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Jimmy Powell Tennis Center

Jimmy Powell Tennis Center

NCAA Division I Success
2006, 2007, 2011, 2013 Men's SoCon Regular-Season Titles
2007, 2014 Men's SoCon Tournament Title
2007, 2014 Men's NCAA Regionals
2009, 2013 Individual Men's Singles NCAA Tournament
2009, 2013 Individual Men's Doubles NCAA Tournament
2014 Women's SoCon Tournament Title
2014 Women's NCAA Regionals


Jimmy Powell Tennis Center Photo Gallery

In 1987, Dr. James Powell and his wife Anne, presented Elon University with a major challenge gift for the construction of an on-campus, 12-court, lighted tennis facility.

The Jimmy Powell Tennis Center consists of 12 hard courts separated into bays of three courts each.  The court bays are captured by a 10-foot high, vinyl-coated fence fitted with nine-foot polypropylene wind screens.  Evening tennis is made possible with low-level lighting.  Each court is equipped with a state-of-the-art intercom system.

Located at the center of the tennis complex is a two-story pavilion that houses a storage area, a concession stand and a viewing deck.  From the viewing deck, competition can be observed in any direction, as well as the beautifully landscaped area between the courts.  Shrubs and flowerbeds complement the permanent bleachers next to the two stadium courts, while honey locust trees help to shade the grassy seating area.

In the summer of 2008, all 12 courts were resurfaced and in 2009, locker rooms were added for both the men's and women's teams.