Two events that will crown tennis royalty are coming up at Pelican Marsh.

This Saturday there will be a “King of the Court” event for 3.5-level men. It could spotlight as many as 16 teams competing for prizes in a unique two-hour format. The cost is $10 per person and the event will begin at 9:30 am.

A “Queen of the Court” event for 3.5 women is slated for Sept. 6, also at 9:30 a.m. It will have the same format and prizes.

Pete Minarich of Pelican Marsh says the two-hour format allows for a competitive tournament experience without players having to set aside an entire weekend.

Both events are limited to 16 teams and teams will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis. Pelican Marsh residents have first priority in sign-ups.

Beverages will be provided throughout the competition and all players must sign up in advance by calling 514-3200. Minarich emphasizes that all players must have a 3.5 USTA rating.

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Charles Coffey, Majana Vukajlovic and Lauren Barr were winners in this past weekend’s USPTA/JusTennis Junior Tennis Series at the Vineyards Community Park.

Coffey defeated Ian Figueroa 8-2 in the Boys 10s, while Vukajlovic overcame Julia Van Fleet 8-6 in the Girls 10s. Barr beat Madison Neill 8-1 in the Girls 12s.

Van Fleet and Neill lead the Series standings with six Grand Prix points apiece. Tied with five points apiece in third place are Nicky Iandimarino, Coffey, Barr, Vukajlovic, Trevor Conte, Laura Morgan and Zachary Schiller.

The next event in the Series is a singles tournament, to be played at the East Naples Community Park on Saturday, Sept. 20. These tournaments are designed to help novices at tournament competition learn tennis procedures and sportsmanship and to help parents learn the nuances of tennis spectatorship.

The registration deadline for the Sept. 20 tournament is Thursday, Sept. 18. Contact Collier County Parks tennis pro Spike Gonzales at 248-0894.

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Winners were determined in six divisions when the Arthur Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park hosted its annual Dog Days of Summer Rookie Challenge junior event.

In the Boys 16s finale, Juan Parra-Newton, the top seed, toppled Mario Roche 6-4, 6-4. The Boys 14 honors went to David Parra-Newton over Dakota Tomasi 3-6, 7-1, 7-6. In the Boys 10s, Lucas Venegas-Estrada beat Jake Walker 6-1, 6-0.

The top-seeded Madeleine Ahrens beat Caroline Kaltenborn 6-3, 6-3 in the Girls 16 singles final. The Girls 14 honors went to Zoe Knapke over Toni-Ann Innerarity 6-2, 7-5. In the Girls 12s, Ariana Arabitg, the top seed, beat Madison Neill, 7-5, 6-2.

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The Arthur Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park will start its after-school tennis program Sept. 2.

Pee-Wee classes for ages 4-6 will run from 3:15 to 4 p.m. Futures classes for ages 6-8 will run from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.

Tournament classes for ages 7-16 will run from 4 to 5:30 p.m.

Classes will be available Monday through Thursday for eight weeks. Call 213-3060.

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The Collier County Women’s Tennis Association is getting organized for the fall and has set Oct. 18 as the date of its annual meeting and luncheon.

The group always welcomes new members, new players and new board members.

The CCWTA is a non-profit organization that is managed and maintained by five executive board members, six directors and positions of tournament director, publicity and membership. The board members serve a two-year term. Several vacancies within the board are currently being filled. The commitment involves four meetings a year.

To find out more about the CCWTA and to inquire about board positions, e-mail to colliercountywomenstennis@hotmail.com or contact current group president Denise Skelton at 455-8180.

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At the Academia Casal-Sanchez at the Naples Tennis Club and Resort, the Junior After School Advanced Program for boys and girls ages 10 and older will begin Monday. Sessions will be held Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

The Kids Zone Program for boys and girls ages 4-10 will begin Monday as well. These sessions will be Monday through Thursday from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m.

For any additional program details or enrollment information, call 384-5657.

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The Preeg-Doherty Fall Junior Tennis Academy at The Dunes in North Naples runs Tuesday through Friday from 4:15 to 6:15 p.m. It is geared for young players of all ages and levels of play, but the academy’s primary focus is for the tournament player.

Weekends include USTA tournaments as wells as private lessons and “free-play” sessions. The cost of the Academy is $40 per day or $140 per week. Call John or Lisa Preeg at 593-9736.

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Frank Carleton, USPTA Tennis Director at Tarpon Cove Yacht and Racquet Club, will instruct a series of pre-season tennis camps. The focus will be on doubles in the intensive three-day, three-hour program emphasizing high speed in play drills, doubles formations and strategies and match play.

The Ladies 3.5 group is set for Aug. 27-29. The Ladies 2.5 session will be Sept. 24-26, followed by the men’s 3.0 group from Oct 8-10.

The cost is $175 for members and $200 for non-members. The fee includes lunch at Tarpon Cove each day.

To sign up, call the pro shop 513-9242.

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The World Tennis Club is accepting 25 limited outside memberships ranging from $848 (single membership) to $1,060 (family membership) annually. Contact the World Tennis Club staff by e-mail at wtennisclub@aol.com or phone 263-5068.

This limited membership will include access to the club’s 16 courts as well as the pool, spa and cafe. Enrollees also will be entitled to attend the free tennis clinics at the club. These clinics are instructed by Pavel Slozil, the WTC’s tennis pro who formerly had Steffi Graf among his students.

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At the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club Tennis Center, mixed doubles round-robins are Fridays, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The level is for intermediate and higher. Pro Chris Eddy urges players to call the tennis pro shop at 435-4351 to reserve a space.

In addition, weekly adult drill clinics for varying levels are being held on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings now through September. Phone 435-4351

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The Heritage Bay Country Club, under the direction of Tony Martin, will conduct “Ladies Summer Boot Camp” sessions during September. Registrations are being accepted for both individuals and teams for daytime and evening sessions.

The Boot Camp Level 1 will the offered Sept. 2-4 and Sept. 23-25 while the Boot Camp Level 2 will be offered Sept. 8-10 and Sept. 29 through Oct. 1.

The cost is $125 per participant. Call 304-5911.

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The Imperial Racquet Club in North Naples has several open-to-the-public events going.

There are men’s round-robins at 9 a.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. All levels may participate.

Women’s round-robins take place at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays, again, for all levels.

Mixed doubles round-robins are at 8 a.m. Saturday for all levels.

The Imperial Racquet Club also offers a junior camp from 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays. All levels are welcome.

For more details on these and other summer programs, phone 566-3442, 370-4032 or 404-3913.

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The Longshore Lake Tennis Center each Tuesday is hosting a Women’s Interclub Round-Robin. Play will begin at 9 a.m.

Women should call one week in advance at 566-2783 to sign up for these fun interclub round-robins. The cost each week is $3 per player.

The Longshore Lake Tennis Center is located just off Immokalee Road at Valewood Drive.

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A rundown of activities and events follows:

-- Daily tennis clinics/lessons – at Marco Island Marriott Beach Resort; all levels; call 877-8889.

-- Academia Sanchez-Casal After School Program -- Kids Zone; Monday-Thursday 3:30-4:30; Advanced Group 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday; Phone 384-5641 or 641-0010

-- Junior instruction at World Tennis Club -- Instruction by former pro Povel Slozil (former coach of Steffi Graf); call 263-7411.

-- Tom Avery's Tennis Outlet - Private and group lessons, cardio tennis for teams, earlybirds and all levels. For schedule, fees and more information call Tom Avery at 592-5920.

-- Quail Creek Country Club round-robins -- 3.5 and 3.0 women every Thursday 9 to 11 a.m.; 3.5 and 3.0 men every Wednesday and Friday 9 to 11 a.m.; Cost: $3; Phone 597-9725.

— Vanderbilt Country Club - Individual, team instruction and Cardio Tennis; given by Director of Tennis Christina Oldock; Cardio Tenni for singles, couples, teams, young professionals, earlybirds, beginners, intermediates, and advanced; To sign up for clinic times and fees, phone 348-1725.

— 3.0 and 3.5 women’s round-robins - at Quail Creek Country Club; Every Thursday from 9 to 11 a.m.; Cost: $3 per player; Sign up in advance by phoning 597-9725.

— The Plantation Club at The Dunes - Preeg-Doherty Junior Tennis Academy: Monday through Friday, 4 to 6 p.m.; Ladies Day: Tuesdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; Men’s Day: Thursdays, 9 to 11 a.m.; Ladies 3.0 Clinic: Wednesdays, 9:30 a.m.; Ladies 3.5 Clinic: Fridays, 9 a.m.; Phone 593-9680.

— Pelican Bay Community Park events - Most levels of round-robins for men and women available each week; Adult and junior clinics held daily; For specific days-times, phone 598-3025.

— Quail Creek Junior Tennis -Tuesdays and Thursdays: Tiny Tots from 3:30-4 at $6; Beginners from 4 to 4:45 at $9; Intermediate and Advanced from 4:30 to 5:30 at $12; Clinic and Ralleyball to beincluded; All directed by Doug Welsh; Phone 597-9725.

— Quail West Tennis programs - Tuesdays,Thursdays and Saturdays; Events include 3.0-3.5 ladies round- robin from 9 to 11 and 3.5-4.0 men’sround robin from 9 to 11; 3.5-4.0 ladies doubles clinics on Wednesdays from 9 to 11; Also: Wednesday clinics for men and women from 9 to 10:30 a.m.; Also: "3 students and the Pro" on Mondays; Phone 592-1139.

— Weekly mixed doubles round-robin - Fridays at Pelican Bay Community Park; Phone 598-3025.

— Men’s, women’s and mixed round-robins - Each day of the week at Pelican Bay Community Park; Phone 598-3025.

— Adult clinics - for all levels at Pelican Bay Community Park; Phone 598-3025.

— Men’s round-robin match play - at Imperial Racquet Club; for days and times, phone Dick Morrissey at 566-3442.

— Colliertennis.com - the official Web site of the Community Tennis Association of Collier County.

— Collier Tennis Connection - Phone Connie Kormanyos at 394-8061 or 394-3144, Ext. 224.

— Tennis instruction, lessons - For schedule at Miromar Beach Club, phone pro Rick Kobleur at 992-0024.

— Marco Island Racquet Center - Round- robins, league play, USTA competitive teams, Stroke of the Week clinics, beginners lessons, junior programs and racquetball challenges; For the complete schedule, phone 394-5454.

— Men’s and women’s round-robins - at Imperial Tennis Club; men on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 a.m. for 3.0-3.5 players and at 10:30 a.m. for 4.0 -4.5 players; women on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9 a.m. for 3.0 players; Phone 566-3442.

— Ladies Day Round Robin, Men’s Day Round Robin, Saturday Mixed Round Robin - at Cambier Park Tennis Center, Phone 213-3060; Tuesdays at 11a.m. women of all levels welcome to participate; Thursdays at 11 a.m. men of all levels welcome to participate; Saturday mornings are "Mixed Troubles" round robin at 9:30.

— Bridgewater Bay Tennis Club - Weekly activities include: Tuesdays beginner/intermediate clinic 5 p.m., Thursday mixed round robin 6 p.m.; Saturdays intermediate clinic 9:30 a.m.; Phone 450-1000.

— Saturday Mixed Doubles Round Robin - at Cambier Park Tennis Center at 10:45 a.m.; Phone 213-3060.

— Tony Kamen Youth Tennis Clinics - For beginners/intermediate/high school players; Mondays and Wednesdays 4-5:30 p.m. at Naples High School courts. $15 per session or $96 per month; Phone 272-9223; Also, Beginner to Intermediate players ages 6-12 on Tuesdays 3:30-5 p.m. at Naples High courts; contact Fleischmann Park at 213-3013.

— Pelican Bay Community Park tennis facility - 764 Vanderbilt Beach Road; 8 lighted Har-Tru courts; park also provides users with racquetball courts, volleyball courts, basketball and bocce courts, softball and soccer field and an enclosed playground for children; 1-mile paved walking/jogging path and a pavilion d.looking a lake; For information on tennis programs or any information about the park, phone 598-3025.

— Wednesday night mixed doubles round-robins - at the Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club; 5:30 to 7 p.m.; Cost: $15 (includes balls, court time and light refreshments).

— The Preeg-Doherty Tennis Academy - at The Dunes and the Imperial Racquet Club; for tournament players, intermediates and beginners; phone John Preeg or Lisa Preeg at The Dunes, 593-9736.

Those wishing to have events or activities included in the weekly Thursday local tennis roundup should e-mail the information to Tom Rife at heart22@comcast.net by 6 p.m. on Monday.