam rollers, weighted bars, jump ropes, elastic bands, etc.
Is there an age restriction to use the gym?
There is no age restriction for teenagers, but all under the age of 16 are asked to be accompanied by an adult in the weight room.
Does the gym get busy during certain hours?
Yes. During the summer months the gym is very busy during the morning hours until around noon. The later in the afternoon, the less busy it becomes.
Are there specific rules for clothing and music?
Shirts are required. No personal music may be played aloud.
PICKLEBALL
How many indoor pickleball courts do you have?
We have 4 pickleball courts indoors. We have permanent lines down on one of the tennis courts and portable nets.
How many outdoor pickleball courts do you have?
Please call for more information. We are currently in the process of being able to offer pickleball outdoors.
Do you have paddles and balls available?
Yes. We have 8 paddles and extra balls available to use at no extra cost.
Do you offer lessons?
Yes. We offer private and group lessons. Please call us for more information or to reserve times.
Can I just show up at a certain time to play with other people?
No. As with tennis we require everyone to call in advance to reserve spots for any clinics, round robins or open play time. During the summer months we try to organize play for visitors a few times a week.
