The Colony and Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy Team up to Offer the Ultimate Tennis Camp Package

LONGBOAT KEY, FL, August 17, 2004 – The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort, the No. 1 Tennis Resort in the Nation, has teamed up with the Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy (NBTA) to offer a junior camp package that also includes an eight-day, seven-night stay at The Colony. The package is the perfect way for the families of juniors, aspiring to be the next Grand Slam champion, to enjoy The Colony’s all suite accommodations, private Gulf-front beach and full array of amenities, while their child trains like a pro at “the toughest playground in the world” in nearby Bradenton.

The Colony / NBTA Package includes: 8 days/7 nights accommodations in a two-bedroom, two-bath suite at The Colony, one week admission to the NBTA Junior Tennis Program for one child (ages 8-18 years), daily transportation to and from The Colony to the Academy, a $50 Colony resort credit to be used anywhere on property (including dining, spa services, tennis instruction, watersports or in the boutiques), and daily buffet breakfast for two adults. This comprehensive package, inclusive of The Colony and Academy experiences, is priced at $3,725.

Over 30 years ago, famed tennis coach, Nick Bollettieri, invented the tennis "training academy" concept while tennis director at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort. Since establishing his world-renowned, comprehensive tennis complex in nearby Bradenton, he has set the standard for the industry and has produced numerous champions. The weekly sessions for junior players focus on stroke production/training (drilling), matchplay competition, strategy/matchplay analysis, mental conditioning, and physical training.

This incredible resort/academy experience is even more unique in that it allows the serious junior to work with the most highly acclaimed coaches while the balance of the family enjoys all the amenities of a beachfront resort. Recognized by Tennis magazine as the No.1 Tennis Resort in the Nation and named “Best for Tennis” in Gourmet magazine’s annual ranking of the world’s top resorts, The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is a relaxed, comfortable and fashionable all-suite, full-amenity resort conveniently located on the 12 miles of magnificent Gulf Coast beaches of Longboat Key, an island directly adjacent to Sarasota, Florida. Twenty-one courts, daily clinics and private and semi-private lessons led by The Colony’s team of skilled professionals keep tennis enthusiasts on top of their game.

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