Tropical storms may come and go. But now Cambier Park’s Kevin Walker says it’s time for some “tropical” tennis in downtown Naples.

The Arthur Allen Tennis Center at Cambier Park will be the site of the Tropical Junior Super Series tournament on Sept. 6-8.

This USTA-sanctioned event will have boys and girls from all over the state competing in singles and doubles in 10s, 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s. The entry fee is $39 per person (fee includes doubles). The entry deadline is Monday.

Entrants may sign up online at usatennisflorida.com. For more details, call 213-3060.

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A rainout has forced the rescheduling of the “King of the Court” event for 3.5-level men. To be played at Pelican Marsh, the men’s event now will take place on Sept. 6, the same day as the “Queen of the Court” event. Both will have the same format and could spotlight as many as 16 teams competing for prizes in a unique two-hour format. The cost is $10 per person and the events will begin at 9:30 a.m.

Players must sign up in advance by calling 514-3200 and must have a 3.5 USTA rating.

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A new YMCA junior league team tennis format gives players an opportunity to compete in a fun, relaxed atmosphere every weekend. Players will be matched according to skill level and play a mixture of singles, doubles and mixed doubles. It is an opportunity to practice match play against a variety of opponents each week. The philosophy of the program stresses sportsmanship and teamwork in a competitive but fun atmosphere.

Players will be divided into age groups of under 12,14 and 18 and must be able to serve, maintain a rally and know how to keep score.

Registrations are now being accepted at the YMCA pro shop in Naples at 597-8431. Late registrations will be prorated for the session.

The kickoff date is Saturday, Sept. 20 and the program will continue Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18, Oct. 25, Nov. 15, and Nov. 22. All matches will be played from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

The cost is $79 for eight weeks, which includes court fees, T-shirt, tennis balls, sign-up on the USTA Tennislink site, awards and end-of-season party. All participants must have a junior USTA membership, which is $18 annually.

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The YMCA Naples Tennis Center has added new programs for the fall. All tennis programs are open to YMCA members and non-members:

* Mondays 9:30-10:30 a.m. — H.I.T., high intensity workout combines stroke, strategy and tactics, with a workout.

* Tuesdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Beginner clinic geared for those who have played very little or no tennis. It will include basic strokes, footwork, scoring and court positioning.

* Thursdays 9:30-10:30 a.m. — Stroke of the Week: Each week players learn a new stroke technique.

* Fridays 9:30-11 a.m. — Doubles strategy and tactics clinic: Attend individually or with a partner. Open to men and women.

* Saturdays 9-10:30 a.m. — 2.5- 3.0 adult training program; games, drill tactics, high intensity workout.

* Saturdays 10:30 a.m. to noon — 3.5 and higher adult training program; games, drill tactics, high intensity workout.

* Thursday nights 6 to 7:30 — Crunch time; fast-paced tennis workout for levels 3.5 and higher.

* Monday and Wednesday nights 6 to 7 — beginner clinic.

* New days and new prices for the junior after-school program; contact Trish at 597-8431.

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The Col-Lee Tennis League is in the process of organizing for the fall 2008 season. Play will begin Nov. 3 and continue through the week of Dec. 15.

The league’s goal is to provide team tennis opportunities to a wide variety of senior players of all skill levels and to give teams from clubs in the Collier-Lee county area the opportunity to play against each other and have fun without getting overly competitive.

All team captains and club representatives from last winter’s season will be receiving a sign-up package through the mail by the end of September. Those who did not play last season and those who simply would like more information should contact Rich Hennings at 597-7762 or visit the league Web site at www.colleetennis.com.

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The next event in the USPTA/JusTennis Junior Tennis 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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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.

To find out more about the CCWTA and to inquire about board positions, e-mail 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 has sessions Monday through Friday from 4 to 6 p.m.

The Kids Zone Program for boys and girls ages 4-10 is going as well. These sessions are 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 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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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. Call 435-4351

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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 cost is $125 per participant. Call 304-5911 for more information.

For a list of ongoing local tennis events, clinics and instructional programs, check the Web at www.naplesnews.com. 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.

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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.