Without a tennis team, and few or no professionals now teaching at the complex plus an absence of events, the Yavapai Community College courts are almost always open to Prescott residents
Yavapai Community College has recently resurfaced its gorgeous tennis complex on the Prescott Campus, which was primarily built for Prescott retirees. The Community College has not disclosed the cost of the resurfacing project.
Construction of the seven-court complex was partially funded by Sedona and Verde Valley taxpayers through their property taxes. They likewise helped pay for the recent resurfacing.
Unfortunately, the complex is too far from most in Sedona or the Verde Valley to be of any real value. However, it is a great venue for Prescott retirees as the Community College does not have a tennis team, professionals are not using the courts for teaching, and no major events have been scheduled. It makes the courts available almost all the time for Prescott’s retirees.
Reports coming to the Blog indicate that tennis instructors and major tournaments are distancing themselves from the complex following the dismissal of tennis legend, Chris Howard. Many will remember the overwhelming dismay from the Prescott tennis community upon hearing of Mr. Howard’s departure. Despite the community’s urgent appeal to the District Governing Board to investigate the matter, their concerns were met with complete indifference.
