Olde Providence Racquet Club

What Olde Providence Racquet Club does

Olde Providence Racquet Club (OPRC) is a privately held, member-driven racquet and athletic club founded in 1962 and based in Charlotte, North Carolina. The club operates a 55-acre campus at 5630 Sharon View Road housing 36 outdoor tennis courts (31 clay, 5 hard), five air-conditioned indoor hard courts with a viewing lounge, three platform tennis courts, six lighted pickleball courts, a junior Olympic-size pool, a 16,500-square-foot clubhouse with pro shop, fitness center, locker rooms, ballroom, bar, and veranda, plus a poolside Cabana Terrace Grill. OPRC offers four subscription membership tiers — Full Club Tennis, Athletic, Swim-Only, and Platform/Pickleball — with age-based pricing bands (Resident 41+, Associate Resident 31-40, Young Adult 18-30) and requires sponsorship by an existing member and Board approval for admission.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring annual and monthly membership dues, supplemented by guest fees (tennis/pickleball/platform $10 weekday / $15 weekend; fitness $5/$7; pool $7), pro shop sales, swim team and swim lessons (outsourced to Carolina Pool Management), tennis instruction through the Olde Providence Tennis Academy (OPTA), private lessons, clinics, camps, leagues, and social events. The go-to-market is direct-to-consumer, relying on member referrals, gated applications, organic social media (Facebook, Instagram), and on-site tours led by Membership Director Leslie Peterson. OPRC is recognized by the United States Tennis Association at state and regional levels and operates as one of the largest private racquet clubs in the Southeast, with no parent company, no subsidiaries, no funding rounds, and no disclosed revenue or employee count beyond an 11-50 range.

Technology is non-differentiated and consists of two third-party SaaS integrations: CourtReserve for court bookings, reservations, events, and member communications (web plus iOS/Android apps), and Clubessential for member profile, billing, statements, and directory management. The club does not operate any disclosed API, proprietary platform, or AI/ML capability, and its competitive position rests on physical infrastructure scale, 60+ years of brand equity in Charlotte, the bundled multi-sport amenity set, and the gated community model rather than on technology differentiation.

Name

Olde Providence Racquet Club

Legal name

Olde Providence Racquet Club

Website

https://oprctennis.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Olde Providence Racquet Club is a private, member-driven racquet and athletic club in Charlotte, NC, founded in 1962, operating a 55-acre campus with 50 courts across tennis, pickleball, and platform tennis, plus pool, fitness, and social amenities for member families.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Private Racquet and Athletic Club

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE), Club Sports Programs (EDALAIAB)

Keywords

• Private racquet club
• Tennis club membership
• Pickleball court access
• Fitness club membership
• Swim club membership

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual and monthly membership dues from Full Club Tennis, Athletic, Swim-Only, and Platform/Pickleball membership tiers. Revenue is recurring, based on membership category (age-based tiers: Resident 41+, Associate Resident 31-40, Young Adult 18-30).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Olde Providence Racquet Club (OPRC) is a 55-acre private membership racquet club offering access to 36 outdoor tennis courts (31 clay, 5 hard), 5 indoor hard tennis courts, 3 platform tennis courts, 6 pickleball courts, a junior Olympic-size pool, a fitness center, and a full-service pro shop. Members access the club through tiered annual memberships — Full Club Tennis, Athletic, Swim-Only, and Platform/Pickleball — and benefit from instructional programming through the Olde Providence Tennis Academy (OPTA), competitive leagues, swim team (OPRC Piranhas), and a social events calendar.

Product overview

Olde Providence Racquet Club (OPRC) is a 55-acre private racquet club offering a comprehensive suite of racquet sports, fitness, and aquatic amenities. The core product portfolio centers on tennis programs (including the Olde Providence Tennis Academy for instruction and player development), pickleball (6 courts), platform tennis (3 courts), and swim programs. The facility features 36 outdoor tennis courts (31 clay, 5 hard), 5 indoor hard tennis courts, a fitness center, and a junior Olympic-size pool. OPRC operates under a tiered membership model with Full Club Tennis, Athletic, Swim-Only, and Platform/Pickleball membership options. Additional amenities include a full-service pro shop, Cabana Terrace Grill, and a vibrant social events calendar.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Olde Providence Tennis Academy (OPTA): Tennis coaching program serving juniors and adults of all backgrounds and skill levels

Products and services

• Tennis Programs Comprehensive tennis instruction and player development including private lessons, group clinics, seasonal camps, and junior development led by OPTA Tennis Professional Evgeny 'Yev' Slesarev, available to OPRC members across the club's outdoor and indoor tennis courts.
• Olde Providence Tennis Academy (OPTA) Coaching program serving juniors and adults of all backgrounds and skill levels, providing an energetic, supportive environment where players learn, compete, and build lasting connections through tennis.
• Pickleball Six lighted pickleball courts with spacious playing areas, individual entry gates, player benches, water coolers, and a shaded open-air viewing pavilion for spectators.
• Platform Tennis Three elevated, wire-mesh platform tennis courts designed for year-round play, combining friendly competition, exercise, and community, particularly suited for colder weather.
• Swim Program Seasonal pool access from Memorial Day through Labor Day featuring a junior Olympic-size pool, adult lap swim sessions, and the OPRC Piranhas Swim Team for ages 5-18 competing in the South Park Swim League.
• Fitness Center State-of-the-art fitness center staffed by experienced personal trainers located within the 16,500-square-foot clubhouse.
• Full Club Tennis Membership Premium annual membership providing unlimited access to all club amenities including tennis courts, indoor courts, pickleball, platform tennis, fitness center, pool, clubhouse, and social events.
• Athletic Membership Annual membership providing access to fitness center, locker rooms, swimming pool, platform and pickleball courts, and social events.
• Swim-Only Membership Annual membership providing pool privileges for the whole family from Memorial Day through Labor Day, ideal for those whose main interest is swimming.
• Platform and Pickleball Membership Annual membership limited to platform tennis and pickleball court access for members focused on those sports.
• Social Events and Activities Full calendar of social activities including mixers, round-robin tournaments, and events designed to bring members together both on and off the courts.
• Cabana Terrace Grill Poolside food cabana offering refreshments for members enjoying the pool facilities, operated seasonally.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• CourtReservecoreTechnology or IntegrationCourtReserve provides the club's member portal and court booking/reservation system. Available as web platform and mobile app (Apple Store, Google Play). Members use CourtReserve for reservations, booking pros, events, tennis, paddle sports, fitness, swim, and general club management.
• ClubessentialcoreTechnology or IntegrationClubessential provides the club's member profile and billing management system. Members access member statements, profile management, club directory with mailing addresses, and newsletter opt-ins through Clubessential.
• Carolina Pool ManagementcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCarolina Pool Management exclusively manages OPRC swim lessons and pool parties. Members are directed to Carolina Pool Management for swim lesson requests and pool party bookings. Pool House Desk: 704-412-7676.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Birkdale Racquet & Social Club: Private racquet and social club in Huntersville, NC (greater Charlotte) focused on tennis, pickleball, and platform tennis with dining and social events. Comparable as a Charlotte-area private member club with a similar racquet-centric, tiered-membership model.
• Myers Park Country Club: Long-standing private country club in Charlotte, NC offering racquet sports alongside golf, swimming, dining, and social programming. Directly comparable as a Charlotte-based private member-driven club with similar mix of tennis, pool, and social amenities serving families.
• Quail Hollow Club: Prestigious private Charlotte country club hosting PGA Tour events, with extensive racquet, swimming, and social amenities. Comparable as a top-tier Charlotte-area private member club with similar full-amenity positioning.
• Providence Country Club: Private Charlotte-area country club offering tennis, swimming, dining, and social amenities for families and individuals. Direct regional peer serving overlapping South Charlotte membership demographics.
• Carmel Country Club: Large private country club in Charlotte with tennis, swimming, fitness, and dining in a family-oriented environment. Direct local peer competing for similar affluent Charlotte families seeking multi-amenity memberships.

Regional players

• Daniel Island Club: Private member club in Charleston, SC with racquet sports (tennis and platform tennis), swimming, fitness, dining, and social programming. Comparable as a Southeast private racquet-focused club with similar full-amenity model, though operating in a different metro.
• TPC Piper Glen: Private golf and racquet club in south Charlotte with tennis, swimming, and dining. Direct Charlotte-area competitor for member families seeking multi-amenity club experience.
• Country Club of the Crystal Coast: Private member club in coastal North Carolina offering tennis, swimming, dining, and social events. Comparable as a North Carolina private club emphasizing racquet sports and family programming.

Broad incumbents

• Atlanta Athletic Club: Iconic private athletic club in Johns Creek, GA with comprehensive racquet, swimming, fitness, and social programming. Comparable as a high-end Southeast private club whose year-round programming and athletic focus mirror OPRC's positioning.
• Cherokee Town & Country Club: Premier private Atlanta-area country club offering extensive tennis, swimming, fitness, and dining facilities. Comparable as an established Southeast member-driven racquet and athletic club, though at a larger scale and with additional golf offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/OPRCTennis
• Instagraminstagram.com/oprc.charlotte
• Xx.com/oprctennis
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/olde-providence-racquet-club

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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